Alexander Motel vs Kelly's Riverside Motel
Both are in Taumarunui, 500 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Motel★★★
Kelly's Riverside Motel
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 4.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Alexander Motel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 500 m apart.
Choose Alexander Motel if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (15 / 8)
Choose Kelly's Riverside Motel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 7.7)
Why is Alexander Motel better than Kelly's Riverside Motel?
- 1400 m closer to public transport−400 m
- 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
Why is Kelly's Riverside Motel better than Alexander Motel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 7.7)+0.5
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Alexander Motel vs Kelly's Riverside Motel: which hotel is better? | Alexander Motel | Kelly's Riverside Motel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.2 +0.5 |
| Location | 5.5 +1.0 | 4.5 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 | – |
| Public transport | 8.7 +2.1 | 6.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.3 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.2 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 49 +7 | 42 |
| Google rating | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Google reviews | 235 +71 | 164 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.5 +1.0 | 4.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 330 m | 170 m −160 m |
| To public transport | 380 m −400 m | 780 m |
| To the airport | 73 km | 74 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 15 +7 | 8 |
| To the nearest food shop | 270 m | 180 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 16 | 14 |
| Listed amenities | 12 +2 | 10 |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
500 m apart
Alexander Motel: city centre: 330 m, nearest station Taumarunui Railway Station: 380 m, Taupo Airport (TUO): 73 km, 15 places to eat within 500 m.
Kelly's Riverside Motel: city centre: 170 m, nearest station Taumarunui Railway Station: 780 m, Taupo Airport (TUO): 74 km, 8 places to eat within 500 m.
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Alexander Motel or Kelly's Riverside Motel: common questions
Which is better, Alexander Motel or Kelly's Riverside Motel?
Alexander Motel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Kelly's Riverside Motel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Alexander Motel or Kelly's Riverside Motel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Kelly's Riverside Motel is closer: 170 m from the centre, against 330 m for Alexander Motel.
How far apart are Alexander Motel and Kelly's Riverside Motel?
The two hotels are 500 m apart in a straight line.
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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