Forgotten World Motel

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Staff

9.0

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About this property

Located just a 5-minute walk from Taumarunui's town centre, Forgotten World Motel offers accommodation with free WiFi and free on-site parking. All accommodation includes cable TV. Forgotten World Motel is a 6-minute drive from Taumarunui Golf Course. It is a 45-minute drive to the ski resort of Whakapapa. Tongariro National Park is 90 minutes' drive away. Guests can enjoy a historic tour with Forgotten World Adventures, located on-site, from October through to May. Each room and apartment includes electric blankets, a toaster, and tea/coffee making facilities. Your private bathroom offers a toilet and shower. Ironing facilities are available upon request. Guests have access to drying facilities for ski and snowboard equipment.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
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1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
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1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Merilyn
Australia Australia
“We really enjoyed our stay at the Motel. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean and spacious.”
Breeda
New Zealand New Zealand
“Spacious, clean, friendly staff, twin room we booked had everything we needed. Supermarket across the road - shops cafes etc all within walking distance. Thanks FWM.”
Sharmaine
New Zealand New Zealand
“Room was clean, milk in the fridge. Beds are comfy and warm with electric blankets. Tea, coffee jug etc provided, along with a towel each. Close to New World.”
June
New Zealand New Zealand
“Central location for all restaurants and shops in Tauramunui. Room small but adequate for my needs. Staff very helpful and great communication.”
Christopher
New Zealand New Zealand
“The rooms were very well equipped, super tidy, and cosy. The beds were comfortable, the rooms had a heater which was more than enough to keep us warm when temperatures dropped to single digits :) Check in was incredibly easy and the staff were...”
Julia
Australia Australia
“Friendly old style motel in quiet location. Quaint area as stopover from Auckland to Wellington.”
Lynn
New Zealand New Zealand
“An excellent overnighter , handy to town and restaurants. Warm and cosy.”
Melodie
New Zealand New Zealand
“The place was very clean and staff lovely. Could hear quite a bit the activity of other rooms. Nice and warm 8n some terrible weather”
Trisha
New Zealand New Zealand
“Room was great it had everything we needed, staff was very friendly & helpful, location was ideal for us”
Jessica
New Zealand New Zealand
“Booked for grandparents they said it was exactly what they wanted for their trip.”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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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.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.