The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Taupo

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Taupo

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Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Taupo, New Zealand? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Taupo, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Taupo to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Taupo, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Taupo for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Taupo for first time visitors.

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

Taupo Debretts Spa Resort

5-star Resort with prices starting at $50 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Taupo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5, Taupo Debretts Spa Resort has great rooms from $50 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and hiking. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.7 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms at this relaxing 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 first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Hilton Lake Taupo

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $144 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Hilton Lake Taupo which has nice rooms starting at $144. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 80-100 Napier Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and a hot tub which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.7 km from the city center. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupo

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Taupo
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

We found Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupo to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $147. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 243 Lake Terrace. You'll also find outdoor tennis, laundry services, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.8 km from the center of town. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Boulevard Waters Motor Lodge

Motel with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $133, Boulevard Waters Motor Lodge, at 215 Lake Terrace provides an outdoor pool, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and a hot tub. Its terrific guest rating is 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a heated pool. It's located just 2.5 km from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Silver Fern Lodge

Motel with prices starting at $65 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Silver Fern Lodge has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, hiking, and mountain views. The great rooms here start at $65 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 118 Tamamutu St. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.7 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Cascades Lakefront Motel

Motel with prices starting at $113 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Taupo
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Cascades Lakefront Motel is 8.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $113, and it's located at 303 Lake Terrace. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Clearwater Motor Lodge

Motel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Clearwater Motor Lodge because it has great rooms that start at $120. It has an outdoor pool, room service, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 229 Lake Terrace P O Box 1127. Only 2.6 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental at this convenient hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $161 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Taupo
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pool

Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre offers a pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $161 (before taxes). It's located at 14 Northcroft Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.50/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.2 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


All Seasons Kiwi Holiday Park Taupo

Motel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers

Located at 16 Rangatira Street PO Box 122, All Seasons Kiwi Holiday Park Taupo has great rooms from $114 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a game room, free parking, a pool table, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.5 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Chantillys Motor Lodge

Motel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Taupo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

A great place to stay is Chantillys Motor Lodge which has nice rooms starting at $102. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 112 Tamamutu Street. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers laundry services, city views, a hot tub, free parking, and laundry facilities. It's located just 0.7 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Rotorua, Turangi, Ohakune, and Cambridge.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Taupo, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Taupo, Best Cheap Hotels in Taupo, Best Luxury Hotels in Taupo, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels 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.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Taupo?

Taupo Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$104

Travelers to Taupo, New Zealand will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 31 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $104. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Taupo.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $114
  • 4-star hotels: $108
  • 3-star hotels: $102
  • 2-star hotels: $65


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