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Auto Lodge Motor Inn

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Coastal Walkway

Photo gallery for Auto Lodge Motor Inn

Reception area with a fireplace, framed photographs, and a water dispenser.
Enjoy a refreshing swim in our indoor pool, surrounded by a clean and well-maintained area.
Enjoy a drink at the bar with a selection of beers and a variety of bottles on display.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and oven.
Enjoy dining under the covered area with tables and chairs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July

Room options

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Kitchen Studio | Private kitchen

Kitchen Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Portable fan
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Studio

Executive Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (family unit) | Private kitchen

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (family unit)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
Renovated in 2014
Portable fan
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
393 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, 4312

What's nearby

  • Fitzroy Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pukekura Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Puke Ariki - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taranaki Base Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cobb - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Paris Plage - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪St Pierre's Sushi - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Auto Lodge Motor Inn

Motel near Pukekura Park
Located close to Coastal Walkway and Puke Ariki, Auto Lodge Motor Inn provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and conference space. The on-site restaurant, Juliana's Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a lift
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall and 2 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 87 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and cots/infant beds

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 10 to 28 for adults and NZD 10 to 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Juliana's Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 861 square feet of conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.00 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 28 for adults and NZD 10 to 22 for children
  • Pet fee: NZD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Autolodge Motor Inn New Plymouth
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Frequently asked questions

Does Auto Lodge Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. Pool access is from 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Auto Lodge Motor Inn?

As of 11 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Auto Lodge Motor Inn on 12 Jul 2025 start from NZ$135.37, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Auto Lodge Motor Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NZD 20.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Auto Lodge Motor Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Auto Lodge Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Auto Lodge Motor Inn?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Auto Lodge Motor Inn located?

Located in Strandon, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Coastal Walkway, Pukekura Park and Puke Ariki. Saint Mary's Church and Observatory are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Auto Lodge Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 330 out of 758 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 758 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 758 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 758 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 758 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

will stay again, great value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Was clean warm and a good location excellent facility's good water pressure generally happy with my stay and will stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

very pleasant place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Excellent Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Good rooms, bathrooms dated, but good value all the same
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Clean tidy and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Close to the beach, and places I needed to be.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

Great place to stay, from reception to the room, bed and parking was excellent 👌
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great facilities, easy to find, close to town. I'd happily stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

A great place to rest your head after a hard day's work. Closer to town than think , closer to the coastal walkway than your realise , great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

large room was great nice friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

It was quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

The rooms are spacious, bathroom dated but large vanity and great shower over bath. Comfortable beds, great pillow options. Wee fridge, nice coffee and tea options.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Great family accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Enjoyed our stay and had fun in pool & spa (nice amenities).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Good place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Good value for the money, comfortable room, aircon actually worked (it was hot weather) good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Nice place to stay when exploring the area. Stayed 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

will come back if go to New Plymouth again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Accomodating and spotless
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Great place to stay, handy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Our room was so nice and clean, we had two rooms which worked so well with the 3 kids we had with us. Pool was great for the kids. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Very happy with the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Nice location, staff are friendly and helpful. Room was very hot, no air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025