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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.

Creel Lodge is different from the usual motel in its layout. The grounds are really beautiful with lots of plants and lawns. In addition at the back of the property there is a gate leading down to the river path. Highly recommended!

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9.2
Superb
1,132 reviews
Price from
£85
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.

The restaurant was fabulous, the team were great, the food was excellent and ohhh the lovely big fireplace absolutely delicious. the fact this space was pet friendly was an added bonus.

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8
Very good
1,158 reviews
Price from
£76
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
850 reviews
Price from
£76
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
637 reviews
Price from
£76
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.

Great motel in Turangi, close to the river for morning walks. Good facilities, has everything you need. This is a quiet motel and we have stayed here four times now and we are never disappointed. We will come back.

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8
Very good
502 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
379 reviews
Price from
£71
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
677 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

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Both travellers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help to make check-in quick and easy.
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Motels that guests love in Turangi

  • Avg. price/night: £85.47
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,134 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: £80.72
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 850 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
  • Avg. price/night: £79.49
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,133 reviews
    Lovely spacious room.Good water flow with shower.Lovely comfortable chairs to sit at the table.Good kitchen facilities all working well.A heat pump available for chilly nights.Very good lighting both inside and outside.Motel is handy to Turangi shopping centre.
    Malcolm
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £130.58
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 938 reviews
    The most fantastic apartment one could hope for, literally one of the best if not the best of our 14 weeks travelling around Australia and NZ and using numerous motels and hotels.
    Deborah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £80.72
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 850 reviews
    Beautiful location and lovely Motel
    Claudene
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £71.22
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 380 reviews
    Location, we live remotely. Very noisy when used to no traffic. We were closest to highway 1. Loved the carport! Milk would have been nice - cost $10:00 for coffee at petrol station! We like it with milk
    C
    Chris
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £71.22
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 380 reviews
    Loved the location. We walked down along the river which was beautiful. We used the motel as a base for the Tongariro Crossing hike and it was perfect.
    Crouch
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £79.49
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,133 reviews
    The motel is handy to the Turangi shopping centre.The facilities available were adequate.The shower was very good.The bed mattress was very firm but the bed covers were lovely and warm.The room was spacious and comfortable.It was good to have the recyclable bins available.
    Malcolm
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £80.72
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 850 reviews
    Wonderful and beautiful motel located great. Very sweet and helpful staff
    Karla Therese
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £73.60
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 502 reviews
    Peaceful location close to the Tongariro River but off the main road, but also not far from Turangi township. A traditional motel at which the unit was very clean and well-equipped. Friendly owners who are busy refurbishing. Small deck area at the back of the unit is a nice addition.
    David J S
    Young couple
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