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Renowned for its ambience hospitality, Parklands Motorlodge combines a popular restaurant and neighbourhood bar with 30 tasteful accommodation units, both hotel suites and self-contained units, only a stone's throw from Turangi township and within comfortable travelling distance of the area's major attractions. Turangi is the closest town to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing in the Tongariro National Park near Turangi is said to be"the best one day trek in New Zealand". It's annually ranked amongst the top 10 single day treks in the world. High praise but if you have even a passing interest in hiking, The Tongariro Alpine Crossing will be one of the most rewarding experiences in New Zealand. Fly Fish the Southern Lake Taupo region. Fly Fishing Guides available. Whitewater Rafting Daily. Scenic Flights over the Volcanos.
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HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Green
Languages Spoken
English
Location
25 Te Arahori Street PO Box 142, Turangi 3334 New Zealand
Parklands Motor Lodge
4.3 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Disclaimer: Our travel dates were Nov-Dec 2019 (pre-covid)
We stayed at one of the rooms and had a great time. It's a simple room, but is clean and has everything we need. Parking is no problem as they just let you park in front of your room.
The large lawn is nice and we saw family playing outside. There was a bit of a wait to check-in. The customer in front of us was a regular and the reception staff was very warm and friendly.
We chose this lodge because it has a dining restaurant. They can bring food to your room or you can dine in as well. We chose to dine in. There are some truckers (regulars) and they seem to have a great time. We were treated warmly and had a wonderful meal. The food was excellent!!
It was a great stay if you are doing a roadtrip through NZ.
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Date of stay: November 2020
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Response from Sharelle Creswell, Owner at Parklands Motor Lodge
Responded 8 Jun 2022
Thank you for the review, we hope to see you again.
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I've become a regular all year, once a fortnight approximately, one night, out the next morning. No fuss booking, payment. Parklands add that little bit extra like put the heater on for me to warm the room on cold evenings before I arrive. Room is comfortable with all the amenities. Dinner menu is scrumptious selection, I love the chicken and steak, shrimp entree washed down with a beer. I have started ordering lunch for the next days travel save calling into cafes. Always a childish glee looking inside what's to eat. Also continental breakfast before I hit the road in the morning. Just makes easy and no fuss. VG wifi too. Turangi can be 4 seasons in one day. Staff are friendly.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip:any room location is good
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Response from Chenara Cameron, General Manager at Parklands Motor Lodge
Responded 11 Oct 2021
Thank you so much for your feedback - it is very much appreciated and we are very very pelased that you can call us your home away from home
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Positives: The location was fabulous and enough parking. We thought that the variety of cabins/rooms and tent/caravan accessibility was a great asset to the accommodation. The hosts were very lovely. Beds were comfy and well made. The shower pressure was excellent. It was a quiet area.
Negatives: Advertised as air-conditioned but there was no air-conditioner in the room.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:This is very kid-friendly with a bounce pillow, pool, sauna, games room etc.
Very well set out...
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Response from Chenara Cameron, General Manager at Parklands Motor Lodge
Responded 18 Jan 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words about our hosts, the comfy beds, excellent shower pressure, and the overall tranquility of the area. Regarding the air conditioning, we apologize for any confusion. Please note that only our one-bedroom motels are equipped with air conditioning. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back for another positive experience.
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A pleasant enough 1 night stay with our birding group recently. The room and bathroom were rather small but quaint with wood paneled walls. The bed was reasonably comfortable and the counter space was nice. We ate in the attached restaurant for dinner and there were no vegetarian selections available which was a disappointment.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Whilst the website has some nice imagery and suggests a peaceful haven in the charming town of Turangi, beware the advertising if you are intending to camp. Plentiful motel units is the clue - this is a single night stay for people moving through, not ideal for campers at all.
Whilst the space is adequate, there is no shade and nothing between you and State Highway 1 and the the non-stop juggernauts steaming and grunting past. It is very noisy, 24/7. Perhaps fine if you are in a motel unit but not if you are in a tent! The location also serves as a truck stop, and the truck noisily leaving at 4am, taking 15 minutes to run through its start up routine, ensured a very restless night.
A walk into Turangi for supplies or a meal is also not on the cards - it was hard enough to drive across SH1 let alone walk.
The kids were happy with the amenities though, and the lovely Waikato River Cycle Trail starts just a few metres from the site.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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We had a complete room with a king-size bed, the room was very dusty, neither the baseboards nor the windows had been cleaned in years. We complained and they told us that they would clean us the next day but NOT only did they NOT do it but they didn't even do the cleaning for us. bed, they didn't leave us new towels, shampoo, or milk, nor did they empty the trash cans. workers totally incompetent and with excuses. It's not worth what it costs. The pool is laughably small, the restaurant very slow and with few options. Unusable wifi.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We visited the restaurant only. Reasonable pub food and the prices were ok. However, there were no vegetarian options which is unacceptable Lucily our vegetarian friend was able to eat shellfish although she said it was too heavy encased as it was in breadcrumbs
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Room Tip:Serve some vegetarian food options
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Response from Chenara Cameron, General Manager at Parklands Motor Lodge
Responded 10 Oct 2023
We're glad to hear that you found our reasonable pub food and prices to be satisfactory. However, we apologize for not offering vegetarian options during your visit. We understand the importance of catering to a variety of dietary preferences. Rest assured, we will take your feedback seriously and explore adding vegetarian options to our menu in the future. To help guests make informed decisions, we encourage everyone to check our menu, which is available on our website, prior to booking. This way, they can see the full range of offerings and choose dishes that suit their preferences. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and we hope to provide an even better dining experience during your next visit.
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Great location. Very close to the supermarket and restaurants. Rooms are basic but more than adequate for short term stay Good facilities for the family and especially the kids Highly recommended as a location to stay if you are doing the Tongariro Crossing
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Plenty of parking
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Response from Chenara Cameron, General Manager at Parklands Motor Lodge
Responded 26 Apr 2022
Hi Aneel Thanks so much for your feedback - we are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay and would reccomend us to others doing the crossing Regards Chenara
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This is a comfortable, well-priced and well-located motel. The space was great for two people and it is also a good place for shuttle pickups for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Would definitely recommend and would definitely stay here again if traveling in this area.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from Hine Edmonds, General Manager at Parklands Motor Lodge
Responded 12 Dec 2020
Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated
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I had an amazing stay at the motel onsite! The rooms were spotlessly clean, spacious, and well-equipped with everything I needed for a comfortable stay. The peaceful setting added to the charm, and waking up to the beautiful views was a treat. The staff were incredibly welcoming and made me feel right at home. It was such a bonus having the restaurant nearby, with its fantastic food and service. This place is perfect for a relaxing getaway—highly recommend it!
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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There are more places to choose from in the Turangi area.
PRICE RANGE
$141 - $157 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
parklands hotel turangi
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Asure Parklands Motor Lodge
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandWaikato RegionTaupo DistrictTurangi
NUMBER OF ROOMS
31
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