Creel Lodge

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.5

About this property

Just 5 minutes’ walk from Turangi town centre, Creel Lodge is a 4.5-star Qualmark rated motel offering self-contained suites with a private patio and BBQ facilities. Lake Taupo and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are within 5 minutes’ drive from Creel Lodge. The Tongariro National Park’s ski fields and walking trails are 40 minutes’ drive away. Each suite is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and features a 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD player. The fully equipped kitchen includes an oven, a stove and a microwave. A variety of cafés and restaurants are within 5 minutes’ walk of the property. A shuttle service and laundry facilities are also available and charges apply.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Bedroom 1
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Guests who stayed here loved

Bryony
New Zealand New Zealand
“Stunning setting amongst beautiful trees next to Tongariro River. Wonderful place to relax. Second stay and will definitely return again.”
Alan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was exceptional with direct access to beautiful riverside walks, a beautiful garden full of birdsong”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A really pleasant place to stay. Although it is a complex of villas, the set up made it feel very private and homely. Good facilities to cook. A lovely welcome and good service from Christine in reception. Borrowed 2 x DVDS from reception to watch...”
Sophie
Canada Canada
“At the reception, Christine was especially nice. Since the Tongariro National park was closed many days because of a fire, we decide to stay only one night instead of 2. At our arrival, she helped us to call booking.com to ask for reimbursement ....”
Resh
Canada Canada
“Facilities were very good. Location next to river walk cannot be beat. My second time staying at Creel Lodgep”
Maeve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely peaceful setting with direct access to the river. Cabin had everything we needed.”
Angela
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely grounds, great staff and super clean, comfy room!”
Joanne
Australia Australia
“Quiet, well maintained gardens, river side location”
Jackie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Accommodation very spacious, warm, spotlessly clean and exceptionally well equiped. More than met expectations.”
James
New Zealand New Zealand
“Absolutely lovely, comfortable and everything we needed. Gardens developed over many years were a delight, with access to river walk .”

Property surroundings

Facilities of Creel Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

House rules

Creel Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Creel Lodge in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that continental breakfast is delivered to the suite the night before.

Please inform Creel Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.