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# Alexander Motel vs Forgotten World Motel

Both are in Taumarunui, 330 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Motel · ★★★ · Taumarunui
## [Alexander Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/alexander-motel-taumarunui/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1112354/agoda/?lang=en)

Motel · ★★★★ · Taumarunui
## [Forgotten World Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/forgotten-world-motel-taumarunui/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1421424/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Alexander Motel

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 330 m apart.

### Choose Alexander Motel if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Choose Forgotten World Motel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Alexander Motel better than Forgotten World Motel?

1.  250 m closer to public transport (−250 m)
2.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)

### Why is Forgotten World Motel better than Alexander Motel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.7) (+0.9)
2.  Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★) (+0.5★)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Alexander Motel | Forgotten World Motel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.6  (+0.9) |
| Location | 5.5  (+0.6) | 4.9 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 | – |
| Public transport | 8.7  (+1.3) | 7.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.6  (+0.6) |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.6  (+0.9) |
| Number of reviews | 49 | 86  (+37) |
| Google rating | 4.1/5 | 4.2/5  (+0.1) |
| Google reviews | 235  (+59) | 176 |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.5  (+0.6) | 4.9 |
| Distance to Taumarunui centre | 7.5 km | 7.3 km  (−150 m) |
| To public transport | 380 m  (−250 m) | 630 m |
| To the airport | 73 km | 74 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 15  (+6) | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 16 | 15 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00  (−1h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

330 m apart

## Alexander Motel or Forgotten World Motel: common questions

### Which is better, Alexander Motel or Forgotten World Motel?

Alexander Motel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Forgotten World Motel is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Alexander Motel or Forgotten World Motel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Forgotten World Motel is closer: 7.3 km from the centre, against 7.5 km for Alexander Motel.

### How far apart are Alexander Motel and Forgotten World Motel?

The two hotels are 330 m apart in a straight line.

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-   [Alexander Motel vs Kelly's Riverside Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/alexander-motel-taumarunui-vs-kelly-s-riverside-motel-taumarunui/)
-   [Forgotten World Motel vs Kelly's Riverside Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/forgotten-world-motel-taumarunui-vs-kelly-s-riverside-motel-taumarunui/)

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/alexander-motel-taumarunui-vs-forgotten-world-motel-taumarunui/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/