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Judges Pool Motel

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$164
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

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

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

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

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Apartment 1 Bedroom (Deck) | Living area

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

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Comfort Double Room Single Use

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

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

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

About the area

Turangi

At Judges Pool Motel you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from River Vineyard. Highlights at this ski motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and ski storage. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class Turangi motel you'll find Lake Taupō.
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What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lake Taupō - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 7 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 41 min drive - 62.8 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 45 min drive - 58.9 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turangi Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Delta Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Bakery & Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Thyme For Food - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mustard Seed Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Judges Pool Motel

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.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1980
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Judges Pool Motel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers. 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

  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • 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

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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

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

What is the cancellation policy at Judges Pool Motel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Judges Pool Motel?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Judges Pool Motel on 8 Mar 2026 start from AU$164, 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 Judges Pool Motel?

Yep, Judges Pool Motel has a free self car park, free extended parking and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Judges Pool Motel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Judges Pool Motel?

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

Are pets allowed at Judges Pool Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Judges Pool Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 550 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 550 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 550 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 550 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 550 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ankit

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to go and relax. Nice walk.alongside the rivet. Gdod parking. Lovely host. Highly recomend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brendan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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