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Tongariro River Motel has eleven relaxed comfy fully-self-contained older retro units, varying from spacious studios sleeping three persons to two bedroom family units sleeping up to six, with every facility ideally suitable for long term stays. Tongariro River Motel is their 'chosen preferred selected' Turangi accommodation confirmed by the * "star" rating All units have full size ovens, microwaves, fridges. Covered parking, under cover bbq's. 50 sky TV channels. Free wifi. Free guest laundry (with washing machine, laundry powder, electric dryer or clothesline), Trout cleaning station, free fish smoker, free fish freezers available. Free bikes plus lock up facilities for visitors bikes and baggage. Pet friendly (also owners' friendly Boxer dog available for "walkies") Childrens play area with trampoline, slide and swings. Childs cots and high chairs available. Electric heating throughout, electric blankets, electric irons, hair dryers. Security safe at reception, fax and copying service. Extensive range of fishing & tramping guide maps & library books & DVD's, Complimentary coffee, tea and hot chocolate provided. Ample free parking for boats and trailers. Tongariro River Trail shuttle bus service. All smoke free rooms. All units serviced daily or by arrangement.
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HOTEL STYLE
Hidden Gem
Quiet
Languages Spoken
English
Location
Corner of Taupahi Road and Piri Road Or Corner of State Hwy One and Piri Road, Turangi 3353 New Zealand
Tongariro River Motel
85 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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My partner and I stayed here for 3 nights whilst making our way down to Wellington.
The Motel has got everything you need and more. It’s spacious, with a well equipped kitchen and a lounge area to relax in with a TV which includes Sky channels. An additional bonus is that there are washing / drying facilities onsite which are free for guests.
The hosts are very friendly and go out of their way to do anything for you. I would recommend this motel to anyone who needs accommodation in this area.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Great stay. I was part of a family reunion - over 30 people. When we needed something from hosts they were more than happy to find, sometimes from own pantry. Thanks Pip and Ross. I was expecting smoked trout. Instead I’ve never enjoyed so many crayfish so far from sea:) Motel is older but very clean snd tidy for its age. Gardens are lovely. It has own kitchen in each unit - including oven. Beautiful Tongariro River is short walk away and hire bikes to ride Tongariro River Trail - awesome and very exciting but still manageable for anyone. Ross encourages everyone to go fishing and it is really a fishing motel. Maybe next time.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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I was looking for a base for Hiking, Dog Friendly and great local dining- and 2 out of 3 is no bad thing, expecially when one of the ticks is dog friendly.
Decent size clean studio rooms with everything you need as a base. The hotel will set you up for fishing, biking and hiking. If you want a day long spa, full body massage and mud face pack then Taupo is just down the road, although the owners are exceptionally accommodating and Ross could probably arrange a mud bath in a nearby river.
There's a New World Stupermarket a few minutes walk away and a Tavern nearby that would not be out of place in a Crocodile Dundee movie. Taupo is a 30 minute drive if you want to go posh for an evening.
Hiking, riding and fishing opportunities are simply world class.
A great base run by Ross and Pip, nicer (and funnier) hosts you could not meet.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Great stay. I was part of a family reunion - over 30 people. When we needed something from hosts they were more than happy to find, sometimes from own pantry. Thanks Pip and Ross. I was expecting smoked trout. Instead I’ve never enjoyed so many crayfish so far from sea:) Motel is older but very clean snd tidy for its age. Gardens are lovely. It has own kitchen in each unit - including oven. Beautiful Tongariro River is short walk away and hire bikes to ride Tongariro River Trail - awesome and very exciting but still manageable for anyone. Ross encourages everyone to go fishing and it is really a fishing motel. Maybe next time.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Thanks to Pip, Ross and his son James we had the best time in Turangi. The use of the bikes on the first day was the perfect start to our stay. The bike track was stunning. This fishing advice from James meant we all enjoyed a great day fishing. Ross was a great tour guide and we followed his tips for a great to see an amazing waterfall and manageable walk in the Tongariro national park. Pip was also a perfect host and nothing was too much trouble. Thanks to all, we will be back.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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It was a return visit to the motel for us. It sums up the good Kiwi motel experience for us. Cosy ‘log cabin’ type accommodation, spotlessly clean, very comfortable bed and friendly helpful staff and even a complimentary newspaper delivered in the morning - all at a very good price. There’s a free laundry for guest use. We really appreciated having somewhere we could stay with our dog too.
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The room smelt musty as we went in, the bathroom was not as clean as I would expect in a motel. Bed linen not nice & crispy as is expected in clean motels. Decor dated, no Sky channels. Room was quiet despite being close to main highway
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The decor is very dated throughout the Unit; the shower was very weak, I would not have been able to wash my long hair effectively; the double bed was uncomfortable, we ended up rolling into the middle. The pillows were like bricks. The single bed was noisy when rolling over. A general lack of plugs to charge up phones.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Don't expect too much, the units are very dated
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Comfortable motel with warm and welcoming hosts. We love the resident dog! Lots of thought put into making the stay as comfy as possible. Easy access to turangi township and a short stroll to Creel Cafe.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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The Tongariro River Motel is an ideal place to rest. A comfortable lodge with very good facilities. Pip and Ross are very friendly owners. A very good memory of Turangi Isabelle and Bruno (French cyclists)
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
$149 - $175 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandWaikato RegionTaupo DistrictTurangi
NUMBER OF ROOMS
11
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