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Parakai Geothermal Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A wooden deck with a hot tub, a table, and chairs.
A bedroom with two beds, large windows, and a sloped ceiling.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a stove, and a refrigerator.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a lamp, and a large window.
A two-story house with a balcony, a well-maintained lawn, and a stone wall.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
The current price is $111
$96 nightly
$111 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26

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151 Parkhurst Road, Parakai, Helensville, 0830
  • Place, Parakai Springs
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaipātiki Recreation Reserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Palm Springs Geothermal Pools
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Unit with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 7

A compact room with a kitchenette, a bed with a blue bedspread, a leather sofa, a dining table, and a TV on a stand.

Family Unit with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 7

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Villa with Private Mineral Hot Pool

An attic bedroom with a sloped ceiling, wooden beams, and three beds.

Villa with Private Mineral Hot Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 7 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 20
  • 4 Double Beds, 3 King Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 10 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 2 Bedroom with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 2

A living room with a television, sofa, coffee table, and patterned rug.

2 Bedroom with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 3

A room with two beds, a sofa, a wardrobe, and a window.

Studio with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 3

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Room with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 4

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a lamp, and a large window.

Queen Room with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 4

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 8

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with a grey quilt, a nightstand with a lamp, and a chair.

Triple Room with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 8

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Unit 2A with Single Person Tub

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a refrigerator, and a window.

Studio Unit 2A with Single Person Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Room with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 6

A living room with a TV, a lamp, a sofa, a table, and a view through a glass door to an outdoor area.

Queen Room with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 6

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 9

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a small table with a lamp.

Triple Room with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 9

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 5

A room with a glass coffee table, a black leather sofa, two beds with patterned bedding, a white wardrobe, and a ceiling fan.

Studio with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 5

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Unit 1A with Private Mineral Hot Pool

A narrow room with a bed, a window, and a door leading to an outdoor area.

Single Unit 1A with Private Mineral Hot Pool

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room A with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden cabinet, a white bedside table, and a door.

Room A with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room B with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Room B with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room C with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a window with curtains, a door, and a lamp.

Room C with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room D with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area

A room with two beds, a window with curtains, a door, and a ceiling light.

Room D with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room E with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area

A bedroom with two beds, wooden beams, a window, and a door.

Room E with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room F with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area

A bedroom with two beds, a window, and sloped wooden beams.

Room F with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room G with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area

An attic bedroom with a sloped ceiling, wooden beams, and three beds.

Room G with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Helensville

With a stay at Parakai Geothermal Motel in Helensville (Parakai), you'll be steps from Kaipātiki Recreation Reserve and Parakai Aquatic Park. .This motel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Parakai Springs and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Palm Springs Geothermal Pools.
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What's nearby

  • Parakai Springs - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kaipātiki Recreation Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Parakai Aquatic Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Palm Springs Geothermal Pools - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Helensville River Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Waitakere Station - 24 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Kaipara Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Liberty Beers and Burgers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Butcher Baker - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Garfield Takeaway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Parakai Eatery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Parakai Geothermal Motel

Parakai Geothermal Motel offers 9 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

There are 11 hot springs open between 2:00 PM and midnight.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually furnished guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including hot springs and a hot tub.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Things to do

  • 11 hot springs
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Living room

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 11 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 2:00 PM - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 104 ºF

Accessibility

  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 7 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 36 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 36 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 2:00 PM to midnight

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Parakai Geothermal Motel Motel
Parakai Geothermal Motel Helensville
Parakai Geothermal Motel Motel Helensville

Parakai Geothermal Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 120 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nerissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little getaway spot especially with the geothermal pool.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived early and the staff were great very helpful. The hot tub was great love that mineral water.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the private hot tub was amazing to just relax evening and morning everyday. The onsite staff went above and beyond and were super friendly. I am planning to book here again when we travel to see my parents who live in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the hot pools, a 4square supermarket and a good playground. Large rooms with kitchen and nice bathroom. Hot tub on deck. Good for families. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hot geothermal pool is a bliss
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy, laid back and all around great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ezra

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Thermal pool was great everything else very average
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shafrana

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, wonderful place to stay even during rainy days. The covered private spa area is a winner every-time. We come here annually for our getaways to unwind form the city life.
Private geothermal spa, room sleeps 3
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, staff were helpful and their intention to please was very obvious
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rosaria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice to have our own private thermal pool at our room. Would have liked there to have been onsite front desk or reception as I needed to communicate via phone on several occasions during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, enjoy the tub
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Britt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good amenities. The geothermal tub was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an awesome stay and would be back again Thank you for having us
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adequate. Everything was very clean. Missing little touches like dish brush, tissues, milk, etc With no one on site to communicate with it felt a little unwelcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hot pool rooms are run down a little bit now we do stay there regularly and hoping for a couple of little changes Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The private thermal spa was fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gwenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole checking in system made it easy to access our room without waiting and the the thermal tub was great way to soak and relax the bosy before bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

john

Unit 7 was rustic but enjoyed the isolation from the other units.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bed very old hot pool was Okay but too small for 2 tall adults
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic very helpful and pleasant. People staying must be aware cellphone coverage sporadic. Mineral pools very theraputic
Private mineral spa
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Suzie

Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was rather run down
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026