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Top Pet Friendly Hotels in Taupō

A pool area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a hot tub emitting steam.

Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilltop

Cottage Mews Motel

Two Mile Bay

The Lake Motel

Taupō Central

A room with a glass table and chairs, a view of a lake, and a distant island.

Cascades Lakefront Motel

Two Mile Bay

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a chair. There are two paintings on the walls and a window above the beds.

Central Inn Taupo

Taupō Central

A traditional house with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

Tauhara

A residential area with a house featuring a satellite dish, a garage, and a view of a parking lot and distant mountains.

Kiwi Cove Motel

Taupō Central

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Top Pet Friendly Hotels in Raglan

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, and a headboard.

Raglan Sunset Motel

Raglan

A hotel room with a bed, a tray with breakfast items, a view of the outdoors, and a patio area with a grill and seating.

The Queenslander Raglan

Raglan

An open doorway leading to a bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a lamp. There is a wicker table and chair outside the room.

Bow Street Studios

Raglan

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a menu board, and a chandelier.

Raglan Harbour View Hotel

Raglan

A building with a brick facade, large windows, and a brick pathway with trimmed hedges.

Quantum Lodge Motor Inn

Pukete

A serene garden with a pond, a wooden bridge, and various plants.

Somersal Bed & Breakfast

Pirongia

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, two pillows with a deer print, a bedside table, a nightstand, and a white shelf with items.

Alexandra Hotel

Pirongia

A narrow pathway leading to a building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

Hamilton Lake

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a framed picture on the wall and a window providing natural light.

Argent Motor Lodge

Melville

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a staircase, a reception desk, and a leather sofa.

The Narrows Landing

Rukuhia

A bed with two pillows, a bedside table with a fruit bowl, and a potted plant.

BKs Premier Motel Hamilton

Melville

A Kingsgate Hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large potted plant, and flags on the wall.

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

Te Rapa

A large, multi-story building with a red roof, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a view of distant hills.

Manor Views

Huntly

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a window with a view of buildings.

Albert Court Motor Lodge

Hamilton East

A garden with a gravel path, wooden fences, and various plants and flowers.

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Hamilton Central

A hotel room with a wooden bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Auto Lodge Motel

Whitiora

A wooden door with a number 5 sign, large windows with curtains, and a wicker chair outside.

Lake Point Motel

Hamilton Lake

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a residential area with houses.

Hamilton Settlers Motor Lodge

Whitiora

A concrete planter with a banana plant and a tree with red and orange leaves.

Te Awa Suites

Whitiora

A spacious café with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a balcony with a railing.

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Hamilton Central

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Top Pet Friendly Hotels in Hamilton

A swimming pool with two separate sections, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a table and chairs nearby.

Podium Lodge

Cambridge

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Matariki Motor Lodge

Te Awamutu

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a pebble border. There are lounge chairs and a small table near the pool.

Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels

Otorohanga

Gateway Motor Inn

Mount Maunganui

A swimming pool with surrounding palm trees and outdoor furniture.

Kaimai View Motel

Katikati

A backyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a hot tub.

Cobblestone Court Motel – Wenzel Motels

Otumoetai

A modern hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a balcony.

Summit Motor Lodge

Judea

Roselands Motel

Tauranga

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Top Pet Friendly Hotels in Waitomo Caves

Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels

Otorohanga

Matariki Motor Lodge

Te Awamutu

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Top cities in Waikato

A raft navigating a turbulent river surrounded by dense forest.

Taupō

Taupō is known for its hot springs and spas, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths.

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An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a bridge, and a mountainous landscape in the background.

Raglan

Raglan has lots of attractions such as Whale Bay and Ngarunui Beach.

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A river flowing through a city with residential areas and modern buildings.

Hamilton

Hamilton is known for its gardens and casinos, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton.

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Two people walking through a cave with bioluminescent blue lights.

Waitomo Caves

Waitomo Caves is known for its restaurants and spas, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Woodlyn Park.

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A natural rock arch formation over a beach with footprints leading to the water.

Whitianga

Whitianga is known for its beaches and spas, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Lost Spring Thermal Pools and Buffalo Beach.

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A beach with a child and an adult holding hands, a yellow bucket, and a reflection on the wet sand.

Whangamata

Whangamata is known for its beaches, and offers lots of things to see including Whangamata Marina and Whangamata Beach.

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Top landmarks in Waikato

A stone house with a thatched roof by a lake.

Hobbiton Movie Set

9.6/10 (413 reviews)

Hobbiton Movie Set is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from central Matamata, why not stop by during your stay. If you'd also like to explore some of the parks in Matamata, head to Founders Park and Maungatautari Ecological Island.

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A starry night sky with scattered bright points of light.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

9.6/10 (358 reviews)

Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 0.6 mi (1 km) from central Waitomo Caves, why not stop by during your stay.

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A large rock formation with a natural archway, a small pool of water, and some greenery.

Cathedral Cove

9.6/10 (578 reviews)

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Cathedral Cove, located 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from central Hahei. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Hahei Beach located nearby.

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A beach with tents, a surfboard, and a distant island.

Whangamata Beach

9.4/10 (246 reviews)

Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Whangamata Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from central Whangamata. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Surf beach.

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SkyCity Hamilton

8.4/10 (424 reviews)

Hoping to do some gaming? Why not spend the evening at SkyCity Hamilton in Hamilton Central and see how lucky you are. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here?

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Lost Spring Thermal Pools

9.0/10 (191 reviews)

Lost Spring Thermal Pools is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Whitianga, why not stop by during your stay.

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Check out the Waikato hotels guests love right now

A modern building with numbered rooms, a dining area with tables set for two, and a clear sky.

A reception desk with a 'WELCOME' sign, a vase of flowers, and a modern kitchen area in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a kitchenette, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

Podium Lodge

Cambridge

10/10 Exceptional

Anica

A wooden deck with a table set for a meal, overlooking a sunset over a body of water.

A view from a window with three decorative items on a ledge.

A hillside property with multiple wooden houses, each featuring a balcony and a small porch.

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two nightstands, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

Grafton Cottage & Chalets

Thames

10/10 Exceptional

Victoria

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop and cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a red armchair, a TV, and a dining table.

A motel with a sign for 'Kaimai View' and 'ASURE' accommodation.

Kaimai View Motel

Katikati

10/10 Exceptional

Zherveise Jude

A residential area with houses, a tennis court, and a swimming pool.

A beach with a hill in the background, a sandy shore, and a clear sky.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by greenery and a mountain in the background.

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside lamps, and windows with a view of trees.

Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge

Pauanui

10/10 Exceptional

Chris

A reception area with a counter, a computer, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel room with two single beds, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a sink, and a dishwasher.

Matariki Motor Lodge

Te Awamutu

10/10 Exceptional

Damon

A garden with various plants and trees, including palm trees and agave plants.

A modern, compact living space with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette area.

A modern outdoor patio with a table and chairs, large sliding glass doors, and wooden beams.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a stove, and a range hood. There is a window providing natural light and a view of greenery outside.

Peninsula Motel

Whitianga

10/10 Exceptional

Debra

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

A modern building with large windows and a view of a lake and surrounding houses.

A waterfront property with a paved driveway leading to a brick building with a large window and a door.

Cascades Lakefront Motel

Two Mile Bay

10/10 Exceptional

zhiyi

A modern building with a swimming pool and lounge chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a window with a view of trees, and white brick walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a dining table with chairs, and a sliding glass door leading to a garden.

A residential building with multiple units, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels

Thames

10/10 Exceptional

Chandrashekhar

A row of single-story cabins with sliding doors, a picnic table, and a grassy lawn.

A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a wicker basket on the bed, and a grey blanket.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a sink, stove, and dining area with chairs and a table.

Hideaway of Rotorua

Fairy Springs

10/10 Exceptional

Kara

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a stone accent wall.

A modern room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a bed.

Hanging flower baskets with a variety of flowers in front of a building.

Rolleston Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels

Thames

10/10 Exceptional

Jennifer

A residential area with houses, a large tree, and a body of water.

A wooden interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a view through an open door.

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a TV.

A serene lakeside view with a clear reflection, surrounded by lush greenery and a row of modern buildings with a consistent architectural style.

Pacific Harbour Villas

Tairua

10/10 Exceptional

Mark

A stone sculpture of a seated figure in a park setting.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a refrigerator, and a backsplash with a mosaic tile design.

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

Tauhara

10/10 Exceptional

Anissa

A waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a small refrigerator. There is a window with a view of a palm tree and a parking lot.

A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A beach scene with a person jumping in the air, a sandy beach, ocean waves, and a forested hill in the background.

Tasman Holiday Parks – Beachaven

Waihi Beach

10/10 Exceptional

Sybille

About the destination

What's Waikato like?

There's a lot visitors like about Waikato, especially its beaches and restaurants. Activities like hiking give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors during your stay. Take in the local culture of Waikato at Globox Arena and Zealong Tea Estate. Check out other sights like SkyCity Hamilton and Hamilton Centre Place.

What is there to see around Waikato?

Waikato River (0.3 mi/0.5 km from the city center)
Hamilton Central Business District (0.4 mi/0.6 km from the city center)
Seddon Park (0.5 mi/0.8 km from the city center)
Globox Arena (0.7 mi/1.1 km from the city center)
Claudelands Park (0.8 mi/1.2 km from the city center)

What is there to do around Waikato?

SkyCity Hamilton (0.1 mi/0.1 km from the city center)
Hamilton Centre Place (0.2 mi/0.2 km from the city center)
Waterworld (2.1 mi/3.4 km from the city center)
The Base (3.7 mi/6 km from the city center)
Zealong Tea Estate (5.6 mi/9 km from the city center)

Other Popular Waikato Attractions

Lake Rotoroa
FMG Stadium Waikato
Hamilton Gardens
Hamilton Zoo
Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple