Cortez Motel

2.0 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Whakatāne Town

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Exterior
Exterior
Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Queen Spa Studio | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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55 Landing Rd, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, 3120
  • Whakatane Hospital
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Whakatane Aquatic Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Wairere Falls
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Whakatane (WHK)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Spa Studio

  • 24 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Studio with Spa Bath

  • 24 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Twin Studio - Disability Access

  • 24 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double or Twin Room

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

Family Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

King Spa Studio

  • 24 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Queen Studio - Disability Access

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Family Room

  • 40 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Family Spa Room

  • 40 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Whakatane

Whakatāne Town stay.Your stay at this Whakatāne Town motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Whakatane Hospital and Whakatane Aquatic Centre. Whakatane War Memorial Hall and Whakatane District Museum and Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Whakatane Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Whakatane Aquatic Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Whakatane War Memorial Hall - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Wairere Falls - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Mataatua: The House That Came Home - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Julians Berry Farm & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moxi Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cadera - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Cortez Motel

Motel perfectly located for exploring Whakatāne Town
Cortez Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Whakatane motel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Cortez Motel offers 15 accommodations with hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Cortez Motel Motel
Cortez Motel Whakatane
Cortez Motel Motel Whakatane

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cortez Motel to the airport?

Cortez Motel is 5.1 mi (15-min drive) away from the Whakatane (WHK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cortez Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cortez Motel .

Does Cortez Motel offer free breakfast?

Cortez Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cortez Motel ?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Cortez Motel ?

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

Is there free parking at Cortez Motel ?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Cortez Motel have a pool?

Cortez Motel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Cortez Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Cortez Motel to downtown Whakatane?

Cortez Motel is 1.1 mi away from Whakatane.

Cortez Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 12 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was tidy but very dated
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

jonathan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Servicing of units very poor
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Artistic ambience, pink flamingos and colour lights puts this place above the ordinary
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Colin, DANNEVIRKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonqa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For an older style motel, this was a great last minute find. Excellent value for money, pleasant large room and comfy bed. Thanks

8/10 Good

Paretoroa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 1 night with 3 children, and our bed setting was awesome. We had reasonable sized beds, with a comfort sized room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025