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Taihape Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Taihape with free parking

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Taihape Motel sits in the heart of town, offering visitors a practical base with all the essentials. Guests can stay connected with complimentary in-room WiFi and refuel each morning with continental breakfast before heading out to explore the surrounding area.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ฿1,289
฿1,483 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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Family Suite | Private kitchen

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Studio Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
4 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
1 Kuku St, Taihape, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4720

What's nearby

  • Taihape Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Taihape Gumboot - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mt Stewart Reserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mangaweka Adventure Co - - 5 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Turoa Ski Area - 57 min drive - 94.4 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brown Sugar Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crystal Bar Tearooms & Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Soul Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • Annabelle's Cafe

About this property

Taihape Motel

Property highlights
Taihape Motel provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge)
Room features
All guest rooms at Taihape Motel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 15 to 20 per person

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Pet fee: NZD 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Taihape Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NZD 20.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Taihape Motel?

As of 5 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taihape Motel on 6 Dec 2025 start from ฿1,289.31, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Taihape Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Taihape Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Taihape Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Taihape Motel located?

Situated in Taihape, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Taihape Town Hall and Mt Stewart Reserve. Taihape Gumboot is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Taihape Motel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 144 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful. Motel was orderly and well kept. The room was clean enough and had the amenities needed for our stay. It wasn’t fancy, but would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff members were friendly. The room was tidy and clean and met our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A convenient stop to break our journey.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay after a long drive clean and comfy facilities, will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect for what we needed. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and availability was important to me. Comfortable but not salubrious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely thanking yous beautiful spot lovely kind service thank u 😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

friendly staff, nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the nice laid back way the owners just left us to enjoy our visit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older style but neat and clean, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shower head very low and very little pressure if this is addressed would be great as walking distance to amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not the most modern motel, but clean and good value for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is one of the few hotels or motels with comfortable seating
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, perfect for a short stay, good communication, and easy when travelling with a pet. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean had a great stay they were very welcoming when we checked in..best restaurant in town was the rustic steak house.make sure you make a booking as it gets very busy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, good facilities.

6/10 Okay

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a average place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Apart from a bit of noise our stay was good value for what you pay and excellent staff that made sure we were sorted.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely stay. Did the job for a night stay. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay.

Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Staff were kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024