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Our top choices for Pauanui motels

A residential area with houses, a tennis court, and a swimming pool.

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$250
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge
A natural rock formation with a cave-like opening.

2. Tairua Shores

Tairua Shores
3.5 star property
Tairua
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (169 reviews)
"Everything about the place, made for a great stay"
Australia
Peter
The price is NZ$236
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Tairua Shores
A modern outdoor deck with a glass door leading to a living area with a sofa and chairs, overlooking a body of water.

3. Coastal Motor Lodge

Coastal Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Thames
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (286 reviews)
"All was excellent; staff, parking, cleanliness & spacious rooms! Would recommend and definately stay again!"
Australia
Leslie
The price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Coastal Motor Lodge
A room with a view of a wooden deck and outdoor seating area.

4. Aotearoa Lodge

Aotearoa Lodge
3.0 star property
Whitianga
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (187 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and nice. Free shovel for rent. Room was okay, access to balcony/ back yard, working heater! Bathroom was small and needed some upgrade."
Australia
kim
The price is NZ$121
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Aotearoa Lodge
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and a fence.

5. Beachside Resort Whitianga

Beachside Resort Whitianga
4.0 star property
Whitianga
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (925 reviews)
"Clean room, accomodating staff, proximity to the beach"
Australia
Davelyn
The price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Beachside Resort Whitianga
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

6. Bayside Holiday Units

Bayside Holiday Units
3.0 star property
Whitianga
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (99 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$165
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Bayside Holiday Units
A garden with various plants and trees, including palm trees and agave plants.

7. Peninsula Motel

Peninsula Motel
3.5 star property
Whitianga
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (327 reviews)
"Older motel but well maintained. Very roomy and right in town"
Australia
David
The price is NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Peninsula Motel
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a stone accent wall.

8. Rolleston Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels

Rolleston Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels
3.0 star property
Thames
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (266 reviews)
"I loved the outside spa bath under the moonlight and stars."
Australia
Christopher
The price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Rolleston Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels
A balcony with a table, chairs, and a yellow towel. It overlooks a beach and a road with trees and hills in the distance.

9. Oceanside Motel

Oceanside Motel
3.5 star property
Whitianga
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (305 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$216
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Oceanside Motel
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Top Pauanui Hotel Reviews

Beachside Resort Whitianga

Beachside Resort Whitianga

10/10 Excellent
"It was so nice to stay in a place where it exceeds your expectations. The room that we had was really nice, big & very clean The hot swimming pool (which was also very clean), we had it to ourselves when we were there. They have very helpful & accommodating staff too. And their place is very close to its local shops & restaurants which s a bonus."
Imelda 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Beachside Resort Whitianga

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Pauanui Motels information

Number of reviews
2,250
Accommodation
13 Motels
Lowest Price
NZ$121
Highest Price
NZ$250

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 83 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. Coastal Motor Lodge: Free WiFi, free parking and a terrace are available during your stay. Central Pauanui is 19.8 mi (31.9 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. Peninsula Motel: Central Pauanui is 15.3 mi (24.5 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a furnished patio. Tairua Shores: 1 mi (1.6 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, Pauanui Tairua Trail and Opoutere Beach. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Pauanui Pines Golf Course, Pauanui Library and Information Centre and Gallagher Park.
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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