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Settlers Motel

3.0 star property
Travelers relax in steaming hot springs or play golf on the adjacent course, with bike rentals and an area shuttle making local exploration effortless.

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Settlers Motel, on a lush golf course, offers a welcoming retreat with a playground and indoor pool. Guests enjoy hot springs, easy access to the golf clubhouse, and a spa tub. The garden terrace has barbecue grills for family gatherings, earning high praise.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

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Highlights

Garden
Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Studio

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Studio | Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

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Garden
Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Room, 3 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
  • Garden view
  • 775 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Turangi, Settlers Motel is in the city centre and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to River Vineyard. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Turangi travel guide
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24 Te Arahori Street, 24, Turangi, Waikato, 3334

What's nearby

  • Scenery view of Taupo town with lake Taupo the largest freshwater lake in North island of New Zealand.; Shutterstock ID 706307593; Purchase Order: -
    Lake Taupō
    5 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Tongariro National Park showing a sunset and mountains
    Tongariro National Park
    6 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand
    Taupō Hot Springs
    45 min drive - 59.6 km
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area
    41 min drive - 62.8 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Turangi Tavern
    5 min walk
  • Delta Coffee
    12 min walk
  • Turangi Bakery & Cafe
    4 min walk
  • Thyme For Food
    5 min walk
  • Mustard Seed Cafe
    5 min walk

About this property

Settlers Motel

Family-friendly hotel near Lake Taupō
You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a terrace and a garden at Settlers Motel. Tee up with amenities such as a golf clubhouse at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs or the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with a playground and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Bike hire, a local area shuttle and a front desk safe
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours, a fish cleaning table and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Settlers Motel include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, baby baths and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Private gardens, kitchens and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 7-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 40 ºC

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 4 buildings
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1965
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 25

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 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), lockbox

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 25 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Hot springs access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Free in-room WiFi has a 7-device limit

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Settlers Motel
Settlers Motel Turangi
Settlers Turangi

Frequently asked questions

Does Settlers Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Is Settlers Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Settlers Motel?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Settlers Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Settlers Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for NZD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Settlers Motel located?

This family-friendly Turangi hotel is located near the airport, within 2 mi (3 km) of Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and River Vineyard. Tongariro National Trout Centre is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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Reviews

Settlers Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 276 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

NZフリーク

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

フレンドリーなオーナー

モーテルの設備は普通。それぞれユニットが独立しているので、プライベートに滞在したい人にはいいかも。バスタブが欲しいところだけど、モーテルではシャワーが普通。WiFiは200MBとかのチケットをくれるが、使い切るとその都度もらいにいくのが面倒。NZではこのスタイルが主流のようだ。 オーナーは日本にも行ったことがあるので、日本人には割合親切のようだ。しかし日本語ができると言うわけではない。

10/10 Excellent

V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Greeted with warmth and kindness, fully prepared for having a dog and the facilities were spotless. Great location and perfect for a dog. We will be back and have shared our experience with family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Spencer

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

A little patch of old school…

Settlers is a quaint little motel. We were in Turangi for the fly fishing and the river is nearby. The room was spotless and comfortable. It is not modern or flash. Donna is a wonderful, chatty and helpful host.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kasuni and

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of best place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Good ole’ Kiwi motel!

Lovely lady hosting. Very clean room. Bathroom also very clean. Good hot shower. Cool good ole’ Kiwi motel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet until the road noise kicks in, but not much can be done about that being so close to the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Avinash

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

Relaxing stopover

Very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable stay

Comfortable stay. Nice large room. Wifi did not work. The owner was a really nice lady and made you feel welcome. 5 minute walking distance to local bar, supermarket, Burger King as well as close to walking track and lake fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Overnight stay

Small motel allow dogs to stay. A bit dated motel but really clean inside. Overnight stay is enough.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Particularly for our wee fur babies. Very friendly staff and super comfy bed. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great family catch up, lovely host in Donna. Would recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Staff & service
Due to Palmerston North and BP Connect in Taihape becoming a place of interest , and we had been in/at both after the Auckland truck drivers visits we had to cancel our booking. I could not make contact with Expedia to cancel our booking and rang the motel ,left a message, then rang again to ensure they had actioned my cancellation. The lady at the motel said she was not happy about us cancelling and was rather unpleasant about the whole situation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostess was very helpful in showing us the different locations around we required also the unit was the cleaniest place i had stay at an we had a spa while we were there it was the cleanest spa also the best ive ever had. 5star clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything, its not the first time that we have stayed at the Motel. Donna was very friendly and help full. It is always nice when you can stay somewhere and just relax. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good stop easy to find friendly welcome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Stay, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
well located for where the conference was held, central to the town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good staff. Rooms spacious. Great location. Excellent surrounds. Facilities need updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Avinash

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

Quite stay

Had a quiet night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

Settlers Motel

You would find it difficult to find better accommodation than this in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean and tidy. Unit was warm as host had turned heat pump on prior to checking in. Excellent service. Made to feel very welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I sent in a previous review but on reflection the check in was thorough if not a bit long but the service was excellent, units spotless and quiet. A little tired looking but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great private Spa awesome roomy family unit, warm room and helpful down to earth Host.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely to find a dog-friendly motel where the owner was always pleased to see our pet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and accessibility to the township and State Highway
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021