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Tongariro River Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Turangi with free parking

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Exterior
Studio | Terrace/patio
Property entrance
Room (Superior Double Twin) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Studio | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Tongariro River Motel offers peaceful gardens for relaxation, free bicycle rentals for exploring, convenient luggage storage for day trips, barbecue facilities for evening cookouts, and in-room WiFi to stay connected. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking to recharge.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room (Double Twin)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Room (Superior Double Twin) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room (Superior Double Twin)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Studio | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Studio

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Room (Family Room)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

Room (Superior Family)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Corner State Hwy 1 & Piri & Taupahi Rd, PO BOX 2, Turangi, 3353

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 38 min drive

About this property

Tongariro River Motel

Motel near Tongariro National Park
At Tongariro River Motel, you can look forward to a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Tongariro River Motel feature perks such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Sofa beds and cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and kitchens

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1950
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Tongariro River Motel
Tongariro River Motel Turangi
Tongariro River Turangi
Tongariro River Motel Motel
Tongariro River Motel Turangi
Tongariro River Motel Motel Turangi

Frequently asked questions

Is Tongariro River Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tongariro River Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tongariro River Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tongariro River Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tongariro River Motel located?

Situated in Turangi, this motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of River Vineyard and Tongariro National Trout Centre. Lake Taupo and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Tongariro River Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good local. Helpful owners.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for rafting and the pub in town does great food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome place to stay!

Very friendly owner, comfortable stay with plenty of room!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

m nicholls, m n

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place for families

Generally good stay for a break Generally good stay for a break Generally good stay for a break
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lo mejor de Turangi

Fue una estadia maravillosa

6/10 Okay

Erwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Familienfreundliches Motel

Leider hört man in der Nacht den Strassenlärm; die Lage ist dafür gut. Älteres Motel mit sehr grosszügigen Räumen. Etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Die Besitzer sind laufend am renovieren. Sauber.

8/10 Good

Oliver, Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredibly cute place

While the weather wasn't so inviting, the staff at Tongariro River Motel definitely were! The whole place was super cute and very friendly. Short walk to a great pub.

8/10 Good

Lisa, Auckland, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A well priced comfortable Motel

At first we were worried being so close to main road, but the bed was so comfy we slept through any traffic noise. Very well equipped clean unit. Liked the carport parking for car and how the motel was set out, giving plenty of privacy to each guest unit. Would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Cleonie, Te Awamutu, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warm and Cosy

We stayed here during the Christmas break, we found it very inviting, large unit and a lot of room for the kids to play. It really is set up for people who are wanting to fish, however, we really enjoyed our stay. Comfy beds and it was set up like a home away from home. Found a very yummy fish n chip and Chinese takeaway shop close by. Very reasonable and food was top notch.

8/10 Good

tony, Auckland

Liked: Staff & service

Convenient location.

All was adequate. Fairly close to main road but noise not disturbing

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Bridgewater, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My 1st choice in Turangi

For anglers this is the best. The owners truly care about their guests, the river and the fishing going out of their way to make my stay in Turangi as easy as possible (even on late arrivals and early returns). I will definitely be returning and hope there is vacancy when I do. This is a great base to use to fish and explore the area.

8/10 Good

Erich, Frauenfeld

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Lovely Small Motel

Very friendly and helpful hosts; rooms tidy, but not luxurious; depending on aeria of room, can be a little bit loud

10/10 Excellent

Ang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly host, cosy rooms

We stayed for two nights as a family holiday in new zealand. It was a pleasant staying and great fishing spot close by. The hosts are helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay there again next time.