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Judges Pool Motel

3.5 star property

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Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
BBQ/picnic area
Property grounds
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
$100
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21

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92 Taupahi Road, Turangi, 3334
  • Place, Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Tongariro Alpine Crossing
  • Place, Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 497 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Judges Pool Motel

3.5-star Turangi motel with free self parking
Hit the slopes and relax with Judges Pool Motel's amenities, including ski storage, complimentary wireless internet access, and free self parking.
Judges Pool Motel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Judges Pool Motel features a terrace, barbecue grills, and ski storage. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. For a surcharge, the property provides an area shuttle within 50 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours). This ski motel also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Judges Pool Motel has designated areas for smoking.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

Reviews

Judges Pool Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 517 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 517 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 517 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 517 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 517 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Actually a really nice hotel. The room were clean on modern.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though it was only one night we had a great stay, the room had everything we needed, good value also, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice welcome from the owner. She allowed us to use an unoccupied carpark adjacent to our Studio Room - much appreciated due to drizzle. Our room was very comfortable and clean. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Fridge and cupboards too low. Had to kneel on floor. Shower curtain not long enough. Too much water on bathroom floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Especially for a hiking hotel I was extremely impressed with the cleanliness and space. Great bedding and fridge/microwave were nice. I arrived too early but was still welcomed and allowed to check in. Very nice! The town center was across the highway and new world grocery store opened at 7:30 AM. BK next door.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanislav

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stopped for one night, nice, clean and quiet place. Spacious, parking next to unit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Nice place.

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

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very helpful. Property was clean and I would certainly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Thoma

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anis, Montreal

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

Hieu

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

John

Clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Frisco

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

Cheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here for our 4 day fly-fishing getaway. The motel was a good size for our simple needs, and we enjoyed its proximity to the water .. we were able to go for lovely evening strolls, and also walk down to fish. Staff were friendly and facilities were good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic, but very clean, and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Taryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a one night stop over, so we didn’t need much other than a shower and a place to sleep. The place is newly renovated and clean, and front of house friendly. No complaints from me.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025