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Check availability on Ruakaka Cheap Hotels

Tonight
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Tomorrow
16 Sept - 17 Sept
This weekend
18 Sept - 20 Sept
Next weekend
25 Sept - 27 Sept

Our top choices for Ruakaka cheap hotels

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and a window with a view of greenery.
An outdoor patio area with a pergola, seating, and potted plants.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, residential areas, and a large building complex.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

1. Ruakaka Beach Front Motel

Ruakaka Beach Front Motel
Ruakaka
NZ$236
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Ruakaka Beach Front Motel
A modern outdoor living space with a wooden deck, a glass door leading to a kitchen area, and a satellite dish.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a tennis court, a playground, and a beach in the background.
A bedroom with a bunk bed, a desk with a computer, and a window with a view of a green landscape.
A modern living room with a sofa, a chair, and a small table. There are large windows with curtains, a clock on the wall, and a view of greenery outside.

2. Camp Waipu Cove

Camp Waipu Cove
Waipu
Australia
Sina
NZ$144
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Camp Waipu Cove
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by various tropical plants and a pathway.
A covered outdoor area with a pool, wooden deck, and seating.
A sign for Waipu Cove Resort with amenities like self-contained apartments, heated swimming pool, and free guest laundry.
A sunset over a beach with a silhouette of a tree and rocky shoreline.

3. Waipu Cove Resort

Waipu Cove Resort
Waipu
Australia
Setefano
NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Waipu Cove Resort
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV mounted above a wooden dining table and chairs.
A swimming pool with a view of a residential building and a hilly landscape in the background.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a microwave, a toaster, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with two chairs and a table. An exit sign is visible on the wall.

4. Continental Motel

Continental Motel
Regent
Australia
Koata
NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Continental Motel
A reception area with a glass door, a sign indicating 'RECEPTION', and a small outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.
A covered outdoor area with a concrete floor, a railing, and a view of a parking lot and greenery.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a sink, and a window with a view.

5. Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel
Whau Valley
Australia
Sara
NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Kingswood Manor Motel
A room with a large window, a potted plant, a black chair, and a patterned cushion.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a separate bedroom with a bed and a nightstand.
A building with a sign that reads "QUEST" on the facade.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a potted plant with red and white flowers.

6. Quest Whangarei

Quest Whangarei
Whangarei Central
Australia
Jannett Evelyn Bell. Lance Te
NZ$229
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Quest Whangarei
A motel with a red exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a parking lot with cars.
A compact hotel room with a bed, a small desk, a sofa, and a dining table.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and large windows with curtains.

7. Cherry Court Motor Lodge

Cherry Court Motor Lodge
Woodhill
Australia
Mae
NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Cherry Court Motor Lodge
A pool area with a view of a garden through a lattice window.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a large mirror.
A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and greenery.
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, and a wooden fence.

8. Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Riverside
Australia
Allan
NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, two beds, a sofa, and a small table.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a dresser, and a door.
A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a small building with a dome roof.
A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, a stainless steel sink, and a window above the countertop.

9. Kensington Motel

Kensington Motel
Kensington
Australia
Jocelyn
NZ$201
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Kensington Motel
A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.
A modern living room with a dark blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a wall-mounted bookshelf.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a ceiling fan.
A multi-story hotel with colorful facades and a pool area with sun loungers.

10. Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Tutukaka
Australia
Gareth
NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
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Top Ruakaka Hotel Reviews

Motel Six

Motel Six

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly staff who go out of their way to help."
Joseph 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Motel Six

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When is the best time for a budget trip to Ruakaka?
Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Ruakaka, but bear in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. 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 12°C. Average annual precipitation for Ruakaka is 1142 mm.
What is there to see and do in Ruakaka?
You don't need to spend a fortune to find things to see and do in Ruakaka. You can budget for the top local attractions on your list, and then plan some activities that cost little or nothing at all. Enjoy the outdoors at Ruakaka Beach and Waipu Caves, or check out the area's cultural spots like Waipu Museum.
How can I get to Ruakaka and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Ruakaka can help keep you on budget. The closest airport is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from the centre in Whangarei (WRE). Ruakaka might not have many public transport choices so renting a car could be an economical alternative to see more of the area.

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