16 Northgate Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star motel in Strandon

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Spa
Premier Twin Room | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Exterior
Premier Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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16 Northgate, New Plymouth, 4312
  • Place, East End Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fitzroy Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Pukekura Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Premier Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Queen Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

New Plymouth

Strandon stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Strandon motel, you'll find East End Reserve and Fitzroy Beach. Te Henui Walkway and Huatoki Walkway are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • East End Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fitzroy Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pukekura Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Puke Ariki - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tartan Rose Cakery and Deli - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cobb - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Paris Plage - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crowded House Bar & Cafe - ‬15 min walk

About this property

16 Northgate Motor Lodge

4-star motel in Strandon
16 Northgate Motor Lodge offers its guests a hot tub and complimentary bicycles. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at 16 Northgate Motor Lodge.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star New Plymouth motel.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
16 Northgate Motor Lodge offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This New Plymouth motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 17 for adults and NZD 10 to 17 for children

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 17 for adults, and NZD 10 to 17 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is 16 Northgate Motor Lodge to the airport?

16 Northgate Motor Lodge is 6.4 mi (10-min drive) away from the New Plymouth (NPL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at 16 Northgate Motor Lodge?

As of Jun 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 16 Northgate Motor Lodge on Jun 26, 2026 start from $77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does 16 Northgate Motor Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at 16 Northgate Motor Lodge.

How close is 16 Northgate Motor Lodge to the beach?

This motel is a short 11-minute walk from Fitzroy Beach and 4.5 mi (13-min drive) from Back Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 16 Northgate Motor Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at 16 Northgate Motor Lodge, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 10 and 17 for adults, NZD 10 and 17 for children.

Is there a casino at 16 Northgate Motor Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at 16 Northgate Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at 16 Northgate Motor Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this motel.

Does 16 Northgate Motor Lodge have a pool?

16 Northgate Motor Lodge does not have a pool.

Does 16 Northgate Motor Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is 16 Northgate Motor Lodge to downtown New Plymouth?

16 Northgate Motor Lodge is 0.7 mi away from New Plymouth.

16 Northgate Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 419 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 419 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 419 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 419 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 419 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room , great staff , very close to main road so traffic noise
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly informative welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
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6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly couple running this establishment and very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room,everything you would want ,would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless and well equipped. The man on reception and the cleaner were both very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean and comfotable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for a week and really enjoyed it. Safe, warm, quiet and clean - all at a reasonable price. Would definitely stay there again if i visit New Plymouth.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. I loved the local map, that the motel manager gave me. And the convenience of picking up daily milk from their fridge. Thank u 2 all the staff, 4 making my 4 night stay very special.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay couldnt fault anything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome accommodation very handy to city centre....would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location close to only require comfortable room would recommend and use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 2 nights at this lovely spot and had time on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, reasonably quiet for the busy location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had everything we needed and it was convenient for visiting the various sights
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kiani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are so lovely and the property/facilities were well maintained.
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10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to super market, McDonalds and Burger Fuel. Parking right outside and spa was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly service .. very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Kath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice clean, convenient accommodation. Would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Mike

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

NP getaway

Great motel and very quiet, lovely spa
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great. Location was convenient. Even tho it was on the main state highway, it felt safe and cosy and was quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our unit was spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property would happily use again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in went good and property ell located
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were very comfortable, AND we had access to Netflix ,you tube and sky sport - I will go there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024