Tongariro River Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Turangi with free parking
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Tongariro River Motel

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Exterior
Studio | Terrace/patio
Property entrance
Room (Superior Double Twin)
Studio

Overview of Tongariro River Motel

9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Corner State Hwy 1 & Piri & Taupahi Rd, PO BOX 2, Turangi, 3353
  • Popular LocationTurangi i-SITE Visitor Centre6 min walk
  • Popular LocationRiver Vineyard4 min drive
  • Popular LocationTokaanu Thermal Pools5 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)37 min drive
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Room options

Room (Double Twin)

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Rollaway/extra beds
Sofa bed
Cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Room (Superior Double Twin)

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Rollaway/extra beds
Sofa bed
Cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Studio

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Rollaway/extra beds
Sofa bed
Cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Room (Family Room)

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Rollaway/extra beds
Sofa bed
Cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 5

Room (Superior Family)

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Rollaway/extra beds
Sofa bed
Cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Turangi

Tongariro River Motel is located in Turangi. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupo.

What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 6 min walk
  • River Vineyard - 4 min drive
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 5 min drive
  • Lake Taupo - 6 min drive
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Creel Tackle House - 7 min walk
  • Hong Kong Chinese Takeaways - 9 min walk
  • The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - 9 min walk
  • Hydro Eatery - 8 min walk
  • Golden Crust Pizza - 11 min walk

About this property

Tongariro River Motel

Property highlights
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 such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, barbecues and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Tongariro River Motel feature thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Sofa beds and cots/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 transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Cot
  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • Built in 1950
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Floor

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

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

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 for free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available.
Cots are available on request at the 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

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings 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?

Checkout 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 miles (5 km) of River Vineyard and Tongariro National Trout Centre. Lake Taupo and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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