Hotels in Waikato

The most popular cities in Waikato are Taupo, Hamilton, and Turangi. Nightly rates for hotels in Taupo, Hamilton and Turangi are $141, $111, and $96 respectfully.

If you’re looking for a good deal in Waikato, you should know that the average hotel room price is $106/night. Anything less than $106/night would be considered a good deal. The absolute cheapest nightly rate found on momondo recently was $18.

Judging by user ratings, the best hotels in Waikato are: Pedlars Motel in Paeroa (rated 9.2), and Creel Lodge in Turangi (rated 9.2)Riverstone Lodge in Turangi (rated 9.1)

Taupo Debretts Spa Resort is the most popular hotel in Waikato, with 12% of all users who searched for hotels in Waikato choosing to stay at Taupo Debretts Spa Resort in the past 12 months. This hotel has a 8.1/10 rating from 3,164 reviews.

A hotel in Waikato in July costs $94 per night on average (for a double room). $41 per night was the cheapest rate found in July for a double room, which was in Taupo.

Visiting and staying overnight in Whitianga will cost you a premium compared to the rest of Waikato. Expect to pay $105 per night, a rate that is about 5% more than the country’s average.

The least expensive city in Waikato to stay in is Hamilton. With an average rate of $34 per night, Hamilton is about 63% less expensive than other cities in Waikato.

If you’re planning to stay somewhere in Waikato with your family, then consider booking rooms at Sails on The Lake, which is a popular choice among our users with families. Per night prices average $107 for a room at Sails on The Lake. Beechtree Motel ($73 per night) and Lakeland Resort Taupo ($89 per night) are other popular family hotel options in Waikato.

Although room rates may vary depending on the time of year, these top three couples hotels in Waikato have the following average rates: $107 per night at Sails on The Lake, $104 per night at Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo and $73 per night at Beechtree Motel.

As of July 2025, there are 4,892 operators available to choose from for hotels in Waikato.

Prices for hotels in Waikato refresh daily.

momondo users have recommended 1 hotel to users looking to stay near Craters of the Moon. Hotels in this area have an average price of $1,784 per night. These prices may change based on several factors, such as time of year. Hotels near Craters of the Moon are typically 94% more expensive than the average hotel in Waikato, which is $89.

If you’re planning on staying at any of momondo’s recommended hotels in the area of Waikato nearest to Waitomo Glowworm Caves, you should expect to pay around $72/night. This price fluctuates based on time of year. In general, a rate under $72/night is a good deal for momondo users staying near Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Hotels near Waitomo Glowworm Caves are typically 18% less expensive than the average hotel in Waikato, which is $89.