Judges Pool Motel

3.5 star property

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Apartment 1 Bedroom (Deck) | Terrace/patio
Comfort Double Room
Reception
Property entrance
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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92 Taupahi Road, Turangi, 3334
  • Place, Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Whakapapa Ski Area
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Apartment 1 Bedroom (Deck)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Judges Pool Motel

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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Judges Pool Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus dry cleaning service.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking, extended parking, and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 7 minutes by foot from Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and a 3-minute drive from Tongariro National Trout Centre
  • Airport, ski, and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Judges Pool Motel, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and ski storage. WiFi is free in public spaces. An area shuttle within 50 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Judges Pool Motel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Turangi motel.

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 transport

  • 24-hour return 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/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Personal motorised 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 lift

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 50 per vehicle
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 15 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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; 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
Judges Pool Motel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM.
Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Judges Pool Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 281 out of 554 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 554 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 554 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 554 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 554 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely staff, rooms clean and comfortable just in need of an update.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite looking a little tired, a great place stay. Convenient and walkable to downtown Turangi. Warm welcome, comfortable room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean comfortable well appointed rooms. Helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alireza

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was outdated
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Clean & quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a wonderful stay at this charming motel. The rooms were very comfortable - especially with the AC unit working overtime after a hot day on the water. The managers and staff are so kind and accommodating. They helped us extend our stay last minute and even offered to drive us to our heli-tour when a weather delay meant we missed our original ride! Do yourself a favor and stay here a night or three when in Turangi. 10/10 5-stars
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Piet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Is was as it should be
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

DALI

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei-li

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had everything we needed and it was a very comfortable room. Perfect for our night before hiking the Tongariro Crossing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanju, North York

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ankit

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and amenities great. Proximity to town walkable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kitchen was well stocked with a range of items. Parking right outside the room.Staff very friendly. Accommodation was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location. Room clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A lot nicer on the inside than I thought it would be
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean decent room, we only stayed 1 night so I couldn't say what it's like during the day. The manager was very nice we called ahead to let them know we were going to be getting there late and he set everything up for us so we could just park and get right in without bothering him so that worked out well. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Damp
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic clean no frills motel. Wifi didnt work for our 2 night stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great getaway
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was very accomodating, making my late night arrival really easy. Nice stay, clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, well maintained. Warm and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025