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      Tongariro River Motel

      67 Reviews
      #8 of 9 Hotels in Turangi
      Corner of Taupahi Road and Piri Road | Or Corner of State Hwy One and Piri Road, Turangi 3353, New Zealand
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      Overview
      4.5
      67 reviews
      • Excellent52%
      • Very good41%
      • Average7%
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      Travellers talk about
      “fishing tips” (3 reviews)
      “tongariro river” (18 reviews)
      “decor is dated” (2 reviews)
      Free Wifi
      Free Parking
      Non-Smoking Hotel
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      2.5 Star Hotel
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      1 - 5 of 62 reviews

      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      Amazing stay with super friendly owners

      Enjoyed the stay. Owners were so friendly they invited me in for dinner because I was staying by myself. Took the motel dog - Pumpkin - for a walk - fitter than I was:) Room comfortable and had all you needed. Older but the rooms...More

      Thank angus03
      Reviewed 6 September 2017
      Character Stay

      If you want to experience a classic NZ motel this is it. Nothing fancy but warm and comfortable. You can walk to the shops and cafes and the nearby Tongariro River has a nice walkway along both sides. If you are a fisherperson , there...More

      Thank Bryan B
      Reviewed 8 May 2017
      Cat friendly motel, and a extremely comfortable bed

      Lovely staff who were happy for us and our cats to stay at their motel. Everything was clean and tidy, but the best part was the queen sized bed in our unit (8). So many times I have stayed at motels with old soft beds...More

      1  Thank michmegan
      Reviewed 1 May 2017
      Dog friendly and a massive family suite!

      Booked very last minute and the owner was super helpful and accommodating. Not often you find a dog friendly motel but this one was excellent. Decor is dated but family suite is massive with everything that you could need. Clean and tidy too. Will stay...More

      1  Thank DanieWigzell
      Reviewed 23 April 2017 via mobile
      Quiet and delightful

      Two nights here - warm and comfy. Very clean and well equipped. Our unit was amazingly quiet, considering it is close to the highway (but just a little off). Reasonable pricing, too. Would definitely make this our first choice next time.

      1  Thank dalfamnest
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      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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      • Self-Serve Laundry
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      • Microwave
      • Refrigerator in room
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      • US$66 - US$127 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • Kitchenette ,
      • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
      • Suites ,
      • Family Rooms
      • Number of rooms
      • 11
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