Hilton Lake Taupo

Taupo , , 80-100 Napier Road (Show on Map)


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Info Hilton Lake Taupo, a resort-style heritage hotel on New Zealand's North Island, seamlessly blends 19th-century Victorian architecture with modern design for an exceptional guest experience. Just a 10-minute drive from Taupo town center, the hotel offers captivating lake and volcanic landscape views. Guests can enjoy a range of on-site facilities, including swimming pools, tennis courts, a fitness center and lake-view dining from the restaurant's balcony.

The hotel provides numerous amenities, such as connecting rooms, complimentary parking, free WiFi, electric vehicle charging stations, an on-site restaurant, an outdoor pool, pet-friendly rooms, room service and meeting rooms, catering to both leisure and business travelers. Bistro Lago, a local favorite, offers a memorable dining experience with stunning Lake Taupo views, a seasonal menu focused on high-quality local produce, and options for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a daily bar menu, ensuring a delightful culinary journey for guests.
Summary of reviewsHilton Lake Taupo is a luxurious five-star hotel that offers exceptional facilities and services. The location is superb, offering stunning views of Lake Taupo and the mountains in the distance. The breakfast buffet has plenty of options and caters for different dietary requirements with some guests describing it as amazing. The dinner experience has received mixed reviews, but the restaurant itself is beautiful and some guests have described the meals as exceptional and delicious. The rooms are spacious and comfortable with great amenities, though some guests have commented that they are outdated and in need of refurbishment. The hotel is clean and well-maintained with lovely and clean rooms that are well presented. The staff are friendly, helpful and professional, enhancing the overall experience. The pool facilities are awesome with a fantastic heated pool and outdoor pool area that guests rave about. The hotel is extremely family-friendly, making it an ideal choice for a Taupo family vacation. The beds are comfortable and cozy with many guests raving about them. Overall, Hilton Lake Taupo is a great choice for those seeking luxury and comfort during their stay in Taupo.
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The hotel was built in 1889 under its original name, Terrace Hotel. Travellers from Scotland and England frequented the hotel thanks to its upscale accommodations. The terraces doubled as the Taupo Post Office once.

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Room Types
King Room Plus Facing Lake Taupo, this room provides views of New Zealand’s largest lake. It features a large desk for you to work or you can unwind in front of the 32-inch LCD TV. minibar on request.

King Room Featuring views facing the Onekeneke Thermal Valley, this room provides you with a 32-inch LCD TV. You can refresh in the elegant bathroom, with walk-in shower. minibar on request. work desk

Twin Room Featuring views facing the Onekeneke Thermal Valley, this room provides you with a 32-inch LCD TV. You can refresh in the elegant bathroom, with walk-in shower. minibar on request. work desk.

One-Bedroom Apartment This stylish self-contained apartment includes a furnished private balcony to enjoy the beautiful Taupo sunset, Lake Facing, Separate living space. You can order room service or make your own meal in the apartment's fully equipped kitchen area and enjoy it at the dining table. Unwind in the chic living space, which includes comfortable lounge seating and a sofa bed. minibar on request.

Junior Suite This suite features a furnished outdoor terrace to admire the thermal valley facing views. It includes two 32-inch LCD TVs on which you can enjoy a movie or TV shows. Relax in the separate living space or unwind in the elegant bathroom with walk-in shower. minibar on request

Three-Bedroom Apartment This large, self-contained apartment features a furnished private balcony, a fully-equipped kitchen and a dining table. Also provided is an open plan-living space as well as laundry facilities in the apartment, making it suitable for guests looking for a longer stay. minibar on request.

Plus Twin Room Facing Lake Taupo, this room provides views of New Zealand’s largest lake. It features a work desk for you to work or you can unwind in front of the 32-inch LCD TV. minibar on request.

Deluxe King Room Exclusively located in the historic Heritage wing, which boasts a 130 year history, this room has access to a furnished terrace. Inside is a 32-inch LCD TV, positioned in front of the bed. Featuring lake or garden/thermal valley facing views from the room, you can also enjoy the stylish marble bathroom with walk-in shower. minibar on request.

Deluxe King Suite This elegant suite, located in the historical Heritage wing of the hotel, provides guests with relaxing accommodation for enjoying all that Lake Taupo has to offer. You can unwind on the suite's Victorian-style access to your own balcony from your room or enjoy a movie on the 40-inch LCD TV in the separate living space. Catch up on work at the large desk and stay connected with WiFi (available on request). The suite also features a stylish marble bathroom. minibar on request.

About Hilton Lake TaupoExperience a resort-style heritage hotel near the stunning Lake Taupo on New Zealand's North Island. Hilton Lake Taupo artfully blends 19th-century Victorian architecture with contemporary design, offering guests an exceptional stay. Situated a mere 10-minute drive from Taupo town center, the hotel affords captivating views of the lake and the surrounding volcanic landscape. Guests can take pleasure in various on-site facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, a fitness center and lake-view dining from the restaurant's balcony.

To guarantee a comfortable and convenient stay for guests, Hilton Lake Taupo provides an array of amenities. The hotel offers connecting rooms, complimentary parking, free WiFi, electric vehicle charging stations, an on-site restaurant, an outdoor pool, pet-friendly rooms, room service and meeting rooms. These features cater to diverse travelers' needs, making Hilton Lake Taupo a perfect choice for both leisure and business excursions.

Bistro Lago at Hilton Lake Taupo is a local favorite for a memorable dining experience, boasting incredible views of Lake Taupo. The restaurant places emphasis on using high-quality local produce in its seasonal menu. Throughout their stay at Hilton Lake Taupo, guests can savor breakfast, lunch, dinner and a daily bar menu, ensuring a delightful culinary adventure.
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8.2
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Location
If you're looking for a hotel that offers a great location and stunning views of the lake, Hilton Lake Taupo will not disappoint. The hotel is located on a hilltop on the outskirts of Taupo, offering unimpeded views of Lake Taupo and the mountains in the distance. Guests praised the location for being excellent and well-positioned for exploring Lake Taupo. Though some guests found the location a bit far from town, the hotel's peaceful surroundings, greenery and secure car park more than make up for it. Overall, the location is superb, quiet and comfortable and perfect for enjoying the sweeping views across the lake to the mountains.

Breakfast
When it comes to breakfast, there are mixed reviews about the Hilton Lake Taupo. Some guests found it to be expensive and average in quality, while others thought it was incredible and worth the money. The buffet breakfast was excellent with plenty of options and caters for different dietary requirements. The restaurant food, including room service dinner, was very good. However, there were a few issues such as running out of food and hot food not being warm enough. Overall, breakfast at Hilton Lake Taupo has lots of choices and great buffet options with some guests describing it as amazing.

Dinner
The dinner experience at Hilton Lake Taupo has received mixed reviews from guests. While some have enjoyed their meals, others have found areas that need improvement. The restaurant itself is beautiful and some guests have described the meals as exceptional and delicious. However, the Bistro Lago could use a bit of tweaking with patchy service and food that needed to be sent back to the kitchen. Some guests have also commented on the limited menu choices at the restaurant. While the quality of the food could be improved for a 5-star hotel, other guests have found the meals to be of value for money. The bar has received positive feedback for great cocktails, but the mojito has been described as poorly done. Overall, while the dinner experience at the hotel may not be perfect, there are enjoyable meals to be had.

Rooms
Hilton Lake Taupo offers spacious and comfortable rooms with great amenities such as fully equipped kitchens and personal laundry facilities. Guests have enjoyed the lovely views of Lake Taupo from their rooms and balconies. The beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are great. The accommodation feels luxurious with large and clean apartments. The pool facilities are awesome and the location is great. However, some guests have commented that the rooms are outdated and in need of refurbishment, though they were still clean and tidy. The towels and robes could use some fabric softener and the pillows and beds were not of the highest quality. Despite these minor issues, guests have mostly enjoyed their relaxing stays at the Hilton Lake Taupo with great room service and coffee machines.

Beds
If you're looking for a hotel with cozy beds, look no further than Hilton Lake Taupo. Many guests raved about the great and comfortable beds with some calling it the most comfy bed they've ever slept on. The beds and pillows were super comfortable and made for a great night's sleep. Even those who found the beds to be average still noted they were comfortable. The rooms themselves were clean and spacious with nice decor to boot. One guest even loved the king-sized bed so much they complimented the pillows and bed linen. The only downside was for those who found the bedding substandard for the price or had issues with uneven duvet fillings. Overall, a great choice for those who want to stay comfortably.

Cleanliness
Hilton Lake Taupo is a comfortable and clean hotel with lovely and clean rooms that are well presented and well-kept. Many guests appreciate the spotlessly clean accommodations and the wonderfully warm pool. While some reviews note that certain areas could be cleaner, overall, the property is nicely maintained and the rooms are spacious, modern and very clean. Guests enjoy the clean and fresh linens as well as the immaculate conditions of the rooms. However, some reports of dirty bathrooms, uncleaned corridors and poorly kept grounds do exist. Nonetheless, the location is convenient and the vast majority of guests appreciate the level of cleanliness at the Hilton Lake Taupo.

Staff
The staff at Hilton Lake Taupo receive high praise from guests with many describing them as friendly, helpful and professional. Guests particularly enjoyed the service provided by staff in the breakfast restaurant, while check-in and reception services were described as a mixed bag. The hotel's manager was singled out for being helpful, as was Michaela, while some guests commended specific staff members such as Emily, Gabriella, Mary and Sarah for their exceptional service. The majority of guests described the staff as attentive, warm and welcoming with some mentioning that the hotel's overall experience was enhanced by the friendliness and professionalism of its staff. However, a small number of guests reported issues around staff responsiveness or information provision with some noting that more could have been done to improve their experience. Nonetheless, Hilton Lake Taupo's staff are widely praised for being helpful, friendly and attentive, making this corporate hotel a great choice for travelers looking for excellent service.

Spa
The Hilton Lake Taupo offers guests an array of enjoyable spa and pool facilities. The outdoor pool and spa are a particular favorite with guests praising their maintenance and high standard. For those looking to keep active during their stay, the hotel also boasts great tennis courts. Additionally, the hot pool and sauna provide a relaxing experience for guests. While there is a small area off the main pool, the overall spa facilities provide a highlight to any visit to Hilton Lake Taupo.

Pool
The Hilton Lake Taupo boasts a fantastic pool area which guests absolutely loved. The heated pool, hot tub and spa were a hit among guests who enjoyed taking a relaxing dip while overlooking the serene surroundings of Taupo. People found the facilities surrounding the pool excellent and lovely with the highlight being the pool itself. The outdoor area was great and well maintained. The pool was warm, clean and fabulous with exceptional pool and spa services. Guests could also enjoy sauna and steam rooms after taking a dip. The only downside was some guests experienced noise disturbance from the upper levels. Overall, the Hilton Lake Taupo pool facilities were awesome and the perfect way to relax on vacation.

Parking
At Hilton Lake Taupo, parking can be a bit of an issue for some guests. While there is limited parking near the hotel and some guests have found the carpark to be a long distance from their room, others have found it easy enough to find and have enjoyed the free parking available. Some guests have even parked their cars securely in the underground parking facility. However, others have found the charging for parking to be excessive, especially given the already high room rates. While there are limited EV charging stations, there is a secure undercover area for those who choose to pay extra. Overall, while the car access and parking could be improved, the availability of free parking is very helpful and appreciated by many guests.

Family
If you're planning a family getaway in Taupo, look no further than the Hilton Lake Taupo. The hotel is the perfect size for young families, according to several happy guests. Kids are sure to enjoy the activities on offer, as the hotel caters for families with children and even pets. One reviewer raved that their kids "loved it!" The hotel staff go above and beyond, too, enhancing special family celebrations with their fantastic attitude. However, be aware that some amenities may not be suitable for very young children, such as unsecured high chairs. Overall, the configuration of the hotel is extremely family-friendly, making it an ideal choice for a Taupo family vacation.

5 Star
Hilton Lake Taupo is an exceptional five-star hotel that offers a luxurious experience to its guests. The apartments are lovely and meet the high standards expected from a Hilton hotel. The hotel truly lives up to its five-star rating with exceptional facilities and services. The food served, however, is not quite up to five-star quality according to some guests. While a few guests had a disappointing experience due to communication issues, lack of grace, or a perceived decrease in quality, the majority of the guest reviews speak highly of the hotel's exceptional facilities and services. Overall, Hilton Lake Taupo is a great choice for those seeking luxury and comfort during their stay in Taupo.

Heated Pool
One of the highlights of staying at the Hilton Lake Taupo is their excellent heated pool! Guests raved about the warm water and some even enjoyed the hot tub. The underfloor heating in the bathroom was also a nice touch, making for a cozy and comfortable experience. Several reviewers specifically mentioned how they loved the heated pool and how it was kept to a high standard - along with the sauna and spa. All in all, if you're looking for a warm and relaxing swim, the Hilton Lake Taupo pool won't disappoint!

Outdoor Pool
The Hilton Lake Taupo boasts a fantastic outdoor pool area that guests rave about in their reviews. The pool is heated and offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for a relaxing swim. Although some noted that the pool is on the smaller side and can be crowded with both adults and children, the stunning view of the lake and mountains more than makes up for it. In addition to the pool, the outdoor area also features a spa and sauna, all of which are maintained to a high standard. Overall, guests praise the great pool and outdoor space at this hotel.

Luxury
For those seeking luxury and relaxation during their stay in Taupo, look no further than the Hilton Lake Taupo. The large and luxurious rooms are sure to exceed expectations with comfortable beds and stylish decor throughout. Despite one guest noting a 3 star experience rather than the anticipated 5 star, the general consensus is that this hotel lives up to the renowned Hilton name. The facilities are simply amazing, creating a truly relaxing place to unwind. From the moment you step through the door, the luxurious accommodations are sure to impress. Your Taupo adventure doesn't have to mean sacrificing comfort and style - book your stay at the Hilton Lake Taupo today.


Yes, Hilton Lake Taupo has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Outdoor Pool. For more information, read the answers to the Pool questionnaire

Yes, a spa is available at Hilton Lake Taupo.

No, Hilton Lake Taupo doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Hilton Lake Taupo.

Yes, Hilton Lake Taupo has a gym.
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