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Kaitaia Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
Motel with a seasonal outdoor pool, in the vicinity of Karikari Peninsula

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Hiking
Children's play area - outdoor
Seasonal outdoor pool
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Two Bedroom Unit | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Unit

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Family Unit | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Unit

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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One Bedroom Unit | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Unit

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
121 North Road, Kaitaia, 482

What's nearby

  • Okahu Estate Winery - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Te Ahu Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Far North Regional Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Karikari Peninsula - 19 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Coopers Beach - 35 min drive - 24.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beachcomber Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Birdies Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Peek a Boo - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Kaitaia Motor Lodge

Motel near Karikari Peninsula
Consider a stay at Kaitaia Motor Lodge and take advantage of a garden, a playground, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and newspapers in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Kaitaia Motor Lodge offer perks such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Built in 1999
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 20.00 per person (one way)

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; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Kaitaia Motor Lodge
Kaitaia Motor
Kaitaia Motor Lodge New Zealand - North Island
Kaitaia Motor Lodge Motel
Kaitaia Motor Lodge Kaitaia
Kaitaia Motor Lodge Motel Kaitaia

Frequently asked questions

Does Kaitaia Motor Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Kaitaia Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Kaitaia Motor Lodge?

Kaitaia Motor Lodge doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kaitaia Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kaitaia Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Kaitaia Motor Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 20.00 per person applies.

Where is Kaitaia Motor Lodge located?

Situated in the business district, this motel is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Karikari Peninsula and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Ninety Mile Beach. Coopers Beach and Tokerau Beach are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Kaitaia Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 296 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 296 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 296 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 296 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 296 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Good accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Bed comfortable. Amenities were OK.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Really enjoy staying at this motor lodge, hot water is instant, clean, comfortable beds and fairly warm without needing a heater, highly recommended if you are needing a stay in the far far north, plus they supply hand wash, shampoo and body wash
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

We enjoyed our stay here. Good decor, good bed and bathroom products. Nice large room. Very clean. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Clean and comfortable and close to shops and service station. Pool onsite but spa not operational which was a bit disappointing. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Good positioning
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great place to stay, staff were very friendly. Rooms were very very clean. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

location superb-just behind Pak & Save.Lodge is very clean..looks brand new..Only complaint-Sofa bed a bit too short if you have a teenage kid
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

A nice, quiet location with clean, comfortable and cosy conditions. Well worth the stay 😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

GOOD PLACE TO STAY.NEXT TIME WILL STAY AGAIN.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Thanks so much to Gina and her team for the great stay. Very comfortable, great sleep and everthing warm and inviting. Would definitely stay again. Good value and loved the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10

You get what you pay for. It’s ok for a 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Property showed its age, but was clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10

We didn't like that there was no air-conditioning and no security screens and the door could be easily unlocked by accessing an opened window. The mattress was way too soft
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Comfortable stay at an affordable price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

A very convenient location and quiet place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10

Decent value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10

Not a great situation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

It’s is good option for who looking for budget stays.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

Clean spacious motel nice host good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10

The property was very well maintained and conveniently located for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Extraordinary hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024