Reviews of Pembrooke Motor Lodge 4 stars
Corner Hatea Drive & Deveron Street, 0110 Whangarei, New Zealand
#11 of 24 hotels in Whangarei
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 444 hotel reviews
8.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.0
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Comfort
8.8
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Location
8.7
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Facilities
8.4
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Staff
9.0
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Value for money
8.5
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Free WiFi
8.9
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Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Diana
New Zealand24 reviews8.0“Great for a trip away.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A little too much air freshner covering stale smoke in 1 unit we had. We had 2 units.
Very convenient location. Spacious bathroom and adequate kitchen. Very comfty bed. Clean. Couch as well as large TV. All good.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Alana
New Zealand1 review8.0“Definitely will stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
N/a
The room was perfect for us. The owner changed our rooms once he saw my granddaughters name moved us into a ground unit.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Malcolm
New Zealand17 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Awkward access.
Clean and tidy.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Karamvir
India139 reviews5 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
None
Spacious , well laid out room
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Tammy
Australia16 reviews8.0“We would stay at the Pembrooke Motel again :)”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Apartment with Spa Bath
- • Stayed 1 night
Our bed unfortunately sunk to the middle quite badly, so we didn't get a great sleep as we felt as though we were sliding down and into each other.
It was a really large and comfortable room for a family of 4. Everything we needed was there. The shower was nice and hot and a strong water flow. It seemed to be a fairly quiet area. The owners/managers we a pleasure to deal with and really helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Jocelyn
New Zealand4 reviews8.0“Don’t back again”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The man from the office was really grumpy just because I arrived 30 min after the time I said by phone during the day when I called to advise I will arrive at 8pm . He didn’t get consideration about I was travel with my 2 kids . Made me felt very uncomfortable after drove 3 hrs after work and traffic.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Diana
New Zealand24 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Spacious, clean, comfortable and convenient with a friendly, professional manager. All we needed.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Shirleen
New Zealand8 reviews8.0“Affordable, enjoyable”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing :)
Amazing location, the service was excellent, the room was very clean, the bed was comfy!
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Ken
United Kingdom5 reviews8.0“Well run local business perfect for a comfortable stay/overnighter”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
Large room, well proportioned, comfortable bed. Some complementary fresh milk provided at reception -nice touch. Site is a few minutes walk to a New World supermarket. Reception has a large collection of videos and books
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 7 April 2024
S
New Zealand1 review9.0“Good value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Apartment with Spa Bath
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Spa bath
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Barry
Australia36 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
N/a
Large room, clean, well appointed. Manager,/owner was knowledgeable and very helpful. Close to restaurants and town.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Sandy
Australia14 reviews8.0“A comfortable unit that was run by lovely hosts, in a conveniently located property.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The crying baby in the daycare centre next door was a bit upsetting. A draining rack would have been helpful when washing dishes. It was a bit difficult getting into the wardrobe.
The property bright and airy. It was very comfortable and close to everything we needed. Our hosts, Carol and Bob were very knowledgeable about the district and willing to help meet our needs.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 22 March 2024
David
Australia76 reviews8.0“Comfortable, but a lot of traffic noise.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Apartment with Spa Bath
- • Stayed 2 nights
Our unit was next to a main road on the second floor, making it very noisy from constant traffic.
Comfortable bed. Friendly, helpful host. Short drive to city and sights.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Dawn
Ireland7 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Spotless, great facilities including iron and hairdryer. Great showers. Spacious
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Lori
Canada7 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The location was on a major artery into downtown and was noisy.
The hotel was older but was kept clean. Beds and linens were clean and comfortable. The owner prepped the BBQ for us to use. The grocery shops were close.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Mcdonald
New Zealand3 reviews8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Studio
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Made the time to chat,even gave me some fishing possy advice. And sent me back my charger that I forgot..
Awesome hosts,really welcoming.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Roger
New Zealand12 reviews8.0“Great value stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Patio lock needs attention was hard to open.
Very central, minimal noise, great value would definitely recommend.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Ailsa
New Zealand12 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The shelf holding the microwave had an extremely sharp corner. My husband caught his head on it. It would be better tounded.
My husband appreciated tge loan of a cushion for 5 days as the druver's seat of the rental car was very liw.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Ailsa
New Zealand12 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
WiFi could have been better
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Grant
New Zealand6 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“We had a lovely week in Whangarei. The weather was beautiful and accommodation ticked all the boxes.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was near a busy road which was loud at times. There was a rather large steep up into the shower which would possibly be difficult for an older person.
It was very central for all the places we like to visit on holiday. The hosts were very helpful and friendly. The motel was very clean and the beds are very comfy.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 11 February 2024
David
New Zealand10 reviews8.0“Would definitely stay again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very friendly staff. Great environmental ideas which give back to the community.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Maria
Australia13 reviews9.0“The hospitality from Carol and Bob was above and beyond the staff were friendly and helpful”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location was central the room was neat and tidy comfortable beds
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Hilda
New Zealand1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No receptionist
Linens, towels ,room is so clean.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Sarah
New Zealand11 reviews4 helpful votes7.0“Good facilities, shame about the welcome”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Within 30 seconds of checking in, the staff member was chastising me for reserving the room through Booking.com, rather than directly through the website at a better rate. If you don't like the online platform mate, don't list your property on there? The next classic comment was after I told him I was staying the night on my way up to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. "Why would you want to do that?" Because it's an important kaupapa for Aotearoa as a whole? Just a thought, but thanks for the casual racism. The icing on the cake was handing me the WiFi password with the comment "because you'll probably be on your phone all night". Sorry, but no - I'm a 37 year old professional on a work trip mate - not a 12 year old making Tik Toks. Nice facilities, but a "welcome" that needs a lot of work. Won't be back in a hurry.
Facilities were good, and walking distance to two supermarkets and restaurants/takeaways. My room was very clean and tidy, kitchenette was well-equipped, air con was a real bonus.
Stayed in February 2024
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