Judges Pool Motel, situated by the river, offers a peaceful escape with a playground and garden. Enjoy the convenience of ski storage and shuttle to nearby slopes while staying connected with in-room WiFi.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Ski facilities
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Free parking
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Ski storage
Room service
Airport shuttle
Area shuttle
Ski shuttle
Terrace
Air conditioning
Garden
Front desk safe
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Feel at home (6)
Playground on-site
Private bathroom
Separate bedroom
Living room
Cable/satellite TV service
Garden
The current price is S$127
S$127
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Room options
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Apartment 1 Bedroom (Deck)
Highlights
Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
38 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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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 Taupo - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
River Vineyard - 9 min drive - 1.1 km
Getting around
Taupo (TUO) - 32 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Ski shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - 9 min walk
Hydro Eatery - 8 min walk
Licorice Cafe - 8 min drive
Thyme For Food - 10 min walk
Turangi Bakery & Coffee Shop - 9 min walk
About this property
Judges Pool Motel
Judges Pool Motel features a ski shuttle and places you within a 10-minute drive of Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupo. Free perks such as WiFi and self-parking mean that guests have more money for fun in the snow. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Skiers will appreciate access to ski storage. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
At a glance
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Hotel size
9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 15
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 15
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site extended parking
Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Off-site
Area shuttle within 50 km*
Ski shuttle*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Playground
What to do
Personal watercraft (motorised)
Fishing
Bike rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Skydiving nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Ski storage
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 1980
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Ski
Ski shuttle (surcharge)
Ski storage
Ski lifts nearby
Ski runs nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Skiing lessons nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Ski hire shops
Room amenities
Be entertained
Cable/satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Separate living room
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NZD 50 per vehicle
Local area shuttle and ski shuttle services are offered for an extra charge
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 15 (subject to availability)
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.
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
Does Judges Pool Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Judges Pool Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Judges Pool Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Judges Pool Motel?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Judges Pool Motel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NZD 50 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Judges Pool Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 15 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Judges Pool Motel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Judges Pool Motel like?
Judges Pool Motel is located by the river.
Popular attractions include Tongariro National Park, which is 6 minutes away by car.
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Judges Pool Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
3 Mar, 2025
Nice place.
Nice, clean, and comfortable accommodations.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Feb, 2025
Great location and great comfort for a decent price. Has everything you need for a short stay.
Anis
Anis, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 Feb, 2025
Great staff and very helpful. Property was clean and I would certainly stay again.
Steve
Steve, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Feb, 2025
Really good value for money
Thoma
Thoma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jan, 2025
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.
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jul, 2024
great place to stay
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 Jan, 2025
Basic, but very clean, and helpful staff
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Jan, 2025
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.
Lauren
Lauren, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jan, 2025
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.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jan, 2025
nice clean property friendly people
colin
colin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Nov, 2024
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.
marian
marian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 Jul, 2024
Fantastic place to stay and awesome friendly host
MARISE
MARISE, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 Jan, 2025
Nice owner helpful
Simon
Simon, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 Jan, 2025
Clean and tidy.
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 Oct, 2024
Good location when need to stop by Taupo lake.
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 Jul, 2024
Nice quiet place to stay
Matt
Matt, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Nov, 2024
Staff are very friendly and the rooms are always neat and tidy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
T
T, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jan, 2025
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.
Barry
Barry, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Jan, 2025
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.
Taryn
Taryn, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 Sept, 2024
The staff were very nice and the inside the property was super clean! Nice little place, would visit again, really good bang for buck.
Ilya
Ilya, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Nov, 2024
Close to shops and food outlets. Close to river walks. Friendly staff.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 Feb, 2025
the place was very clean and basic. The wifi was down so no tv
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 Jan, 2025
Good
Good place to stay, but didn't see any recycling bins.
Philip
Philip, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 Jan, 2025
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.