Rainbow Point Travel Guide
Taupō
Visit Rainbow Point
Things to do
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp
฿954
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
฿1,343
per adult
Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures
฿1,343
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
฿3,503
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
฿1,240
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus
฿744
per adult
Top hotels in Rainbow Point
Beechtree Motel
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
The price is ฿2,331 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿2,331
฿2,681 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (987 reviews)
"We had a great stay. The service and staff were excellent. A few minor things like a fridge that was a bit too like a freezer and slightly saggy single beds (but they were plush and warm!), can be easily sorted. Great location, quiet area near the lake. Was great!"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is ฿2,260 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,260
฿2,599 total
9 Aug - 10 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! (1,003 reviews)
"One of the better hotels to stay at in Taupō. While parts of the property could benefit from a little TLC, the friendly and helpful staff more than made up for it. The amenities were great, and the ample parking was very convenient. The buffet breakfast was outstanding, with a great selection and ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Oasis Beach Motel
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ฿1,963 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿1,963
฿2,257 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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 ...
Hilton Lake Taupo
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is ฿3,415 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿3,415
฿3,928 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"I paid extra for the lake view, got given the room next to reception behind the trees"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ฿1,865 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿1,865
฿2,145 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (1,006 reviews)
"The staff were so helpful and nothing was an effort always help with a smile. The room was very clean, for the price value for money"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5 Taupo
The price is ฿1,619 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿1,619
฿1,861 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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)
"Heaters were broken. It was a bit cold"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
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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.
Waipahihi
If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Wharewaka
While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.
