Hillside Hotel

Boasting panoramic views of Waikato, Hillside Hotel offers well-furnished rooms set atop the Taupiri Ranges. A 5-minute drive from Waikato River, this eco-lodge has a restaurant and provides free internet access. Tastefully furnished with original artwork, spacious rooms are decorated in calming neutral shades. They have a dining area, DVD player and ironing facilities. Guests can sample Western fare carefully prepared with local produce at Hillside’s restaurant, while the bar is ideal for an after-meal drink. Hillside Hotel is a 30-minute drive from Hamilton and an hour’s drive from Auckland Airport. It offers free parking and is a 4-hour drive from Mount Ruapehu.