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Coastal Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
A peaceful garden retreat just steps from Thames Historical Museum offers travelers a convenient base with all the comforts needed for exploring the area

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A modern outdoor deck with a glass door leading to a living area with a sofa and chairs, overlooking a body of water. - Coastal Motor Lodge (Thames)
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A building with multiple balconies and a central palm tree. - Coastal Motor Lodge (Thames)
A cozy attic bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a white headboard, a small window, and a door. - Coastal Motor Lodge (Thames)
A residential area with a paved driveway, wooden bridge, and a well-maintained lawn. - Coastal Motor Lodge (Thames)
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
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Room options

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View all photos for Studio, Mobility Accessible, Kitchen (Ground Floor)

A bedroom with a large bed, two pillows, a bedside table, a chair, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Studio, Mobility Accessible, Kitchen (Ground Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Chalet, Balcony, Sea View

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a blue quilt, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Signature Chalet, Balcony, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

A living room with a dark sofa, a blue rug, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Chalet, Multiple Beds, Sea View

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside table, a window, and a ceiling with wooden beams.

Signature Chalet, Multiple Beds, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Thames, Coastal Motor Lodge is in the historical district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at The Pinnacles, while Goldmine Experience and Thames Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Thames War Memorial Civic Centre and Goldfields Shopping Centre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Thames travel guide
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608 Tararu, South Highway 25, Thames, 2801

What's nearby

  • Goldmine Experience
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Thames Historical Museum
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • The Treasury
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Burke Street Wharf
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • School of Mines & Mineralogical Museum
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    93 min drive

Restaurants

  • Seoul Chicken
    3 min drive
  • Bakehouse
    3 min drive
  • Chequers Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Tastebud Cafe
    5 min drive
  • Hot Chocolate Cafe
    4 min drive

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Coastal Motor Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 282 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 282 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 282 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 282 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 282 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay loved our room had everything we needed staff was great looking forward to going back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location! Great views. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the location, gorgeous view across the road. Beds were lovely and heating was a great advantage, however the towels were very old and thin and we only got two for the four of us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

calum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its an older place that the price reflects, but was clean stayed one night was close to where we wanted to be so absolutely 5 stars meet our needs perfectly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking, nice spot with water view, comfy bed, will definitely return 🙂
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good location and lovely unit. Clean and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although old, the lodge was very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room. Good to have a bible as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chamnap

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love this place, wonderful host and good service. Will surely come back again :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

On Na

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A comfort nite with gergeous sunset and starry nite. The bed is cozy, kitchen is properly equipped, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice tidy room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and accommodating staff. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Anny

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
probably not may decent places in Thames that appears to be the commercial/shopping hub for those going an hour up to Coromandel or across the peninsula on hiking trails. clean but worn and in need of updates. lovely lawn and view though.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was excellent; staff, parking, cleanliness & spacious rooms! Would recommend and definately stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found the accommodation very clean and a quiet place. It could do with a better coffee maker, but otherwise a nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good value for the cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Easy access to the Firth. A-frame rooms are spacious and well maintained. Great base for fishingn
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view out front windows plenty of parking . Shower was over the bath stairs up to unit
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good parking, good shower and bathroom, well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Karlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was good bed was clean and tidy it was all pre sweet would definitely go back again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

ANALIZA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

anthony

We were given a very poor room on the ground floor. Nothing like the pictures. Very basic
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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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