Rainbow Point Travel Guide
Taupō
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,947 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿1,947
฿2,239 total
19 Oct - 20 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 ฿2,671 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,671
฿3,072 total
5 Oct - 6 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 ...
Hilton Lake Taupo
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is ฿2,961 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,961
฿3,405 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! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel was located on a hill overlooking Lake Taupo as opposed to on the lake. We had a lovely well presented room that featured Crabtree and Evelyn toiletries ( one of my favorite brands) Staying in Lake Taupo was definitely a highlight of our trip."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is ฿1,990 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿1,990
฿2,288 total
6 Oct - 7 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! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff were friendly and very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
Ika Nui Taupo
64 Lake Terrace Taupo Waikato
The price is ฿3,227 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,227
฿3,711 total
21 Sept - 22 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 ฿3,392 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,392
฿3,901 total
4 Oct - 5 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! (672 reviews)
"The room was clean and the bed comfortable (on the firmer side, but I like a firm mattress), great shower and had the facilities you need, but some aspects were a bit dated. Had a spa which we didnt use, but made use of the thermal pools which were great! Staff were really friendly and happy to help! ..."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 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 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.
