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Judges Pool Motel

3.5 star property
Mountain fun near downhill skiing

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Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Lobby
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Reception
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Apartment 1 Bedroom (Deck)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Comfort Double Room Single Use | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
92 Taupahi Road, Turangi, 3334

What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Lake Taupo - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • River Vineyard - 9 min drive - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Thyme For Food - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Bakery & Coffee Shop - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Judges Pool Motel

Motel near Tongariro National Park
At Judges Pool Motel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground. With amenities like a ski shuttle and ski storage, this motel is a great place to hit the slopes. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Motorized watercraft on site, free newspapers, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • HDTVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 50 km
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1980
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 15
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 50 per vehicle
  • Late 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.

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Judges Pool
Judges Pool Motel
Judges Pool Motel Turangi
Judges Pool Turangi
Judges Pool Motel Motel
Judges Pool Motel Turangi
Judges Pool Motel Motel Turangi

Frequently asked questions

Is Judges Pool Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Judges Pool Motel?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Judges Pool Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Judges Pool Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 15 (subject to availability).

Does Judges Pool Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Judges Pool Motel located?

Located near the slopes, this Turangi motel is in the mountains, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and close to winter activities such as cross-country skiing and skiing lessons. River Vineyard and Tongariro National Trout Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Judges Pool Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 506 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 506 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 506 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 506 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 506 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Nice, clean, and comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great location and great comfort for a decent price. Has everything you need for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

We stopped for one night, nice, clean and quiet place. Spacious, parking next to unit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

It was basic but suited our need for an overnight heading to Auckland. Ran out of hot water too quickly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Really good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

This little motel is a well-kept family operation. Simple but effective lodging with parking right at your unit. Nice and quiet and the staff is super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Basic, but very clean, and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Booking was easy, excellent communication in advance of the trip (for a late check in), responsive comms during our stay (for routine things) and the room was as advertised, clean and tidy and perfect for our needs. It was also quiet with good off road parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Fantastic place to stay. Quiet street and lovely surroundings. Short walk to shops. Easy walk to walking trails and the river.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Fantastic place to stay and awesome friendly host
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Nice quiet place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Nice owner helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Staff are very friendly and the rooms are always neat and tidy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

N/A
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

The staff were very nice and the inside the property was super clean! Nice little place, would visit again, really good bang for buck.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

I liked everything about this place, but I'm a very easy person. I especially liked the clerk who went out of his way to assist me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Close to shops and food outlets. Close to river walks. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

Good place to stay, but didn't see any recycling bins.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

the place was very clean and basic. The wifi was down so no tv
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Everything was perfect for our overnight stay, would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10

Very good comfortable place to stay, will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10

We were passing through Turangi while visiting the national park. This is a small town, the motel is a good place for a short stay. It is small but clean. It is quite as well. Receptionist is professional and courteous and helpful. We appreciate the tips he gave us.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Safe and quiet, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Quirky little comfortable place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023