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Judges Pool Motel

3.5 star property
Ski motel in Turangi with free parking

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Located by the river, Judges Pool Motel offers peaceful surroundings and family-friendly amenities. Relax in the garden while kids enjoy the playground. Skiers love the storage space and shuttle to nearby slopes. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 300
AED 347 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 46 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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 (Deck)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
92 Taupahi Road, Turangi, 3334

What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Lake Taupō - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • River Vineyard - 9 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Delta Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Bar & Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Bridge Motel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ky Fast Food - ‬11 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 a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
  • 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

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includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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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. 260 out of 519 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 519 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 519 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 519 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 519 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet. Very tidy and clean. Good kitchenette and cooking facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good comfortable place to stay, will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect for our overnight stay, would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic place to stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay for a couple of days

Quirky little comfortable place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan-Dirrty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and quiet, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice owner helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpfull and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay when in Turangi. Older but clean and well maintained, quiet- far enough from State Highway 1 to be peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great host and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness
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 Good

Lindi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Perfect for the quick stop over and later check in times for that stop between destinations. Perfect for what we needed. Basic but good facilities for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the room; nice & cozy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room, quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

John

Clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Ann

Great for fishermen

Convenient stay on the way home
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money. We only stayed overnight while passing through but were very happy with the 2 bedroom unit. Not far from the main road, yet nothing to hear but the songs of the local tuis.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the place was very clean and basic. The wifi was down so no tv
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Only minor issue was no toaster in the room. Room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Quant units, well presented in tranquil setting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place to Stay

A really unassuming place, but had all we needed for a lovely three night stay. Owners were friendly, unit was roomy with good kitchen, plenty of crockery, cutlery and utensils, comfortable beds, good pillows and adequate bathroom. Bonuses were lovely outdoor balcony (could do with a bit of a garden) and absolutely wonderful cafe down the road (Cruel cafe, had the really good egg and bacon croissants - don’t bother with Time for Food in town, very ordinary, bakery with rose garden is a better bet in town). Motel is very quiet, we had one bedroom unit at front and it was great. A really nice place to stay and reasonably priced. Would definitely stay there again if ever in Turangi.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice unit, location (if you don't need the inernet

A clean and comfortable unit located in a nice avenue close to the Turangi centre. The only problem was despite free wifi being connected it was next to impossible to get any streamed apps or even free to view channels and the internet in general. Have encountered this at other motels in the district so it's probably a regional issue but sure;y hosts can find a solution?
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024