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Peninsula Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Whitianga with free parking

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Superior Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Deluxe Studio Unit) | Terrace/patio
Family House | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Unit) | Living area | 40-inch TV with satellite channels
Superior Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Deluxe Studio Unit) | Terrace/patio
Peninsula Motel, in the shopping district's center, offers a tranquil garden retreat and free bicycles for exploring. Guests appreciate the WiFi, outdoor tennis facilities, and notably helpful staff who consistently make positive impressions.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Studio | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Deluxe Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Unit) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Unit)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (unit)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (unit)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Deluxe Studio Unit) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Superior Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Deluxe Studio Unit)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Family House | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Family House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 119 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
93-97 Albert Street, Whitianga, 3510

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Cooks Beach - 31 min drive - 25.6 miles
  • Cathedral Cove - 31 min drive - 26.7 miles

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coro Club - Café & Venue - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Pour House - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Espy Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Go Vino - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Stoked - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Peninsula Motel

Motel in a shopping district
Consider a stay at Peninsula Motel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and an outdoor tennis court
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as furnished patios, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • 40-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 13 to 25 per person

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.25 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 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 ahead of time 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 allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20 per pet, 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 20.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 13 to 25 per person
  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.25 percent

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
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

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

Peninsula Motel Whitianga
Peninsula Motel
Peninsula Whitianga
Peninsula Motel Motel
Peninsula Motel Whitianga
Peninsula Motel Motel Whitianga

Frequently asked questions

Is Peninsula Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NZD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Peninsula Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Peninsula Motel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Peninsula Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Peninsula Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Peninsula Motel located?

Situated in the entertainment district, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Mercury Bay Museum, Buffalo Beach, and Lost Spring Thermal Pools. Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds and Maramaratotara Bay are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Peninsula Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 281 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and location, staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nidhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Handy location and nicely refurbished.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities, super-easy check in
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean and up-to-date rooms. Would definitely visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great size room, very handy to town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay. Easy walk into town. Definitely would stay again 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome motel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean, comfortable and friendly and welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Better than the photos!

Fantastic stay! Better than the photos!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good place to stay at a good price. Close to town, walking distance to the ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mafe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
recommended staff is very very friendly,its our second time love always to come back clean and very very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked for a few days over New Years. Actually ended up meeting up with friends so didnt stay at the Motel much. But the place was awesome. Really nice rooms, in a fantastic location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anuphong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very freindlt staffs. Will definitely be back again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and nicely presented, bathroom was very clean and water pressure was great. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little motel is tucked away in a non-busy part of Whitianga so it’s very quiet with personal service. We loved the little patio. Sofa bed was actually very comfortable. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol B

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

Excellent location.

Quiet. Pool was lovely. Perfect for exploring the treaty grounds & the bay cruise.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was ok
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soraya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy. Also very quiet. Close to the township - walking distance which makes it handy! Friendly staff. Wish I had the chance to stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking ok but tight. A cutting board would have been great to have.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the Peninsula Motel was top notch. Fred was very friendly and helpful. The room was excellent and very clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very good place for nice stay. Everything was fine. Unfortunately there were a bunch of ants in the room which we could handle. The manager was a helpful and friendly guy. Very relaxed. Anything we had was solved asap. We recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Modern clean apartment close to waterfront

Really nice modern clean apartment close to the waterfront and town centre. Good facilities, nice patio with table & chairs. Very comfortable bed. Great coffee and food at Espy’s and the museum worth a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suasn

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

Oldie But Goodie!

This is an older motel with little kitchenettes in great condition with the most beautiful dishes made in New Zealand. It was quiet and comfortable until early morning when the traffic started. We did have the windows open to make it a nice cool night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect, only ac missing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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