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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,296 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿2,296
฿2,640 total
3 Aug - 4 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! (982 reviews)
"Good motel quiet good size room close to all amenities in town good stay"
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Oasis Beach Motel
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ฿1,933 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿1,933
฿2,223 total
22 Jul - 23 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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Algoods"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hilton Lake Taupo
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is ฿3,933 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿3,933
฿4,523 total
20 Jul - 21 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! (1,001 reviews)
"I liked the amenities that were on hand, staff were friendly the only gripe is that the room I had to share was small but that was due to booking availability. Otherwise I am satisfied with my stay and will most likely stay again."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is ฿2,436 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿2,436
฿2,801 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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)
"You can definitely see the grandeur of the past - but property is in need of renovation. Good food and service, welcoming reception - but when you get in the room, you feel a bit disappointed. Understandable, the renovation of the resort will come with a price - but it needs one. Having single glazed ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ฿1,837 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿1,837
฿2,112 total
19 Jul - 20 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Good location and nice and clean. Easy check in. Downside is it is quite old. This means it looks dated and is quite noisy between rooms."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5 Taupo
The price is ฿1,596 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿1,596
฿1,836 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! (1,001 reviews)
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Reviewed on 3 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.
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.
