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Rainbow Motel Tokaanu

3.0 star property

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At Rainbow Motel Tokaanu, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a corner/local shop and a terrace. Take some time to relax at the on-site spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen + 3 SINGLES)

2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down duvets, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen + 3 SINGLES)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Private plunge pool
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Private plunge pool
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Tokaanu, Rainbow Motel Tokaanu is next to a golf course and near a boardwalk. Te Porere Redoubt is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and rock climbing. Visit our Tokaanu travel guide
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434 Tawera Street, State Highway 41 Tokaanu RD 1, Tokaanu, 3381

What's nearby

  • Scenery view of Taupo town with lake Taupo the largest freshwater lake in North island of New Zealand.; Shutterstock ID 706307593; Purchase Order: -
    Lake Taupō
    1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Tongariro National Park which includes mountains and a sunset
    Tongariro National Park
    4 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand
    Taupō Hot Springs
    49 min drive - 64.9 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area
    39 min drive - 60.3 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Turangi Tavern
    4 min drive
  • Delta Coffee
    5 min drive
  • Turangi Bakery & Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Thyme For Food
    4 min drive
  • Mustard Seed Cafe
    4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rainbow Motel Tokaanu

This apartment building features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and a meeting room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and express check-in are on-site. Each apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Rainbow Motel Tokaanu offers 10 accommodations with private pools and private plunge pools. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3-star apartment has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and DVD players. Additionally, rooms include free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

4 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the apartment's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily. Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. There are hot springs/mineral springs on site.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • 4 hot tubs
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot/mineral springs
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Housekeeping available once per stay
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 10 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Rainbow Motel Tokaanu Turangi
Rainbow Motel Tokaanu
Rainbow Tokaanu Turangi
Rainbow Tokaanu
Rainbow Motel Tokaanu Tokaanu
Rainbow Motel Tokaanu Apartment
Rainbow Motel Tokaanu Apartment Tokaanu

Frequently asked questions

Does Rainbow Motel Tokaanu have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rainbow Motel Tokaanu pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Rainbow Motel Tokaanu?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rainbow Motel Tokaanu?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Rainbow Motel Tokaanu?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Rainbow Motel Tokaanu located?

Situated in the mountains, this spa apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Lake Taupō. Tongariro National Park and Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Rainbow Motel Tokaanu Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great private hot pools, very quiet and clean.Seating outside room and good amenities inside room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were lovely people and put my daughter and I into a 2 bedroom unit as they had it spare. Very clean and tidy and comfortable beds. Hot pools are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hot pool is good and open whole day. No amenities in bathroom but it’s ok for me because I had my own. since they do not put hair dryer in room so had to contact the host late night to ask which I felt bad too so hopefully they will put one in each room in future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the hot pools on site the property is dated but mostly well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay. Always very clean and tidy, the staff are friendly and very helpful, and the private hot pools are great. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The pool's great stay will staying again friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the good-access hot pools, and lots of space in rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir waren 6 Wochen ab Januar 2019 in ca. 22 Hotels und Motels und hatten vergleichsweise folgende mehr oder weniger positiven Eindrücke, die wir hiermit für die jeweilige Unterkunft abgeben bzw. in gleicher Form bewerten. Wir buchten die Hotels von zu Hause aus sehr lange im Voraus und buchten später die Motels immer jeden Tag am Abend für den nächsten Tag bzw. für den nächsten Reisezielort per ipad (was meist gut klappte). Alle Unterkünfte wählten wir möglichst mit Pool in Preislage 60-120 € aus. Je Hotel/Motel benoten wir nun 1. Lage, 2. Preis-Leistung, 3. Sauberkeit, 4. Pool Letztlich kommt die Angabe, ob wir dort nochmals übernachten würden, mit „ja/nein“ und beschreiben sowie ggf. eine Auffälligkeit 1. gut, 2. mangelhaft, 3. befriedigend, 4. nicht vorhanden, jedoch mit privatem, urigem Thermalpool - freundlicher Besitzer, aber keine Heizung wobei wir am Morgen nur 6 Grad Außentemperatur hatten - zudem war ein Thermalpool unerträglich heiß und der nächste Pool ein paar Grad zu kühl (ändern nicht möglich wg. gr. Wassermenge)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Olga, near airport

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

Hot thermals 24hrs a day!

The hotel was exactly what was advertised...i love the retro feel and atmosphere... Everything there was good. I recommend you take time out to explore the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Gabriele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eine Reise in die Vergangenheit

"old fashioned" Motel mit sehr nettem Service, sauber und gutem Bett, aber die Ausstattung erinnert eher an die 60'iger Jahre.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We were the only ones and had full use of the facilities after doing the Tongariro Circuit. Was so good to soak bodies and wash:dry off clothes in the laundry and dry room. Very reasonable price. Thank you to the management for being so accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
I’ve never stayed in a motel before so it’s hard for me to compare, however these were my impressions: Staff were welcoming Area is very quiet Property is ok, felt clean but not very up to date There were some hot pools in a shed, didn’t feel particularly inviting The rooms had bug nets over the windows but at night there were many bugs in the room Temperature was too hot at night, the rooms would really benefit from air conditioning Got very cold by morning For the price I don’t think it was great value for money Not sure what the alternatives in the area are. There didn’t appear to be much in the way of choice for actual hotels and it felt like a lot of the people visiting were there on the mega cheap.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hosts, the property was clean, tidy and just perfect for our needs, will defystay agin if we pass through 😊 highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff. Easy to find. Easy parking. Motel is older but room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Friendly hosts, quiet location aged but quaint property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Comfy with hotpools

Private hotpools - excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Rod, whangamata NZ

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

Refurbished older motel

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, love the thermal pools
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Just what we needed

We were looking for somewhere to spend the night to break up our journey up the North Island. This fit the bill. Friendly, responsive staff, the unit was simple and comfortable. Thank you for a very pleasant, stress free family stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephen , Mt Maunganui, New Zealand

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

Overnight to catch the Tongariro Crossing

Absolutely immaculate, clean and warm. Had a great nights sleep. Loved the old world spa and the owners are something else. Just lovely. Loved the whole experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Tired; Value: Over-priced; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Clean;

10/10 Excellent

Kate, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Good; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless;

8/10 Good

Erica, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Reasonable; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Pleasant;

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, New Zealand - Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Bargain; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Beautiful;

10/10 Excellent

lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Great deal; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless, Immaculate;

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Bargain; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Gleaming;