Rainbow Point Travel Guide
Taupō
Visit Rainbow Point
Things to do
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
฿1,346
per adult
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp
฿975
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures
฿1,346
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus
฿761
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Cursed Cabin
฿761
per adult
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings
฿1,346
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Rainbow Point
Oasis Beach Motel
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ฿1,940 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿1,940
฿2,231 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! (1,000 reviews)
"It ok"
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026
Beechtree Motel
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
The price is ฿2,661 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿2,661
฿3,060 total
1 Oct - 2 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely balcony area for enjoying sunny mornings with coffee outside. Great proximity to the lake front. Excellent restaurant menu from Dixie Brown’s delivered to the room when an home night was needed. Excellent beds."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is ฿2,653 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿2,653
฿3,051 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff were friendly and very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
Hilton Lake Taupo
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is ฿2,938 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,938
฿3,379 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice setting and rooms are spacious with plenty of room to move. Restaurant dining and breakfast were excellent."
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026
Ika Nui Taupo
64 Lake Terrace Taupo Waikato
The price is ฿3,216 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿3,216
฿3,698 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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 ...
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
6 Taharepa Road Taupo Waikato
The price is ฿3,380 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿3,380
฿3,887 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (673 reviews)
"It was perfect for our needs. Older place but updated and clean. The mineral pool in our room was great and handy and we took full advantage when we could. Great to end a hard busy week at work. Will definitely come back again"
Reviewed on 22 Sept 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, Lake Taupō and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp 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.
Nukuhau
While visiting Nukuhau, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Waikato River.
