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Alton Lodge Motel

3.5 star property
Seaside relaxation awaits at this coastal retreat where guests can enjoy the garden's tranquility or experience adventure with on-site motorized watercraft

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Located by the sea, Alton Lodge Motel provides a peaceful getaway featuring an indoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities. Visitors can spend time in the garden, relax on the terrace, and stay connected with complimentary WiFi in their rooms.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Standard Room | Private kitchen

2 Bedroom Unit

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room

Twin Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio

Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

One Bedroom Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Whakatāne Town, a neighbourhood in Whakatane, Alton Lodge Motel is in a shopping district and by the sea. Whakatane War Memorial Hall and Te Papaka & Puketapu are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane River Walk. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Whakatane travel guide
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76 Domain Rd, Whakatane, 3120

What's nearby

  • Whakatane Aquatic Centre
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Whakatane War Memorial Hall
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Whakatane Hospital
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Te Papaka & Puketapu
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mataatua: The House That Came Home
    3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Baxter's Cafe
    17 min walk
  • Ohiwa Oyster Farm
    11 min drive
  • Kebab House
    2 min drive
  • Subway
    2 min drive
  • Burger King
    8 min walk

About this property

Alton Lodge Motel

Motel located in Whakatāne Town
Consider a stay at Alton Lodge Motel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a library. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, barbecues and motorised watercraft on-site
  • A computer station and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Alton Lodge Motel feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Kitchens, fridges and microwaves

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Personal motorised watercraft

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1980
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 7 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
Masks are required at the property for guests who have not received COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Alton Lodge Motel
Alton Lodge Motel Whakatane
Alton Whakatane
Alton Lodge Motel Motel
Alton Lodge Motel Whakatane
Alton Lodge Motel Motel Whakatane

Frequently asked questions

Does Alton Lodge Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Alton Lodge Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Alton Lodge Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Alton Lodge Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Alton Lodge Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Alton Lodge Motel located?

Located in Whakatāne Town, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Whakatane War Memorial Hall and Whakatane Aquatic Centre. Te Papaka & Puketapu and Whakatane Hospital are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Alton Lodge Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 126 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Domonique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were there they were awesome very convenient and quiet loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy, a confortable overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alister

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and facilities. Bed a little on the hard side and the bathroom facilities were a little old fashioned but overall a nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Warm comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

aditya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quick amazing service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Reception!

The lady that checked us in was wonderful Friendly and helpful and quick checkin. She gave us the New Zealand traditional milk gift and explained it. Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sheryl

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bedroom is downstairs and bathroom/living at entry level - very unusual. New carpet and vinyl. The rest is very dated - mould in the bathroom which could easily be removed. Double bed has 'roll together'. Heat pump worked well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

anthony

Liked: Staff & service

Pretty forgettable

Stayed for two nights, the checkin was excellent and the lady was helpful. The room was large and no steps to access. However, from 9pm until almost midnight on the Saturday loud music came through the walls, females could be heard screaming and laughing, with groups of them congregating outside my door. This was compounded by the fact the cars kept coming back and forth during the same period, making noise and the headlights shining through the room window, illuminating everything. Resultantly, I had only a few hours sleep and left very early the following morning. I doubt that I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a perfect spot for our one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy, the room was spacious and clean. Friendly welcoming staff. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, great service. If you're on a holiday in the Bay of Plenty and looking for a nice base for dy trips, this is ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service and quite even though it is located on the main road.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Motel, close to town but nice and quiet. The room is spacious and well set out. Our kids enjoyed the indoor pool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Enjoyed a swim in the pool which is a real bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy Whakatane

Excellent value for money, extremely helpful owners. Near enough to town centre for brisk walk to the cafes and restaurants, (try the Comm!)
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Management were very nice, friendly and helpful. And there is a beautiful welcome dog!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated but nice and clean. Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was everything we needed for our short 2days as i was trail riding all weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful hosts
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, spacious room. I don't think my daughter would have liked the big dog if she were with me.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The staff were welcoming and friendly and the unit was clean, tidy, and comfortable. We did have a disturbed night one night with people talking outside till after 11:30. It would also be good to have information in the unit about local places to eat, things to do, and information such as checkout time, use of laundry, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kazia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a short stay at Alton Lodge over the weekend - a family group using two studio rooms and a larger family room - and were delightfully surprised at the standard of the Lodge, given it's one of Whakatane's cheapest. The atmosphere is lovely and this aged motel has been lifted to a very high standard: everything is meticulously clean; the bed linens, pillows and towels are new and top hotel standard; the staff are super-lovely, very friendly and knowledgable, always happy to help; the pool was clean and kept at a lovely temperature - neither too hot nor cold, and without a strong chlorine smell; the beds are really comfortable and although we could see that this Lodge is aging, it didn't really matter when the highest standard of motel upkeep has been diligently applied. For the price this is easily the best motel we've ever stayed at; we'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Glenice

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was a nasty smell in the kitchen area which we could not locate.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The air con not going then cant stop
Verified

8/10 Good

Kulu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024