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 center, Forgotten World Motel offers accommodations with free WiFi and free on-site parking. All accommodations 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 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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1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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2 twin beds
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Bedroom 2
1 full bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
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1 full bed
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Stella
United States United States
“Comfortable and clean motel room. Kitchen sink, microwave, toaster and kettle in room. Supermarket across the street. Restaurants close by.”
Poppy
Ireland Ireland
“Really clean beds were so comfy and bedding was high quality! Bathroom lovely and modern and clean also! Really easy to check in and shops right across the road!”
Jennifer
New Zealand New Zealand
“Friendly staff and fabulous Continental breakfast, definite value for money”
Sylvia
New Zealand New Zealand
“Staff were all lovely - very welcoming. We liked the fact that our Rail cart trip was so well-organised and left from the hotel and returned there.”
Cindy
Canada Canada
“Clean rooms, good location. Very convenient location to stay after our Forgotten World Tour. Shuttle bus dropped us off after the tour and picked us up the next day to return us to our vehicle. Would highly recommend!”
Lois
United States United States
“Clean, simple but completely adequate room. Friendly staff with good communication. Indian food at the Monsoon was excellent.”
Aka-sarina
New Zealand New Zealand
“Loved the electric blanket, its my go to for choosing accommodation.”
Peppiatt
Canada Canada
“The bed was very comfortable but strange it did not have a headboard. The location was great! It was nice and quiet. Good to have a microwave and basic Needs met.”
Rebecca
United States United States
“Early check in, very nice of them. Location. walk to everything. Nice shower pressure”
Mar
United States United States
“The location was perfect as our Rail Cart Adventure started at this hotel. Room was clean but very small, sparse and not air conditioned. Tall floor fan in good working order was provided. Staff is exceptional. Breakfast was excellent.”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.