Overview

Just 5 minutes’ walk from Turangi town centre, Creel Lodge is a 4. 5-star Qualmark rated motel offering self-contained suites with a private patio and BBQ facilities. Lake Taupo and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are within 5 minutes’ drive from Creel Lodge. The Tongariro National Park’s ski fields and walking trails are 40 minutes’ drive away. Each suite is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and features a 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD player. The fully equipped kitchen includes an oven, a stove and a microwave. A variety of cafés and restaurants are within 5 minutes’ walk of the property. A shuttle service and laundry facilities are also available and charges apply.

Rooms

Suite, up to 8 guests

Facilities

Car park
Check-in hour (14:00–20:00)
Check-out hour (08:00–10:00)
Wi-fi (extra charge)

Good to know

Minimum check-in age (18)

At a glance and nearby

Total number of rooms: 19

How far from Fiordland

Queenstown airport889 km
Milford Sound908 km
Te Anau976 km
Manapouri (for Doubtful Sound)993 km
Invercargill1025 km

Straight-line distances, not road or driving time. In Fiordland roads wind around lakes and mountains and the real drive is longer; plan the journey with a current map and check the road status before you set out.

This place sits in North Island. The gateways section of the guide explains the road from Queenstown and Invercargill to Te Anau.

Contact and map

183 Taupahi Road
Turangi

Oscalyden does not take bookings and shows no prices. Contact the hotel for rates and availability. Catalogue data last updated 2026-10-05.