About this property

Featuring free WiFi, Tirau Motor Inn offers accommodation in Tirau, a vibrant little town set in the South Waikato amongst New Zealand fertile farmland. Free private parking and free WiFi are available on site. Guests staying at Tirau Motor Inn can visit the Big Dog building and the Big Sheep Wool Gallery. There are range of shops in Tirau, including furniture, crafts, clocks, clothing, books, jewellery and both gifts and collectible stores. At the top end of town is The Castle Pamela, a toy museum and tearooms. Each room at Tirau Motor Inn has a seating area to relax in after a busy day. There is a shower and a TV. The family run motel is 14 minutes' drive from Hobbiton, film set, close to Rotorua and Tauranga. The nearest airport is Hamilton International Airport, 39 km from Tirau Motor Inn.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Te-ana
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Excellent location, clean and tidy with everything that we needed. The staff were great and extremely welcoming and helpful.
  • Anna
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Thank you for the warm hospitality. Great value for money when we booked. We appreciated the heated and clean room when we arrived. Good location close to the shops and hot springs Ngā mihi Anna and Chey
  • Silvia
    Qatar Qatar
    The bed was fantastic, big bathroom, had a small patio at the back, allowed pets. Nothing to complain about my stay
  • Lisl
    Australia Australia
    Location great and friendly welcome with local advice on attractions and dining.
  • Lynne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The proprietor was fantastic, she walked us to our room, turned our heater on and had a little chat to us, was very accommodating and pleasant, even offered extra towels as we were going to buy some so we could go to the hot pools, the hlbeds...
  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfy and easy to access. Owner was lovely and helpful
  • Cy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very clean room. Staff were great, communication was great.
  • Ina
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Catherine was very nice, motel is walking distance to shops etc and not far from the hotsprings too' it's a must do 😊 motel very Cosy, clean and value for $ Thank you Catherine
  • F
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Friendly, helpful staff, comfortable and warm room
  • Lisa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The shower pressure was amazing, and the room was clean and had everything we needed.

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House rules

Tirau Motor Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot always available
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Tirau Motor Inn 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.