We stayed here while we did the Tongariro Crossing. It's a beautiful setting, by the river with gorgeous gardens and lots of barbeques and outside eating spaces. The couple who run it make you feel really welcome. The units are simple but very comfortable, well heated, comfy beds. Very good value for money. More

My partner and I have been coming to the creel for the last three years, not only to fly fish but to stay here, at the Creel Lodge. We call it our home away from home. The lodge itself it set in between native trees, manicured gardens and the NZ's favorite native bird the Tui. (I'm biased). The unit itself... More

Arrived at 9pm, office closed, I called earlier and lady left key in the cabin. Parking in front of the cabin easy. Heather inside the cabin was on and that was good as it was cold. Towel rack not enough to heat the bathroom. Rooms without heathers so cold but enough (dusty) blankets. Living room heather not enough power to... More

I recently visited Turangi for a conference and stayed for six days at Creel Lodge. The lady at the Turangi Information Centre recommended the accommodation and rightly so, it was excellent. The setting among oak trees and sculptured gardens is stunning, the units are arranged to maximise the privacy of the guests, but there are also communal areas and BBQs,... More

We were reluctant to write a review but felt that we owe it to fellow travelers to do so. The lodge is set in a beautiful garden and well cared for and the staff were very nice and welcoming. Our reason for writing is the beds are terribly uncomfortable. My wife and I rolled into each other all night. We... More

We only stayed one night here but loved it. Jill was very welcoming and rang and booked us a table at a great restaurant right on Lake Taupo. The lodge we stayed in was an executive one and just lovely. The gardens are a delight and being able to walk along the river and watch fishermen flyfishing was great. I... More

On january 2012 we spent 3 days at Creel Lodge Turangi. It was a very pleasant stay in this magnificent motel located next to the beautiful river walks of the famous Tongariro River. The suites are clean and fully equiped with BBQ. The place is very peaceful and the garden is superb. The motel managers are very kind. The motel... More

this was one of our most favorite places to stay in New Zealand. You have to see it to believe it, but a beautiful park-like setting. We stayed in the Executive suites and it was fantastic. Wish we could have stayed longer. More

The lodge we stayed in was lovely, though as a fishing widow, I would have liked to have known in advance that the wi-fi is only available in the "executive suites"! For anybody with a MacBook Air, take your ethernet adapter with you to get online in the lodge. Having said that, the wi-fi was easily accessible from the garden... More