The Best Hotels Closest to Craters of the Moon in Wairakei for 2026

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A well-lit outdoor area with a lawn, pathway, and wooden furniture.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony with a view of trees and a flag.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a building with multiple balconies.

A dining area with a fireplace, a table with a plate of food, a glass of beer, and a vase of plants.

1. Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

2.8 km from Craters of the Moon

george

AED 231

AED 266 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A staircase with metal railings and wooden steps leading up to a landing.

A hotel room with a bed, a small desk, a sink, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern building with a reception area and a sign indicating a vacancy.

2. Beechtree Motel

4.9 km from Craters of the Moon

Liam

AED 280

AED 324 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a hot tub emitting steam.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, kitchen, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and hilly terrain.

A modern living room with a large sofa set, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall. There is a fireplace with decorative items and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

3. Hilton Lake Taupo

6.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Anita

AED 399

AED 459 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A room with a view of a calm lake and mountains, featuring two wicker chairs with red cushions, a small table with a remote control, and a window with curtains.

A grassy area with a single tree in the foreground, a clear blue sky, and a calm sea with distant mountains.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a TV, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a TV, a window with a view of the sea, and a small table with a chair.

4. Tui Oaks Motel

5.2 km from Craters of the Moon

Neill

AED 265

AED 307 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A sign for Gables Lakefront Motel advertising free WiFi, hot pools, one-bedroom apartments, and family units.

A modern kitchen with a large window overlooking the sea, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and stainless steel appliances.

A modern building with a reception area, multiple windows, and a paved courtyard.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

5. Gables Lakefront Motel

5.7 km from Craters of the Moon

Colin

AED 342

AED 394 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A deck with wicker furniture and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A kitchen with a large window, a sink, and a stove.

A hot tub area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a shaded umbrella.

6. Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

5.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Michael

AED 366

AED 425 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A balcony with a view of the sea, wicker chairs, a small table, and a white railing.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A balcony with two chairs, a table with a bottle of champagne and two glasses, and a view of the sea.

A pool area with a wooden table, two beer bottles, and a glass.

7. Baycrest Lodge

5.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Ben

AED 451

AED 521 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A room with a view of the sea, a sofa, and a table.

A living room with a sofa, two chairs, a glass coffee table, and a view of a lake with a dock and boat.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a round mirror, and a view of the water through a large window.

A table set for dining with a view of the water and hills in the background.

8. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

6.9 km from Craters of the Moon

Denis

AED 490

AED 563 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A room with a dining table and chairs, a sofa, a large sliding glass door leading to a view of the sea, and a ceiling light fixture.

A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and a parked van.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a sink, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door to the balcony, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a small desk.

9. Sails On The Lake

5.7 km from Craters of the Moon

Ilana

AED 383

AED 443 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large bathtub.

A modern building with large glass windows and a covered outdoor area.

A backyard with a swimming pool, a hot tub, and a covered patio area with outdoor seating.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV on the wall, and a balcony with a view of the city.

10. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

4.7 km from Craters of the Moon

Kanwalnoor chatha

AED 324

AED 372 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A swimming pool with a thatched-roof gazebo, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a balcony, a television, a desk, a sofa, and a chair.

A living room with a large window overlooking a body of water, furnished with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A hotel room with a large balcony, a TV, a bed, a sofa, and a table.

11. The Reef Resort

6.6 km from Craters of the Moon

Shontelle

AED 398

AED 461 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A hotel room with a desk, a framed certificate of excellence, a vase with white flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.

A parking lot with vehicles and a view of the sea.

A view through a window of a street with parked cars, a road, and a body of water in the distance.

12. Acacia Lake View Motel

4.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Susan

AED 407

AED 471 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a glass wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the sea.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a view of the sea, and a well-maintained hedge.

A modern living room with a large window, a kitchen area, and a seating area with a view of the sea.

A hot tub with a view of the sea, a metal faucet, and a glass railing.

13. Sacred Waters

6.7 km from Craters of the Moon

Amanda

AED 642

AED 749 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A room with a glass table and chairs, a view of a lake, and a distant island.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

A modern building with large windows and a view of a lake and surrounding houses.

A room with a glass table and chairs, a view of the sea, and a window with curtains.

14. Cascades Lakefront Motel

7.2 km from Craters of the Moon

AED 368

AED 423 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A wooden building with a sign reading "WELLER'S HOTEL" on the side.

A cozy lodge interior with a stone fireplace, leather armchairs, and a dining area.

A log cabin-style building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a hot tub.

A wooden interior with a large table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a stained glass window above.

15. Lakefront Lodge Taupo

5.4 km from Craters of the Moon

Tej Bahadur

AED 198

AED 229 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

A modern building with a central arched entrance, flanked by columns, and surrounded by potted plants.

A lakeside view with a grassy area, a path, and outdoor seating.

16. Boulevard Waters

6.6 km from Craters of the Moon

Tasha

AED 433

AED 498 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A person seated at a table with a bottle of wine and a glass, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and hills.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the beach, and a tropical wallpaper.

A bar area with a wooden counter, pendant lighting, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A bar and restaurant with a stone facade, large windows, and outdoor seating.

17. Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

4.9 km from Craters of the Moon

Steve

AED 386

AED 448 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A row of white buildings with hanging flower baskets.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a bathtub, a vanity, and a window overlooking a garden.

A modern bathroom with a large freestanding bathtub, a window with a view of the outside, and neatly folded towels on the floor.

18. Cottage Mews Motel

7.3 km from Craters of the Moon

kate

AED 308

AED 355 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, seating, and umbrellas.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV on a stand, and a large window with a view of a lake and trees.

The exterior of the Anchorage Resort Motel with a sign, outdoor seating with umbrellas, and a landscaped area with purple flowers.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area.

19. Anchorage Resort Taupo

7.6 km from Craters of the Moon

Bryce

AED 460

AED 531 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a wooden bench, and a view of the street and greenery.

A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a glass entrance and potted plants.

A restaurant with a large dining area, multiple tables, and chairs.

20. Lakeland Resort Taupo

7.3 km from Craters of the Moon

Jermaine

AED 271

AED 313 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Craters of the Moon

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor	7.8 Good 1,000 reviews	View
Beechtree Motel	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hilton Lake Taupo	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Tui Oaks Motel	8.8 Excellent 806 reviews	View
Gables Lakefront Motel	9.4 Exceptional 505 reviews	View

Top Craters of the Moon Hotel Reviews

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

10/10 Excellent

"Clean well equipped rooms. Staff lovely"

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

8/10 Good

"Great spot heaps to do 👍"

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

8/10 Good

"Staff always really good. Some parts of the unit I was in could do with a scrub but wasn’t terrible. Bed comfy, sheets clean etc. shower hot 👍"

Ika Nui Taupo

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommend"

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

8/10 Good

"A staff member was really accommodating and gave us a complimentary upgrade to a groundfloor room as my elderly mom had developed mobility issues just before our trip. We really appreciate this."

Huka Falls Getaway + so close to town

10/10 Excellent

"Thanks for your place ,I appreciate it very much.house was so beautifully and peace for holiday .thank s again ."

The Grand @ Taupo

10/10 Excellent

"Great lovation"

The Holiday Home Lake Taupo

8/10 Good

"Great stay and a good location for us. A couple of small things would have made it perfect: more coffee cups (4 is not enough for 8 people) and some dishwash liquid for items that can’t go in the dishwasher."

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A white water rafting course with a raft in the river, surrounded by dense forest and a viewing platform with people.

Huka Falls

9.4/10 (685 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Huka Falls, a lovely green space in Rotokawa. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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A natural hot spring pool surrounded by lush greenery and rocks.

Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa

9.2/10 (143 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Wairakei with a visit to Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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A misty forest with dense vegetation and a clear blue sky.

Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley

9.0/10 (163 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley during your stay in Wairakei. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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A geothermal hot spring with green and orange water, surrounded by rocky terrain and mountains.

Spa Thermal Park

9.0/10 (338 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō.

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Wairakei International Golf Course

9.4/10 (39 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Wairakei at Wairakei International Golf Course. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Rock`n Ropes

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Rock`n Ropes during your travels to Wairakei. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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A.C. Baths

8.6/10 (289 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Taupō with a trip to A.C. Baths. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

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Golf Club Taupō

9.2/10 (28 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Taupō at Golf Club Taupō. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Craters of the Moon?

Craters of the Moon is located in a welcoming area of Wairakei known for its beautiful lakeside setting. You'll find 592 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Craters of the Moon?

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a golf course. It's located 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Craters of the Moon. Other good options within 5 miles include Huka Lodge, Beckons and Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Craters of the Moon?

Expedia has 592 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Craters of the Moon.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Craters of the Moon, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Craters of the Moon.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Craters of the Moon?

For additional details about updating your stay near Craters of the Moon or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Craters of the Moon?

You can wander around Huka Falls, Aratiatia Rapids, or Waipahihi Botanical Gardens if you want a dose of fresh air. Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley, Spa Thermal Park, and A.C. Baths are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town. Explore nature at Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa and Taupō Hot Springs.

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Our top choices for Craters of the Moon hotels

1. Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

2. Beechtree Motel

3. Hilton Lake Taupo

4. Tui Oaks Motel

5. Gables Lakefront Motel

6. Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

7. Baycrest Lodge

8. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

9. Sails On The Lake

10. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

11. The Reef Resort

12. Acacia Lake View Motel

13. Sacred Waters

14. Cascades Lakefront Motel

15. Lakefront Lodge Taupo

16. Boulevard Waters

17. Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

18. Cottage Mews Motel

19. Anchorage Resort Taupo

20. Lakeland Resort Taupo

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Top Craters of the Moon Hotel Reviews

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

Ika Nui Taupo

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

Huka Falls Getaway + so close to town

The Grand @ Taupo

The Holiday Home Lake Taupo

Other attractions near Craters of the Moon

Huka Falls

Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa

Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley

Spa Thermal Park

Wairakei International Golf Course

Rock`n Ropes

A.C. Baths

Golf Club Taupō

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