With a stay at Judges Pool Motel in Turangi, you'll be on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre. .This ski motel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from River Vineyard and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Tongariro National Trout Centre.
Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Lake Taupō - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
Tongariro National Park - 7 min drive - 5.8 miles
Whakapapa Ski Area - 41 min drive - 39.0 miles
Taupō Hot Springs - 45 min drive - 36.6 miles
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
Judges Pool Motel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary weekday newspapers and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this motel include concierge services, ski storage, and a picnic area. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 50 km.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
24-hour roundtrip 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/truck parking on site
Things to do
Fishing
Personal motorized 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 elevator
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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: NZD 50 per vehicle
Late check-out fee: NZD 15 (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
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
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Judges Pool Motel Turangi
Judges Pool Motel Motel Turangi
Judges Pool Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 550 reviews
10 - Excellent
279
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 550 reviews
8 - Good
220
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 550 reviews
6 - Okay
39
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 550 reviews
4 - Poor
9
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 550 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Andrew
Dec 1, 2025
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gina
Nov 29, 2025
Gina
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey
Nov 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A lot nicer on the inside than I thought it would be
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.
Scott
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Simon
Nov 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Damp
Simon
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Sharon
Nov 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic clean no frills motel. Wifi didnt work for our 2 night stay
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.
John
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Peter
Business traveler
Jun 27, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Fridge and cupboards too low. Had to kneel on floor.
Shower curtain not long enough. Too much water on bathroom floor.
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.