183 Taupahi Road, 3334 Turangi, New Zealand
#1 of 12 hotels in Turangi
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1022 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 April 2024
Jan
New ZealandPerhaps the Front of staff could be a bit more chatty. Let you know how far the river walk was etc.
Peaceful, pretty, close to the main highway.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Isabella
New ZealandQuiet
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Eileen
New ZealandLovely self-contained cottages. Easy walk to town. Friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Georgina
United KingdomEverything!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Georgina
United KingdomNot a deal breaker.. WiFi was a bit sporadic BUT accommodation was fully booked and everyone was probably trying to use it at the same time.
Beautiful and peaceful setting. Easy commute to Taupo. Units are nice and private. Shower was nice and hot, good pressure too Happy and polite staff Lovely wee cafe. Definitely worth popping into River access is a bonus too!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Brad
New ZealandLocation was fantastic
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Blair
New ZealandLocation was great and quiet. Close to everything. Supermarket etc.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Liz
New ZealandOur room No 9 didn't get a lot of sun and was quite dark.r
We have stayed at Creel Lodge in the past and returned because we'd enjoyed our stay previously. The grounds are beautiful, the units are spacious, well fitted out, comfortable and clean. We enjoyed having access to Netflix and also walking through the restful gardens to the river. The recycling was well organised.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Mariah
United StatesA bit dated but had everything we needed.
Great location on river and access to national Park. Quiet and comfortable. The grounds are beautiful and private
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Jacqueline
United StatesPerfect size with every amenity included. Very quiet and clean -
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Kenneth
United StatesNothing
Nice lodge type setting. Great little breakfast stop connected to the lodge.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Ben
United KingdomClean and comfortable accommodation, friendly staff. Great location near the river, and very convenient for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
David
New ZealandWould be nice if there was access to Sky Sports channels on the TV system
A well equipped and comfortable unit in a motel in a most attractive setting, it was warm and had just about everything we would want .
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Brett
New ZealandI always enjoy staying at the creel
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Geoff
AustraliaWould have loved to stay longer.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Dene
New Zealandatmosphere of the location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Tracy
United KingdomBed was a bit too small
Lovely and clean great location excellent location cabin surrounded by trees
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Osborne
United StatesNothing repeat customer.
Quiet great location to fishing and restaurants.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Gemma
New Zealandtv one live not tv plus one,so delayed
everything
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Cynthia
United StatesBathroom was off kitchenette not bedroom.
Good location in a neighbourhood near the river. Grounds are quiet and lovely. Room clean and comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Gemma
New ZealandA trout, fresh out of the stream for dinner!
Wonderful location - right on the river. Creel has a rustic feel but it's comfortable - but not so luxurious that a fisherman or young family wouldn't feel at home. The cabins, angled away from one another, give an impression of seclusion and look over lovely gardens. And there's a lovely little Cafe on the doorstep.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Timothy
United KingdomWe didn't stay there long enough.
Easy check in with hospitable staff. Really roomy for the price, and very comfortable and clean (although l did have to climb out of the sofa).
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Sharon
New ZealandHaving to leave.
Spacious room. The gardens were stunning with their autumn colours. Even though we were in a block of three units, it felt very private
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Stephen
New ZealandCreel lodge was well appointed, and had been developed over many years. The grounds and location was excellent. Obviously it catered for trout fishermen, but for other travellers, it also had a comfortable and genuine character. The staff were friendly and efficient. The unit we stayed in was cosy, and well appointed. The full kitchen was a bonus.
Stayed in April 2024
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