Title: Visit Waikite Valley: 2026 Travel Guide for Waikite Valley, Waikato | Expedia.com [Hotels in Waikite Valley](https://expedia.com/Waikite-Valley-Hotels.d692485687733874688.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Waikite Valley](https://expedia.com/Waikite-Valley-Vacation-Rentals.d692485687733874688.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Things to do in Waikite Valley](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Waikite-Valley.d692485687733874688.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Waikite Valley](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Waikite-Valley.d692485687733874688.Car-Rental-Guide)[Waikite Valley Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Waikite-Valley.d692485687733874688.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Waikite Valley ## Travel Guide ## Visit Waikite Valley Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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(1,124 reviews) Yes very good Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F25%2F2026&endDate=3%2F26%2F2026&selected=329597&PinnedHotelID=329597&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692485687733874688) ![Lakefront Lodge Taupo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37810000/37804500/37804403/64f096ef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakefront Lodge Taupo 100 Lake Terrace Taupo $51 nightly $60 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews) Great location, awesome friendly staff Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=37804403&PinnedHotelID=37804403&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692485687733874688) ![Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1668700/1668649/755dfeb7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor 640 Wairakei Road Wairakei $78 nightly $89 total Mar 23 - Mar 24 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this golf hotel in Wairakei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews) There are no plates or bowls spoons or knives. the TV did not work when we arrived the shower curtain is far too small and short Consequently the water goes everywhere. the apartment needs to be decorating. It looked old and well used. Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F23%2F2026&endDate=3%2F24%2F2026&selected=1668649&PinnedHotelID=1668649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692485687733874688) [See all 1,302 properties in Waikite Valley](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026®ionId=692485687733874688) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Ika Nui Taupo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69550000/69546300/69546296/e822355c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ika Nui Taupo 64 Lake Terrace Taupo Waikato Stay at this aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Taupō ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (382 reviews) Staff are lovely. Recommend requesting ground floor for accessibility or if travelling with children as there’s no elevator. Indoor pool/hot tub were great. Hotel is older but has free parking (small spaces/laneway but still fit our truck), washing machines/dryers (extra $), and well stocked full ... Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Taupo-Hotels-Ika-Nui-Taupo.h69546296.Hotel-Information) ![Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3520000/3512200/3512184/d8c6c317_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama 1420 Hamurana Road Mourea Stay at this aparthotel in Mourea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Okere ... 9/10 Wonderful! (595 reviews) Nice, clean and quiet. Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Rotorua-Hotels-Ramada-Resort-By-Wyndham-Rotorua-Marama.h3512184.Hotel-Information) ![Sacred Waters](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1590000/1586800/1586780/7dd27464_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sacred Waters 221-225 Lake Terrace Taupo Waikato Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (442 reviews) The view of lake Taupo was beautiful. The hot tub was a pleasure. The kitchen was spectacular and a pleasure to cook in. The apartment complex is somewhat of a distance to the stores but with a car not a problem. We stayed in a 2 bedroom Apartment with washer and dryer within the accommodation that ... Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Taupo-Hotels-Sacred-Waters.h1586780.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Waikite Valley](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=692485687733874688&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Waikite Valley hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485687733874688&startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15)[Mar 14 - Mar 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485687733874688&startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485687733874688&startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16)[Mar 15 - Mar 16](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485687733874688&startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485687733874688&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485687733874688&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Waikite Valley Thermal Pools 4/5(9 reviews) Take the family on an outing to Waikite Valley Thermal Pools during your trip to Waikite Valley. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.com/Waikite-Valley-Thermal-Pools-Waikite-Valley.d553248621532610761.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Inferno Crater](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394916/c17ccd9a-ad1b-4ebf-a458-11080715cbd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu $105 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/rotorua-based-small-group-morning-tour-waimangu-and-wai-o-tapu.a1394916.activity-details) ![Te Ra Guided Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/476910/f768ea21-f58a-4b6d-a019-9d5c57664580.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Te Ra Guided Experience $60 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/te-ra-guided-experience.a476910.activity-details) ![Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48112687/bc81c230-7f37-4f61-baba-39588b4835a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket $28 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/rotorua-wai-o-tapu-geothermal-park-entry-ticket.a48112687.activity-details) ![Cultural Performance](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49351392/afe8dc30-02b1-47d1-a012-1322aa88f340.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cultural Performance $21 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cultural-performance.a49351392.activity-details) ![Marama: Geyser Light Trail](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50594577/0e280d0d-fc26-44c3-9382-bdb21cf4a384.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marama: Geyser Light Trail $29 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/marama-geyser-light-trail.a50594577.activity-details) ![Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48485961/b4271c80-f139-4d4e-b5e9-261419441e09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket $34 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/taupo-orakei-korako-geothermal-park-and-cave-entry-ticket.a48485961.activity-details) [See all activities in Waikite Valley](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Waikite-Valley.d692485687733874688.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Waikite Valley ![Waimangu's steaming landscape ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353174/0ef0cdab-fdbd-439e-a3ce-62bf1ce70614.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Waimangu ![Rotorua which includes forests as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353176/0c91a647-7504-4684-b242-8b53511d0a91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Waiotapu ![All the colours of the rainbow, well nearly!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353252/df16bb3d-69e0-4c98-92f8-3d2a1f979bd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ohakuri ![All the colours of the rainbow, well nearly!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353252/df16bb3d-69e0-4c98-92f8-3d2a1f979bd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mihi - Cities near Waikite Valley - Places of interest [Atiamuri](https://expedia.com/Atiamuri.dx6351188)[Waimangu](https://expedia.com/Waimangu.dx6353174)[Waiotapu](https://expedia.com/Waiotapu.dx6353176)[Ohakuri](https://expedia.com/Ohakuri.dx6353252)[Reporoa](https://expedia.com/Reporoa.dx3000389152)[Ngakuru](https://expedia.com/Ngakuru.dx553248635929332623)[Mihi](https://expedia.com/Mihi.dx692486086484258816)[Tumunui](https://expedia.com/Tumunui.dx692486196822474752) - [Waikite Valley Thermal Pools ](https://expedia.com/Waikite-Valley-Thermal-Pools-Waikite-Valley.d553248621532610761.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Taupō ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Taupo-Waikato.d6108145.Vacation-Attraction) - [Polynesian Spa ](https://expedia.com/Polynesian-Spa-Rotorua.d6108090.Vacation-Attraction) - [Skyline Rotorua ](https://expedia.com/Skyline-Rotorua-Fairy-Springs.d6170998.Vacation-Attraction) - [Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest ](https://expedia.com/Redwoods-Whakarewarewa-Forest-Whakarewarewa.d6126700.Vacation-Attraction) - [Huka Falls ](https://expedia.com/Huka-Falls-Rotokawa.d6108156.Vacation-Attraction) - [Taupō Hot Springs ](https://expedia.com/Taupo-Hot-Springs-Hilltop.d6108150.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Rotoiti ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Rotoiti-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d6052731.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa ](https://expedia.com/Wairakei-Terraces-Thermal-Health-Spa-Wairakei.d553248621526967410.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Rotorua ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Rotorua-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d6108094.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland ](https://expedia.com/Wai-O-Tapu-Thermal-Wonderland-Waiotapu.d6108140.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mitai Maori Village ](https://expedia.com/Mitai-Maori-Village-Fairy-Springs.d553248621526967428.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Tarawera ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Tarawera-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d6108134.Vacation-Attraction) - [Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village ](https://expedia.com/Whakarewarewa-The-Living-Maori-Village-Whakarewarewa.d553248621532610766.Vacation-Attraction) - [Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute ](https://expedia.com/Te-Puia-New-Zealand-Maori-Arts-And-Crafts-Institute-Whakarewarewa.d6126698.Vacation-Attraction) - [Craters of the Moon ](https://expedia.com/Craters-Of-The-Moon-Wairakei.d6108162.Vacation-Attraction) - [Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave ](https://expedia.com/Orakei-Korako-Geothermal-Park-And-Cave-Ohakuri.d6293939.Vacation-Attraction) - [Spa Thermal Park ](https://expedia.com/Spa-Thermal-Park-Tauhara.d553248635974614317.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rotorua Night Market ](https://expedia.com/Rotorua-Night-Market-Inner-City.d553248621526972291.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Tikitapu ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Tikitapu-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d6108108.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park ](https://expedia.com/Rainbow-Springs-Kiwi-Wildlife-Park-Fairy-Springs.d6171002.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wairakei Geothermal Power Station ](https://expedia.com/Wairakei-Geothermal-Power-Station-Tauhara.d553248621532610749.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa ](https://expedia.com/Hells-Gate-And-Wai-Ora-Spa-Tikitere.d6108118.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kuirau Park ](https://expedia.com/Kuirau-Park-Rotorua.d6108100.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Rotoiti-Hot-Pools-Tikitere.d553248635974650956.Vacation-Attraction) - [Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve ](https://expedia.com/Whakarewarewa-Thermal-Reserve-Whakarewarewa.d6108102.Vacation-Attraction) - [Waikato River ](https://expedia.com/Waikato-River-Waikato.d553248621526967448.Vacation-Attraction) - [A.C. 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