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Coastal Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Goldmine Experience

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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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated
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Refrigerator
TV
Fan
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  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
608 Tararu, South Highway 25, Thames, 2801

What's nearby

  • Goldmine Experience - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Thames Historical Museum - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • The Treasury - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Thames Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Hauraki Rail Trail Thames - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hot Chocolate Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bakehouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hi Stranger - ‬3 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
  • Beach towels, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
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

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

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

Property is also known as

Coastal Motor Lodge Thames
Coastal Motor Lodge
Coastal Motor Thames
Coastal Motor
Coastal Motor Lodge Motel
Coastal Motor Lodge Thames
Coastal Motor Lodge Motel Thames

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Coastal Motor Lodge?

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).

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