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Hilton Lake Taupo

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool loungers
Front of property
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Presidential Suite
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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80-100 Napier Road, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Wairakei Geothermal Power Station
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Grand Deluxe King

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

  • Lake view
  • 283 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

King Hilton Heritage Plus

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

King Hilton Heritage

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

King Hilton Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment, 1 King Bed (Plus) | Living area

Apartment, 1 King Bed (Plus)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Plus)

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Plus)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed (Hilton Plus)

Room, 1 King Bed (Hilton Plus)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View (Hilton Plus)

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View (Hilton Plus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 142 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed OR 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed (Plus) | Living area

Room, 1 King Bed (Plus)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 82 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room (Plus)

Twin Room (Plus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room

Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Taupō

With a stay at Hilton Lake Taupo in Taupō (Hilltop), you'll be steps from Taupō Hot Springs and 11 minutes by foot from Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. .This luxury hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Maori Carvings and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from A.C. Baths.

What's nearby

  • Taupō Hot Springs - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Maori Carvings - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Club Taupo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo offers 113 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and bathrobes. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 113 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Bistro Lago, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Bistro Lago - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking within 50 metres
  • Secured, covered parking on site (NZD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; NZD 39 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Lago

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1889
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 60.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 39 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: NZD 25 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 60.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Hilton Hotel Taupo Lake
Hilton Lake Taupo
Hilton Lake Taupo Hotel Taupo
Hilton Lake Taupo Hotel
Terraces Hotel Taupo
Terraces Hotel Taupo
Hilton Lake Taupo Hotel
Hilton Lake Taupo Taupo
Hilton Lake Taupo Hotel Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 543 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is lovely, friendly staff & great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul

Nice clean hotel, friendly staff, nice location, good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, and restaurant was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is nice, room was great, food was good. We enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and staff - spacious, clean and well serviced.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are helpful here and the environment is lovely. We have stayed here several times and will continue to do so.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, large room, clean and well-appointed and good amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a beautiful place to stay with amazing facilities. Great staff = very helpful and friendly. Is our regular go to when in Taupo. The Hilton Rewards are a bonus too.
Morning view from Hilton
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was one of the best hotel stays for my wife and I and we’ve been traveling for fifty years. Hilton really outdid itself.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from an excellent room and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hanney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a nice view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly, check in was quick and easy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A top notch hotel. Upgraded to a lovely suite which had everything you need. Restaurant was brilliant - very nice food! The pool area was fab! Thank you for the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was fabulous, great amenities and room was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we were upgraded to was incredibly spacious and comfortable - thank you to the great team at Hilton Lake Taupo. The hotel is located a convenient distance from the lakefront and town centre, with stunning sunset views over the lake. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

ELONA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely spacious clean suite. Adored the swimming pool and facilities. Our stay was over Valentines Weekend and the Hotel was very busy. We would like to mention Emma behind the bar, who was rushed off her feet, but still managed to give us great attention and friendly service. Well done Emma.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spotless. The staff was amazing and they also had a great breakfast and a very nice heated pool and spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views and pool area. Great breakfast too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the St James. Very friendly staff, rooms very spacious and clean. Great location, easy access to all Hamner had to offer, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025