FORGOTTEN WORLD MOTEL, Taumarunui

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About the Hotel

9 Hakiaha Street, Taumarunui, true
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Close to the town center
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Rooms and Suites

Forgotten World Motel offers a range of rooms and suites, including Standard Studios with a double bed and a single bed, Queen Studios with a queen bed and a single bed. Deluxe Studios feature a super king bed (convertible to two singles) or a queen bed and single bed. Family Studios provide a kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, tea and coffee facilities, a bar fridge, and an oven. The Two Bedroom Suite accommodates up to six guests, with a rollaway bed available, a kitchenette, a comfortable lounge, a dining area, and an en-suite bathroom. Select rooms include electric blankets.

Onsite Dining

The Motel offers breakfast as an optional extra, with both cooked and continental options available. Nearby restaurants include Jasmine's Cafe & Thai Restaurant, Taumarunui RSA Club Restaurant, Monsoons Indian Restaurant, Pizza K, and McDonalds, all within 300 metres.

Things to do

Forgotten World Motel is the headquarters for Forgotten World Adventures, providing experiences such as rail cart tours, jet boat rides, and helicopter flights. It is near the ski fields of Mount Ruapehu and activities such as riding the Forgotten World Railway in rail carts, jet boating down the Whanganui River, cycling the Timber Trail, hunting, trout fishing, and tramping. Forgotten World Gardens is located a short drive away. The motel offers safe storage for bicycles and ski gear.

Location and Access

The Forgotten World Motel is located 300 metres from the center of Taumarunui and 100 km from Taupo. It is 150km from Hamilton Airport (via SH 3 and 4) and 110km from Taupo Airport (via SH 1 and 41). From National Park, head north on State Highway 4 for 42.3km. The Motel is opposite the BP Petrol Station. It is the departure point for most of Forgotten World Adventures' experiences.

Motel Services

The Motel provides free wireless internet, Freeview TV, and free off-street parking. Laundry facilities are available. The motel offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. The team provides information about Maori ancestry and pioneering history.

“As a base for exploring the region, this motel makes sense, particularly given its proximity to Forgotten World Adventures. Cleanliness and convenience stand out, coupled with its central location near shops and restaurants. The recently awarded hotel caters especially well to adventure seekers with seamless access to local tours.”
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Forgotten World Motel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
  • Studio
    2 persons
    20 sq. feet
    1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
    Heating
    Shower
  • Family Studio
    2 persons
    22 sq. feet
    2 Single beds
    Heating
    Shower
  • Twin Room Disability Access
    2 persons
    22 sq. feet
    1 King-size bed
    Heating
    Shower
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Facilities

Forgotten World Motel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Ski storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Bedroom

  • Electric blankets

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Forgotten World Motel Location

9 Hakiaha Street, Taumarunui, true
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Getting around
  • City Centre
    Taumarunui 4 min  ·  1000 ft
  • Airports
    Taupo Airport (TUO) 165 min  ·  68.2 mi
    New Plymouth Airport (NPL) 245 min  ·  101.2 mi
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