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Zachary's Motel

Levin

Situated in Levin, 47 km from Arena Manawatu, Zachary's Motel features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 47 km from Palmerston North Convention Centre, 26 km from HortResearch and 45 km from Massey University. The motel has family rooms. It's always a pleasure staying here. Easy check-in. Clean facilities and the beds were comfortable.

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9.1
Superb
1,237 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

FERNZ Motel & Apartments Birkenhead 5 stars

North Shore, Auckland

Located in the leafy suburb of Birkenhead on Auckland's North Shore district, FERNZ Motel & Apartments Birkenhead offers accommodation within a 15-minute drive from Auckland CBD. A variety of cafes and restaurants serving local and international cuisine and shopping are situated in the town centre, just 2 minutes' walk from the property. Great appartment with comfortable beds. Staff were lovely. Close to shopping and plenty of restaurants.

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9
Superb
1,347 reviews
Price from
£98
per night

The Metrotel 4 stars

New Plymouth

Each room at this motel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. You will find a kettle in the room. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Very comfortable and close to the lots of bars and restaurants

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9
Superb
1,307 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

One88 on Commerce 5 stars

Whakatane

One88 on Commerce is located in Whakatane. The 5-star motel is a short walk from the Whaktane District Aquatic Centre and walking tracks. It offers air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The property offers BBQ facilities. Malcolm, the host was so friendly and warm. He welcomed us nicely. All the facilities were very comfortable and it was a joy to have the washer and dryer as well so I just got

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9.5
Exceptional
1,183 reviews
Price from
£83
per night

Acacia Lake View Motel

Taupo

Boasting an idyllic lake front setting, Acacia Lake View Motel offers free WiFi. Some rooms feature a balcony. All have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Acacia Lake View Motel is just 300-metres from Taupo Town Centre and a 5 minute Tauhara Golf Course. Taupo Airport is a 10-minute drive away. The staff were exceptional. We accidentally left our iPad there and they were so helpful in getting it shipped to us. We anticipated it would be a few days to get it but they were so quick to get the iPad out we had it arrive at our location before we even got there. Their recommendations for things to do in the area were great. We enjoyed our time at this motel.

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9.1
Superb
2,016 reviews
Price from
£88
per night

Creel Lodge 4.5 stars

Turangi

Just 5 minutes’ walk from Turangi town centre, Creel Lodge is a 4.5-star Qualmark rated motel offering self-contained suites with a private patio and BBQ facilities.

Lake Taupo and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are within 5 minutes’ drive from Creel Lodge. The Tongariro National Park’s ski fields and walking trails are 40 minutes’ drive away. The lodges are very comfortable and close to nature. The kitchen and communal BBQ are well equipped

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9.2
Superb
1,124 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

White Heron Motor Lodge 4 stars

Gisborne

White Heron Motor Lodge is just 2 minutes' drive from the centre of Gisborne and 7 minutes' drive from the beach and the airport. The property offers a range of accommodation types, all with access to unlimited free WiFi. How close it was to everything. It was so modern and like a home away from home.

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9.1
Superb
1,162 reviews
Price from
£100
per night

Aura Accommodation 4 stars

Rotorua

Guests staying at Aura Accommodation can enjoy summer, bathing in the large outdoor geothermal heated swimming pool or fire up the BBQ on a beautiful Rotorua evening. The property is within walking distance of all the central city attractions and local markets on offer. Swimming pool and hot spring pool was better

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9
Superb
1,194 reviews
Price from
£83
per night

Motel de la Mer 4 stars

Marine Parade, Napier

Surrounded by restaurants and cafes in Napier city centre, Motel de la Mer offers ocean-facing suites with a fully equipped kitchen. Some rooms have a balcony with ocean and city views. Guests enjoy free WiFi access. Julie was a great host ! Great location across from the beach. Spacious room

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9.5
Exceptional
1,090 reviews
Price from
£102
per night

Capri on Fenton 4 stars

Fenton Street, Rotorua

Capri on Fenton offers spacious rooms with free WiFi and a private 2-person spa pool. This motor inn is a 3-minute drive from both Polynesian Spa and Rotorua city centre. Free parking and free bike storage and wash-down area is provided on-site. Morgen our host was very welcoming. He lives on the property with his family. Everything was well taken care of so we really did not need to call Morgen for much but when we had a question or request he was very helpful and a pleasure to interact with We booked two different kinds of rooms. One was more spacious with a stove top/kitchen area the other just had a kitchenette but both had hot tubs and we really enjoyed them after a day full of adventure activities Location was quite convenient

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9
Superb
1,028 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

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