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Auto Lodge Motor Inn

4.0 star property
Eco-certified motel with a 24-hour front desk and an indoor pool

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Front of property
Indoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (family unit) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Room options

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Standard Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Kitchen Studio | Private kitchen | Fridge

Kitchen Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Executive Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (family unit) | Private kitchen | Fridge

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (family unit)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Renovated in 2014
Portable fan
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
393 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, 4312

What's nearby

  • Fitzroy Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pukekura Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Saint Mary's Church - 2 min drive - 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) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cobb - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Paris Plage - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪St Pierre's Sushi - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Auto Lodge Motor Inn

Upscale eco-certified motel near Pukekura Park
Located close to Coastal Walkway and Puke Ariki, Auto Lodge Motor Inn provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and conference space. The on-site restaurant, Juliana's Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises, a billiards/pool table, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 87 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and cribs/infant beds

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 10 to 28 for adults and NZD 10 to 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Juliana's Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 861 square feet of conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 28 for adults, and NZD 10 to 22 for children
  • Pet fee: NZD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.00 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
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, 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

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM
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

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Auto Lodge Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. Pool access is from 7:30 AM–9:30 PM.

Is Auto Lodge Motor Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NZD 20.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Auto Lodge Motor Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Auto Lodge Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Auto Lodge Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Auto Lodge Motor Inn located?

Located in Strandon, this eco-certified motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Coastal Walkway, Pukekura Park, and Puke Ariki. Saint Mary's Church and Observatory are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Auto Lodge Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 325 out of 752 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 752 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 752 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 752 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 752 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

The parking was great plenty of it quiet rooms which are warm with comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

will stay again, great value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Was clean warm and a good location excellent facility's good water pressure generally happy with my stay and will stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Was a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Good rooms, bathrooms dated, but good value all the same
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

very pleasant place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Had a lovely stay, the gentleman at the front desk was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Close to the beach, and places I needed to be.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Excellent Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

A great place to rest your head after a hard day's work. Closer to town than think , closer to the coastal walkway than your realise , great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Great place to stay, from reception to the room, bed and parking was excellent 👌
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

The rooms are spacious, bathroom dated but large vanity and great shower over bath. Comfortable beds, great pillow options. Wee fridge, nice coffee and tea options.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

large room was great nice friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great facilities, easy to find, close to town. I'd happily stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

This has been my go to when I am in New Plymouth for travel. It has what I need. It isn't high end, but if you need a great place to stay for a night or two it is comfy, the staff are nice and it is convenient to get to and from when going around town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Enjoyed our stay and had fun in pool & spa (nice amenities).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Great family accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

will come back if go to New Plymouth again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Good value for the money, comfortable room, aircon actually worked (it was hot weather) good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Good place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Very helpful staff. Also dog friendly, which was great for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Nice place to stay when exploring the area. Stayed 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

Nice location, staff are friendly and helpful. Room was very hot, no air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Accomodating and spotless
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024