The 10 best hotels in Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

August 25, 2022 Natalie Tallman

Discover the best hotels in Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato Region, North Island including Harbour View Motel, Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort, Grafton Cottage & Chalets, Oceans Resort Whitianga, Crows Nest Apartments, Pipi Dune B&B, The Olive Motel, Southpacific Motel & Conference Centre, Brookby Motel, Harbourside Holiday Park.
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1. Harbour View Motel

25 Harbour View Road Coromandel Town, Coromandel 3581 New Zealand
Excellent
60%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 296 reviews

Harbour View Motel

Spacious self-contained 1brm ground floor units, all with private deck and harbour views. Set in quiet garden and bush setting, parking at door. Kitchens with cooking facilities, dining area, en suite with shower/shub and separate toilet. King or queen size bed in living area, separate bedroom with 2 single beds. SKY TV, Spa, BBQ, laundry,Broadband Wi-Fi. Continental/cooked breakfast available. Bikes for guest use. Adjacent to walking tracks, Wetlands, safe swimming beach; 2klm to town and golf course.

Fantastic

Reviewed By GeoffchisnaGeoff1954

What a fantastic place to stay. Very friendly owners. The ideal retreat to unwind and relax. The outside deck views were spectacular and rooms very clean and comfortable with a very obliging owner. Wish could have stayed longer but will definitely be back in future

2. Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort

42 Mount Ave Pauanui Beach, Pauanui 3546 New Zealand
Excellent
46%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1084 reviews

Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort

Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort is located at Pauanui Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula, just 1 hours 40 minutes from Auckland. This luxurious, secluded hideaway features 48 chalets set in 10 hectares of native bushland, an award winning restaurant, guest lounge and sun decks with views overlooking Pauanui and the Pacific Ocean. Facilities include a tennis court, heated swimming pool and the nearby beach has 3km of golden sand and renowned for surfing. There are many bush tracks to explore and array of activities in the Coromandel region.

Great resort style accommodation in nature

Reviewed By Seaside753863

Very good setup and friendly staff going out of their way to make our stay a special one. The resort is on hill side of a mountain so some chalets require them to drop and pickup guests but is not really an issue as staff comes out pretty quick.

3. Grafton Cottage & Chalets

304 Grafton Road, Thames 3500 New Zealand
Excellent
77%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 273 reviews

Grafton Cottage & Chalets

The Lonely Planets pick for Thames. Nestled high in the hills above Thames, Grafton Cottage and Chalets is in a excluded, peaceful tree-lined setting far from any traffic noise. At the end of each day exploring the Coromandel, relax in the spa, or simply laze by the pool overlooking the sea. BBQ your dinner while watching the sun set over the sea or sample the local restaurants. We offer self contained chalet accommodation in individually designed studio, 1 and 2 bedroom cedar chalets. A delicious full continental breakfast (Grafton Cottage style), on site staff and daily housekeeping is included in the room rate.

Great summer accommodation

Reviewed By Kikki0

Rooms were clean and quiet with amazing views of the ocean. Our host was very helpful and friendly. Loved the complimentary liqueur and the breakfast was good. BBQ, spa and pool were all very enjoyable, especially in the hot, hot weather. My only feedback would be that the pool needs a bit more filtering at times. Would stay again - great Pacifica vibe.

4. Oceans Resort Whitianga

18 Eyre Street 50 Metres Down the Drive, Whitianga 3510 New Zealand
Excellent
76%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 487 reviews

Oceans Resort Whitianga

Enjoy your next holiday in apartment style accommodation at competitive rates. Oceans Resort offers contemporary motel accommodation in self catering apartments. Choose to utilise the upper floor at a 1 bedroom price (serviced daily) perfect for couples or business travel, or choose to use the full apartment at a 2 bedroom price or include the use of the the 'sleep out' - both perfect for groups and families.

Love This Place !!!!

Reviewed By SPF04

This was our third stay, previously in 2013 & 2014. We booked over a year in advance. We had arrived in NZ that morning. So we were very grateful to get in the room so early and thank you all very much for making that happen. Love the location. So nice to park the car and be able to walk everywhere. Great having the pool. Having the outdoor covered laundry hanger is awesome. This place give you that nice feeling of "living there" which I wish we could. We took our chairs from the balcony and enjoyed the small outdoor grassy area on the ground floor with some wine and cheese. You can hear the ocean at night with the bedroom window open. It was quiet, relaxing and very enjoyable. We would stay here again and again. Thank you and sorry for the late review.

5. Crows Nest Apartments

Crows Nest 18-20 Mill Road, Whitianga 3510 New Zealand
Excellent
66%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 104 reviews

Crows Nest Apartments

Crow's Nest Apartments are fully self-contained luxury apartments, ideal for travelling couples, families and groups.Apartments are fully furnished in a modern, contemporary style. Fully equipped kitchens with quality appliances, dishwasher & microwave. Separate bedrooms with queen/twin & single beds. En-suites with bath/shower, hair dryer. Furnished private balconies/patios. Internet facilities, DVD player & 8-channel Sky Digital TV. Washing machine, dryer, iron/ironing board. Roof deck with 360 degree view of Whitianga, outdoor tables & chairs. With the beach only 20 metres away and the main street of Whitianga only a 2 min walk away, our contemporary designed apartments are the ideal choice for an enjoyable and memorable stay in the stunning Mercury Bay of the Coromandel Peninsula. A short stroll to restaurants, shops and ferry. Discover beautiful Cooks Beach, famous Cathedral Cove or dig your own spa at Hot Water Beach.

Well equipped and clean

Reviewed By Kej5

A lovely apartment, well laid out with quality fittings. The kitchen was excellent with a large range of equipment and having a washing machine and dryer made life so much easier than finding a laundromat. Great views and good outdoor furniture to sit and enjoy the sunsets.

6. Pipi Dune B&B

5 Pipi Dune, Whitianga 3510 New Zealand
Excellent
80%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 301 reviews

Pipi Dune B&B

Pipi Dune is a purpose built Bed & Breakfast with separate guest accommodation. Located in a quiet cul de sac and within easy walking distance of pictureque Buffalo Beach, guests can walk along the sand on their way to the town centre with its trendy restaurants and cafes.We have a guest lounge, kitchenette & satellite T.V. Also free of charge is wifi, a BBQ area and off street parking.A cooked breakfast from our menu is served at a time that suits our guests, is inclusive and part of our service. There is a self serve option.We are very happy to offer advice on where to go and what to see in our very scenic part of New Zealand.We provide picnic equipment & spades for Hot Water Beach.

A great visit

Reviewed By michellecG2591DJ

We stayed one night midweek and wished we had stayed longer. Convenient location and great little room and ensuite. Very clean, tasteful decor, and very welcoming hosts. Small outdoor seating areas outside the rooms in the nicely maintained gardens. A lovely communal lounge, kitchen, outdoor area and everything you needed to be self sufficient food wise if you wanted. Breakfast was very nice. We had the cooked but there were a couple of other options. We were the only guests but it would be very convenient for an extended family or several couples if they wanted privacy but they ability to mingle that you often don’t get in a motel. We thoroughly recommend it and will definitely make an effort to return.

7. The Olive Motel

245 Tiki Road, Coromandel 3506 New Zealand
Excellent
80%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 173 reviews

The Olive Motel

We are a small motel 250 meters from the centre of Coromandel Town. Coromandel Town is 2.5 hours from Auckland city. All our rooms have air conditioning and free fast wifi. We offer 3 x 50 square meter 1 bedroom suites that can sleep up to 5 (built 2007). 6 x 25 square meter studio with queen beds that can sleep up to 3 (built in 2015 and 2019) . 1 x 68 square meter 2 bedroom suite that can sleep up to 6 ( built in 2015). All our suites have spa baths and large bathrooms and Freeview TV ,Netflix and Prime video our studios have ensuite shower rooms .

Highly recommend The Olive Motel

Reviewed By J0C71

We stayed in the one bedroom spa unit. Super spacious unit. Everything is beautifully clean. We loved relaxing in the double spa bath. Lovely quiet location. Friendly host.Easy walk to township. Highly recommend staying here. We will definitely be back.

8. Southpacific Motel & Conference Centre

249 Port Road, Whangamata 3620 New Zealand
Excellent
52%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 92 reviews

Southpacific Motel & Conference Centre

"2014 & 2017 CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE WINNERS" Contemporary units superbly located within easy walking distance of town centre and beach. Quiet, clean and comfortable rooms. 6 Deluxe units in the Lodge with Air conditioning. All Rooms have SKY TV and FREE wireless internet. On site we offer a very affordable delicious cooked/continental breakfast.Also offering a Spa pool and large court yard area. Come and have a relaxing holiday and enjoy our garden while listening to the birds singing. We now can offer our guests FREE access to Bodywork Gym for the duration of your stay. located only 1km away. 2018 was an exciting year with our Conference room being used as a wedding reception venue for approximtely 80 guests.

Great location and friendly hosts

Reviewed By 608tinat

Had a great stay during school holidays. Clean facilities and was able to have children in a separate bedroom. Enjoyed use of the spa pool and my son loved seeing all the Lego displayed in reception. RSA across the road but we ended up going into town for dinner which is only 2 mins down the road.

9. Brookby Motel

102 Redwood Lane, Thames 3500 New Zealand
Excellent
76%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 175 reviews

Brookby Motel

Peaceful bush setting off the main road yet only a 5 minute stroll to the main street for shopping and restaurants. 4 X 1-brm units with full kitchens; 2 x studios with microwave and tea/coffee-making facilities. Guest Select SKY TV offering 50+ channels.

Excellent

Reviewed By slats2014

Although an older style Motel it is in Top condition and the standard of cleaning would be the highest that we have experienced in a long time. We had booked a Studio Unit but prior to arrival there had been a cancellation and we were upgraded to a one bedroom unit. Lots of little extras to make the stay very enjoyable. There would be no better place to stay in Thames than the Brookby Motel.

10. Harbourside Holiday Park

135 Albert Street, Whitianga 3510 New Zealand
Excellent
55%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 103 reviews

Harbourside Holiday Park

Our holiday park is situated across the road from a sandy estuary beach just 450 m from the town's centre, with its cafes, shops, and galleries. The park is an easy walk to the towns main beach, wharf, and marina. Our range of budget accommodation includes tourist flats ( with refurbished bathrooms and kitchens), cabins with their own kitchens, and standard cabins where guests share both kitchen and bathroom facilities with other guests. Our large level powered and non-powered camp sites are set in beautiful mature park grounds with plenty of shade. We now have a camp shop selling great local coffee LaLa espresso coffee and Tip Top icecreams and iceblocks for your convenience. We invite you to make our small family park your base from which to explore the peninsula. Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove are a 30-minute drive away. The historic town of Coromandel, the kauris on the 309, and the beautiful beaches at New Chums, Opito and Otama are all within a 30-40 minute drive.

Thanks

Reviewed By Vacation24347213972

Fantastic location easy walk to town. Very friendly team. Dog friendly :) Loved our stay. Only downside is pool only open from 10am so our son was sad he couldn't have a swim before departing. However pool was lovely and clean and good depth. We will be back again!

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