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Hilton Lake Taupo

5.0 star property
Luxury meets natural beauty at this tranquil hotel where guests can rejuvenate in the sauna or explore the surroundings on rented bicycles

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Hilton Lake Taupo, located in Waipahihi Botanical Gardens near Wairakei Geothermal Power Station, offers a peaceful retreat. Guests can relax in the sauna, steam room, and outdoor pool or stay active on cycling paths and tennis courts. Former visitors praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May

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Grand Deluxe King

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

  • Lake view
  • 283 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 6

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Grand Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Plus)

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  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Hilton Plus)

Room, 1 King Bed (Hilton Plus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Plus)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 82 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room (Plus)

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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KING HILTON LAKE VIEW PLUS

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About the area

Located in Hilltop, a neighbourhood in Taupō, Hilton Lake Taupo is in the suburbs and near the airport. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Taupō Hot Springs and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Wairakei Geothermal Power Station and Golf Club Taupō are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Taupō travel guide
Map
80-100 Napier Road, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand
    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
  • Maori Carvings
    2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • A.C. Baths
    4 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Dixie Brown's Cafe
    7 min drive
  • Starbucks
    13 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Cafe Baku
    6 min drive

About this property

Hilton Lake Taupo

Luxury hotel near Taupō Hot Springs
Located close to Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Wairakei Geothermal Power Station, Hilton Lake Taupo provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, Bistro Lago, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a gym.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, a porter/bellboy and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 113 rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking within 50 metres
  • Secured, covered parking on site (NZD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; NZD 39 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Lago

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1889
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 60.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately NZD 39 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: NZD 25 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 60.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilton Lake Taupo?

As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Lake Taupo on 5 May 2026 start from AU$168, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hilton Lake Taupo pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hilton Lake Taupo?

Self-parking is available for NZD 25 per night. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Hilton Lake Taupo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hilton Lake Taupo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Hilton Lake Taupo located?

Located in Hilltop, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Taupō Hot Springs and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Wairakei Geothermal Power Station and Maori Carvings are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hilton Lake Taupo Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 547 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DINNER WAS VERY GOOD ,NICE tasting good plates good Breasfast nice room and very good service in reception .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is lovely, friendly staff & great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Poo Yang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LLOYD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful and the view was amazing. Will definately stay here when we come back to Taupo.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, and restaurant was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is nice, room was great, food was good. We enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

paul

Nice clean hotel, friendly staff, nice location, good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, spacious room. Clean, and the view amazing ! Staff, very caring and welcoming. And the pool, fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and staff - spacious, clean and well serviced.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the pool and room upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Morning view from Hilton
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hanney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from an excellent room and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a nice view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly, check in was quick and easy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we were upgraded to was incredibly spacious and comfortable - thank you to the great team at Hilton Lake Taupo. The hotel is located a convenient distance from the lakefront and town centre, with stunning sunset views over the lake. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was fabulous, great amenities and room was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spotless. The staff was amazing and they also had a great breakfast and a very nice heated pool and spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

Great they take dogs
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, facility was nice but a third party person was able to seek information re when i check in, my room details and more which was disappointeing...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views and pool area. Great breakfast too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the St James. Very friendly staff, rooms very spacious and clean. Great location, easy access to all Hamner had to offer, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very kind, lovely large room and large bathroom. Food was good too! Everything was nice, grounds were beautiful and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in taupo! With heated pools and hor pools just down the driveway. Also excellent food onsite
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot. Rooms are awesome
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025