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Settlers Motel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with an indoor pool and a hot tub

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Family Room, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, highchair
Family Room, 3 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Settlers Motel, on a lush golf course, offers a welcoming retreat with a playground and indoor pool. Guests enjoy hot springs, easy access to the golf clubhouse, and a spa tub. The garden terrace has barbecue grills for family gatherings, earning high praise.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Studio

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Studio | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Room, 3 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Turangi, Settlers Motel is in the city center and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at 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.
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24 Te Arahori Street, 24, Turangi, Waikato, 3334

What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 5 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Lake Taupō - 6 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • River Vineyard - 10 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Delta Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Bridge Motel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ky Fast Food - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Settlers Motel

Family-friendly hotel near Tongariro National Park
You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden at Settlers Motel. Tee up with amenities like a golf clubhouse at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs or the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with a playground and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Bike rentals, an area shuttle, and a fish cleaning table
  • Helicopter/airplane tours, barbecue grills, and golf clubs on site
Room features
All guestrooms at Settlers Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, baby baths, and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Private yards, kitchens, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 7-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 104 ºF

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 4 buildings
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1965
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 25

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 25 (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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Hot springs access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Free in-room WiFi has a 7-device limit

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Settlers Motel
Settlers Motel Turangi
Settlers Turangi

Frequently asked questions

Does Settlers Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 2:00 PM–8:30 PM.

Is Settlers Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Settlers Motel?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Settlers Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Settlers Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Settlers Motel located?

This family-friendly Turangi hotel is located near the airport, within 2 mi (3 km) of Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and River Vineyard. Tongariro National Trout Centre is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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