About this property
Featuring private hot mineral pools that are free and exclusive for guests, Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools offers spacious self-catering units with central heating, fully equipped kitchens and TVs with DVD player and satellite channels. Free WiFi is available. Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools Tokaanu is just a 3-minute drive from Tongariro River and Lake Taupo, both famous for trout fishing. It is a 40-minute drive to the Whakapapa ski area on Mt Ruapehu. Facilities include a gas BBQ with outdoor picnic table, geothermal central heating in winter and cooling fans in summer. Each motel unit has a living area with table and chairs, as well as separate bathroom. 10 minute drive from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Dyanni
New Zealand
“The hot pools were amazing as much as we liked for our entire stay.” - Teresa
Australia
“Check in was easy - rooms were awesome but floor really really cool underfoot. Loved the mineral baths - went out twice in one night in dead of winter. The local tavern do great meals. Good hot water in rooms and clean and tidy. Great value.” - Viraj
India
“Amazing location, well maintained and lovely staff” - Jackson
New Zealand
“Owner is friendly, suites are lovely always one of our favourite stays on the road” - Colin
United Kingdom
“Spotlessly clean rooms, lovely and warm and the hot pools were bliss.” - Steph
New Zealand
“Lovely place with central heating - loved the radiators as it was a cold night. Kitchen was well set up and space was well utilised. Spa was great once the water was warmer!” - Cherrie
New Zealand
“Everything was awesome. Great accommodation. The spa is incredible. Very comfortable, cheap and super great and friendly service. 100% I would go back to this place. Absolutely awesome.” - Claudia
New Zealand
“My late arrival was accommodated. My room was set for the night with the curtains drawn and the room nice and cozy. I could sneak in a soak at the hotpool before I was off to bed. Bliss!” - Stephanie
Australia
“I was greeted in a very friendly and helpful manner, had an extremely good chat about the area and what to do, and how to use the facilities. I arrived quite late and a huge highlight after the long drive was to get into the hot pools and look up...” - Liz
New Zealand
“Have 24-hour use of hot mineral springs pools on site Spacious unit (older style not modern)”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.





The fine print
Please inform Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools 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.