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Judges Pool Motel

3.5 of 5
92 Taupahi Road, Turangi 3334, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013
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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

Clean, tidy, warm and dry is the best way to describe the rooms while the service and helpfulness of the owners was second to none. They went out if their way to make us feel comfortable and at home. We will be back and wish Chris and Jill all the best and thanks again for a great stay.

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Stayed for 3 nights for a wedding in a 2 room unit. Which was easily large enough for the 4 of us. Clean but basic. Everything worked well. Nice and warm. The owners were very friendly and accommodating. Place was quiet, has a great BBQ area and plenty of room to park in our own little carport. Wifi works well... More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Got to visit Turangi recently and based on positive reviews decided to stay here for a night. A decision right made! Its located in a beautiful quiet neighbourhood, just couple of minutes away from the beautiful Tongariro river walk. I stayed in Unit-1 and was just a great stay there. Clean, cosy, warm and had all the amenities like basic... More

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Judgespoolmotel, Owner at Judges Pool Motel, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Thank you for your kind review and we hope that next time you are in the area you will stay with us again More

New York
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28 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We stayed here after the place we were staying did not have another place for us and we were delighted that we did. The owners were extremely friendly and helpful. They greet you with your nation's flag hanging up outside the motel. They also had a bunch of fresh tomatoes from their garden that they shared with all the guests-delicious.... More

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Judgespoolmotel, Owner at Judges Pool Motel, responded to this review
7 April 2013

We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us at the Judges Pool Motel and thank you for your kind review. More

Oxford, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

The owners are really friendly and helpful, the units are large and well equipped and very quiet at night. The town is big enough to be useful without being overwhelming and shops are within a walking distance.

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Drogheda, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

We stayed here for one night in Feb 2013 before doing a 7 hour walk in Tongariro the following morning. I am sorry i did not stay the night after also. This is a super motel. Bright spacious rooms and all amenities. A lovely BBQ area outside with a fish smoker. The hosts were so friendly and helpful. This is... More

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Perth
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

We were two couples travelling and stayed here for 3 nights. The units are very well looked after and the BBQ area is lovely and well set out. We stayed in Unit 8 as Unit 9 was being painted. my only complaint was that the beds do need replacing. They are not firm and very uncomfortable. OUr travelling companions found... More

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Judgespoolmotel, Owner at Judges Pool Motel, responded to this review
10 December 2012

Sorry that you found the beds uncomfortable, they have been recently replaced and also some with mattress toppers. But I guess if people have back problems when they go away it is hard to find a bed that is like there own at home. We are pleased that you enjoyed everything else. More

Perth, Australia
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9 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012

Stayed for 1 night and was pleasantly surprised with how great the motel rooms are. Rooms have a decent sized kitchen/lounge and a large bedroom/bathroom. Front office offers dvds overnight for you to watch in your own room. Small complex which only makes this place more great; not overrun nor noisy. Staff were wonderful, even allowing us late last minute... More

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Judgespoolmotel, Owner at Judges Pool Motel, responded to this review
3 November 2012

We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you again and maybe some of your friends to enjoy the wonders of the surronding arears around Turangi. Cheers, Jill and Chris. More

Keewatin, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Sort of old and a little musty, old furniture and such. Price was good, people were great. Maybe for the right people this might be fine (fishermen etc.). It is probably the best in Turangi given that Turangi is kind of a small out of the way joint. I guess I hoped for better but as we worked our way... More

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Judgespoolmotel, Owner at Judges Pool Motel, responded to this review
11 April 2012

Well you can not please everyone. We have over 100 fantastic reviews with AA Been There reviews and Booking.com. I suggest sir if you visit Turangi again you stay at the Tongariro Logde for $400 per night. It seems that you want to pay budget prices for luxary accommodation. We noticed you stayed 2 nights so it could have not... More

Auckland
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37 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Avid fishermen – we are regulars to Judges Pool. Spacious, clean and quiet – the motel units are well appointed, have recently been redecorated and now have 50 SKY channels to choose from. Nothing is a problem for hosts Chris & Jill. Very comfortable beds and great value for money. Features include: covered outdoor BBQ area ideal for groups or... More

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Address: 92 Taupahi Road, Turangi 3334, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > North Island > Turangi
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Room Service Shuttle Bus service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 8 hotels in Turangi
Price range (per night): ₹4,322 - ₹5,244
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
We are located in Turangi at the southern end of Lake Taupo (Central North Island, New Zealand) only 200m from the famous Tongariro River with great fly fishing for big rainbow and brown trout, Judges Pool Motel offers clean, comfortable, quiet and affordable accommodation. Owner operators Chris and Jill Hill have a wealth of valuable tips and information and are more than happy to share their knowledge with you. Judges Pool Motel accommodation has 9 x 1 and 2-bedroom fully self-contained motel units sleeping up to 6 people. All units are serviced daily and there are guest laundry facilities, WiFi internet plus internet kiosk, Sky TV Guest Select 50 channel +, undercover BBQ area available for your stay. In room entertainment cannot get much better with Sky's Guest Select - 50 channels at your fingertips. So keep up with the latest sporting events, take in a movie, catch a nickelodeon special or explore the world via the Discovery channel all in the comfort of your room. We are located halfway between Wellington and Auckland. A perfect stopover to break your journey and tiredness. No traffic noise. Discount loyalty card for regular clients. ... more   less 
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