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Taihape Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Taihape with free parking

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property - evening/night
Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P2,357
P2,711 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Private kitchen

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Studio Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
4 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Taihape is home to Taihape Motel. Mt Stewart Reserve and Rangatira Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mangaweka Adventure Co - and Whitecliffs Boulders.
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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 - - 7 min drive - 9.7 km
  • National Army Museum Te Mata Toa - 26 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brown Sugar Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Soul Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gretna Hotel And Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Oki Sushi - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Taihape Motel

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

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 available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets 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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

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 elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Taihape Motel Motel
Taihape Motel Taihape
Taihape Motel Motel Taihape

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 Aug 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taihape Motel on Aug 21, 2025 start from P 2,357.16, 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?

Check-out 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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Taihape Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 136 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Frances

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

10/10 Excellent

Mele

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

8/10 Good

Murray

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

6/10 Okay

Wilma

Clean and tidy but poorly heated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was conveneant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Doreen o

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The host was very pleasant and helpful but just wanted to see some planting in the garden boxes to improve the outside areas
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Adequate for one night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s was suitable for me as I was able to cook my own breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ADRIAAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was all there, but somewhat quaint and cute; a taste of the good old days. The heatpump was old and ineffective, but the bed was supremely comfortable. An enjoyable one night stay for one person. André.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristoffer Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I like how tidy it is but the Wifi Connection is very poor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Catherine

Staff were kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Endurance Agencies

Liked: Staff & service
ok property for the price. Would stay there again. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

colin

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

Nice stay.

Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Keeley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Taihape Hotel staff very friendly at check in and very helpful.

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Easy access to town. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023