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The 10 Best Guesthouses in Taupo, New Zealand

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The Loft Bed and Breakfast is a cosy cottage-style bed and breakfast located a 10-minute walk from the renowned Lake Taupo.Free WiFi access and free parking.

A hearty continental and cooked breakfast is served daily with homemade sourdough toast and muesli as well as yoghurt, fresh fruit, juice, tea and coffee and bacon and eggs.

Excellent welcome from Mary and Ian. Very good breakfast The room was very spacious

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9.3
Wonderful
80 reviews

Just 2 minutes’ walk from Lake Taupo, Acapulco Motor Inn offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen satellite TV and a DVD player. It features a hot tub and a barbecue area with outdoor seating. Free parking is available on site.

We appreciated that our heat pump was turned on before our arrival. The spa bath was lovely and I appreciated the natural bath products. The cooked breakfast was well presented and delicious. We were given a free newspaper. Reception staff were friendly and helpful.

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8.2
Very Good
2,050 reviews
Price from
$95
per night

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, Studio 28 is set in Taupo, 40 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park and 40 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the guest house free of charge. The guest house features family rooms.

Cosy and had everything we needed

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8.6
Excellent
285 reviews
Price from
$73
per night

Spa pool Treat, a property with a terrace, is set in Taupo, 40 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley, 3.2 km from Great Lake Convention Centre, as well as 3.8 km from Taupo Events Centre. Located 40 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, the property provides a garden and free private parking. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking guest house features a hot tub.

Peaceful, quiet and close to town great spot.

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7.3
Good
125 reviews
Price from
$77
per night

This air-conditioned guest house comes with a fully equipped kitchenette, a seating area, a dining area and a flat-screen TV. A private entrance leads guests into the guest house, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area.

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10
Exceptional
3 reviews
Price from
$116
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travelers who prefer laid-back accommodations with a personal touch. Usually family run, these hosts will provide local recommendations and even optional meals. Guest houses sometimes feature a cozy living room or a garden – and are still cheaper than most regular hotels.
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Guest Houses That Travelers Love in Taupo

  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 80 reviews
    Mary and Ian were wonderful hosts- loved sharing stories during breakfast; our room was very clean; room was decorated with thought; shower space is adequate; good water pressure and easy to adjust hot or cold water; near room is a small fridge, teas, coffee and cookies; has one window with screen that is open; wonderful breakfast: yogurt, fresh fruit, muesli, eggs cooked to order, bacon, toast, homemade jam, juice, coffee, tea; breakfast served 7:30-10:00; very quiet neighborhood; near Lake Taupo; off street parking
    KimandRobinTravel
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews
    Cute private property in a quiet neighbourhood, very clean, comfy beds & couch, excellent location as it’s only a 4 minute drive to the lake front, washing machine and dishwasher, all kitchenware was provided so we didn’t need to bring anything, heat pump and fireplace so was very warm, lovely accomodating hosts, very cheap for what it is!! Couldn’t fault this amazing property :)
    kayla
    Solo traveler
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 49 reviews
    Great location near town and very quiet, super friendly host & good amenities.
    Sue
    Solo traveler
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 119 reviews
    Great location, quiet with lovely views. Very comfortable and clean. Great shower! Very friendly and helpful host.
    Bridget
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $104.34
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,186 reviews
    Great location. Great host. Clean and tidy room with great view over the lake.
    Moran
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 42 reviews
    Great host, great location, great facilities, great breakfast, great, great, great. Definitely coming back.
    S
    SIFCO
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $207.50
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 30 reviews
    Everything! Great host, great location, excellent facilities!
    Peter
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $65.21
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,009 reviews
    Great hostel, clean facilities, comfy room, great location and staff
    Phoebe
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 48 reviews
    Charming and well equipped apartment in quiet and beautiful location, close to Lake Taupo. The outdoor bathtub and view of mount Tauhara was a plus. Very friendly hosts . Would certainly love to stay there again
    Jozefa
    Travelers with friends
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 80 reviews
    Great location,out of town is quieter Mary was kind enough to ringand book a table at the local restaurant, just down the road, can recommend. Mary and Ian are great hosts,nice brekky Room was very nice
    Debbie
    Young couple

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