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Aotearoa Lodge

3.0 star property

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Superior Studio, Non Smoking, Balcony (Queen Superior Studio) | Balcony
Front of property
Superior Studio, Balcony (Twin Superior Studio)
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Daily full breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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70 Racecourse Road, Whitianga, 3510
  • Place, Buffalo Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mercury Bay Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Senior Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Senior Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Senior Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Self-Catering)

Living area

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Self-Catering)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Studio, Balcony (Twin Superior Studio)

Superior Studio, Balcony (Twin Superior Studio)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Studio, Non Smoking, Balcony (Queen Superior Studio)

Superior Studio, Non Smoking, Balcony (Queen Superior Studio)

Superior Studio, Non Smoking, Balcony (Queen Superior Studio)

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Studio, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Studio, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Full Kitchen) | Living area

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Full Kitchen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Whitianga

When you stay at Aotearoa Lodge in Whitianga, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Buffalo Beach and Lost Spring Thermal Pools. .This motel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Brophys Beach and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Mercury Bay Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Buffalo Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mercury Bay Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Brophys Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cathedral Cove - 29 min drive - 43.3 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 180 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grace O'Malley's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hive - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Marina Bay Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Espy Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stoked - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Aotearoa Lodge

Aotearoa Lodge offers 14 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this motel include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Aotearoa Lodge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this motel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: NZD 28 to 32 for adults and NZD 28 to 32 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Early 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 property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Guests making same-day bookings after 4 PM are asked to confirm the booking with the property.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 28 to 32 for adults, and NZD 28 to 32 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 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
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Aotearoa Lodge

Aotearoa Lodge Whitianga

Aotearoa Whitianga

Aotearoa Lodge Motel

Aotearoa Lodge Whitianga

Aotearoa Lodge Motel Whitianga

Aotearoa Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 183 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Clean room Friendly staff Easy check-in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joline, High Prairie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedding
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Spacious room , very comfortable , staff extremely friendly and helpful .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

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

6/10 Okay

Wanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Narelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Douglas and Doreen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed was very comfortable ditto for the pillows. Very quiet - no traffic noise and other residents were also quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the friendly staff and the motel was so clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property very clean and quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for an overnight en route to Coromandel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Overall nice stay

Nice lodge/motel, a little bit away from the city center. Quiet and peaceful. Owner/manager was VERY friendly and helpful. Room was serviced/cleaned each day with fresh towels and tea, etc. which was much appreciated. Future guests should know that the shared kitchen is not much of a kitchen; there is no oven and no proper stove (only a hot plate). This was not an issue for us, but it might be for others who are expecting to cook their meals. Overall a very nice stay and I would recommend the Aotearoa Lodge to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is out of the way so a little hike to get downtown or to the beaches. Nice to have a communal kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Steen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms with most conveniences, but no views, no dining nearby

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely property quiet and away from the built up area an enjoyable place to stay a reasonable cost.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Suited us for two nights. Thought it would be closer to shops etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and open to giving a helping hand.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful motel away from the city centre. Had all the essentials we needed - good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

10/10 Excellent

Minn Leng, Auckland

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, quiet ,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022