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Creel Lodge Motel

183 Taupahi Road | Waikato, Turangi 3444, New Zealand
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Creel Lodge Motel
Ranked #1 of 7 hotels in Turangi
4.5 of 5 stars 89 Reviews
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Christchurch
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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Another great find , such a lovely peaceful place with great hosts and such lovely peaceful suroundings,Im ' a bird watcher so i realy enjoyed myself takeing photos and walking along the river and learning a little about New Zealand trees , So restful' cheers' More

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London
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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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

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Auckland, New Zealand
2 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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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

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Singapore
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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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

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Karamea, West Coast, South Island New Zealand
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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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

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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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

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Rockhampton, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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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

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Noumea, New Caledonia
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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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

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Hartland, Wisconsin
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
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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

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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

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

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Address: 183 Taupahi Road | Waikato, Turangi 3444, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* RM263 - 345

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