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Forgotten World Motel

★★★ 9 Hakiaha Street, Taumarunui, NZ

7.9 guest rating· 957 reviews

About this hotel

Convenient Location

Situated just a 5-minute walk from Taumarunui's town centre, Forgotten World Motel offers easy access to local attractions and amenities.

Comfortable Accommodation

Each room and apartment at the motel is equipped with modern conveniences such as electric blankets, tea/coffee making facilities, and cable TV, ensuring a cozy stay for all guests.

Exciting On-Site Activities

Guests can enhance their experience by joining a historic tour with Forgotten World Adventures, available from October to May. Additionally, the proximity to Taumarunui Golf Course and Whakapapa ski resort offers plenty of recreational opportunities for visitors.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and adventure at Forgotten World Motel!

Rooms & rates

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Two-Bedroom Suite

Sleeps 7 · 46 m² · 2× Twin bed, Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Boasting a private entrance, this suite includes 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The suite offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit has 4 beds.

Deluxe Studio

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Boasting a private entrance, this apartment also comes with 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This apartment has a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and outdoor furniture. The unit has 1 bed.

Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 6 · 46 m² · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Boasting a private entrance, this apartment also includes 2 bedrooms, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. Featuring a patio, this apartment also offers a tea and coffee maker, a dining area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 2 beds.

Twin Room - Disability Access

Sleeps 2 · 22 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This wheelchair accessible twin room has a private entrance, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a roll-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Studio

Sleeps 3 · 20 m² · Twin bed, Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

This studio features a private entrance, electric blankets and tea/coffee making facilities.

Queen Studio

Sleeps 3 · 20 m² · Twin bed, Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Providing free toiletries, this studio includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The studio provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 2 beds.

Family Studio

Sleeps 4 · 22 m² · 2× Twin bed, Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Featuring free toiletries, this studio includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. In the fully equipped kitchenette, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. This studio has a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and outdoor furniture. The unit has 3 beds.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Golf course
  • Ski storage
  • Skiing
  • Tour desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
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  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Picnic area
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Location

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9 Hakiaha Street, Taumarunui, NZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say7.9957 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Great location+ Comfortable bedsCleanliness issuesCramped roomsLimited kitchen amenities
Cleanliness6.7
Service8.7
Location9.2
Room Quality7.2
Amenities7.7
Value for Money8.2

Mak Staycation

10.0

Everything.

Nothing.

H.JM · NZ · 2026-07-24

Guest review

9.0

Convenient easy and comfortable

Kathy · NZ · 2026-07-23

Great overnight stay, Very Quiet!!!

9.0

Room was very clean a little dated and very few lights wel ones that worked but otherwise great Very quiet great sleep no disturbance great for an overnighter

Everything else was great

Trevor Jenkin · NZ · 2026-07-20

comfortable

9.0

everything was very comfy

nothing

Dennis · NZ · 2026-07-20

Another awesome stay

9.0

Appreciate the late check in and coming in to a nice warm room.

Toopuu Limited · NZ · 2026-07-20

Guest review

7.0

Nice and clean. Good hot water

Susan · NZ · 2026-07-19

Good to know

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

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.