Kitchenette, Electric kettle, Dining table, Refrigerator
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
About this property
Featuring private hot mineral pools that are free and exclusive for guests, Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools offers spacious self-catering units with central heating, fully equipped kitchens and TVs with DVD player and satellite channels. Free WiFi is available.
Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools Tokaanu is just a 3-minute drive from Tongariro River and Lake Taupo, both famous for trout fishing. It is a 40-minute drive to the Whakapapa ski area on Mt Ruapehu.
Facilities include a gas BBQ with outdoor picnic table, geothermal central heating in winter and cooling fans in summer.
Each motel unit has a living area with table and chairs, as well as separate bathroom.
10 minute drive from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
“The place was spacious, and clean.
Very friendly staff.”
Tegan
Australia
“Owner really helpful. Comfortable beds. Older place so had its quirks but this is what made it feel welcoming. The hot pools were really good to spend an hour or two relaxing.”
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Sherryn
Australia
“Two separate rooms and basic cooking facilities. Walking distance from Tokaanu hot pools as well as having their own.
Clean towels on the radiator was a nice touch.”
Dyanni
New Zealand
“The hot pools were amazing as much as we liked for our entire stay.”
Teresa
Australia
“Check in was easy - rooms were awesome but floor really really cool underfoot. Loved the mineral baths - went out twice in one night in dead of winter. The local tavern do great meals. Good hot water in rooms and clean and tidy. Great value.”
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Viraj
India
“Amazing location, well maintained and lovely staff”
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Jackson
New Zealand
“Owner is friendly, suites are lovely always one of our favourite stays on the road”
Colin
United Kingdom
“Spotlessly clean rooms, lovely and warm and the hot pools were bliss.”
Steph
New Zealand
“Lovely place with central heating - loved the radiators as it was a cold night. Kitchen was well set up and space was well utilised. Spa was great once the water was warmer!”
Cherrie
New Zealand
“Everything was awesome. Great accommodation. The spa is incredible. Very comfortable, cheap and super great and friendly service. 100% I would go back to this place. Absolutely awesome.”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
House rules
Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 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.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools 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.
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