Judges Pool Motel Turangi

Judges Pool Motel Turangi descritpion

Judges Pool Motel Turangi sells fast on our site. Just 2 minutes' walk from the iconic Tongariro River, at the southern end of Lake Taupo, Judges Pool Motel offers self-contained apartments in a quiet location. Free Wi-Fi is included.
Guests can enjoy fishing in the river pools, or venture to the ski fields and alpine trails at Tongariro National Park, 35 minutes' drive away. The property owners can provide a wealth of local knowledge and advise on activities in the surrounding areas.
Each heated apartment features a spacious living area and a fully equipped kitchen. All units are serviced daily, and include a flat-screen TV with a DVD player.
Facilities at Judges Pool Motel Turangi include a guest laundry and drying room, and a covered barbecue area.

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Facilities of Judges Pool Motel Turangi

Outdoors ：BBQ Facilities | Grounds | Terrace | Sun Deck

Ski ：Ski Storage | Ski School

Pets ：Pets are not allowed.

Food & Drink ：Breakfast in the Room

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

General ：Newspapers | Non-smoking Rooms | Family Rooms | Heating | Air Conditioning

Languages Spoken ：Chinese | English

Reviews for Judges Pool Motel Turangi

Review 1：A few tiny flying things, but that is the area so it is hard to keep them out.

Review 2：Large apartment with full kitchen and dining table, which is useful since there are not as may restaurants but there is a really nice New World Grocery nearby. WiFi and TV worked fine. Not luxury like a hotel, but surely good especially with kids.

Review 3：Kid's love a pool + Sky, this place has neither, but the manager is generous with Wifi codes, and there are lots of DVD's to choose from.

Review 4：Well set up. Well maintained for it's age. Recycling's an option. Choice of yellow or blue milk.

Review 5：Nothing

Review 6：Location is so convenient, owners are very friendly, lots of DVD's available which is handy when you return from Tongariro and just want to chill out

Review 7：Nothing i didnt like - All great!!

Review 8：Beautiful apartments. Luxury on a budget! A very comfortable stay. Couldnt ask for more. Everything perfect. Wish all places were like this. Fantastic!

Review 9：Only that we couldn't stay longe to explorer :-)

Review 10：Tucked away around the corner off the main highway. Friendly and helpful staff. Couldn't have asked for better!

Review 11：The motel was the best we had in our trip comparing to many others: the apartment was very big and comfortable, clean with all you need to cook. Laundry can be done for just $2 by the guests. The staff was kind and gave us all info we needed. Even hang our country flag near our apartment. Wifi connection was perfect. We got 5G for each device for the entire stay and it was more than enough. We used the Barbeque facilities in most of the nights. Just 30 min drive to the main tracks in tongariro national park.

Review 12：The properly is much prettier than the photos imply and it is located in a quiet residential road. Less than 10 minutes to the centre. There are pleasant riverside walks from the property

Review 13：We come for ski and the location is a little bit far from Whakapapa, around 30 mins drive.

Review 14：Nice and tidy room, they even have a iron! 1GB free data is much appreciated

Review 15：Furniture a bit old maybe but really good value for money and it is clean.

Review 16：Really nice owners, well located, the studio/unit has everything you need and it is spacious, with even a terrace

Review 17：Unfortunately there was a group of people who insisted on shouting and yahooing until 1pm in the morning. Not an enjoyable nights sleep either Friday nor Saturday.

Review 18：Love the location and the unit was very tidy and clean. The shower however let it down. No pressure at all

Review 19：google maps showed motel in wrong area, we turned right going from Z station instead of left.

Review 20：layout of unit was excellent barbacue area right outside our unit very convenient.

Review 21：It was a very cold night and we were unable to get the electric blankets to work. Electric connection for television is hanging out of the wall.

Review 22：The motel was very compact but all we required for a one night stay.

Review 23：Would have liked to be asked if we wanted a breakfast. I was unable to use the WIFI but it did not matter.

Review 24：the heat pump was on. It was a blustery cold night. We turned it down and off by 4 am Everything that was there that we needed. Able to get the Herald Liked the bottles of liquid soap etc

Review 25：We stayed for just 1 night but we liked thisd motel, it's in a great location. I went out for a long walk in the morning along the river, very nice.

Review 26：The units are clean and comfortable and the additional features such as the under cover BBQ area, laundry and fish cleaning facilities make for an easy holiday. The staff (Chris and Jill) are friendly and only to happy to provide assistance. Chris was able put us onto the trout with suggested location and fly choice.

Review 27：That we could stay longer! We arrive at 10.30pm and had to leave at 8am fo our trip

Review 28：We got caught up in traffic so would be arriving outside of check in times. This was no problem the staff were attentive and helpful ! The rooms are beautfiul and have a home feel about them!

Review 29：Very friendly staff. Perfect and central location to visit Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupo/Huka Falls.Spacious rooms.Bedroom seperated from living room/kitchen.Very good furnishings.Car parking in front of the room.Nice little wooden terrace.

Review 30：Roomy clean unit, comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen,very friendly helpful owners. Good wifi. They are keen fishermen so wealth of knowledge. Spoilt us with a taste of smoked Trout. Yum! Nice barbecue area. Close to walking track along the river with spectacular view over township, where river opens into lake Taupo.

Review 31：Attention to detail - to excellent instructions on how to use tv remotes. Trust me, I'm well travelled and have stayed in luxurious places where a simple task of turning your TV on has been a mission; to safety plugs for power points; to bbq tools uncluded in your kitchen utensils. Being a family of 12, we made use of excellent bbq area for cooking and eating our breakfast. Thank you Jill for a brilliant stay

Review 32：Just the local bugs but the provided bug spray took care of that LOL

Review 33：Location was good. It was fresh looking and spacious when I walked in and was surprised. Nice large kitchen and comfortable bed. And....50 sky channels!!! Awesome!!

Review 34：Nothing at all to moan about!

Review 35：Very family friendly, very clean and comfortable. Hosts were very warm and welcoming and helpful regarding things to do and places to eat. (Cadillac cafe was a great experience!)

Review 36：The town area very small and for Muslim, no halal restaurant yet but ucan cook !

Review 37：Spacious room..very peaceful and relaxing area ! Nearby to lotr movieset of Mordor !

Review 38：I appreciated the environmental awareness on the part of the owners, which showed through in the details. Rooms were excellent, beautifully laid out and decorated, very pleasant.

Review 39：Compared to the rest of the unit, the bathroom was not the best. Low water pressure in shower. Toilet needed multiple flushes. It was very clean though!

Review 40：Very comfortable bed, nice terrace, friendly owners, fast free wifi, good cooking facilities. All this for a fair price!

Review 41：Didn't feel clean, bad shower, one of those impossible faucets where one is freezing and the other is boiling. Internet access was limited.

Review 42：It was inexpensive.

Review 43：The lady and her husband who run the motel were so friendly offering fresh eggs from their chickens, dvds. The motel rooms are very large and could easily sleep 5. Would be very good value for a group of friends or family. One of the few places in NZ that offers free wifi.

Review 44：There is no dining table, just a sofa. A table would have made the living room area a bit cramped though. A quite reasonable free 500MB of download for the WIFI was provided for each of us, sufficient for basic internet uses for a day... It will be great if the motel can increase this amount of data plan.

Review 45：The owners Jill and Chris are delightful. Our unit was spotlessly clean,comfy and very spacious. We loved the fact that, the master room is located at the back, separated from the kitchen/living area and the bathroom. Fully equipped kitchen with everything you need (Stove, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, kettle, pots, pans and a good supply of crockery and cutlery). Laundry facility is available for a reasonably price. At the reception they have a good selection of DVDs for you to choose from. Quite town and perfect location for those who are planning to do the Tongariro crossing/ or exploring surrounding areas. You can find a local supermarket, restaurants and cafés within a walking distance. We stayed here for two nights and we found the room to be perfect for our needs. Would stay again for sure next time we visit Turangi! :-)

Review 46：Can't think of any.

Review 47：Owner put up our national flag!! Makes us feel very welcome. Cooking facility were more than adequate, though the room we had is a bit crammed for 3 adults with young kids, but, we had been told so no complain. Good location with Hypermart just a street away.

Review 48：The lady at check-in was somewhat unfriendly, but was happy to give us a late check-out, which was great!

Review 49：Very good location. The rooms are spacious and well-appointed. Very clean.

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Review 51：We really enjoyed our stay at the Judges Pool Motel. After a few days in a really bad hotel in Hamilton, this one felt like heaven. Very comfortable beds with heating blankets, a sunny little terrace and a well equiped kitchen made up for a very pleasant stay.

Review 52：It was older, more dated in the facilities and services than the online info indicated.

Review 53：Character fishing type lodge for those that like that sort of thing.

Review 54：not really a complaint, but the unit was pretty spartan could hear neighbors on each side moving around in the (early) morning

Review 55：very clean wifi worked well tv channels/dvds

Review 56：We stayed in a 2 bedroom unit - liked that it was separate to any other unit. Liked having a carport for the car. Kids enjoyed the swing set and ball. Walking distance to supermarket, playground etc. Heatpump. Magazines and some documentary type DVDs available in the room. Dining room table that could easily seat our whole family (of 6).

Review 57：nothing

Review 58：Friendly staff. great location to river and playground. far enough off the main highway for noise from traffic not to be a problem. walking distance to town centre.

Review 59：Nothing.

Review 60：Very well appointed motel.It had everything one needed. Extremely comfortable bed. Loved the spaciousness and the breakfast bar in kitchen/lounge.Motel serviced daily and it was very clean.

Review 61：There was nothing that we did not like

Review 62：A lot bigger than the picture shows. Great service arrived very late and rooms were nice and warm. Big Thank you

Review 63：Was disappointed to find the family unit did not have an oven just a cooktop. With a young family this often needs to be an option.

Review 64：Location and family accommodation layout and amenities.

Review 65：Heater in main room only, so the bedroom stayed pretty cold. There were electric blankets in the bedroom that helped with sleep. I'm not fond of the lack of shower basin, though it works okay, not great.

Review 66：Roomy one bedroom. Nice selection DVDs. Facilities okay. Nice flexibility with checkout time. Really appreciated it.

Review 67：I didn't like the owner asking us if we were sure that there's no extra person in our car as if we'll hide them and not pay for there stay which is quite insulting. And also the shower has poor supply of hot water.

Review 68：This is our second stay with them and it still was worth the pay. The place was clean and tidy.

Review 69：The heat pump wasn't working too well the night we stayed, but once I got it going, it was good to have that in the room.

Review 70：The unit was well set out, with a well-supplied kitchen, the beds were comfortable, and having 50+ Sky channels (inc the kids' channels) and a DVD player was fantastic! The kids loved the swings too. Next time, we will have to try out the barbecue area!

Review 71：The old sofa in the lounge area was really bad for back support, so saggy and no other chairs besides the high kitchen stools for relaxing in the lounge to watch TV.

Review 72：Location quiet, nice walk by the river close by. Rooms & bathroom clean and tidy, firm bed. Lovely staff and moderate price.

Review 73：Having to return to work after 3 glorious days on the Tongariro

Review 74：As a fisherman I found that the facilities for cleaning and storing fish and drying fishing gear were excellent. The fish smoker and BBQs are an added bonus. I found the owners most welcoming.

Review 75：Nothing. All good

Review 76：Nice cosy cottage with enough beds for 5. Free movies and wifi. Friendly staff were very welcoming and had lots of good info on what to do given the poor weather. (We will have to do the Tongarairo walk another time).

Review 77：The motel is very clean. The owners are very friendly. They have free videos and free WIFI which made managing kids a breeze. Very happy with the stay.

Review 78：Everything was nice.

Review 79：Location just off the rpad on the way to our destination.

Review 80：Close to the river

Review 81：Small parking for car

Review 82：Quiet

Review 83：Kind and polite staff, very comfortable room, good location, clean.

Review 84：Clean,tidy and friendly hosts

Review 85：Friendly staff and nice unit.

Review 86：Strangely it doesn't have a pool! Fooling name, but that didn't matter

Review 87：Nice for a few nights, nothing to fault.

Review 88：The back decking

Review 89：Clean, roomy, quiet, great value for money.

Review 90：Not enough ventilation in bathroom and would prefer the toilet separate from shower. Single beds were too soft, gave us a sore back.

Review 91：All very clean

Review 92：Great location, well set up. Nice family time together.

Review 93：Facilities are aged but comfortable.

Review 94：This place had so much more than advertised. So nice to see owners who give that bit extra. Thank you.

Review 95：Uncomfortable couch. TV a bit small for the viewing distance.

Review 96：Very clean and modern. Very welcoming.

Review 97：Friendly hosts. Clean, neat accomodation

Review 98：Excellent place to stay with young children.

Review 99：Comfortable , ideal base for fishing. Friendle couple . Flexible with booking.

Review 100：Spacious rooms. Internet worked very fast.

Review 101：Quiet location,comfortable and very good bed.

Review 102：Not applicable

Review 103：Very clean and having the aircondioner as it was cold The owners were more than helpful

Review 104：Very friendly staff.

Review 105：water pressure in shower wasn't the best and obviously no insulation in roof as we could here drips from the trees above

Review 106：comfortable bed

Review 107：Everything we expected at a good price. Great experience

Review 108：Friendly staff. Quiet tranquil setting. Beautiful garden

Review 109：Turangi is quite boring as a location

Review 110：Welcoming owners and spacious bedroom, kitchen and lounge room, the sunny terras at the back was a welcome surprise.

Review 111：the BBq area was fantastic the rooms where clean and very comfortable

Review 112：Double bed was a bit soft .

Review 113：Friendly. Quiet location

Review 114：We enjoyed our stay in the clean and tidy unit. Beds and couch were comfortable. Happy customers!

Review 115：The Quietness,the location,the friendly staff...

Review 116：Anything

Review 117：Bbq, amazing apartment, dvd's... Awesome!

Review 118：Stayed here with our 2 small children. Nice staff and good location

The Fine Print

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