Where to Stay in Lake Taupo & Freshwater Lakes
Resorts, hotels, and accommodation options in Lake Taupo & Freshwater Lakes
Accommodation Overview
Lake Taupo and Rotorua offer excellent accommodation from international resorts to budget motels. Taupo has a wide range of lakefront hotels and holiday parks. Rotorua offers resort-style accommodation with hot pools and spa facilities. Wanaka provides boutique lakeside hotels and holiday homes in a relaxed alpine setting. Manapouri has a small lodge and holiday park. The freshwater lakes are easily combined with North Island or South Island diving itineraries.
Recommended Areas
Taupo
Lakeside town with hotels, motels, holiday parks, and restaurants. Best base for Lake Taupo diving.
Rotorua
Geothermal city with resort hotels, hot pools, restaurants, and airport. Base for Rotorua lakes diving.
Wanaka
Alpine lakeside town with boutique hotels, cafes, and outdoor activities. Base for southern alpine lakes.