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Reviews of Whangaroa Lodge Motel

8 Old Church Road RD 1, Whangaroa, 0478 Whangaroa, New Zealand

#4 of 6 hotels in Whangaroa

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 95 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Highly recommend staying here. Lovely place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment 4
    • Stayed 1 night

    That we didn't stay longer

    fabulous room, it looked like it had very recently been decorated, lovely bright art on the walls. The room was big and bed was huge, comfortable seating, with great views from the balcony. The owners were friendlyOne of our best stays in a month of travel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment 2
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Brought my personal white towel, and was mistakenly taken. But its fine :)

    I like Judy, she’s very lovely

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Amazing view, lovely owner
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment 4
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely absolutely nothing

    the view from the hotel is amazing. when we arrived, we were greeted and welcomed by Judy. We had a very large room with everything you need for a lovely stay. The highlight, however, were the incredibly valuable tips and advice from Judy and her husband. We have travelled a lot, but we have never received such personal (and handwritten) advice and tips for our trip. We can unreservedly recommend a stay there!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was very warm, and although fans were supplied the rooms could really do with Air Conditioning.

    The View from the room is awesome and the small walk down the hill to the boat club gave a great diner and a few nice beers. Very peacefull and quiet.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    Perfect location, perfect hosts, refurbished clean and comfortable units all with great views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment 4
    • Stayed 1 night

    great location above the harbour with magnificent views from all units. The hosts (Judy and Craig) were knowledgeable about the area and gave us great ideas for our stay. They were extremely helpful and accommodating (and relaxed). The units are all being refurbished to a high standard and are therefore very clean and comfortable. AND they provide proper milk (not UHT sachets) and good sized mugs! :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location and amazing hosts.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    9.0
    Great stay and highly recommended
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Apartment 4
    • Stayed 1 night

    Excellent location with views of the harbour and close to all amenities including the fishing club which has also great views and dining. Judy and Craig are also great hosts, friendly and helpful with lots of local knowledge to share and the occasional treat to make your stay more enjoyable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment 4
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Perfect location, beautiful views and fishing club across the road for drinks and a good meal. Perfect

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    8.0
    The motel is very clean and I like more than any other benefits
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment 6
    • Stayed 1 night

    It would be better to install air conditioning system.

    The motel locate a scenic place. I could enjoy good breakfast as i made meal with their cooking tools.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    I was received late in the evening by a very understanding and very nice hostess Thank you so much Marie-Josée

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    8.0
    Motel with superb view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment 6
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lighter weight bedding for hot nights. Limited cooking facilities in the unit. Air conditioning would have been welcome.

    The location and the view. The proprietors. The gardens. Proximity to the Sport Fishing Club for meals out.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    9.0
    Will definitely recommend and if ever in the area, will stay again. Have a great 2024!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not wanting to bring a downer to a great stay but there were a few cockroaches crawling about the little stove, sink area. Noticed at night and early morning when making a cuppa. Nothing that wasn’t fixed with a hot, soapy wipe down.

    Great private, peaceful location. Handy for our Whānau reunion at Te Touwai marae to bring my Mum and Aunty back for a comfortable safe sleep on a good bed :-) Judy and Craig - thank you for being great friendly hosts.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    Close to where we needed to be

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment 3
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful sunset and location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment 4
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower pressure was a little lackluster but I think this is fairly standard for a place that's fairly remote - just to warn you!

    A really lovely wee place, outstanding view and staff were so helpful and friendly. Really big room and bed as well.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    10
    My 83 year old friend said: '..we've had a magical weekend'.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing not to like as far as I'm concerned. Nothing can be perfect about places to stay unless you're paying the huge prices then you'd expect it to be.

    You can take your own breakfast or all meals as there is a fully stocked kitchette provided. An outside undercover big kitchen area & barbecue lounging area is also available. I loved the location & the glorious views from this clean & tidy, comfortable unit plus the handiness to the restaurant across the road. The hostess Judy was most welcoming, very friendly & helpful..her & Craig have this place running well & it looks cute with the garden seating areas. I was even able to pick some parsley for mussel fritters I made!!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    9.0
    The perfect location to visit the harbour and Gamefishing Club
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment 6
    • Stayed 1 night

    Gorgeous location overlooking the marina.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    9.0
    We had a great time
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Shower water pressure was weak

    Location was perfect. Judy and Craig were fabulous. Judy gave us sdome great travel trip on our journey north which we followed and were very grateful for. The rooms were exceptional clean and beds comfortable

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    10
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location and great host.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    9.0
    Great Stay, Welcoming Owners and beautiful views
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Beautiful customer service, warm amd welcoming. Very accomadsting and so very helpful. Thank you Judy 😊 💓

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    10
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment 6
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One Bed was a little

    Great location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful room, amazing views

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment 4
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The views from the room were unbelievable

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2023

    9.0
    Great value self contained room with everything you would need. Stunning harbour views!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment 4
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great self contained Room with full mini kitchen, dining, bathroom and lounge all contained amazing view of the harbour inlet from room

    Stayed in March 2023

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