Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools - Turangi

$$$$||View on mapTurangi, New Zealand434 State Highway, 41 Rd1, Turangi, New Zealand|
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Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools - Turangi
434 State Highway, 41 Rd1, Turangi, New Zealand·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.1Great
Staff9.0
Cleanliness8.5
Location8.5
Value for money8.4
Comfort8.3
Who stays here
Couples63%
Families19%
Groups11%
Solo7%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.1Great
Staff9.0
Cleanliness8.5
Location8.5
Value for money8.4
Comfort8.3
Who stays here
Couples63%
Families19%
Groups11%
Solo7%

3-star motel with exclusive hot mineral pools in Turangi

Private Hot Pools & Spa

Rainbow Motel Tokaanu offers four private hot mineral pools, available 24/7 for guest use. The full-service spa includes a geothermal hot spring bath and sauna. Ten of the accommodations come with private plunge pools.

Self-Catering Rooms

Each unit at the Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools is a self-catering apartment with a fully equipped kitchen and living area. The Superior Apartment includes a kitchenette, dining space, and flat-screen TV. Central heating and cooling fans are provided in every room.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The motel sits a 3-minute drive from the Tongariro River and Lake Taupo, known for trout fishing. It is a 40-minute drive to Whakapapa ski area on Mt Ruapehu. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing trailhead is 10 minutes away by car.

Family & Outdoor Facilities

Rainbow Motel Tokaanu provides BBQ facilities with a dedicated outdoor picnic area. Ski storage is available for winter equipment. Ample off-street parking accommodates vehicles and recreational gear.

Services & Practical Info

The property offers a fish filleting room for anglers. Complimentary WiFi is accessible in all units. The motel provides smoke alarms and an invoice upon request.

  • Hot Pools: 4 private mineral pools, open 24 hours
  • Rooms: 10 self-catering units with private plunge pools
  • Spa: Geothermal spa, hot spring bath, and sauna
  • Location: 3 minutes from Tongariro River and Lake Taupo
  • Winter: 40-minute drive to Whakapapa ski area
  • Activities: Fish filleting room and ski storage
  • Parking: Ample off-street parking for boats and trailers
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-20:00
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:6
Former name
Rainbow Motel Tokaanu
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Rooms and availability

Two-Bedroom Apartment
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Heating
One-Bedroom Apartment
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Picnic area/ Tables

TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Ski facilities

Ski storage

Sports & Fitness

  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Hot spring bath

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Bedroom

  • Electric blankets

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools

💵 Lowest room price 82 US$
📏 Distance to center 2.5 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 30.3 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Taupo, TUO

Location

434 State Highway, 41 Rd1, Turangi, New Zealand
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434 State Highway, 41 Rd1, Turangi, New Zealand
Map view
434 State Highway, 41 Rd1, Turangi, New Zealand
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
Geothermal pool
100 yd
Tokaanu Geothermal Area
100 yd

Reviews of Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools

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