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Hilton Lake Taupo

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Set amidst Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Wairakei Geothermal Power Station, Hilton Lake Taupo offers a tranquil retreat with its sauna, steam room, and outdoor pool. Get active on the cycling paths or tennis courts. The helpful staff have left lasting impressions on previous guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Children's pool
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business centre

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul

Why we love this property

Work and play balance
Business amenities meet leisure luxuries here. Tackle projects in meeting rooms, then unwind with tennis, sauna, and 24-hour room service.
Tasty dining options
This hotel offers flavourful experiences at its restaurant and bar. Full breakfast options satisfy morning cravings for every palate.
Poolside paradise
This luxury hotel offers a refreshing outdoor pool with comfortable loungers for relaxation. Little ones can splash in the dedicated children's pool.

Room options

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A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a covered outdoor seating area, and a well-maintained garden.

Grand Deluxe King

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the landscape.

Presidential Suite

  • Lake view
  • 283 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

KING HILTON GUESTROOM PLUS

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Living area

ONE BEDROOM KING APARTMENT PLUS

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

KING HILTON LAKE VIEW PLUS

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large balcony, a sofa set, a dining table, and a flat-screen TV.

Apartment, 1 King Bed (Plus)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Plus)

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Plus)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed (Hilton Plus)

Room, 1 King Bed (Hilton Plus)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View (Hilton Plus)

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View (Hilton Plus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV. It features large windows with a view of mountains and a balcony.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 142 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed OR 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A balcony with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a striped chair.

Room, 1 King Bed (Plus)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a covered outdoor seating area, and a well-maintained garden.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with plants.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a framed picture on the wall.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 82 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, chairs, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Twin Room (Plus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a balcony with a view of greenery.

Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
80-100 Napier Road, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupō Hot Springs - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • A.C. Baths - 6 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Club Taupo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Lago - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hilton Lake Taupo

  • When you stay at Hilton Lake Taupo, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Taupō Hot Springs and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Bistro Lago, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a sauna. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 113 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured covered on-site self-parking (NZD 25 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
    • Free off-site parking within 164 ft
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1889
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Dining

Bistro Lago – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 39 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from June 27 2026 to July 1 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 60.0 per night

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs NZD 25 per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Also known as

Hilton Hotel Taupo Lake
Hilton Lake Taupo
Hilton Lake Taupo Hotel Taupo
Hilton Lake Taupo Hotel
Terraces Hotel Taupo
Terraces Hotel Taupo
Hilton Lake Taupo Hotel
Hilton Lake Taupo Taupo
Hilton Lake Taupo Hotel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Does Hilton Lake Taupo offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hilton Lake Taupo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hilton Lake Taupo?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. The swimming pool will be unavailable from June 27 2026 to July 1 2026 (dates subject to change).

Are pets allowed at Hilton Lake Taupo?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Hilton Lake Taupo?

Yes. Self-parking costs NZD 25 per night. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hilton Lake Taupo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hilton Lake Taupo and nearby?

Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a steam room. Hilton Lake Taupo also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hilton Lake Taupo?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Bistro Lago.

What's the area around Hilton Lake Taupo like?

Hilton Lake Taupo is in Hilltop, a short 6-minute drive from Taupō Airport (TUO) and 17 minutes' walk from Wairakei Geothermal Power Station.

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Reviews

Hilton Lake Taupo Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The pool area was excellent, clean, and well-maintained, with many guests enjoying it as a lovely and fun spot for all ages. (32 reviews)
  • The spa and heated pool were fantastic, a great place to relax and unwind. (14 reviews)
  • Breakfast was excellent with a great selection and delicious food. (22 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the Heated Pool & Spa
Brent, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel - bed was exceptional - breakfast - amazing ! Highly recommend staying here.
Stephen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is lovely, friendly staff & great location!
Paula, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean hotel, friendly staff, nice location, good food.
paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

DINNER WAS VERY GOOD ,NICE tasting good plates good Breasfast nice room and very good service in reception .
francisco, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and very helpful staff.
Poo Yang, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay and enjoyed the heated pool. It is central to many places on the north island. We would stay there again.
James, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, and restaurant was wonderful.
Beth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff is nice, room was great, food was good. We enjoyed our time there.
Rose, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was beautiful and the view was amazing. Will definately stay here when we come back to Taupo.
LLOYD, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great rooms and staff - spacious, clean and well serviced.
Karen, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location, large room, clean and well-appointed and good amenities
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful, spacious room. Clean, and the view amazing ! Staff, very caring and welcoming. And the pool, fantastic.
Shawn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed the pool and room upgrade
June, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always a beautiful place to stay with amazing facilities. Great staff = very helpful and friendly. Is our regular go to when in Taupo. The Hilton Rewards are a bonus too.
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Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great view from an excellent room and very friendly staff.
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely spacious junior suite. Super quiet!😊
Christine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms helpful staff
Janet, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

High on a hill, short drive to shops. The upper floors of lakeside have nice lake views in the distance.
james, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was very comfortable.
Hanney, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was friendly, check in was quick and easy
Ryan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location with a nice view
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location was fabulous, great amenities and room was amazing
Diane, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stunning views and pool area. Great breakfast too!
Kimberlee, 1-night trip