Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Maori Carvings - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
A.C. Baths - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Getting around
Taupo (TUO) - 6 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - 3 min drive
Malabar Beyond India - 5 min drive
Embra - 5 min drive
Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - 2 min drive
About this property
Hilton Lake Taupo
Hilton Lake Taupo puts you just a 5-minute drive from Lake Taupo. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Bistro Lago, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a sauna. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Secured covered onsite self parking (NZD 30 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Free offsite parking within 164 ft
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Traveling with children
Children's pool
What to do
Tennis
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Kayaking nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Water skiing nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Skydiving nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Bicycle rentals
Pool loungers
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1889
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Heated pool
2 outdoor tennis courts
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
MP3 docking station
32-inch LCD TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Egyptian cotton sheets
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Dining
Bistro Lago - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Dial-up internet access is available in guestrooms for an extra charge
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 39 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for NZD 60.0 per night
Parking
Covered self parking costs NZD 30 per night
Policies
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Hilton Hotel Taupo Lake
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Terraces Hotel Taupo
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hilton Lake Taupo offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hilton Lake Taupo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hilton Lake Taupo?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Hilton Lake Taupo?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hilton Lake Taupo?
Yes. Self parking costs NZD 30 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hilton Lake Taupo?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hilton Lake Taupo and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a steam room. Hilton Lake Taupo also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hilton Lake Taupo?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Bistro Lago.
What's the area around Hilton Lake Taupo like?
Hilton Lake Taupo is in Hilltop, a short 6-minute drive from Taupo (TUO) and 17 minutes' walk from Wairakei Geothermal Power Station.
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Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
7 Mar 2025
Great visit, great location. Well prepared for IM NZ 70.3 Thank you for your hospitality
Nathaniel
Nathaniel, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Mar 2025
Nice hotel
Good location. Upgraded our room on arrival which was a pleasant surprise.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 Feb 2025
Room size is good,pool is nice,breakfast not bad.
King Hoe
King Hoe, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Feb 2025
Great View
Nice one bedroom apartment, really big, great view and well equipped. Nice pool
Rahman
Rahman, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 Feb 2025
Barbara
Barbara, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Feb 2025
Joan
Joan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
16 Feb 2025
james
james, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jan 2025
Rui
Rui, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
3 Jan 2025
Basic rooms for hotels.com customers.
I do not recommend booking this hotel through hotels.com.
On arrival I was told I had booked the basic room, no mention of this on the hotels.com website just listed as a king size room.
Receptionist told me these rooms were all ground floor and faced away from the lake.
Not much of a welcome, had to ask how to get to the room, offered no help with the luggage.
Room was fine but door banged each time someone entered the shared corridor.
Car parking is a mess unless you pay for additional parking charge to park in the secured car park, still with a disclaimer that cars are left at your own risk.
One day room was not made up by 4pm requested a service and this was not done by 5pm! So cancelled the cleaning.
There appear to be a lot better options to stay in Taupo.
Simon
Simon, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jan 2025
Great all in one hotel.
Great facilities and friendly staff. We had a great stay. Used the onsite tennis court and outdoor heated swimming pool. Great breakfast selection.
tommy
tommy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
26 Dec 2024
Nissan
Nissan, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Dec 2024
Amazing heated outdoor pool
Location is a little away from the town and lake but just a quick drive to get to and parking is ample all around town and the lake. Rooms were large, bed was comfy but the bathrooms felt a little dated. Seems like they refreshed a few things like the outdoor pool area which was excellent but maybe the rooms will get an upgrade sometime soon!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Dec 2024
Xiaohua
Xiaohua, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Dec 2024
Only gripe is that since we were prepaid, upon arrival, the checkin staff asked for a credit card but did not specify what for, thinking it was to check everything matched we found out later it was $50 for a bond (which we later got back) but was just made unaware of this at the time.
Esteban
Esteban, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Dec 2024
An excellent hotel, though not within walking distance of much else (except the hot pools next door). Fortunately the on-site restaurant was good (though a bit expensive)
Ross
Ross, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Dec 2024
Simon
Simon, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Dec 2024
Kerrie
Kerrie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 2024
Wonderful stay
Travelled as a family reunion with my sisters. We absolutely loved our 3 bedroom suite. Everything was perfect and the staff were friendly and welcoming. I would definitely stay here again!!
Margarita
Margarita, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Nov 2024
Loved the property, it looks grand! We had an awesome room and view. It was a shame we were kept awake with chairs moving, and staff talking and walking around in the restaurant below us at 11pm
Fiona
Fiona, 3-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Nov 2024
Lovely hotel - room was spacious, clean with a comfortable bed and large, well lit bathroom and shower. The breakfast was excellent and we enjoyed the pool and jacuzzi. It is a short drive from the downtown shopping and restaurant venues.
John
John, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Nov 2024
Swimming pool and spa
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
17 Nov 2024
Simon
Simon, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
The Hilton Lake Taupo was a great hotel for us during our time in Taupo. They graciously accommodated us with a last-minute booking that rescued us from staying in a different hotel we had booked which ended up being bug-infested. The Hilton provided a clean room with a pretty view of the lake, and the staff were all super friendly.
Taylor
Taylor, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
15 Nov 2024
Enjoyed the room & pool area. The hotel parking & soundproofing could be better
Te Eke
Te Eke, 2-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Nov 2024
Had a nice stay here, very clean, staff are excellent, we stayed in the unit which was great, would definitely stay again