Offering accommodation with free Wi-Fi, Parklands Motorlodge & Holiday Park is located near the popular trout fishing waters of the Tongariro River, in the shadow of the Mt. Pihanga Volcano. The Parklands Motorlodge & Holiday Park offers self-contained one-bedroom apartments with a kitchenette and satellite TV. Wholesome food is served at the popular Parklands' onsite eatery. Guests who catch trout during fishing trips can have it prepared by the in-house chef. Open from 6PM Mon - Sat (excluding public holidays) Activities such as fly fishing, whitewater rafting and scenic flights can all be booked at the front desk. Mt. Ruapehu’s Whakapapa Ski Resort is 35 minutes' drive away. The popular Tongariro Alpine Crossing and the Tokaanu Thermal Pools are only minutes away. The Parklands Motorlodge & Holiday Park is 40 km from central Taupo and the Taupo Airport. Free parking is available. Please note, the Cabins are not self contained, and Guests will need to use the shared bathrooms, and kitchen facilities in camping ground.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
7.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Brownie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Friendly staff and the property was just well looked after
  • Jess
    Turkey Turkey
    Great location and room setup. Staff have always been exceptionally friendly!
  • Brian
    Thailand Thailand
    Great to have a bar & restaurant on site. Separate bedroom Friendly staff
  • Olivia
    Australia Australia
    Small but clean and warm rooms. Bathroom also clean. Good play equipment and trampoline for the kids. Across the road from the supermarket.
  • Stephen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very friendly and helpful staff very clean and couldn’t fault the facility
  • Jason
    New Zealand New Zealand
    we always stay there for work, great parking for trucks.
  • Janet
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Sorry but the bed had a bad roll together! But other than that it was great we went for tea that was good meal
  • Kim
    Australia Australia
    Having a restaurant on-site was great. Room was roomy and clean.
  • Janneke
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Got a free room upgrade so that was a nice surprise! Location is very close to the tongariro crossing, which is why it was ideal for us. Nice park and quiet park
  • Robert
    New Zealand New Zealand
    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.

Host Information

Company review score: 8.8Based on 344 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Welcome to the Northern Gateway of the Tongariro National Park. Turangi Tongariro is a great base camp for exploring the Tongariro National Park. Even if you only have a passing interest in hiking the 'Alpine Tongariro Crossing ' is one of the most rewarding days you can spend. Often voted the Best one-day Walk in New Zealand. Here at Parklands Motorlodge we are a friendly local lodge with a good honest restaurant and a friendly local house bar. Also available Troutfishing & Whitewater Rafting.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Riverside Bar & Restaurant
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Parklands Motorlodge & Holiday Park
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Table tennis
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Parklands Motorlodge & Holiday Park takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Parklands Motorlodge & Holiday Park in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Parklands Motorlodge & Holiday Park

  • Parklands Motorlodge & Holiday Park offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Skiing
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Swimming Pool
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    • Horse riding
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Tennis equipment
    • Spa facilities

  • Check-in at Parklands Motorlodge & Holiday Park is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Parklands Motorlodge & Holiday Park may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Parklands Motorlodge & Holiday Park has 1 restaurant:

    • Riverside Bar & Restaurant

  • Yes, Parklands Motorlodge & Holiday Park is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Parklands Motorlodge & Holiday Park is 500 yards from the centre of Turangi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.