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Aotearoa Lodge

3.0 star property
Motel in Whitianga with free parking

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Superior Studio, Non Smoking, Balcony (Queen Superior Studio) | Balcony
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Superior Studio, Balcony (Twin Superior Studio)
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
11 July - 12 July

Room options

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Senior Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Senior Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Self-Catering)

Living area

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Self-Catering)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio, Balcony (Twin Superior Studio)

Superior Studio, Balcony (Twin Superior Studio)

Superior Studio, Balcony (Twin Superior Studio)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Studio, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Studio, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Studio, Non Smoking, Balcony (Queen Superior Studio)

Superior Studio, Non Smoking, Balcony (Queen Superior Studio)

Superior Studio, Non Smoking, Balcony (Queen Superior Studio)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Full Kitchen)

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Full Kitchen) | Living area

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Full Kitchen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
70 Racecourse Road, Whitianga, 3510

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mercury Bay Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cooks Beach - 32 min drive - 41.5 km

Getting around

  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 180 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The French Fig - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Beach Takeaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Espy Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ginger - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Aotearoa Lodge

Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a library at Aotearoa Lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a business centre.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), barbecues and meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and a TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Aotearoa Lodge feature thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English, Korean

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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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: NZD 28 to 32 for adults and NZD 28 to 32 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, 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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 28 to 32 for adults and NZD 28 to 32 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have any lifts
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

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

Is Aotearoa Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Aotearoa Lodge?

As of 7 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aotearoa Lodge on 11 Jul 2025 start from NZ$147.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Aotearoa Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aotearoa Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Aotearoa Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Aotearoa Lodge located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Buffalo Beach and Lost Spring Thermal Pools. Brophys Beach and Mercury Bay Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Aotearoa Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 177 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Spacious room , very comfortable , staff extremely friendly and helpful .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for an overnight en route to Coromandel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property very clean and quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely property quiet and away from the built up area an enjoyable place to stay a reasonable cost.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful motel away from the city centre. Had all the essentials we needed - good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Douglas and Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed was very comfortable ditto for the pillows. Very quiet - no traffic noise and other residents were also quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Narelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and open to giving a helping hand.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is out of the way so a little hike to get downtown or to the beaches. Nice to have a communal kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Suited us for two nights. Thought it would be closer to shops etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great common kitchen facility. Downside is that it is out of town, need to drive to go to any restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Minn Leng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, quiet ,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Overall nice stay

Nice lodge/motel, a little bit away from the city center. Quiet and peaceful. Owner/manager was VERY friendly and helpful. Room was serviced/cleaned each day with fresh towels and tea, etc. which was much appreciated. Future guests should know that the shared kitchen is not much of a kitchen; there is no oven and no proper stove (only a hot plate). This was not an issue for us, but it might be for others who are expecting to cook their meals. Overall a very nice stay and I would recommend the Aotearoa Lodge to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylviane

Personnel très serviable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Wanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
struttura piacevole con stanza comoda.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the friendly staff and the motel was so clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Steen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms with most conveniences, but no views, no dining nearby

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Un bon hôtel. Le seul point négatif c’est que les chambres sont mal insonorisés sinon tout le reste est bien.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Joerg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Motel ohne Frühstück

Einfaches Motel etwas abseits vom Hauptort. Hilfsbereite Eigentümer. Trotz Angabe in der Beschreibung kein Frühstück zubuchbar. Schönes Zimmer. Wir waren die einzigen Gäste. Bei der Abreise ( Sonntag, 07:15 Uhr) war die Rezeption nicht besetzt. Wir haben den Schlüssel dann im Zimmer gelassen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023