Rainbow Point Travel Guide
Taupō
Visit Rainbow Point
Things to do
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp
฿955
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
฿1,317
per adult
Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures
฿1,317
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
฿1,241
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus
฿745
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Cursed Cabin
฿745
per adult
Top hotels in Rainbow Point
Beechtree Motel
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
The price is ฿2,374 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,374
฿2,730 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"tidy, clean, friendly and warm."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026
Oasis Beach Motel
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,999 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿1,999
฿2,299 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is ฿2,979 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿2,979
฿3,425 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wairakei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Although resort was quite big and full of activities, however rooms were not good. There was no water facility in the room. We were asked to fill the water from washroom. Water kettle was not properly cleaned. So overall experience was not good."
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ฿1,804 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿1,804
฿2,075 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Our room was clean, the beds were comfortable There was nowhere to hang clothes, only one chair , no spoons or plates. In the morning when we left just after 8am, the office was closed and could not find a way out. If there had been a fire,cwe would not have known where to go, so all in all, not ..."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026
Hilton Lake Taupo
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is ฿3,853 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿3,853
฿4,431 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely staff"
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5 Taupo
The price is ฿1,486 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿1,486
฿1,709 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa holiday park in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great experience staff are very catering had a great experience ."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Where to stay in Rainbow Point
Find the best Rainbow Point areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Taupō Central
If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing.
Acacia Bay
Lake views and restaurants are notable features of Acacia Bay. You might consider stopping by Lake Taupō while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Photo by Aaron Andersen
Open Photo by Aaron Andersen
Hilltop
While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.
Wharewaka
While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.
Waipahihi
If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
