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Absolutely amazing experience as the hosts (Sandy and Glen) are really warm and friendly.
Just cross the road and you are on a beach
And a short walk from a lot of restaurants
Give them a try and you will be glad you did.
Btoh Glen & Sandy were very welcoming, pleasant, easy to converse with both with a great sense of humor, also very helpful. The Motel was perfect, ticking all the boxes for what we wanted
We loved Sandy and Glen at Whangaparaoa Lodge. They were incredibly helpful and kind. Our room was exactly as we had expected and we totally enjoyed our stay. The Lodge is small enough to feel cosy and it has great views as well as an excellent location. Having a good BBQ was a bonus for us. Thank you!
HI Ranga, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review, we truly appreciate it. It was so lovely to meet you both and we're thrilled to have rated so highly. Hope to welcome you back again soon!
Great place to stay very happy, tidy, clean and lovely location
Hayley
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Whangaparaoa Lodge on 11 Sept 2023
Hi Hayley, We love that you had a great experience here with us and enjoyed our lovely location. I t was lovely to meet you and hear from your partner that he had the best Thai he had ever had at one of our local restaurants! Thanks for taking the time to review us - we do appreciate it.
The staff were lovely. The rooms were clean and very welcoming. Close to amenities. Lovely view of the beach when sitting outside
Melanie
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Whangaparaoa Lodge on 5 Aug 2023
Dear Melanie and family,Thanks for your wonderful review, we're thrilled that you found the rooms clean and very welcoming, and yes we agree it's a lovely view of the beach. Thanks for choosing to stay with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back.
Dear Samantha,Thanks for your wonderful review and lovely that you recommend us. Yes, we agree we're in a beautiful spot in Whangaparaoa; we're thrilled to have been able to share it with you.
Dear Ashleigh,Thanks so much for your wonderful review. We love that you experienced our excellent service and had an excellent stay! We hope to welcome you back again soon when your plans allow.
Couldn’t fault this place at all. The hosts Sandy & Glenn were invaluable and both went out of their way to help in every way. Would definitely go back again.
Lesley
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Whangaparaoa Lodge on 28 Jun 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review Lesley. We truly appreciate it, and it was so lovely to meet you both and the little one. Very much looking forward to having you back again, and hopefully you can spend longer next time!!
Very comfortable, spacious room. Had a great sleep. Perfect!
Leah
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Whangaparaoa Lodge on 22 Jun 2023
Thanks so much for your wonderful review Leah; it's truly appreciated! It was wonderful to have you here, and we hope to welcome you back when your plans allow.
Manager very helpful and welcoming. Handwritten warm welcoming card was a nice touch!
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Whangaparaoa Lodge on 22 Jun 2023
Dear Peter, Thanks for your review, and we love that you mentioned that the handwritten welcome note was a nice touch! We do this for every single guest, as every guest is special to us, and we want them to feel warmly welcomed.
Great stay at the Lodge. Super nice and helpful hosts. Thank you.
Rod
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Whangaparaoa Lodge on 5 Jun 2023
HI Rod,Thanks so much for your review, we sure appreciate it. We love that you had a great stay here at Whangaparaoa Lodge and found us to be super nice and helpful! Take care and we hope to welcome you back again soon.
The unit was clean and tidy-very well appointed. The owners are super friendly and offered good advice.
I will try to stay here again.
Nadine
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Whangaparaoa Lodge on 26 May 2023
Dear Nadine,It was really lovely to meet you whilst you're touring New Zealand. Thanks so much for your wonderful review, we truly appreciate it. Trust you're having a wonderful time up in Northland. Hope to see you again on your return. Safe travels!
Was a bit noisy, little car traffic but mainly foot traffic from room location probably
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Whangaparaoa Lodge on 23 May 2023
Hi Mark, Thanks very much for your review, we appreciate it. Sorry to hear that you found your room a little bit noisy - we always say to our guests to let us know if you want anything, and we may have been able to move you to a quieter room had you mentioned it whilst you were here. Hope to welcome you back again soon. Take care, Sandy & Glen
Hi Darryl, Thanks very much for your review and we're thrilled you had a great experience here, and enjoyed the outlook and great service! Look forward to welcoming you back again.
Thanks Mark for your wonderful review, we love it when our guests have a great experience here with us! Hope to welcome you back next time you're visiting New Zealand.
10/10 Excellent
Brittany
22 Apr 2023
Brittany
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Whangaparaoa Lodge on 15 May 2023
Thanks for your review Brittany; we truly appreciate it! Hope to welcome you back again when your plans allow.
Dear Neela and Family, Thanks for your feedback, we truly appreciate it. Was so lovely to meet you and your wee family, and trust you're back home again safely now after all the delays you had! Take care and look forward to welcoming you back another time.
10/10 Excellent
Jethro
26 Mar 2023
Jethro
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Whangaparaoa Lodge on 28 Mar 2023
Thanks Jethro, it was truly wonderful to have you both here for your Anniversary! Look forward to welcoming you back for your next special occasion.
10/10 Excellent
XIN LEI
16 Mar 2023
XIN LEI
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Whangaparaoa Lodge on 18 Mar 2023
Thank you! Lovely to meet you and hope to see you again when you visit!Stay well!RegardsTroy
Sandy and Glenn are super friendly hosts who go out of their way to welcome everyone. Hotel is well appointed and very comfortable right across from Little Manly Beach
David
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Whangaparaoa Lodge on 5 Mar 2023
Dear David, Thanks so much for your wonderful review. We love that you had a great experience when staying here with us at Whangaparaoa Lodge. Hope you're all having a wonderful time in Tahiti now!
10/10 Excellent
jan, sammamish
5 Mar 2023
jan
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Whangaparaoa Lodge on 28 Mar 2023
Thanks so much for your wonderful review Jan! It was lovely to have you both here, and we wish you safe travels.
I found the owners were very welcoming, the room was a good size and clean. There was plenty of parking and the motel was very easy to find. All in all a good experience
Cherry
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Whangaparaoa Lodge on 12 Feb 2023
Hi Cherry, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, and we're really pleased you found the room to be a good size and clean, and all in all had a great experience. Thanks again and look forward to welcoming you another time when your plans allow.
Dear David, thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review - we appreciate it. It was really neat to meet you both and we're so pleased you had a wonderful experience when staying here with us at Whangaparaoa Lodge.
Sandy & Glenn we’re amazing hosts who couldn’t do enough for us. Sandy drove us to dinner one night, the ceiling fan was wobbling & Glenn spent over an hour fixing it. They greeted every guest as if they were friends or family. We extended our stay & we highly recommend the Whangaparoa Lodge for business, pleasure or a weekend getaway. Thanks again Sandra & Peter
Sandra
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Whangaparaoa Lodge on 7 Feb 2023
Dear Sandra & Peter,Thank you for your fabulous review and sharing your experience. We're really pleased you enjoyed your time here with us so much, and we really enjoyed meeting you both! We love it when guests have a great experience staying here and get to enjoy every aspect of their stay. Take good care and we're already looking forward to welcoming you back next time you're over to visit family.
10/10 Excellent
Rodney
Travelled with partner
3 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The best part of our stay were our incredible hosts, Sandy and Glen.
Rodney
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Whangaparaoa Lodge on 3 Feb 2023
Hi Rodney, It was super to have you both here, and we wish you could have stayed longer. Trust you're having a wonderful time up North.
Well presented was left a lovely welcome note. Managers made an effort to contact us prior to check in as we were delayed at airport. Highly recommend here as a place to stay
Heather
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Whangaparaoa Lodge on 3 Feb 2023
Hi Heather, thanks so much for your wonderful review, we truly appreciate it. We love that you highly recommend Whangaparaoa Lodge as a place to stay; thank you!
8/10 Good
jignesh
21 Jan 2023
jignesh
Response from Whangaparaoa Lodge on 6 Mar 2023
Dear Jignesh, Thanks very much for taking the time to review us, it was lovely to have you and your family here at Whangaparaoa Lodge.
This was a lovely place to stay especially if you want to be closer to Auckland but have some beautiful outdoor space. The beach across the street was very nice and the Little Manly area had quaint dining. The Shakespeare Park at the end of the peninsula is definitely worth a visit for a walk. We stayed 2 nights to be able to get to the airport easily. I would recommend it for either end of a trip to the North of Auckland and the airport
Jessica
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Whangaparaoa Lodge on 23 Jan 2023
Thanks so much for your wonderful review! We love that you had such a great experience here, and we agree that we're in a wonderful location with beautiful outdoor space - we're very lucky. We really appreciate your fantastic feedback, and hope to welcome you back when your plans allow!
Excellent room, good view, very clean and equipped unfortunately the property is on a main route for holiday traffic which was very heavy and therefore noisy.
Chris
Response from Whangaparaoa Lodge on 30 Dec 2022
Hello Chris, Thanks very much for your great review, we're really pleased you found your room excellent, very clean and well equipped. Appreciate your feedback about the road noise too, and we're pleased that after chatting, you closed the windows and blinds in your air conditioned room; and in doing so removed the noise, and slept well. Thanks again, and enjoy the rest of your journey.
Just across the road from the beach. Sea views.
A great welcome from Sandy and Glen.
Sheryl
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from Whangaparaoa Lodge on 13 Dec 2022
Hi Sheryl,Thanks for your review and rating us so well, it's truly appreciated. It was lovely to meet you, and we love that you came and stayed with us by the seaside!
Hi Fiona, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, and we're thrilled that you rated us so highly. We love that you found us exceptionally clean and very comfortable. It was neat chatting with you both, and hearing how much you enjoyed our local restaurants. Look forward to welcoming you both back for your next staycation!
Outstanding welcome and very helpful hosts. Great room, everything feels brand new - facilities in room enable you to be comfortable and independent. Sparkling clean lodge and many thoughtful touches to make you feel at home. Highly recommended.
Katherine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Whangaparaoa Lodge on 25 Oct 2022
Hello Katherine,Thanks so much for your wonderful review, and feedback about the room being sparkling clean and feeling brand new. We love that you had such a great experience here; it means so much to us when our guests have a great experience here and notice the little things we do to make your stay here all the more enjoyable. We truly believe every guest should leave feeling like they've had a fantastic experience when staying with us; and it sounds like you did! Enjoy the rest of your time in New Zealand.
Hi Salma, Thanks so much for your great review! We love that you enjoyed your time here with us and the small touches we have in place for our guests. We'd love to welcome you both back again soon.
10/10 Excellent
Sharon
28 Aug 2022
Sharon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Whangaparaoa Lodge on 1 Sept 2022
Hi Sharon, Thanks so much for your lovely review. It was lovely to meet you and 'Freddie'! All the very best for the shows, and we hope to have you both back up this way again.