Mystery Creek Motel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Ohaupo motel

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Room options

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ohaupo

In Ohaupo .You'll find Mystery Creek Events Centre and Waikato River within a 15-minute walk of this Ohaupo motel. Kartsport Hamilton and Riverside Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Mystery Creek Events Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Waikato River - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kartsport Hamilton - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • University of Waikato - 9 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • SkyCity Hamilton - 16 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Yj Chinese Takeaway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Propeller Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ethos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Clementine - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Mystery Creek Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Ohaupo motel
As a guest of Mystery Creek Motel, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Ohaupo motel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Mystery Creek Motel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. 24-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of NZD 200 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mystery Creek Motel to the airport?

Mystery Creek Motel is 3 mi (5-min drive) away from the Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mystery Creek Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Mystery Creek Motel.

Does Mystery Creek Motel offer free breakfast?

Mystery Creek Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mystery Creek Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but SkyCity Hamilton (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Mystery Creek Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Mystery Creek Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Mystery Creek Motel have a pool?

Mystery Creek Motel does not have a pool.

Does Mystery Creek Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Mystery Creek Motel to downtown Ohaupo?

Mystery Creek Motel is 3.9 mi away from Ohaupo.

Mystery Creek Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tama-Micai'AH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at and very great staff would definitely recommend going again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lotta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing three bedroom house, had a wonderful stay! Thank you for the upgrade!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hohepa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Country style stay feeling. Quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Steffan

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice team but needs a good clean and location if not at fields days mikes from anywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Terence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds comfy, lovely clean towels & linen, rest is grim. Could be lovely units but as they are ....all very tired and old. Bathroom with mold round basin, no fan, dirty. Base of shower stainless steel so clean and plenty of hot water. Thick cobwebs hanging from internal window. No side lights, all in need of repainting. Outside area needs TLC.  The area is quiet and handy for Cambridge.  This was a last minute panic booking during school holidays and most places were booked, wish I'd read all the reviews.Got home to find a cockroach in my case!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The units are tiny but quite adequate for somewhere to eat and sleep after busy day with outside activities. Communal kitchen is excellent. Hot water was marginal in unit but very hot in communal kitchen. Would stay there again, it is priced for what it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ho, Christchurch

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tinzar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location for a rowing regatta
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

flora, burley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
this was a nice rustic quirky stay. very relaxing an interesting experience. not for everyone though
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Good for a stopover
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing, comfortable stay. Love the rural surroundings. Very tidy outdoors area. Not much info available about the Motel and services. Heatpump for some reason would just shut off after 2mins. 2/4 Stove elements always at a constant high temp. Shower temp constantly changes but good pressure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cornelia, Carterton

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a twin room with tea/coffee making facilities. Great shower. Not far from Cambridge. Check in was easy. Definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter

Bed was hard as
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Amenities
It was clean warm tidy room gd value would book again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Djenan

Liked: Cleanliness
Bit far out of town and didn’t realise no facilities in unit !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna-Jane

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic amenities and very clean. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Katharine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the freshly laundered sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Covenient and cleannnnn 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A perfect sized family unit with cooking facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1. Barely a 'hello' when I checked into this property. Basically told here is the key, you are in this room, down the far end. No welcome, just checked my name against the booking and that was it. 2. Units were not numbered. 3. No outside lighting. Had to ask to have it turned on, so I could go to the car outside. 4. Light switch popping out from wall. 5. Neighbouring smoke alarm was intermitenttly beeping. I did not ring reception as I had already rung them about the lighting. So, located the source of the alarm and disabled it myself. 6. Towels were well past their use by date and had threads coming off them. Tatty. 7. Bed was comfy, sheets were clean. A very disappointing stay. It felt like the owners were not really into providing any kind of experience or pleasant stay except for taking my money. No hospitality at all.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024