--- title: "Settlers Motel, Tūrangi: reviews, location & comparison" description: "Settlers Motel in Tūrangi: rated 8.5 by guests, 3.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/settlers-motel-turangi/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-14 --- Motel · ★★★★ # Settlers Motel Tūrangi, Tūrangi, New Zealand 8.5 · Very good 99 reviews · #6 #6 of 10 in Tūrangi · 4.6 Location score ## About Settlers Motel Settlers Motel is a motel in Tūrangi, Tūrangi, New Zealand. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 99 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 420 m from the centre of Tūrangi. The nearest airport, Taupo Airport (TUO), is 37 km away. - **Type:** Motel - **Star rating:** ★★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 10:00 - **Rooms:** 8 - **Floors:** 1 - **Opened:** 1990 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 8 24 Te Arahori Street [settlersmotelturangi.co.nz](http://www.settlersmotelturangi.co.nz) ## How Settlers Motel scores Better rated than 20% of hotels in Tūrangi - Guest rating **8.5** - Location **4.6** - Facilities **5.0** - Families **1.0** - Spa & wellness **7.0** Tūrangi average ## Amenities Swimming poolSpaFree parkingFree Wi-Fi ### Pool & wellness - Swimming pool - Spa - Sauna - Massage ### Leisure - Terrace ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Shuttle - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Balcony - In-room safe - Coffee or tea maker Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **4.6**/10 - **Walk grade:** **44**/100 Somewhat walkable - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **15** - **Sights within 1 km:** **1**
Nearest airportTaupo Airport (TUO)37 km82 min drive
Distance to the centreTūrangi420 m7 min walk
### Sights nearby - Pa Ariki's - Takitumu Palace Museum190 m ## Settlers Motel: in detail Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Settlers Motel. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at motel. Discovering Turangi becomes even more accessible, thanks to the shuttle amenities provided at the motel. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. During your stay at this fantastic motel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. In search of city's top entertainment, seek assistance at the motel's ticket service and tours for reservations. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundromat ensures your preferred travel garments remain fresh and accessible. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At Settlers Motel, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at motel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service and air conditioning for your convenience. At Settlers Motel, each visit offers an array of intriguing room configurations, featuring accommodations with separate living room and balcony or terrace, ensuring a distinct experience every time. Certain rooms boast in-room amusement features such as television and cable TV, offering guests an enjoyable stay. In select rooms within the motel, a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea is available to cater to your requirements when desired. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. At the motel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. At Settlers Motel, guests can access vending machines that provide light snacks and beverages 24 hours a day. At the motel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like BBQ facilities tailored to their preferences. During your stay at motel, an array of engaging activities and amenities guarantees a delightful experience. Engage in delightful snow adventures with other visitors, assured that ski slopes is effortlessly reachable while you relish the finest winter experiences. Conclude your holiday perfectly with a visit to massage, spa and sauna on your final days. Be sure to drop by the pool at motel at least once during your stay. ### Compare ## Compare Settlers Motel with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. 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Settlers Motel has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 99 reviews, which is better than 20% of rated hotels in Tūrangi. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Settlers Motel? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00. ### Does Settlers Motel have a pool? Yes, Settlers Motel has a swimming pool. ### Is there parking at Settlers Motel? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Settlers Motel from the airport? The nearest airport, Taupo Airport (TUO), is 37 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does Settlers Motel have? Settlers Motel has 8 rooms on 1 floors. 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/settlers-motel-turangi/. 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