Rainbow Point Travel Guide
Taupō
Visit Rainbow Point
Things to do
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
฿1,305
per adult
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp
฿945
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures
฿1,305
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus
฿737
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Cursed Cabin
฿737
per adult
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings
฿1,305
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Rainbow Point
Oasis Beach Motel
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ฿1,931 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿1,931
฿2,221 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"There is no heating system in the 2 small beds room which we not been able to use it Bcz it’s very cold Even in the main bedroom there is a oil heater which is not very sufficient I must say dont just book for the morning outside view the same mistake we did food flies and other flies were also there ..."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
Fully refundable
The price is ฿1,409 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿1,409
฿1,620 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Second time staying here, Staff were lovely and helpful even offered to give us a different room down stairs, We declined, then they offered to take our bags up stairs for us. Things we thought could be improved. Room had a shower over the bath, My husband has had two hip replacements and couldn't ..."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026
Beechtree Motel
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
The price is ฿2,649 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,649
฿3,046 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,003 reviews)
"The hotel is not new but the room was very clean, with good sheets and towels. It is a good option for the price."
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
Ika Nui Taupo
64 Lake Terrace Taupo Waikato
The price is ฿3,200 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,200
฿3,680 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Taupō ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (443 reviews)
"Good Location"
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
Lakeland Resort Taupo
282 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ฿2,382 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,382
฿2,740 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything is very Good Excellent customer service and the room is very neat and tidy"
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is ฿2,214 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,214
฿2,546 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great family option just a short drive from the town centre, easy access to Huka Falls and Craters of the moon. The main pool is hot, approx 36 degrees so ideal for early morning and late evening dips rather then only during busy day time periods with family's Buffet is average but only charged per ..."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 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, Lake Taupō and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Zunzara Chappy
Open Photo by Zunzara Chappy
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.
