Hotels on the beach in Taupo, New Zealand
Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beach hotels and resorts in Taupo. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in June 2026.
The List 2 Amazing Beach Hotels in Taupo
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1 Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
Taupo
Located opposite the shores of Lake Taupo, this motel features an on-site restaurant and bar. Every unit includes 50 plus satellite channels and free WiFi. With views across the lake to the mountains from some units, Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn is a 5-minute walk from Taupo's shops, cafes and restaurants. It is a 3-minute drive to Taupo Marina and 10 minutes to Huka Falls. All air conditioned accommodations includes a private bathroom, microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Some accommodations includes cooking facilities. The onsite Jolly Good Fellows Restaurant and Bar offers English-style cuisine. Guest laundry facilities are available.
Address 76-80 Lake Terrace Show on map -
2 Absolute Lake View Motel
Taupo
Located across the road from Lake Taupo, a 1 minute walk to cafes, restaurants and shops, Absolute Lake View Motel features a heated indoor pool (30 degrees) a deep hot tub & sauna. Free random car-parking and wifi provided. Facilities at Absolute Lake View Motel Taupo include a guest laundry and barbecue area. The owners can assist in booking local day tours, including visits to Rotorua and skiing trips. Each room has tea/coffee making facilities and in-room heating. Some rooms feature a private balcony and views of Lake Taupo as well as across the lake to the mountains, including Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe Mountain. Rooms with kitchenette facilities are also available. Cook tops and cooking equipment are available upon request. Most rooms have air-conditioning. Absolute Lake View Motel is less than 10 minutes’ drive to Taupo Airport. The property offers a free airport pick up service. The Whakapapa ski fields of Mount Ruapehu are only 1.3 hours drive away.
Address 58 Lake Terrace Show on map- Heated pool
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- Gym / fitness center
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