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Taihape Motel

2.5 star property

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Standard Room
Front of property – evening/night
Basic Shared Dormitory | Living area
Family Suite | Private kitchen
Standard Room | Room amenity

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$67
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June

Explore the area

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1 Kuku St, Taihape, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4720
  • Place, Taihape Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Taihape Gumboot
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mt Stewart Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Family Suite | Private kitchen

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Studio Suite

Classic Studio Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Exclusive Twin Room

Exclusive Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Shared Dormitory

Basic Shared Dormitory

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Taihape

Taihape Motel places you steps from Taihape Town Hall and within a 10-minute stroll of Mt Stewart Reserve. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas. On weekday mornings continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Taihape motel include Taihape Gumboot and Mangaweka Adventure Co -.
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What's nearby

  • Taihape Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Taihape Gumboot - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mt Stewart Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Whitecliffs Boulders - 33 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Big Carrot - 47 min drive - 72.2 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crystal Bar Tearooms & Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brown Sugar Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gretna Hotel And Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Soul Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Taihape Motel

WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Taihape motel.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Taihape Motel offers 21 accommodations with free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Weekday continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 15 to 20 per person

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 20.00 per pet, per day
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Pet fee: NZD 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20 per day

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

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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Taihape Motel Motel
Taihape Motel Taihape
Taihape Motel Motel Taihape

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Taihape Motel?

Taihape Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Taihape Motel?

As of 13 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taihape Motel on 14 June 2026 start from AU$67, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Taihape Motel?

Yep, Taihape Motel has a free self car park.

Does Taihape Motel serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental brekkie is available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Taihape Motel?

No, Taihape Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Taihape Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Taihape Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 170 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant nights stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay friendly staff clean and tidy handy to town. It’s my third time staying here and i will stay here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes good parking amd shops very handy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good parking, handy to shops, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

D C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, tidy room, pleasant staff and very handy location to shops and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Delwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless. The staff were friendly and efficient. It was a quiet motel with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay after a long drive clean and comfy facilities, will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff where curtious. Room tidy Would go back again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful. Motel was orderly and well kept. The room was clean enough and had the amenities needed for our stay. It wasn’t fancy, but would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hassle parking the tractor outside. Solid concrete walls on unit endured a quiet night. Nice touch with the fresh half pint of milk in a sealed glass bottle that was offered. Very suiting for the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff members were friendly. The room was tidy and clean and met our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colin

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

Nice stay

friendly staff, nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older style but neat and clean, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the nice laid back way the owners just left us to enjoy our visit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not the most modern motel, but clean and good value for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean had a great stay they were very welcoming when we checked in..best restaurant in town was the rustic steak house.make sure you make a booking as it gets very busy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is one of the few hotels or motels with comfortable seating
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, good facilities.
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for an overnight stay, quick & easy sign in & getting keys even if we had arrived late. Lack of seating for 2 people. Bed very comfortable & warm. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect for what we needed. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a average place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely stay. Did the job for a night stay. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Keeley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Taihape Hotel staff very friendly at check in and very helpful.