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Coastal Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
A peaceful garden retreat just steps from Thames Historical Museum offers travelers a convenient base with all the comforts needed for exploring the area

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Coastal Motor Lodge offers a quiet spot to recharge with free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities. The garden terrace is perfect for planning adventures, with staff ready to assist with tour bookings and tickets. Guests appreciate the thoughtful addition of beach towels.

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About the neighborhood

Located in Thames, Coastal Motor Lodge is in the historical district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at The Pinnacles, while Goldmine Experience and Thames Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Thames War Memorial Civic Centre and Goldfields Shopping Centre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Thames travel guide
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608 Tararu, South Highway 25, Thames, 2801

What's nearby

  • Burke Street Wharf
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Goldmine Experience
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Thames Historical Museum
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • The Treasury
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • School of Mines & Mineralogical Museum
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL)
    80 min drive

Restaurants

  • Seoul Chicken
    3 min drive
  • Bakehouse
    3 min drive
  • Subway
    3 min drive
  • Chequers Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Nakontong Thai Restaurant
    2 min drive

About this property

Coastal Motor Lodge

Motel near Goldmine Experience
Located close to Thames Historical Museum and Thames Hospital, Coastal Motor Lodge provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and beach towels
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

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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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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 (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 20
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and 10:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Coastal Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of NZD 20 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 7:00 PM–10:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Coastal Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Coastal Motor Lodge located?

Situated in the historical district, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Goldmine Experience, Thames Historical Museum, and Goldfields Shopping Centre. Thames Hospital and Thames War Memorial Civic Centre are also within 2 mi (3 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

Coastal Motor Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 270 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 270 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 270 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 270 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 270 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking, nice spot with water view, comfy bed, will definitely return 🙂
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good location and lovely unit. Clean and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although old, the lodge was very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room. Good to have a bible as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chamnap

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love this place, wonderful host and good service. Will surely come back again :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

On Na

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A comfort nite with gergeous sunset and starry nite. The bed is cozy, kitchen is properly equipped, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice tidy room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and accommodating staff. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anny

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
probably not may decent places in Thames that appears to be the commercial/shopping hub for those going an hour up to Coromandel or across the peninsula on hiking trails. clean but worn and in need of updates. lovely lawn and view though.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good value for the cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Easy access to the Firth. A-frame rooms are spacious and well maintained. Great base for fishingn
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good parking, good shower and bathroom, well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

ANALIZA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kathleen was a great host, quick, friendly check in and our service. The rooms and grounds were well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is stunning and the staff are really welcoming and friendly. Wish we could have stayed longer. Will definitely be back
Verified

4/10 Poor

anthony

We were given a very poor room on the ground floor. Nothing like the pictures. Very basic
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the 3rd time of staying at the beautiful property. The owners are very friendly, helpful and make your stay fantastic right from the minute you walk in. Hope to see you again soon
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Garth Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The unit was musty when we arrived. Had to open all doors and windows to get fresh air in the room, looking back we should have gone to management and swapped rooms. Signs of mould on ceilings. Mattress is that springy it sags in the middle. Would not stay there again. Room number 2.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet easy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicolette

There were some cobwebs in the ceiling which looked old, and also some bugs had got into the room. The windows had been left open prior to our arrival so it’s possible some of the bugs came inside after the room was cleaned. Either way, window screens would be a good investment to help keep the bugs outside.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dustin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We booked late and I think as a result got the cheapest family cabin option. If we had the opportunity we would have preferred a cabin that had less mould on the walls and less spiders/insects and perhaps would have enjoyed our stay more. We were happy with the bathroom which was updated and clean. However, cooling was inadequate but in part due to not wanting to open all the windows in the evening due to the biting bugs. It’s in a beautiful location and the surrounding area is very pretty. The staff were also lovely. I wouldn’t discount returning, but would not stay in the same cabin again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

SIMONE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and obliging staff. Great location just a few minutes from Thames. I would stay there again. Cottages were well set up with pleasant maritime themed decor. Comfortable beds. Up to date bathroom. Sunny cottage needs a new stovetop as it is old & takes ages to cook on & is therefore not really a full kitchen. One of the 2 cottages I paid for was rather musty because it didn't have windows in the bedroom to get the sun like the other cottage so needs a dehumidifier at least & a bit of renovation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice location slightly out of town, so very quiet - unfortunately, this made me more aware of the creaking floor every time I moved, it made me feel sorry for the people below on the ground floor. The unit was generally run down, with a shower head at shoulder height (I'm pretty standard height, 5 foot 10) and slippery stairs to access. Might be a lovely overall experience in the summer months.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is located directly on the coastal highway with excellent views of the bay. It's a quaint little property that is tucked into Thames. The property emphasizes eco-friendly protocals, which means that each unit is only alotted 40 liters of hot water at a time. This results in a 20 minute wait between showers. This wasn't a problem for us; however, larger families might struggle with this.