5/5 Excellent
liliana
Travelled with family
4 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Aotearoa Lodge
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Overview of Aotearoa Lodge
Aotearoa Lodge
4.2/5 Very good
Guests rated this property 4.4/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
- Free WiFi
- Parking included
- Air conditioning
- Breakfast available
- Business services
- Laundry
Cleaning and safety practices
- Cleaned with disinfectant
- Hand sanitiser provided
- Personal protective equipment
- Social distancing
70 Racecourse Road, Whitianga, 3510
Explore the area
- Buffalo Beach1 min drive
- Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)2 min drive
- Mercury Bay Museum4 min drive
- Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club4 min drive
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About this area
Whitianga
Located in Whitianga, Aotearoa Lodge is near the beach. Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club and Waiau Kauri Grove are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Buffalo Beach and Mercury Bay. Guests appreciate the motel's quiet location.
What's nearby
- Buffalo Beach - 1 min drive
- Brophys Beach - 3 min drive
- Mercury Bay Museum - 4 min drive
- Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club - 4 min drive
- Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds - 31 min drive
Getting around
- Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 130 min drive
Restaurants
- Snapper Jacks Takeaways - 3 min drive
- Bayside Chinese Takeaways - 3 min drive
- The House of Chang Thai - 3 min drive
- French Fig - 3 min drive
- That Curry Place - 3 min drive
About this property
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Social distancing
Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Gloves available
Hand sanitiser provided
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and older
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
- Free self-parking on site
Food and drink
- Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9 AM: NZD 12-18 for adults and NZD 12-18 for children
Family friendly
- Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
- Laundry facilities
- Fridge
- Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
- Front-desk safe
- Library
- No lifts
Guest services
- Daily housekeeping
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Tour/ticket assistance
Languages spoken
- English
- Korean
Business services
- Business centre
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms
Outdoors
- BBQ grill(s)
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Terrace
Accessibility
- If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- In-room accessibility (select rooms)
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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- Designated smoking areas
- Shared microwave
- Shared fridge
- TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
- Bed sheets
- Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
- Heating (climate-controlled)
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Fridge
More
- Connecting rooms available
- Iron/ironing board
- Safe
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Guest rating 4+
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Motel
Business-friendly
Parking included
Policies
Check-in
Check-in from 2 PM - 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7 PM
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and older
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests making same-day bookings after 4 PM are asked to confirm the booking with the property.
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 1 2022 to March 1 2022 (dates subject to change):
- Dining venue(s)
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.
- Breakfast fee: between NZD 12 and NZD 18 for adults, and NZD 12 and NZD 18 for children (approximately)
- Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
National rating
This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.
Property is also known as
Aotearoa Lodge
Aotearoa Lodge Whitianga
Aotearoa Whitianga
Aotearoa Lodge Motel
Aotearoa Lodge Whitianga
Aotearoa Lodge Motel Whitianga
Frequently asked questions
Overall score and ratings
4.2
Very good
4.4/5
Cleanliness
4.4/5
Staff & service
4.3/5
Amenities
4.0/5
Property conditions & facilities
5/5 Excellent
Verified traveller
Travelled with family and small children
26 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
4/5 Good
Gulcan
Travelled with family
5 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
2/5 Poor
Verified traveller
Travelled with partner
19 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
5/5 Excellent
Hayley, New Zealand
Travelled with partner
2 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021