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Palm Pacific Resort and Motel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Seasonal outdoor pool
King or Queen Apartment Sleeps 4 | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Sauna
Garden view
Gym
Guests at Palm Pacific Resort and Motel can relax in the peaceful garden or venture to nearby hiking trails. The resort caters to active travelers with surfing, body boarding and windsurfing opportunities, while children enjoy their own dedicated playground area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Tomorrow

Sep 13 - Sep 14
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King or Queen Apartment Sleeps 4 | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

King or Queen Apartment Sleeps 4

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Apartment Sleeps 6

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Family Apartment Sleeps 5 | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Family Apartment Sleeps 5

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Whangamata, Palm Pacific Resort and Motel is in the business district and near the beach. Topadahil Studios and Waihi Arts Centre & Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whangamata Marina and The Lakes Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.
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Map
413 Port Rd, Whangamata, Waikato, 3620

What's nearby

  • Whangamata Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Williamson Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Whangamata Marina - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kotuku Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Onemana Beach - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rassasy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Port Road Project - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Soul Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Smokey Pallet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Palms - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Palm Pacific Resort and Motel

Family-friendly hotel in the business district
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground at Palm Pacific Resort and Motel. Active travelers can enjoy surfing/body boarding, windsurfing, and hiking/biking at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the indoor hot springs or the sauna. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Hot springs on site, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, a fish cleaning table, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as private plunge pools and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 1-cm TVs with premium channels
  • Private yards, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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 available

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor/outdoor hot spring
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Private plunge pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot springs open from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 104 ºF
  • Indoor hot spring
  • Indoor/outdoor hot spring

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 1-cm TV with premium channels
  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (9:00 AM - noon)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping fee: NZD 10.00 per day; may vary based on unit size
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, sofa beds, and high chair
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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to April
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Palm Pacific Resort Motel
Palm Pacific And Whangamata
Palm Pacific Resort and Motel Hotel
Palm Pacific Resort and Motel Whangamata
Palm Pacific Resort and Motel Hotel Whangamata

Frequently asked questions

Does Palm Pacific Resort and Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Palm Pacific Resort and Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Palm Pacific Resort and Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Palm Pacific Resort and Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Palm Pacific Resort and Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Palm Pacific Resort and Motel located?

This family-friendly Whangamata hotel is located in the business district, within a 15-minute walk of Whangamata Beach and Williamson Park. Whenuakura Island and Kotuku Reserve are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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