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Buller Bridge Motel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly motel in Westport with free parking

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Buller Bridge Motel welcomes guests with a peaceful garden and playground. Rooms include WiFi, and the property offers laundry facilities and BBQ grills for outdoor meals. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and convenient luggage storage service.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Studio | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio (Gold)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Bedroom Apartment | Terrace/patio

2 Bedroom Apartment

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 51 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
32a The Esplanade, Westport, 7825

What's nearby

  • Miner's Brewery - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • NBS Theatre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Solid Energy Centre - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Carters Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Tauranga Bay Seal Colony - 23 min drive - 12.9 miles

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gibbys Cafe Bakery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Copper Pot - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Portside Bar & Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪J's Feed the Soul - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cosmopolitan Hotel - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Buller Bridge Motel

Family-friendly motel near the airport
Consider a stay at Buller Bridge Motel and take advantage of a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue grills, a water dispenser, and bicycle parking
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 18 for adults and NZD 18 for children

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1967
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:00 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 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 18 for adults and NZD 18 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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

Property is also known as

Buller Bridge
Buller Bridge Motel
Buller Bridge Motel Westport
Buller Bridge Westport
Buller Bridge Hotel
Buller Bridge Motel Motel
Buller Bridge Motel Westport
Buller Bridge Motel Motel Westport

Frequently asked questions

Is Buller Bridge Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Buller Bridge Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Buller Bridge Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Buller Bridge Motel?

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

Where is Buller Bridge Motel located?

This family-friendly Westport motel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Coaltown Museum, NBS Theatre, and Miner's Brewery. Solid Energy Centre is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

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Buller Bridge Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 301 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious comfortable motel. Very helpful owner. Love staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodation for our stopover. Would have stayed longer if we could. Wonderful welco.e
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short walk to main street
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was fabulous excellent facilities for your furry friends lovely location

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This property suited our one night stay. Great shower and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice friendly welcome and the motel unit met our expectations for the short stay we had in Westport. Easy walk to town and good base to do sightseeing out and about.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Niall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good people. Ageing property but very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Children's playground and outdoor seating area was really nice. Everything clean and lovely big towels!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, clean and friendly service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation with everything you need. Super clean. Good space with dining table and seats outside too. Good size TV and nice bbq area. For us, we needed thicker curtains - too light inside during night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

heilho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and clean place. Stayed for 1 night. Very easy to checked in. Very close to town center and groceries. We like the tv lots of channel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

Good location, comfy beds

Bed was comfy, good range of tv channels, well equipped kitchen. Good location. Quiet. Shower had plenty of pressure but needed a rack to hold shampoo bottles etc.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buller Bridge Motel was perfect and offered every single thing that was on our 'want list' when looking for accommodation - ensuite bathroom / kitchen which included microwave as well as normal oven with elements and an extremely comfy kingsize bed. Our room was spotlessly clean and the motelier friendly and helpful. We would definitely recommend Buller Bridge Motel if you are in the Westport area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in and check-out was very easy. The reception team were excellent and very hospitable. The unit was clean, tidy and modern with all necessary conveniences. Ensuite bathroom was of a good size. Overall a delightful stay. I wholeheartedly recommend, particularly the honeymoon suite.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great helpful friendly staff. Unit was perfectly fit for use but was a bit tired around the edges. Would stay there again tho.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying there for the 2 nights. Only thing was there is no aircon, only a fan spreading the hot air around. Both nights were extremely hot so didnt get alot of sleep due to the heat We would definately stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome even though we were a bit early. Super helpful and informative, I liked it sat on the edge of Westport, was quite peaceful. Even with having to leave the evening before our check out due to a personal problem, she let us know everything was still ours incase we needed to come back. Very satisfied!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noise from next door opening and closing their door constantly and keeping us awake. Other wise all good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great host. Spacious parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, lovely room and they provided lovely bathroom supplies.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great welcome and very comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable unit
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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