The Best Cheap Hotels in Taupo

Budget-Friendly and Affordable Places to Stay in Taupo

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Taupo, New Zealand is a vibrant destination with plenty of fun activities and attractions. If you're traveling on a budget, finding an affordable place to stay might be a challenge, though. But does Taupo have cheap hotel rooms? Absolutely. With so many budget-friendly hotels and motels available, there is no need to break the bank for a comfortable and relaxing stay here. So, if you're looking for where to stay on a budget, or trying to figure out how to find cheap rooms in Taupo, we've figured it out for you already. When looking for affordable places to stay, everyone should consider a variety of factors, including the price, but also the location, amenities, level of service, and guest ratings. While low prices are important, travelers should also consider the comfort and relaxation of the rooms, as well as the location of the hotel, which can greatly impact their experience in Taupo. Some of the best budget-friendly hotels in Taupo offer amenities such as pools, providing guests with a great place to cool off and unwind after a long day of exploring the city. When considering guest ratings, travelers should look for hotels with a proven track record of providing comfortable stays, while also being easy on the wallet. We've analyzed the best budget-friendly hotels and motels in Taupo based not just on the prices, but also the locations, guest ratings, amenities, and nearby activities as described. So, below you'll see the results of our research, which includes the best values and great bargain hotels in Taupo. Whether you're traveling solo or with a group, there are plenty of cheap stays available in Taupo that will meet your needs and your budget. So, let's get to it: here's where to sleep cheap in Taupo.

There's plenty of backpacker and hostel accommodation in the area. There are also free outdoor activities and adrenaline-filled adventures that backpackers will enjoy.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Accent On Taupo Motor Lodge

Motel with prices starting at $75 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Values in Taupo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 310 Lake Terrace, Accent On Taupo Motor Lodge has great rooms from $75 (before taxes). It offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, a hot tub, and free parking. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.4 km from the city center, budget travelers will especially love laundry facilities, bicycle rental, a free airport shuttle, family rooms, and air-conditioning at this affordable hotel. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Beechtree Motel

Motel with prices starting at $84 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Inexpensive Hotels in Taupo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Beechtree Motel which has nice rooms starting at $84. Offering room service, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 56 Rifle Range Road. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers golf, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, free parking, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.9 km from the city center. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. It's also less than the average price for budget hotels, so it's a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle
  • Playground
  • Family-Friendly


Lake Taupo Motor Inn

Motel with prices starting at $101 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Low Cost Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

We found Lake Taupo Motor Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $101. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 33 Kaimanawa Street. You'll also find laundry services, golf, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking which travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.9 km from the center of town. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Clearwater Motor Lodge

Motel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Very Affordable Hotel
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $120, Clearwater Motor Lodge, at 229 Lake Terrace P O Box 1127 provides an outdoor pool, room service, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Budget travelers will really like this budget-friendly hotel which also offers a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental. It's located just 2.6 km from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly


Chantillys Motor Lodge

Motel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Cheap Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

Chantillys Motor Lodge has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care. The great rooms here start at $102 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 112 Tamamutu Street. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, city views, a hot tub, free parking, and laundry facilities, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.7 km from the city center, this low-cost hotel is a terrific choice. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hilton Lake Taupo

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $144 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Budget Stay
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Hilton Lake Taupo is 8.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $144, and it's located at 80-100 Napier Road. We also love the a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and a hot tub which are great for travelers. And since it's just 2.7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


The Reef Resort - Heritage Collection

4-star Resort with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Deals in Taupo
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

A cool place is The Reef Resort - Heritage Collection because it has great rooms that start at $143. It has an outdoor pool, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 219 Lake Terrace. Only 2.5 km from the city center, budget travelers will especially love laundry services, golf, a hot tub, bowling, and free parking at this affordable hotel.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Sails on the Lake

Motel with prices starting at $108 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Fantastic Bargain in Taupo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Sails on the Lake offers room service, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $108 (before taxes). It's located at 138 Lake Terrace and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.6 km from the city center. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, you might be interested in the nearby budget hotels in Rotorua.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Taupo, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Taupo, Best Luxury Hotels in Taupo, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Taupo, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Taupo, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Taupo, Best Hotels for One Week in Taupo, Best Hotels for One Night in Taupo, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Taupo, or Best Hotels for Skiing in Taupo.


Is it expensive to spend the night in Taupo?

Taupo Average Budget Hotel Price
$110

Travelers to Taupo, New Zealand will have a large number of terrific budget accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of budget hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 8 budget hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $110. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Taupo.

The average prices of our suggested budget hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $144
  • 4-star hotels: $114
  • 3-star hotels: $101


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