Featuring private hot mineral pools that are free and exclusive for guests, Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools offers spacious self-catering units with central heating, fully equipped kitchens and TVs with DVD player and satellite channels. Free WiFi is available. Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools Tokaanu is just a 3-minute drive from Tongariro River and Lake Taupo, both famous for trout fishing. It is a 40-minute drive to the Whakapapa ski area on Mt Ruapehu. Facilities include a gas BBQ with outdoor picnic table, geothermal central heating in winter and cooling fans in summer. Each motel unit has a living area with table and chairs, as well as separate bathroom. Superior units have a north facing lounge area and an additional TV

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Liz
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Owner was lovely. Spacious rooms and hot pools were great
  • Ladonna
    United States of America United States of America
    Cute and affordable motel close to Turangi. Spacious & quiet, with clean, comfy beds, nice shower & kitchenette. Loved the rural surroundings and all the birds. Good proximity to the Tongariro crossing. It was a really comfortable place to recover...
  • Stefan
    Austria Austria
    The hot pools, which run 24/7 were awesome and very warm. Three out of four pools were operating during our stay and they can be locked, so they become private pools. When we went for a bath in a pool after dinner, only one was occupied. Rooms...

Area info

Amenities of Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Horseback riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Hot spring bath
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools

  • Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools is 2.4 miles from the center of Turangi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Hot spring bath
    • Live music/Performance

  • Yes, Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools include:

    • Apartment