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Coastal Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Goldmine Experience

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Signature Chalet, Multiple Beds, Sea View | Living room | 32-inch TV with satellite channels
Beach nearby, beach towels
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

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
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Refrigerator
TV
Fan
  • 39 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Furnished balcony or patio
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  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
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Individually decorated
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  • 49 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Signature Chalet, Multiple Beds, Sea View | Living area | 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Signature Chalet, Multiple Beds, Sea View

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
  • 39 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Thames, Coastal Motor Lodge is in the historical district and near the beach. Goldmine Experience and Thames Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Goldfields Shopping Centre. Thames War Memorial Civic Centre and Hauraki Rail Trail Thames are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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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, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Beach towels, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
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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Coastal Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 238 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Toni

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

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

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.

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Been coming here for nearly 10yrs now and its in a steady decline. Only 1/2 a roll of toilet paper, no tissues anymore and alot of dust on the bench. Needed a good clean and a think about how much more cost cutting before you lose your old customers who expect better. Lucky its in a beautiful location! Not sure if we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to shops and restaurants. The lady greeting us was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were rats or a possum scratching around in the ceiling of the unit we stayed in, but we were able to get shifted to another unit which was pest free. The shower in the unit we ended up in didnt drain properly so you ended up almost flooding the bathroom following a shower.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Maile

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Jayda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was good, close to town, nice grounds well kept. Room needed a deep clean - couch was dirty and smelly, duvet covers needed a good wash. Some units have a neat views of the sea, some units look over the back of a house. All very average
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had the front chalet which was clean, tidy, well equipped with a comfortable bed. Its location gave us a beautiful view of the water and sunset and made for a lovely way to end a great day. Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

A

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has a nice outlook. Not welcoming for children.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the perfect spot for a short holiday. Seaview and all. We will definitely be vack! Thanks Lynda!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seaviews and sunset views to die for. Awesome slice of paradise.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sweet little place. Definitely needs an aircon, after a long trip we wanted to take a nap and the fans just didn’t cut it in 28 degree weather. Parking seems to be a problem, they should maybe think about painting parking lines as some guests cannot park straight. Amazing sun set views, friendly staff, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely pleasant situation with well kept lawns and gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great host , extremely clean, overall a good comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

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