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Golden Bay Motel

3.5 star property
3.5-star apartment with kitchen in Takaka

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Garden
Studio, Garden View | Free WiFi
View from room
Terrace/patio
Children's play area - outdoor

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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132 Commercial Street, Takaka, Golden Bay, 7110
  • Place, Te Waikoropupu Springs
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Pohara Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Tata Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio, Garden View | Free WiFi

Studio, Garden View

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View | Free WiFi

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 861 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Takaka

In Takaka .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this aparthotel, you'll find Te Waikoropupu Springs and Rawhiti Cave. Pohara Beach and Kahurangi National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Te Waikoropupu Springs - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Pohara Beach - 9 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Ligar Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Parapara Beach - 14 min drive - 15.7 miles
  • Tata Beach - 16 min drive - 10.1 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wholemeal Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Roots Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Nikau - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Plan B Café & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Curry Leaf - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Golden Bay Motel

3.5-star apartment with kitchen in Takaka
As a guest of Golden Bay Motel, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Golden Bay Motel also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Takaka aparthotel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Golden Bay Motel offers 9 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Family friendly

  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Climate control

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 9 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 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 15.00 for adults and NZD 15.00 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Golden Bay Motel Takaka
Golden Bay Takaka
Golden Bay Motel Takaka New Zealand
Golden Bay Motel Takaka
Golden Bay Motel Aparthotel
Golden Bay Motel Aparthotel Takaka

Frequently asked questions

How close is Golden Bay Motel to the airport?

Golden Bay Motel is 61.7 mi (76-min drive) away from the Nelson (NSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Golden Bay Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Golden Bay Motel.

How close is Golden Bay Motel to the beach?

This aparthotel is 5.7 mi (10-min drive) from Pohara Beach and 7.9 mi (17-min drive) from Ligar Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Golden Bay Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Golden Bay Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 15.00 for adults and NZD 15.00 for children. It's available every day from 8 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Golden Bay Motel?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Golden Bay Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Golden Bay Motel?

Free parking is not available at this aparthotel.

Does Golden Bay Motel have a pool?

Golden Bay Motel does not have a pool.

Does Golden Bay Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Golden Bay Motel to downtown Takaka?

Golden Bay Motel is 0.1 mi away from Takaka.

Golden Bay Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit was clean and very spacious. The shower did not have a lot of pressure but that is only a personal like.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
It was a large room and it was clean and tidy. The facilities seem a bit dated, but overall a fine place to spend a night or two.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the outlook on to the gardens. Great kitchen and large fridge ,good for longstay. Lovely shower
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
I don’t like the owner she unfriendly.The to toilet was smelly and not enough toilet paper and plastic bags. Only I like the outside playground for my little one. Im so disappointed for my holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Raj

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

central place to enjoy the valley

Nice comfortable, spacious room and lounge. Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Hidden Gem

Takaka is a great place with special vibe. Great people, great food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Accommodating to bike packing

Communication was gear, they provided a secure lock up for our bikes , The fruit burst lollies were what we needed after a cycle
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice and central

All good, place clean and comfortable, good wifiand very central.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

VAN THU

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Annette

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

Good value for money

Good location, just a short walk from the arty shops, with some lovely walks, beaches and fantastic scenery. Accommodation good value, and nice to overlook the gardens. A wardrobe and bedside tables would have been welcome additions as there was very little provision for getting clothing out of cases, but the rest of the facilities were good.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Inside was clean and had good beds. A couple of extra things in the kitchen would be helpful like a fish slice but was great to have paper towels when cooking. Outside maintenance was a little tired but nice courses area for kids to play. Our front door was quite sticky to open.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very friendly and welcoming. The room was very clean and met all our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Or review of golden bay motel.

We were very impressed by the quality of the room in every detail. The couple running it were very kind and respectful of our needs. Easy safe access .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoy the stay at the Motel - a lovely place for a few nights stay. Really clean interior with a homely feel. The motel is close to shops nearby for meals, beach and tourist attraction.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly and helpful, quick to respond to messages. Raised a small maintenance issue and it was resolved promptly. close to town/shops but far enough to be away from foot traffic. O/S room parking
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019