New Zealand Motels | Places to Stay in New Zealand

May 1, 2023 Marianna Hollaway

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1. Aoraki Court Aoraki/Mt Cook Village

26 Bowen Drive, Mt. Cook Village, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) 7946 New Zealand
Excellent
82%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
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5 based on 2101 reviews

Aoraki Court Aoraki/Mt Cook Village

Modern Motel Complex situated within the stunning Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. Every unit has absolutely stunning view of Mt Sefton and the surrounding ranges. 24/7 Reception, daily housekeeping and en-suite bathrooms in all units.

AORAKI COURT MOTEL

Reviewed By senior797

Excellect accommodation , spacious , modern , warm & clean with everything you need . Very close to all activities & the host is very friendly & helpful . Very affordable , we really enjoyed our stay & would totally recommend ×××××

2. Aden Motel

57-59 Quintin Drive Fiordland, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9600 New Zealand
Excellent
64%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
6%
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4.5 based on 417 reviews

Aden Motel

Aden Motels have 12 ground floor Apartments from Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom plus 3 Bedroom Cottage.Free Wifi. Quiet location with ample parking even for a boat. Childrens playground, BBQ area, Guest Vege patch,guest laundry. Chemical Free and Eviromentally friendly. "Come and rest and relax".

50th Birthday

Reviewed By Rested72

Irene & David,thanks for being amazing hosts.From the moment I 1st called to organise accommodation for 15 people you were extremely helpful.The Herron Cottage is a great facility that we could all gather at night & was lovely & warm.These guys know how to let their guests relax & anything we needed was no problems.Highly recommend Aden Motels as a place to stay in Te Anau,walking distance from main town centre.

3. Lomond Lodge Motel & Apartments

33 Man Street, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
Excellent
59%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 826 reviews

Lomond Lodge Motel & Apartments

Lomond Lodge is privately owned and operated motel which has 10 studio rooms and 2 family apartments. Located in the "heart" of Queenstown, 100 metres from the town centre and 150 metres to the base of the gondola, we offer quiet, comfortable, quality accommodation to suit all budgets. Local staff and Qualmark rated 4 star, with a silver environmental award. We offer a complimentary tour booking service and the ski shuttles operate from the end of the road. Ski store/dry room, Terraced garden , flatscreen TV's, kitchenette, and unlimited complimentary WiFi per day. Parking is $15 per day to be booked at reservation. Our lake view rooms with balcony have stunning views out over the Remarkables mountains and the lake. Garden studios have lovely views up to the gondola. We are privately owned and operated, guaranteeing every guest receives a warm welcome, helpful information and personal service. We look forward to welcoming you at Lomond Lodge, Queenstown.

Amazing

Reviewed By T5730ZCfionab

Great stay, lovely clean and comfortable rooms with everything we needed. Short walk to centre of town which was great. A lovely warm welcome when we arrived with advice of what we could do in area. Will definitely be back to stay again.

4. Harbour View Motel Picton

30 Waikawa Rd, Picton 7250 New Zealand
Excellent
77%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
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4.5 based on 1090 reviews

Harbour View Motel Picton

Unique studio accommodation in the heart of Picton with stunning views of Picton Harbour, the marina and surrounding landscape. Your Hosts Caryn & Noddy 30 Waikawa Road, Picton

Great room, beautiful view.

Reviewed By Andrew C

We loved our room at this motel, which was spacious and had a well-stocked kitchen. We only had time for one night, but wish we could have stayed longer. It was such a great change from the tiny rooms you get in some larger hotels.

5. Radfords on the Lake

56 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9600 New Zealand
Excellent
79%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 899 reviews

Radfords on the Lake

Welcome to Radfords on the Lake – luxury 5-star lakefront accommodation in Te Anau which you will love. Wake up to views of stunning Lake Te Anau and the mountains of Fiordland National Park in one of our spacious, luxuriously appointed apartments. Radfords on the Lake is the perfect base from which to explore Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound or the wider Fiordland National Park. Te Anau – Your gateway to Fiordland Our home of Te Anau is your gateway to Fiordland and the perfect location to base yourself from. Te Anau is a beautiful location in its own right, with a multitude of experiences on offer including glow worm caves, nature hikes, lake cruises and more. If you are short on time, picking up a scenic helicopter or plane ride from Te Anau over the National Park will open up some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world to you. Experience the best that Fiordland has to offer. Our carefully curated packages focus on what our guests enjoy most, from exploring Milford Sound, to experiencing New Zealand’s most famous Great Walks.

Wow - Te Anau - Milford - Wow

Reviewed By GrummittFam

Fantastic time staying at Radfords, the service was outstanding, great recommendations and beautiful rooms. We are a family of 5 and it was a nice home away from home for our 2 night stay, wish we could have stayed longer.

6. Gables Lakefront Motel

130 Lake Terrace, Taupo 3330 New Zealand
Excellent
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5 based on 1212 reviews

Gables Lakefront Motel

Taupo’s contemporary Lakefront Motel. Gables provides modern facilities, fantastic views and a warm welcome. If you are looking for a great place to stay within walking distance to the town centre and across the road from Taupo’s main beach then this is the place for you. The Gables Lakefront Motel has been Trip Advisor's Taupo #1 Traveller Rated hotel for 4 years running. There is a combination of accommodation available, ranging from the top of the line Superior one bedroom units which include stunning lake views and your own private hot pool, to deluxe one bedroom units, or the two and three bedroom family units. This is your home away from home, including free unlimited WIFI, Sky 50 + channels on 43 inch TVs, king size beds, dishwashers and air-conditioning. Free laundry facilities and an ice making machine. We also offer free parking outside your unit Please note the only room with a private spa pool is the Superior One Bedroom Apartment. All other rooms have access to share spa pool facilities.

Fabulous location and hospitality

Reviewed By paulapaullynch

We arrived late and had not booked anywhere and called into the Gables and they were ever so accommodating in finding us their last room left. The spa pool was the hottest best spa we have ever had in a motel before - and we had it all to ourselves. We got freshly baked cookies on arrival and our room was toasty warm, clean and comfortable.

7. Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park

34 Beach Road, Kaikoura 7300 New Zealand
Excellent
57%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 941 reviews

Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park

Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park is located in the center of Kaikoura, just a 5 min walk to the town center with bars, restaurants and shops. Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park has a wide range of accommodation types suited for a variety of budgets. We pride ourselves on having plenty of activities for kids, which include a games room, jumping pillow, playground, heated pool as well as a TV lounge. Relax in park-like settings with mountain vistas at our award-winning Kaikoura accommodation. Whatever your budget, we offer an excellent range of accommodation for families, couples, backpackers, tourists, singles and other travelers. Choose from our range of Camping sites, Motels or Units and Cabins, there is something to suit everyone.

Very pleasant stay

Reviewed By 51graemea

We spent two nights here, the weather was cool and the scenery with snow on the nearby mountains spectacular. The facilities were clean, we used the bathrooms and the camp kitchen including the bbq’s.

8. Pebble Beach Motor Inn

445 Marine Parade, Napier 4110 New Zealand
Excellent
84%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
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5 based on 842 reviews

Pebble Beach Motor Inn

Pebble Beach Motor Inn has 25 luxury Oceanfront suites on Napier's Marine Parade. Each suite has a King size bed, large freshwater spa pool, full kitchen and tiled ensuite bathroom with bathrobes and Satinjet "Rainforest" shower, Climate air-conditioning, Sky TV, DVD,CD and stunning ocean views from your own private glassed balcony or patio. We are an easy walk to our lovely "Art Deco" city centre and many of our fine cafes, restaurants and attractions.

Comfortable family stay

Reviewed By Peggs

We stayed with two children in June 2022. Reception was unattended when we arrived, and one of the cleaners had to help us. A little disorganised but we were sorted quickly enough. One oddity was being charged a credit card surcharge. Very unusual in a motel. Our room was large and well appointed. The room had a separate bedroom with two single beds, a bathroom, and a large room with a small kitchenette, spa bath, king sized bed, couch and table. The kitchen was functional, with plenty of cooking equipment. There was a microwave, a cooktop and a small fridge. Despite being on the ground floor, and facing the road, we had no issues with road noise. Our room would have benefited from some general maintenance... there was some damaged plaster, a dripping tap, and a broken curtain hook (which made it hard to pull the curtain) . Housekeeping was 'OK' but a bit inconsistent. For example. toiletries weren't replaced on our first morning, but were on the second. The king sized bed is closer to the end of its life than the start, but was still comfortable. The location is pretty good. This is one of the more distant motels from central Napier... but it is a short walk along the waterfront and we didn't find the distance to be an issue. It is really on e few minutes further than other motels. Provided we secured a good price, we'd happily stay again.

9. Tower Junction Motor Lodge

112 Blenheim Road Riccarton, Christchurch 8041 New Zealand
Excellent
58%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 330 reviews

Tower Junction Motor Lodge

We offer the perfect blend of style and comfort. Close to the City Centre, entertainment centres, retail shops and restaurants, Hagley Park and Christchurch's main railway terminal, most of which are within easy walking distance. We are a self-rated four star plus motel. Our accommodation is excellent without being overstated. We have included every convenience such as cooking facilites, entertainment and internet acess and go that extra step to assist with extraordinary guest requirements.

Look First

Reviewed By 24paud

This Motel is on a busy 4 lane road; we experienced road noise to the early hours of the morning, sleep was difficult. Parts of the apartment were modern but the carpet was dirty, the heating poor and lighting dim; the towels had exceeded their Expiry Date. I would not stay here again.

10. Sails On The Lake

138 Lake Terrace, Taupo 3330 New Zealand
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 630 reviews

Sails On The Lake

Sails On The Lake (Sails Lake Taupo) is just across the road from the main beach on Lake Taupo and most of our rooms have spectacular views of the lake and the mountains beyond. We are just a short drive or stroll to the town centre and very close to all Taupo attractions.

Visit Taupo

Reviewed By Voyage14626746984

We stayed one night Ground floor unit Unit 1 Good parts was the bed comfortable and pillows lovely Some parts need updating Such as the toilet seat needs a repair The lights above the wash hand basin there are 2 of them One not working The plug in the wash hand basin the plug leaks out the water Having a wash and a shave then having to top up the water a few times Plenty of room in the bedroom but having to put suitcases on the floor Having to bend down to get things out not ideal They could put one of those fold out chair arrangement to put suitcases onto them No breakfast available due to staff shortages but this is everywhere in Taupo at the moment

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