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Kauri Lodge Motel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Kaitaia motel

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Beach
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Free self parking
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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15 South Rd, Kaitaia, 410
  • Place, Far North Regional Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Okahu Estate Winery
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Ahu Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kaitaia (KAT)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Large Studio)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed, 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio Unit)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Large Family Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 5 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Kaitaia

In Kaitaia .With a stay at this Kaitaia motel, you'll be steps from Far North Regional Museum and within a 15-minute walk of Okahu Estate Winery. Also, Te Ahu Centre is within 2 miles (3 km) and Ancient Kauri Kingdom is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Far North Regional Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Okahu Estate Winery - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Te Ahu Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ninety Mile Beach - 17 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Karikari Peninsula - 18 min drive - 13.8 miles

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Gecko Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Turkish Kebabs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Beachcomber Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Kauri Lodge Motel

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Kaitaia motel
As a guest of Kauri Lodge Motel, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Kauri Lodge Motel also features a garden, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Kaitaia motel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Kauri Lodge Motel offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchens or kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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  • Free WiFi
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 10 to 15 per person

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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 (single-level property)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 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

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

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 continental breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 15 per person

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Kauri Lodge Motel Kaitaia
Kauri Lodge Motel
Kauri Kaitaia
Kauri Lodge Motel Kaitaia, New Zealand - North Island
Kauri Lodge Motel Motel
Kauri Lodge Motel Kaitaia
Kauri Lodge Motel Motel Kaitaia

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kauri Lodge Motel to the airport?

Kauri Lodge Motel is 6.1 mi (9-min drive) away from the Kaitaia (KAT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kauri Lodge Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kauri Lodge Motel.

How close is Kauri Lodge Motel to the beach?

This motel is 9.3 mi (16-min drive) from Ninety Mile Beach and 10.3 mi (20-min drive) from Te Angaanga Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kauri Lodge Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Kauri Lodge Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 10 and 15 per person.

Is there a casino at Kauri Lodge Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Kauri Lodge Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Kauri Lodge Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Kauri Lodge Motel have a pool?

Kauri Lodge Motel features an outdoor pool.

Does Kauri Lodge Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Kauri Lodge Motel to downtown Kaitaia?

Kauri Lodge Motel is 0.1 mi away from Kaitaia.

Kauri Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Practical and friendly but in need of a makeover

We needed a local room while building work was going at our place. This was local. Check in was friendly and we were offered a selection of rooms, which was nice. We needed somewhere quiet. Unfortunately someone later took the room next door and played music all night til 3am and the walls are pretty thin. The shower was good, decent kitchen, tidy overall. Bed was pretty tragic, so a rough nights sleep but not all the Lodge's fault. I would probably give them another try if I had to.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Penelope

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the third time we have stayed. It is convenient to town, it is getting older and could do with a facelift. But we'd come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Chang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely enjoyed everything about our stay. The facilities, housekeeping,hospitality, our room and our great neighbours. We didn't find any fault at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay as it was like being at home as everyone was so friendly and the room was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, and had what was required. It was dated. The sofa was a little worn out. A little too expensive, considering the area and the overall offering. I would stay there again, as the staff were friendly and helpful. It had a very clean and tidy outside area, with pool, but the weather wasn't suitable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
The place was very tidy, with clean sheets towels, toilet and kitchen. Friendly staff .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Cheap, good sized room. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an older property, but it was very clean, which is important to me.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Too loud during the night. (the room next door). We travelled from Auckland to Kaitaia and couldn't sleep due to the noise outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hyejin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very friendly and convenient to traffic. Good travel information was also available.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A very clean room with a modern television and appliances. The mattresses were worn out years ago and resulted in a poor nights sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Robert, Brooklyn, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This motel is near the Te Ahu Centre and within walking distance of several restaurants. The owner looks after his guests very well. Rooms are not fancy, but quite comfortable. I enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tony, NSW Australia

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

The perfect Motel

The best Motel we stayed at on our16 day visit to NZ
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
bed was uncomfortable, though rooms was clean. nothing really exciting about this motel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany, Northland, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owner was very helpful. NIce room. Would definately stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

pleasant accommodation with friendly staff

disruptive noisey neighbours but thats the luck of the draw with staying in motels. Owner was quick and effective with dealing with the issue
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location but a little dated. Friendly staff. Traffic noise a bit too loud but we live in a very quiet neighbourhood normally.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Rusti, Waikato

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

Very Clean hotel

six of us travelled on motorbike to Northland and stayed at this hotel. Very clean and well presented if a little old but comfortable. The owner let us store the bikes in his garage over night which was a great help. would stay again if back up that way.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice family place

One of the best hotel in Kaitia. Nice, comfy place. Perfect for family stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Hiran, London, Canada

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

Nice rooms

Great kitchenette & utensils for cooking. Clean spacious room. Great staff. The only slight drawback is that the motel is located on the main road - so the location is handy to restaurants, takeaways, info centre, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017