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Opononi Lighthouse Motel

2.5 star property

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Free self-parking
Reception
View from property
One Bedroom Triple Unit | Private kitchen
Sun deck

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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45 State Highway 12, Opononi, 0452
  • Place, Opononi Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ngawha Springs
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Kai Iwi Lakes
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Family Unit

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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One Bedroom Unit | Living area

One Bedroom Unit

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Unit

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Access Unit | Living area

Studio Access Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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One Bedroom Triple Unit | Living area

One Bedroom Triple Unit

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Unit

Studio Unit

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Unit

Family Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Opononi

With a stay at Opononi Lighthouse Motel in Opononi, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Opononi Beach and a 4-minute drive from Pakia Hill Lookout. .This beach motel is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Omapere Beach and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Hokianga Harbour.
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What's nearby

  • Opononi Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Omapere Beach - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Hokianga Harbour - 12 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Ngawha Springs - 50 min drive - 73.3 km
  • Kai Iwi Lakes - 56 min drive - 89.3 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Opononi Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Opo Takeaways - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Opononi Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Morrell's Café - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tane Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Opononi Lighthouse Motel

Opononi Lighthouse Motel offers 12 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Opononi motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM 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)

Pets

Pets not allowed (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 day

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per day

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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Opononi Lighthouse Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 392 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 392 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 392 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 392 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 392 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Newly refurbished, modern, super clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Karen M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Motel was very convenient to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was excellent. Nice and clean and very spacious. Staff were nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well setup in the room. May some air conditioners as the rooms are quite warm. Rooms are beautifully clean and nicely set out. A beautiful spot.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes nice and clean room. The location is superb, just on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice studio unit - beach over the road. Nice meal at Omapere down the road
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location, very spacious and well equipped
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was spotless and quite spacious. It's a lovely setting directly opposite the water and there are pretty gardens throughout the property. Our host was very welcoming, would love to come back with some more time to spend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotlessly clean, well equipped with the beach across the road. Near to supermarket and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely apartment, unfortunately the sos tub wasn’t operational which had been a big reason for booking. Overall though very pleased with the accommodation and the location I’d lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

garry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and tidy serviced daily
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will surely stay there again when going tk Opononi
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Des

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean (inside as well as outside) Friendly & efficient check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Di

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fortunate enough to get a newly renovated Upgraded Room, the smell of new paint along with new fit out
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
with a full hose all the units allocated parks are difficult to back into
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and was well appointed. The heating in both the main room and with an electric blanket was appreciated in cold rainy weather The parking is limited but there are marked spaces for each motel unit though this depends on the courtesy of other users who do not use more than one parking space.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allwyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot and lovely facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent ; but it would have been nice to have a spa later in the evening! Say after dinner: all very helpful and a comfy clean unit!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Lighthouse motel is a well maintained older property. Big rooms, quiet, comfortable it was perfect for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025