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14 Aug - 16 Aug
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21 Aug - 23 Aug
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Our top choices for Pauanui motels

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1. Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge

Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Pauanui
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (121 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great facilities and excellent location."
Australia
Rochelle
The price is NZ$255
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge
Beach nearby

2. Tairua Shores

Tairua Shores
3.5 star property
Tairua
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (168 reviews)
"Everything about the place, made for a great stay"
Australia
Peter
The price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Tairua Shores
Superior Studio, Non Smoking, Balcony (Queen Superior Studio) | Balcony

3. Aotearoa Lodge

Aotearoa Lodge
3.0 star property
Whitianga
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (186 reviews)
"Clean room Friendly staff Easy check-in"
Australia
Madeleine
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Aotearoa Lodge
Front of property

4. Peninsula Motel

Peninsula Motel
3.5 star property
Whitianga
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (325 reviews)
"Older motel but well maintained. Very roomy and right in town"
Australia
David
The price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Peninsula Motel
Disabled Access Triple Room | Living area

5. Bayside Holiday Units

Bayside Holiday Units
3.0 star property
Whitianga
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (96 reviews)
"Very welcoming and helpful staff and a wonderfully quiet location so close to a very beautiful beach."
New Zealand
Gay
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Bayside Holiday Units
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

6. Beachside Resort Whitianga

Beachside Resort Whitianga
4.0 star property
Whitianga
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (923 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
Australia
David
The price is NZ$144
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Beachside Resort Whitianga
Signature Chalet, Balcony, Sea View | Balcony

7. Coastal Motor Lodge

Coastal Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Thames
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (282 reviews)
"All was excellent; staff, parking, cleanliness & spacious rooms! Would recommend and definately stay again!"
Australia
Leslie
The price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Coastal Motor Lodge
Balcony

8. Oceanside Motel

Oceanside Motel
3.5 star property
Whitianga
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (304 reviews)
"Stayed in the upper King room with the ocean view and it was as lovely as expected. Bedding was good and heater great to warm up on a cold winters day, really lovely deck and very clean!"
Australia
Yvette
The price is NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Oceanside Motel
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Private kitchen

9. Rolleston Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels

Rolleston Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels
3.0 star property
Thames
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (265 reviews)
"I loved the outside spa bath under the moonlight and stars."
Australia
Christopher
The price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Rolleston Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels
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Pauanui Motels information

Number of reviews
2,202
Accommodation
13 Motels
Lowest Price
NZ$144
Highest Price
NZ$255

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Pauanui?
If you're having trouble locating a motel in Pauanui, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let Expedia help you find a similar property from more than 93 hotels and other accommodation options. Simply use our search tools to filter by price per night or cost-saving amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.
What are motels like?
When you stay at a motel, you'll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the car park. Motels in the US boomed at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Pauanui?
These are some of our customers' top motels to book in the larger area. Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge: Enjoy access to the library, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Peninsula Motel: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a furnished patio. Central Pauanui is 15.3 mi (24.5 km) away. Beachside Resort Whitianga: Enjoy access to the business centre, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Located 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from the heart of Pauanui. Tairua Shores: Central Pauanui is 1 mi (1.6 km) away. Free WiFi, free parking and a terrace are available during your stay. Coastal Motor Lodge: 19.8 mi (31.9 km) from the heart of Pauanui. Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.
What can I do in Pauanui?
Those who've visited Pauanui like the beaches. As you're sightseeing around the area, make sure that you enjoy all there is to see and do. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Pauanui Beach, Opoutere Beach and Gallagher Park. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Pauanui Pines Golf Course, Pauanui Library and Information Centre and The Lakes Golf Course.
What's the weather like in Pauanui?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Pauanui to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 13°C. Average annual precipitation for Pauanui is 1413 mm.
What are my options for getting around Pauanui while staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Pauanui to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome), which is located 16.3 mi (26.3 km) away from the heart of the city. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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