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Cortez Motel

2.0 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Whakatāne Town

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Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi
Exterior
Exterior
Superior Family Spa Room | Desk, free WiFi
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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55 Landing Rd, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, 3120
  • Place, Whakatane War Memorial Hall
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Papaka & Puketapu
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Whakatane District Museum and Gallery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whakatane (WHK)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King Spa Studio | Desk, free WiFi

King Spa Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Desk, free WiFi

Family Room

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

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Standard Family Room | Desk, free WiFi

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Studio - Disability Access | Desk, free WiFi

Twin Studio - Disability Access

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Spa Studio | Desk, free WiFi

Queen Spa Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio with Spa Bath | Desk, free WiFi

Studio with Spa Bath

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Studio - Disability Access | Desk, free WiFi

Queen Studio - Disability Access

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Family Spa Room | Desk, free WiFi

Superior Family Spa Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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).
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What's nearby

  • Whakatane Aquatic Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Whakatane War Memorial Hall - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Te Papaka & Puketapu - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Whakatane District Museum and Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Te Manuka Tutahi Marae - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moxi Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Peejays Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gibbo's Fresh Fish - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cadera - ‬7 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. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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
  • Phone
  • 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
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.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

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

National rating

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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Cortez Motel ?

As of Jun 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cortez Motel on Jun 23, 2026 start from $73, 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 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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 20 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Losalini

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff very welcoming & courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The.staff..clean.room.it.gave.me.a.good.feeling..very.relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SHARON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean room and they took our laundry and washed and dried it for us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely helpful staff. Rooms are a little outdated but good for the price you pay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nesia

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent customer servuce as always.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Paretoroa

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We made a last minute booking. It was a great price, had smiley staff & he was welcoming. They held another room for me the next night which we confirmed quite late. So, we appreciated having somewhere to stay. We really enjoyed the spa bath & fwkt it was great value for money. Thanks 😉
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was tidy but very dated
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Brenda

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

Friendly Owner and Value for Money

Sunny, the owner, was friendly and accommodating to several requests from us. We think he gave us the potatoe masher from his own home. Kitchen equipment enabled us to cook all our meals in the room (everything but oven). TV had lots of great channels and could swivel to different parts of the room. Beds felt new in No.5 and the kitchen looked modern. Bathroom and toilet looked a bit dated but were nice and clean. Housecleaning came everyday. Pool isnt maintained in Winter but looks like it would be nice for a Summer swim. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Simon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They supplied an old electric heater that did not work. Just a poor place that wasn't clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean but small, dated and worn. Tv did not work and when we realised, office was closed so could not be fixed. Outside lights were turned off so pitch black when we walked back to the unit at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

jonathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Servicing of units very poor
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Nath

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin

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