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The 10 Best Motels in Turangi, New Zealand

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Just 5 minutes’ walk from Turangi town centre, Creel Lodge is a 4.5-star Qualmark rated motel offering self-contained suites with a private patio and BBQ facilities.

Lake Taupo and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are within 5 minutes’ drive from Creel Lodge. The Tongariro National Park’s ski fields and walking trails are 40 minutes’ drive away.

Very clean, cozy, good location. The gardens looked perfect, they are doing a great job do keep the facilities gorgeous. Tongariro alpine Crossing 50 km away, for those in for fishing Tongariro river is just behind the corner as you simply get out from the lodge there.

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9.2
Wonderful
1,127 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

Turangi Bridge Motel offers modern accommodation on the banks of the Tongariro River. It offers free Wi-Fi, and a spa pool and sauna. There is an on-site licensed restaurant.

Each room at Bridge Motel Turangi includes heating, electric blankets and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms include kitchenette facilities.

Located just outside of the Turangi town center on the banks of the river. Fantastic location with immediate access to walking trails and just nearby the national park.

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8
Very Good
1,167 reviews
Price from
£77
per night

Situated in Turangi, within 46 km of Mount Ruapehu and 46 km of Taranaki Falls, Tokaanu Lodge Motel features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The motel has family rooms.

The atmosphere, family friendly everything

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8.3
Very Good
847 reviews
Price from
£77
per night

Featuring private hot mineral pools that are free and exclusive for guests, Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools offers spacious self-catering units with central heating, fully equipped kitchens and TVs with DVD player and satellite channels. Free WiFi is available.

The hot pools, which run 24/7 were awesome and very warm. Three out of four pools were operating during our stay and they can be locked, so they become private pools. When we went for a bath in a pool after dinner, only one was occupied. Rooms were very clean and heating was turned on since it was already a bit chilly outside.

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8.1
Very Good
630 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

Just 2 minutes' walk from the iconic Tongariro River, at the southern end of Lake Taupo, Judges Pool Motel offers self-contained apartments in a quiet location. Free Wi-Fi is included.

Facilities at Judges Pool Motel Turangi include a guest laundry and drying room, and a covered barbecue area.

Very clean room, comfy bed, silent location, small fridge and a kettle, everything I needed, wonderful nature around, very friendly and helpful owners.

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8
Very Good
499 reviews
Price from
£66
per night

Offering free bikes, Tongariro River Motel is located in Turangi, 700 metres from the city centre. Free WiFi access is available in public areas.

At Tongariro River Motel guests will find a garden. Other facilities offered at the property include fishing gear storage and laundry facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings, including cycling, fishing and hiking. The property offers free private parking.

Felt homely and loved it was clean

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7.9
Good
380 reviews
Price from
£72
per night

The new owners of the historic 76 year old Oasis Motel Tokaanu have in the 12 months from July 2021 extensively renovated all rooms adding kids playground, chlorinated pool, gymnasium and guests lounge cafe were they can relax with breakfast or have a game of pool or table tennis whilst sipping a barista coffee. The Oasis Tokaanu has the most geothermal pools out of any Motel around Lake Taupo.

very comfortable bed , spacious rooms and friendly service at a reasonable price

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6.9
Review score
669 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Motels that guests love in Turangi

  • Avg. price/night: £80.28
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,143 reviews
    The facilities in the room were adequate and everything was clean and tidy.The shower was very good and there was always hot water.The motel is close to Turangi shopping area.A cafe is across the road from motel that also does pizza and various takeaway foods.Although the heat pump wasn't working a 10 fin gas heater was supplied which heated the room nicely.
    Malcolm
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £131.88
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 945 reviews
    We stayed here one night as a stop Mid journey It was a great place to stay - peaceful fabulous views nice restaurant Far better than staying in a motel unit in turangi
    christina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £71.93
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 380 reviews
    Motel was adequate but a step into it was inconvenient. Parking a bit tight.
    Teresa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £74.33
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 499 reviews
    Older motel but spotlessly clean and well presented.
    Grant
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £74.33
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 499 reviews
    The people of the motel were very friendly. There was a deck at the back that was really a very nice place to sit and relax after a long drive. The place is also very quiet.
    Antonius
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £71.93
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 380 reviews
    I liked everything about Tongariro River Motel. Pip is very engaging and a pleasure to talk to.
    Sebastian
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £85.36
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 351 reviews
    Hassle-free check in and out. The one bedroom apartment was nice, quite spacious it had Sky TV with plenty of sports channels. The motor lodge was quiet and tidy also.
    Robert
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £76.25
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 630 reviews
    I honestly enjoyed this little motel. It was exceptionally clear! It was neat and had everything we needed. The hot pools were a bonus and we used them twice. The linen and towels were nice and white and clean. It was perfect for us. Thank you Rainbow Motel
    J
    Jenilee
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £86.32
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,127 reviews
    A well equipped and comfortable unit in a motel in a most attractive setting, it was warm and had just about everything we would want .
    David
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £81.52
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 847 reviews
    The room size and facilities were well suited for my family. Location was ideal for us and the motel is literally a 3min drive OR 7min walk to the hot pools up the road. Upon arrival we were greeted by the maintenance guy Roscoe - he was super pleasant to deal with always greeted us with a smile as did the owner she was lovely also.
    Carolyne
    Family with young children