Property Location With a stay at Judges Pool Motel in Turangi, you'll be on the riverwalk and minutes from Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre. This motel is within the region of Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
FeesOptional Fees Airport shuttle fee: NZD 50 per vehicleLate check-out fee: NZD 15 (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. PoliciesKnow Before You Go Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Room
Amenities Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. This motel also features ski storage, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 50 km.
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
1 Queen Bed, 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed497-sq-foot room with garden views Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV, satellite channels, and DVD playerFood & Drink - Kitchen with stovetop, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea makerSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Free weekday newspaper; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingNon-Smoking
1 Queen Bed, 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed497-sq-foot room with garden views Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV, satellite channels, and DVD playerFood & Drink - Kitchen with stovetop, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea makerSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Free weekday newspaper; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingNon-Smoking
Comfort Double Room Single Use
1 Double Bed172-sq-foot room with garden views Layout - Separate living roomInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Free weekday newspaperComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking
1 Double Bed172-sq-foot room with garden views Layout - Separate living roomInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Free weekday newspaperComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking
Apartment, 1 Bedroom
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds409-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony with garden views Layout - Bedroom and living roomInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV, satellite channels, and DVD playerFood & Drink - Kitchen with stovetop, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea makerSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Iron/ironing board, double sofa bed, and free weekday newspaper; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingNon-Smoking
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds409-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony with garden views Layout - Bedroom and living roomInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV, satellite channels, and DVD playerFood & Drink - Kitchen with stovetop, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea makerSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Iron/ironing board, double sofa bed, and free weekday newspaper; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingNon-Smoking
Apartment 1 Bedroom (Deck)
1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed409-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony with garden views Layout - Bedroom and living roomInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV, satellite channels, and DVD playerFood & Drink - Kitchen with stovetop, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea makerSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Iron/ironing board, double sofa bed, and free weekday newspaper; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingNon-Smoking
1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed409-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony with garden views Layout - Bedroom and living roomInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV, satellite channels, and DVD playerFood & Drink - Kitchen with stovetop, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea makerSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Iron/ironing board, double sofa bed, and free weekday newspaper; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingNon-Smoking
Comfort Double Room
1 Queen Bed237 sq feet Layout - Separate living roomInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Free weekday newspaperComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking
1 Queen Bed237 sq feet Layout - Separate living roomInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Free weekday newspaperComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking
dining
Dining Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Recreation
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi River Vineyard - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi Tongariro National Trout Centre - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi Lake Taupo - 5.7 km / 3.6 mi Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 6.4 km / 4 mi Tongariro National Park - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi Lake Rotopounamu - 12 km / 7.4 mi Kuratau Jetty - 18.5 km / 11.5 mi Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 25.1 km / 15.6 mi Tree Trunk Gorge - 28 km / 17.4 mi Five Mile Bay - 35 km / 21.7 mi The Landing Lake Taupo - 42.6 km / 26.4 mi Mangatepopo Trail Head - 43.4 km / 27 mi Three Mile Bay - 44.5 km / 27.6 mi Four Mile Bay - 45 km / 28 mi The preferred airport for Judges Pool Motel is Taupo (TUO) - 43.4 km / 27 mi
Pricing
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Location
Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters, and all rooms are furnished with double sofa beds. Rooms have private furnished balconies. 32-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected.
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David P
Suited us well.
My wife and I had one of the new units for a night. The unit is compact but very pleasant and comfortable with all the amenities we needed. The Proprietor is friendly and helpful. It appears that...
