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Abbey Travel Lodge Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Hamilton with free parking

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Microwave
TV
Exterior
Family Suite | Bathroom | Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Abbey Travel Lodge Motel welcomes visitors to Melville with practical comforts that matter after a day of exploration. Guests can take advantage of complimentary in-room WiFi while enjoying the convenience of self parking right on the property.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Basic Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Studio | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Senior Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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TV

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite | Living area | TV

Family Suite

Highlights

Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Heating
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
12 Lorne St, Hamilton, Waikato, 3206

What's nearby

  • Waikato Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hamilton Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • SkyCity Hamilton - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • University of Waikato - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • FMG Stadium Waikato - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inu Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hāpi Bar & Fillery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Yj Chinese Takeaway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Abbey Travel Lodge Motel

Motel located in Melville
Abbey Travel Lodge Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Abbey Travel Lodge Motel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Guests will receive key retrieval information
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45 per night

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Abbey Travel Lodge Motel Motel
Abbey Travel Lodge Motel Hamilton
Abbey Travel Lodge Motel Motel Hamilton

Frequently asked questions

Is Abbey Travel Lodge Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Abbey Travel Lodge Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Abbey Travel Lodge Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Abbey Travel Lodge Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Abbey Travel Lodge Motel located?

Located in Melville, this motel is steps from Waikato Hospital and Braemar Hospital. Lake Rotoroa and Waikato River are also within 15 minutes.

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Abbey Travel Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 18 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Excellent service and lovely hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

TONY

Disliked: Amenities
Close to Hospital allowing easy access. Photos on line did not show actual condition of the unit. Very dated and poor condition for the price charged, but did the job for what we needed at that time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
Was a good place, a little run down and not as clean, but had a lovely huge bed and eas plenty of space, for one night it was fine
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Chelsea

Liked: Staff & service

Okay place

It was okay. It wasn’t really dirty, but a few things gave me pause. The area was interesting too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to hospitals, helicopters flying in and out a lot plus price for area was higher than being on the ocean front not too impressed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This motel was very dated, and tatty around the edges. But it was spotlessly clean and the staff extremely welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Amenities
This is a very shabby and property in desperate need of renovation and redecoration
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Prox. to hospital
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Glenda was extremely helpful when I needed help with duties outside her scope
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shirley

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked it was so close to the hospital. I didn’t like how run down this property was. The mattress was so stained and grubby it had a vial smell to it also the service is not daily.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Garth

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived in Auckland and left immediately in a hire car, allowing a generous 3-hour window for what is typically a 1.5-hour journey. Unfortunately, due to an accident and heavy rain, the drive took much longer. During this time, neither I nor a representative from Expedia could reach the lodge manager, which only added to the frustration. Upon arrival, things went from bad to worse. I was left running around in the pouring rain, trying to locate the correct unit—only to find the entrance gate was locked and I had no access. After a stressful and confusing search, I was finally offered a single room with a single bed—completely unacceptable, as I had booked and paid for a two-bedroom unit for two nights. Eventually, I was moved to a larger unit, but it was in an appalling state. The paint was peeling throughout, the benchtop and shower window sill were damaged, and the walls were heavily stained and marked. It was run-down, neglected, and clearly not properly maintained. There was no further communication from the management about placing me in the correct room, nor any apology or attempt to resolve the situation. They simply shoved me into whatever was convenient for them and washed their hands of the issue. Terrible customer service and a terrible property. I would never stay here again and could never recommend this place to anyone. It’s not always wise to choose convenience over a bit more travel. Avoid at all cost!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

hospital stay

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

anne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni

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

4/10 Poor

Shirley

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Henry

Everything very dated
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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