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Turangi Bridge Motel

3.5 star property
Riverside relaxation awaits at this peaceful retreat where guests can unwind in the sauna and spa tub before enjoying local cuisine in garden surroundings

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Turangi Bridge Motel sits alongside the river, offering travelers a quiet escape with wellness amenities to help them decompress. The garden provides scenic views while the on-site restaurant serves regional specialties for breakfast and dinner with outdoor seating options.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Studio | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room (Not Pet-friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Kitchen (Not Pet-friendly)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Comfort Double Room (Not Pet-friendly) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room (Not Pet-friendly)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Turangi, Turangi Bridge Motel is in the mountains and on the riverwalk. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Tongariro National Trout Centre, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupō. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Turangi travel guide
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Map
4600 State Highway 1, Turangi, 3334

What's nearby

  • Tongariro National Park
    Tongariro National Park
    7 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand
    Taupō Hot Springs
    44 min drive - 36.2 miles
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • River Vineyard
    5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Whakapapa Ski Area
    42 min drive - 39.5 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Thyme For Food
    13 min walk
  • Rust
    13 min walk
  • Hydro Eatery
    12 min walk
  • Delta Coffee
    1 min walk
  • Turangi Tavern
    13 min walk

About this property

Turangi Bridge Motel

Motel by the river
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground at Turangi Bridge Motel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Turangi Bridge Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. In addition to laundry facilities and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and express check-out
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Turangi Bridge Motel have comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Balconies, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 7.50 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Turangi Bridge Restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1985
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 7.50 to 20.00 per person
  • Pet fee: NZD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Property Registration Number 6133041

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Turangi Bridge Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of NZD 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Turangi Bridge Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Turangi Bridge Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Turangi Bridge Motel located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of River Vineyard and Tongariro National Trout Centre. Lake Taupō and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Turangi Bridge Motel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 592 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 592 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 592 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 592 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 592 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice tidy and convenient place to stay. The restaurant meals are great and the staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay on a budget with great food .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay,nice clean room. Restaurant and bar with great staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was well presented. Good meal at restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

JIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was ok,food was good,the town centre food options could have been better we would go back and do more of the river walk,staff helpful issue with tv but that got fixed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean everything was fresh bed comfortable and size of room was great for myself, shower was great, staff great and the restaurant served great meals with friendly serving staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Morgane

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed however the room was old and falling apart which does not justify its extremly high price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Kenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, tidy, warm - staff on front desk courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room very comfortable bed lovely hot shower highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Emma

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Units were very tired - torn sofas, thread bare carpets! Not quite what I expected from the price. Having a bar and restaurant was great, food excellent, drinks very pricey!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Milenka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Travelled with our dog, the room was clean, well set up for our needs and the location is unbeatable and so very well maintained. There were 3 of us in the group and all was perfect! I would give this place a 6/5 if I could!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

B A M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean, staff courteous. staff checked things going well
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Cleanliness and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet ample parking dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Bestum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Picturesque views in the garden
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Shirlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely, the shower was great & the motel was a good walking distance to town. I will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unit clean. Convenient unit layout. Courteous staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Leah looked after our room and was amazing. A real credit to the site.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and well appointed. The parking area is safe, uncongested and convenient to the room and the staff responsive to any issues.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant great food and location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for access to National Park
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dragana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very pleasant one night stay. Was not busy but service & dinner was very good. Definitely will recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025