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16 Northgate Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Motel in New Plymouth with a hot tub

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Premier Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
16 Northgate Motor Lodge in Strandon offers a peaceful garden retreat and relaxing spa tub. Enjoy free WiFi, convenient dry cleaning, and complimentary bicycles for exploring. Former guests highly recommend their stays.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premier Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premier Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
16 Northgate, New Plymouth, 4312

What's nearby

  • Fitzroy Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pukekura Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Centre City Shopping Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Taranaki Base Hospital - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cobb - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Garage - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Northstar Fish & Chips - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mike's Brewery & Bistro - ‬11 min walk

About this property

16 Northgate Motor Lodge

Upscale motel located in Strandon
Take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a hot tub at 16 Northgate Motor Lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Barbecue grills, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at 16 Northgate Motor Lodge offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 17 for adults and NZD 10 to 17 for children

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 17 for adults, and NZD 10 to 17 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per stay

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

16 Northgate Motor
16 Northgate Motor Lodge
16 Northgate Motor Lodge New Plymouth
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Northgate Motor Lodge
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16 Northgate Motor Lodge Motel New Plymouth

Frequently asked questions

Is 16 Northgate Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 16 Northgate Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at 16 Northgate Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is 16 Northgate Motor Lodge located?

Located in Strandon, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of East End Reserve, Fitzroy Beach, and Te Henui Walkway. Huatoki Walkway and Pukekura Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

16 Northgate Motor Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 401 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 401 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 401 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 401 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 401 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for a week and really enjoyed it. Safe, warm, quiet and clean - all at a reasonable price. Would definitely stay there again if i visit New Plymouth.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location close to only require comfortable room would recommend and use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to super market, McDonalds and Burger Fuel. Parking right outside and spa was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay couldnt fault anything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome accommodation very handy to city centre....would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice clean, convenient accommodation. Would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

WAI MAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff are nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great. Location was convenient. Even tho it was on the main state highway, it felt safe and cosy and was quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ayanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 2 nights at this lovely spot and had time on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Mike

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

NP getaway

Great motel and very quiet, lovely spa
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had everything we needed and it was convenient for visiting the various sights
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kiani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are so lovely and the property/facilities were well maintained.

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly service .. very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That the owner helped me with getting a park for my long car and just a suggestion about parking available outside the rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property would happily use again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in went good and property ell located
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My partner & I love the Northgate. We have stayed here in the past and the service has been amazing each time, its comfortable, private & the
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will certainly use this motel again. Easy access in and out and will recommend family & friends to stay here. Only shortfall was the absence of an extractor in the toilet and shower area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean, comfortable and reasonably spacious rooms with requisite amenities, and within walking distance from Supermarkets and the city centre. Though the motel is on a busy road, the rooms are at a sufficient distance away to ensure that there is no road noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay. Very nice acvomodation. Friendly service.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town so could walk in and diwn to tge waterfront. Nice tidy unit with good kitchen facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Prabh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like environment
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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