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Parklands Motor Lodge

3.5 of 5
25 Arahori Street (cnr State Hwy 1) | PO Box 142, Turangi 2751, New Zealand
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Parklands Motor Lodge
Ranked #5 of 8 hotels in Turangi
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Mui Ne
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Only place to stay in Turangi. Craig and Angela make your stay easy and enjoyable. The rooms are comfortable, but the restaurant and bar makes a great night without having to drive anywhere. The food is excellent and well priced with big servings, and the bar is great to end the night.

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Gloucestershire
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18 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Highly recommended. We only had a short overnight stop but the accommodation was clean bright and modern and we had everthing we needed. The price was good too and we wished we had stayed in more motels in NZ as the standards were so high. Nice friendly bar and restaurant with what I would describe as "pub grub". We had... More

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Te Awamutu, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Friendly and welcoming people at this place will make you stay (short or long) a good one. Fantastic quality and price in the resturant. The rooms have everything you need if you want to cater for yourselves and you can buy everything you need to do this at the supermarket which is usefully placed just across the road

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

The couple who run Parklands are very accommodating. Their bar is lively, and the food in the restaurant good. Convenient supermarket, bank, liquor store, and other shops across the road. Good facilities for preparing and storing food. Very convenient laundry facilities.

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Christchurch
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31 reviews 31 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

Booked speciically for location, and the ability to get a large van and float close to the unit for security reasons. This worked very well. Arrived late (9.00pm) and was (just) able to get some food in the bar - which was full and had a friendly atmosphere. Wifi was good, and worked. Staff were firendly. Room was fine with... More

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

Nice place to stay. Staff friendly and helpful. Good location, within easy reach of thermal pools and Volcano Drive (by car). There was a swimming pool but it was too cold to swim in. The Spa was nice, private and relaxing but slightly smelly. We didn't use the restaurant as the facilities for cooking were good and the local supermarket... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

We used this Motel as a mid-point break on a drive from Wellington to Auckland. We received a friendly welcome from the check in staff. The unit was well appointed, clean and had all that we needed. As the restaurant was closed (Sunday) they suggested a nearby Italian Restaurant which was very good.The place was quite and comfortable and was... More

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Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

The place was so good. The staff were absolutely amazing and the food was great. so relaxing its not far from amazing river walks and it's fully equipped with great facilities. so stoked and the price was golden!!

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Wellington, New Zealand
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

easy to find right in the center of town. Lots of parking right out front. Friendly and knowlegable staff, would come again. rooms a little dated but great for an overnighter - no aircon, not much pressure in the shower, but a nice touch with the extra's tucked away under the sink, and extra pillowes ect in the cupboard. would... More

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Palmerston North, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

Parklands Motor Lodge, Turangi has always been a favourite place for us to stay. Quiet, off the main highway and a great setting. The rooms are always clean and tidy and reasonably priced. The meal is always of a high standard at a competitive price. There is a good range of wines, beers and ports at good prices. We had... More

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Additional Information about Parklands Motor Lodge

Also Known As:
Parklands Hotel Turangi
Address: 25 Arahori Street (cnr State Hwy 1) | PO Box 142, Turangi 2751, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > North Island > Turangi
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #5 of 8 hotels in Turangi
Price range (per night): RM264 - 301
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Renowned for its ambience and affable hospitality, Parklands combines a popular restaurant and neighbourhood bar with 31 tasteful accommodation units, both studio and self-contained, only a stone’s throw from Turangi township and within comfortable travelling distance of the area’s plethora of major tourist attractions. Over the last 10 years, owners and congenial hosts Craig Morey and Angela Jones have developed an engaging, convivial environment where tourists and visitors mingle with locals, anglers, and guides, providing a delectable taste of small town New Zealand life. ... more   less 
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