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Our top choices for Mangawhai Heads cheap hotels

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a white table and food.

1. Plume Villas

Plume Villas
5.0 star property
33.4 km from Mangawhai Heads
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (132 reviews)
"One of the most relaxing stays yet ! the birdsong in the morning and the beautiful surrounding peaceful scenery really made it a great stay, the room amenities were modern and overall everything was great!"
Australia
Christian
The price is NZ$369
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Plume Villas
A modern outdoor living space with a wooden deck, a glass door leading to a kitchen area, and a satellite dish.

2. Camp Waipu Cove

Camp Waipu Cove
4.5 star property
10 km from Mangawhai Heads
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (141 reviews)
"Waipu is a beautiful place"
Australia
Hawera
The price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Camp Waipu Cove
A pool area with a view of a garden through a lattice window.

3. Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
3.0 star property
47 km from Mangawhai Heads
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (658 reviews)
"Awesome stay would stay again"
Australia
Elisha
The price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
An outdoor seating area with a view of a mountainous landscape.

4. Woodhouse Mountain Lodge

Woodhouse Mountain Lodge
4.5 star property
39.3 km from Mangawhai Heads
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (82 reviews)
"Friendly efficient staff, beautiful surroundings, the Villa was perfect for my needs, loved the Pool and Spa, bar and restaurant first class!! Look forward to my next stay ."
Australia
Vicki
The price is NZ$233
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Woodhouse Mountain Lodge
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by various tropical plants and a pathway.

5. Waipu Cove Resort

Waipu Cove Resort
3.0 star property
9.9 km from Mangawhai Heads
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (121 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
Australia
Setefano
The price is NZ$265
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Waipu Cove Resort
A modern house with a wooden deck, a swimming pool, and a view of the sunset over a hilly landscape.

6. Te Arai Lodge

Te Arai Lodge
4.5 star property
9 km from Mangawhai Heads
Te Arai Lodge
A riverside restaurant with a bridge and a pond in the foreground.

7. Bridgehouse Lodge

Bridgehouse Lodge
3.5 star property
34.8 km from Mangawhai Heads
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (414 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay, staff were amazing, food fantastic, lovely setting"
Australia
Teresa
The price is NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Bridgehouse Lodge
A covered outdoor seating area with a table set for two, overlooking a beach with palm trees and boats.

8. The Beach House

The Beach House
5.0 star property
41.1 km from Mangawhai Heads
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (28 reviews)
"Lovely accommodation and perfectly maintained grounds. "
Australia
David
The price is NZ$354
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Beach House
A view from a window with a wooden staircase leading to a balcony, overlooking a lush garden with various tropical plants and a building in the background.

9. Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei

Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
4.0 star property
42.2 km from Mangawhai Heads
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (237 reviews)
"Good sized rooms, comfortable bed. Very friendly staff"
Australia
Samantha
The price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

10. Salty Dog Inn

Salty Dog Inn
3.5 star property
38.4 km from Mangawhai Heads
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (427 reviews)
"The room was comfortable and the price good. The main drive could do with some remedial work but overall very satisfied and would happily stay again."
Australia
Dennis
The price is NZ$142
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Salty Dog Inn
A room with a sliding glass door leading to a deck with outdoor seating.

11. The Hideout

The Hideout
2.0 star property
8.8 km from Mangawhai Heads
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Perfect little getaway for my wife and I. Would visit again."
United States
Steven
The price is NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Hideout
A hotel room with a desk, two chairs, a bed, and a TV.

12. Walton Park Motor Lodge

Walton Park Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
35.3 km from Mangawhai Heads
7.4 out of 10, Good, (230 reviews)
"Staff friendly & helpful. Plenty of room & very clean. Parking could be a bit cozy if full. Did not care for tiny sink in bathroom but good value, would stay again."
Australia
Kathryn
The price is NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Walton Park Motor Lodge
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13. Grand Hotel, Whangarei

Grand Hotel, Whangarei
2.5 star property
47.1 km from Mangawhai Heads
7.0 out of 10, Good, (416 reviews)
"Was very close to all places I needed to go"
Australia
Neil
Grand Hotel, Whangarei
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

14. Continental Motel

Continental Motel
3.5 star property
48.4 km from Mangawhai Heads
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (384 reviews)
"Lovely and clean. Staff were great. The fluffy cat was very cute."
Australia
Aleesha
The price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Continental Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a radiator, and a door leading to another room.

15. Motel Six

Motel Six
3.0 star property
47.8 km from Mangawhai Heads
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (329 reviews)
"Happy with this accomodation. Staff were helpful and a good roomy apartment. Simple parking and central to plenty of food options including the excellent New World in the vcinity."
Australia
Michael
The price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Motel Six
A room with a large window, a potted plant, a black chair, and a patterned cushion.

16. Quest Whangarei

Quest Whangarei
3.5 star property
47.2 km from Mangawhai Heads
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (320 reviews)
"Right in the town centre so easy to walk to cafes and the shops. Good sized room, adequate cooking facilities, really quiet except for the rubbish truck at 4.30am!"
Australia
Vanessa
The price is NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Quest Whangarei
A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey headboard, white bedding, and green leaf-patterned pillows. There is a bedside table with a lamp on the left side.

17. Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge

Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
3.0 star property
47.5 km from Mangawhai Heads
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (223 reviews)
"Nice place to stay."
Australia
Peter
The price is NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
4.5 star property
47.6 km from Mangawhai Heads
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (94 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Michael
The price is NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
A multi-story motel with a balcony, a parking lot, and palm trees.

19. Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
2.5 star property
47.7 km from Mangawhai Heads
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (120 reviews)
"Clean room and comfortable stay"
United States
Dereck
Aaron Court Motel
A wooden deck with a glass door leading to a view of a landscaped garden and a road.

20. Castle Court Motel

Castle Court Motel
3.0 star property
24.3 km from Mangawhai Heads
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (111 reviews)
"Perfect place to rest and recover after a long drive."
United Kingdom
Anton
The price is NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Castle Court Motel
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