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The Essex Arms

3.0 star property

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You can look forward to a garden, a playground, and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Essex Arms. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (King room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Double)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Huntly is home to The Essex Arms. Lake Hakanoa Walkway and Invivo Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waikato River and Waingaro Hot Springs. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at FMG Stadium Waikato or Seddon Park. Visit our Huntly travel guide
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151 Main Street, Huntly, 3740

What's nearby

  • Waikato River
    Waikato River
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hamilton Gardens
    Hamilton Gardens
    27 min drive - 25.7 miles
  • Lake Hakanoa Walkway
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • FMG Stadium Waikato
    27 min drive - 23.5 miles
  • SkyCity Hamilton
    29 min drive - 24.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Robert Harris
    8 min drive
  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • McDonald's
    13 min walk
  • Wild Bean Cafe
    9 min drive
  • Hopin stopin
    7 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Essex Arms pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Essex Arms?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Essex Arms?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Essex Arms located?

Situated in Huntly, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Waikato River and Lake Hakanoa Walkway. Turangawaewae Marae and Bush Tramway Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

The Essex Arms Reviews

6.6

7.8

Cleanliness

6.2

Location

6.8

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Anne

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

Clean & comfortable

Was a comfortable stay after a big drive......room was large & clean....staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lusio

Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing

We didn't enjoy our stay at all ! When we 1st arrived we had to wait approximately 40-45mins outside for some one to server us then we were told our booking online was not made ?? Then once that was delt with our room was cold and the fridge in the room didn't even keep the food we got chilled and the little freezer boxs had little ice build up but didn't freez we put 2 I blocks in there and they melted then as it states on the wall at reception 10am is check out we went to go check out at reception at 9.50am and no one was at reception there was to note on what to do with the room card we were very disappointed over all
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dean

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

dishonest.

Will never book here again as they will not honour the advertised price on this sight as they claim not to be listed here...funny they knew the driver was coming though..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Convenient for a nights sleep when heading south from Auckland if arriving in the evening. Relatively close to Auckland airport. Wifi is available in certain areas but not all rooms. Unfortunately not in our room but in a common room so it worked fine.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

cheap, about all.

no internet, beds are bad, area seemed very shady. front desk was nice
Verified

4/10 Poor

Chez

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central Location

Unusual Greeting by manager but he was obliging. Rooms nice and big. Nice bathrooms but no hot water. Bed far too old.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sylvie R.

Disliked: Staff & service

Not Worth the Price

Don't believe the infos about the Wifi. The hotel has no wifi connection for its clients. They tell you to come to the lobby and try to catch free wifi connections from the Public Library or the Main Street; that didn't work for me.
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Most enjoyable. Room had all we required. We were at Hampton Downs each day and it was convenient for us to travel the short distance
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good basic motel, large bedroom and large bathroom. WiFi only by reception, rooms hard wired network but you need to take network cable - though this was not a problem for us. Secure parking. Huntly is a bit down on its luck, but the chip shop and Chinese were very good.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

A no-frills but okay hotel

This is a no-frills hotel but comfortable, quiet and clean, with a restaurant attached. There is a problem with wifi though which is only available in lobby and one or two other areas but not in rooms. It's in a very workaday town with little to see but there are plenty of food outlets nearby.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Nice place in town with takeaways and stuff .

Good location not far from auckland international airport in a small town . Rooms were good , no kitchnet and sink at least to wash cups n stuff we had to use hand basin in bathroom , No table to eat fud which was the worst part , only one light in bedroom , was not much bright .
Verified

8/10 Good

Jen

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

Comfortable.

A surprisingly comfortable and spacious room. It was very clean and the staff were really friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place if you are in the neighborhood, or passing by. There's really nothing to do in Huntly, but there's plenty to do outside the town, so it would be worth staying here.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Close to where i wanted to be it eas greatl

I would definately stay there again, good value for money, nice secure car park.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Modern; Value: Great deal; Service: Good, Friendly; Cleanliness: Immaculate;
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Facilities: Modest; Value: Average price; Service: Below average; Cleanliness: Pleasant; Room 12 opposite smokers entrance way, street side window noisy during day
Verified

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a convenient and easy option.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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