The best available Motels to stay near Northland Region

May 29, 2023 Randal Brittian

Discover the best Motels in Northland Region, North Island including Kauri Park Motel, Cook's Lookout Motel, Woodlands Motel & Conference Venue, Breakwater Motel, Bounty Motel, Dolphin Motel, Motel Villa Del Rio, Outrigger Motel, Casa Bella Motel, Cheviot Park Motor Lodge.
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1. Kauri Park Motel

512 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri 0293 New Zealand
Excellent
85%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 708 reviews

Kauri Park Motel

Our resort-style motel, set amongst 2 acres of subtropical, park-like grounds is the perfect base for travellers wishing to explore Kerikeri, the Bay of Islands and the many attractions that beautiful Northland has to offer. We have a wide range of rooms available, all with free high speed fibre WiFi, 50+ Sky channels, cooking facilities, private decks and ensuite bathrooms, most with spa baths. Continental breakfast and evening meals available. Come and relax in our pool area surrounded by subtropical gardens or on your own private deck overlooking our beautiful grounds. We have a strong environmental and sustainable managment system for water, waste and recycling. We take advantage of our natural aspect and high sunshine hours with 25kwh of solar power.

Highly Recommended

Reviewed By Chrissy886

I was a bit hesitant booking into a motel as our experiences haven't been great. We had a 3 night stay. The owners were so welcoming and showed us to our room. Entering our room we were so surprised at how big the room was, it was very clean, peaceful and so relaxing something you rarely get in a motel, the pool and the spa bath was a bonus for my son. Thank you so much for having us, we rally enjoyed our stay ?.

2. Cook's Lookout Motel

9 Causeway Road P.O. Box 380, Paihia 0257 New Zealand
Excellent
75%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1129 reviews

Cook's Lookout Motel

Quiet, spectacular location with Million Dollar Views. Studio, 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments, all with kitchens and bathrooms, most with stunning ocean views. Totally smoke-free property - no smoking in Buildings OR Grounds. Large solar-heated saltwater swimming pool, trampoline, BBQ, guest laundry, tour desk. FREE Wireless broadband internet access to all units. FREE DVD library & Book Exchange. 4 minutes drive to town centre, 3 minutes to beach. Secure parking outside all units. Pets welcome BY ARRANGEMENT as not all rooms are suitable for pets.

Lovely location and pet friendly

Reviewed By JoyB2043

Lovely view from the motel, the pool was a hit with the family. Warm rooms, well equipped and spacious. Friendly owners and welcoming to us all, including our dog. Nice to have a private patio too. Would stay again.

3. Woodlands Motel & Conference Venue

126 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri 0230 New Zealand
Excellent
75%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 189 reviews

Woodlands Motel & Conference Venue

Perfect for business travelers, weekend getaways and tourists alike, Woodlands is just a short stroll from Kerikeri cafes, restaurants and boutique shopping. Fantastic value with facilities and accommodation styles to suit a range of needs. Enjoy a relaxed stay in a native bush setting and informal environment. Conference facilities are available for business meetings, weddings and group functions including catering and bar service.

Hidden Affordable Gem ?

Reviewed By birdlover101

If traveling for work I always stay at Woodlands, the rooms are private and set amongst nature and very affordable. Close enough to walk into town if need be and the staff are friendly and always approachable. If traveling in the Summer months they have a lovely pool and spa to utilize.

4. Breakwater Motel

1 Bayview Road, Paihia 0200 New Zealand
Excellent
76%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 811 reviews

Breakwater Motel

Luxury Waterfront Accommodation on Central Paihia Waterfront that is only a three minute flat walk to cafes, restaurants, shops and Paihia Wharf where tours depart from.Spectacular ocean views from Waterfront Suites with private balconies/patios, partial sea views from Seaview Suites. Free WiFi. Sky Guest Select 70+ channels - Free WiFi. Airconditioned/heating. Paihia is the perfect base to explore the Bay of Islands and up to Cape Reinga.

Lovely, affordable waterfront property - recommended

Reviewed By Julian S

We had 1 night in Paihia and wanted something affordable with great water views close to town. We really enjoyed staying here, we were greated warmly by name at reception and got into our room in super quick time. The room was spacious and immaculately clean with stunning views. The bed is queen size, so keep that in mind. Traffic noise from the road was noticeable, but was quiet at night - unavoidable if you want to be on the waterfront. We were proactively offered a late checkout which was appreciated. Highly recommended.

5. Bounty Motel

42 Selwyn Road, Paihia 0200 New Zealand
Excellent
45%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 319 reviews

Bounty Motel

The Bounty is a Kiwi owned and operated property, located in a quiet suburb approx 100 meters back from the Paihia Beach, shops and restaurants. It is a 3 minute walk to the wharf for dolphin watching, fishing trips, sightseeing and ferry to Russell. Tours to 90 mile beach and Cape Reinga pick you up at the motel entrance.

best value in Paihia!

Reviewed By fandingo

Excellent location, only one block away from the water and walking distance to the shops. The motel staff were extremely accommodating and the room was clean and comfortable. We will stay here again for longer next time!

6. Dolphin Motel

69 Williams Road, Paihia 0200 New Zealand
Excellent
45%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 427 reviews

Dolphin Motel

Qualmarked 4 star. In the heart of Paihia 5 minutes flat walking from waterfront,shops. Wide range of accommodation from Small Queen Studio(Basic Facilities),King Studios,King Studio Spa, One Bedroom(sleeps 3-4),Two bedroom(sleeps 4) and Large Family units(Sleeps 2-7 people)with Spa Bath and BBQ. Kitchens, Sky TV 50+ channels. Free WiFi, Shared Guest Laundry. Knowledgeable Kiwi operators to help you with tours in the Bay of Islands and throughout New Zealand. Special packages arranged. BBQ also available. Optical Fiber Wifi System. Great Discounts for Tours.

Our unit was very run down. Would never stay again!

Reviewed By harvarddriver2016

This was the worst accommodation we have ever stayed in! Receptionist was friendly enough but our unit was so run down and not worth $215 for the night. We paid just a little more to stay at Sky City a couple of nights before. It was a 2 bedroom bit only had a small 2 seater couch which was badly placed to watch tv. Also only 3 seats at dining table for a place that sleeps 4 people. Unit had black mould in bedroom and bathroom. Ants running around in bathroom and kitchen. Feature wallpaper in master bedroom wasn't even centered. 2 seater was patched up. No aircon. Wasn't that clean with spider webs etc. Location was only thing going for it. Wouldn't stay again. No idea how it got to be 4 star! Maybe the newer rooms bring it up to that grading.

7. Motel Villa Del Rio

118 Maunu Road, Whangarei 0110 New Zealand
Excellent
61%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 109 reviews

Motel Villa Del Rio

Being minutes away from Whangarei City as well as being the closest motel to Whangarei Hospital, Barge Park, Kiwi House and the museum, Motel Villa del Rio is the accommodation of choice for many who visit the area. We cater for individuals, families, groups, workers and corporate. Take advantage of our free onsite facilities to shake off the stress of the day with our affordable refurbished accommodation. Your hosts Dean and Judy welcome you to Whangarei.

Green pool, leaking fridge, curdled milk, no towels - hostile management

Reviewed By 138carlyw

The hospital put my mother up in this motel for a post-surgery stay. To care for her I paid and stayed with my two young children in the next room over. The pool was green and closed, yet no discount on the room was given despite not providing the amenities advertised. The rooms were clean, but very VERY run down. The kitchen floor and carpet in my mothers room was soaked from the fridge leaking, causing a slipping hazard. Management did not provide her towels despite me specifically asking if there were towels in her room at check in, so we could not clean this up ourselves. Management did mop immediately once made aware of the leak, but did not repair the fridge and still did not provide my mother any towels. The dining table chairs were broken in my room. The blades on the fan they provide broke off 2mins after being turned on rendering it useless. The beds were OK but the rooms are uncomfortably hot! We later found the milk pottles in my mothers fridge had curdled due to the fridge issues. Management shrugged their shoulders and told us a previous tenant must have muddled with the thermostat. We mentioned room checks being their responsibility (when we arrived our rooms were not locked, so presume the rooms had not been checked over after the cleaners left) and this is when management became hostile... said they would refund us and we could go somewhere else if we were not happy! We were not happy but at 7:30pm, 5 hours away from home with a post surgery check the next day, on waitangi weekend - unfortunately - we had no choice but to continue on with our subpar stay. We truly weren't expecting 5 star, wear and tear could have been overlooked for the price IF management weren't so dismissive of their failures to provide the basics and safety to their customers.

8. Outrigger Motel

45 Williams Road, Paihia 0252 New Zealand
Excellent
75%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 278 reviews

Outrigger Motel

Outrigger Motel is a family-run motel located in central Paihia, offering warm, welcoming hospitality with comfortable and quiet accommodation for your visit to the stunning Bay of Islands. We are a short stroll from Paihia’s shops, restaurants and beaches, with easy access to all the water, land and air activities that this beautiful destination has. The Bay of Islands, “where New Zealand stories begin”, is rich with culture, history and adventure possibilities – or you can just relax on our picturesque beaches. Outrigger Motel has immaculate, clean and sun-drenched units. All rooms have comfy beds, modern kitchens, pristine bathrooms, and relaxing outdoor seating.

Great location

Reviewed By BellaG9711HQ

Excellent for a budget stay close to the waterfront area. Plenty of shops and restaurants very close. Some parts of the motel are older. Everything you need is there. As a group of two couples we took two studio rooms overlooking the road. There was a deck area with a large table and umbrella which was perfect for meals. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

9. Casa Bella Motel

3 Macmurray Road, Paihia 0200 New Zealand
Excellent
38%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 175 reviews

Casa Bella Motel

21 Units all with kitchenettes. Pool, Spa pool, free wi-fi, Sky Guest select TV channels, including sport, 40 or 32 inch LCD TVs, free car parking, tennis courts, free kayak hire.

Good Price, Spotless Space, Super Nice Vineet!

Reviewed By VictoriaWang0705

We bumped into Casa Bella for spa as we had some injuries from sports. Vineet has been super helpful. He went extra to make sure we get as much support as we could. The room was lovely. Fair price very much worth of it. Spotless kitchen and space. Has everything in the kitchen area. Shower was great. We had the best nights in Casa Bella to rest for our sports. It feels super comfortable and warm. Definitely next time Casa Bella will our 1st choice.

10. Cheviot Park Motor Lodge

Corner SH 1,Western Hills Dr. & Cheviot St., Whangarei 0110 New Zealand
Excellent
50%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 128 reviews

Cheviot Park Motor Lodge

The best place to stay in Whangarei, Cheviot Park Motor Lodge and Conference Center is situated in Whangarei, just 2 hour's drive from Auckland and less than 1 hour from the Bay of Islands. It is conveniently located on State Highway 1, only 1km from Whangarei city center, 650m from Whangarei Hospital and close to most sporting venues. All accommodation is on the ground floor with free secure parking outside the units. All of the Motel rooms are Air Conditioned and have MySky Guest Select 50+ with my sky enabled. We also have EV Chargers for Tesla and other Makes of Electric Vehicle.

Good customer service but dirty

Reviewed By Experience723639

I’m sorry I can’t give this place a good review. My room was very dirty, there was hair on one towel, an eyelash on the soap so it hadn’t been cleaned, dust on top of the toilet holder and on every wall sill and crumbs in the kitchen. Our carpet was quite stained and felt damp. I didn’t feel at all clean. The customer service was lovely but it wasn’t worth $160 especially as the pool and hot tub was closed which wasn’t in the advertising. I do apologise I don’t leave bad reviews, maybe I just got a very old room but it was not an enjoyable stay ?

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