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Cook's Lookout Motel

Property class: 3.5

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A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view of a lake and hills.
A swimming pool with a view of a lake and mountains, surrounded by lounge chairs and a fenced area.
A room with a view of a beach, a blue sofa, a table with chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A room with a bed, a TV, a phone, and a dining table with chairs.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a lake and hills.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $93
$81 nightly
$93 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28

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9 Causeway Road, Haruru, 0247
  • Place, Haruru Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio, Sea View (Queen)

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view of a lake and hills.

Studio, Sea View (Queen)

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

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A room with a green sofa, a wooden table, a colorful bed, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a body of water and a bridge.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a dining table, chairs, a television, and a bed.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Poolside

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

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A bedroom with a large window overlooking a scenic landscape.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a painting above the bed, and a dark curtain on the window.

Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Haruru

With a stay at Cook's Lookout Motel in Haruru, you'll be in the suburbs, a short 3-minute walk from Bay of Islands and within 2 minutes by car from Haruru Falls. .This motel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Action World and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Te Ti Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Haruru Falls - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Paihia Wharf - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Paihia Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 12 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Russell Beach - 36 min drive - 14.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seaside - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Third Wheel Vending - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Russell Fish - ‬31 min drive

About this property

Cook's Lookout Motel

Cook's Lookout Motel offers 12 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, 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. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private furnished balconies. LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1970
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Cook's Lookout
Cook's Lookout Haruru
Cook's Lookout Motel
Cook's Lookout Motel Haruru
Lookout Motel
Cook's Lookout Motel Paihia
Cook's Lookout Paihia
Cook's Lookout Motel Motel
Cook's Lookout Motel Haruru
Cook's Lookout Motel Motel Haruru

Cook's Lookout Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 87 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
hosts were very warming and helpful. Had great views out to the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view. Spacious room for two. Complete kitchen. Helpful staff. Quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great views. Clean. Motel a bit tired
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Phillip

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing but the motel is old and very dated. The room had a musty smell. I was disappointed. The photos on website are not like the reality.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Angela

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room we stayed in (#3) was featured on their Expedia page and on their website and looked very good as far as motels are concerned, but we're pretty sure the photo was taken many, many years ago because everything in the room was just old and worn. The sheets and blankets were stained, and my husband was dubious as to whether they were even cleaned, so we ended up sleeping fully clothed. We didn't sit on the sofa because it was stained. In the shower, we didn't look up because there were dead bugs on the clear "shower ceiling" above us. Lastly, we woke to a rat rustling around in the ceiling overhead. =( On the plus side, while the weather was stormy, we could see that there would have been a terrific view from our room. Also, the staff member I dealt with, an older woman, was very pleasant, super friendly, and helpful. And we liked the fact that it was pet-friendly; this was pretty much our only lodging option in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Photos on website is not an accurate representation of the condition of the units. We arrived and decided not to stay there. We had to pay for the first night due to late cancellation, but relieved not to stay there. The rooms smell, the carpets are worn and the bed felt terrible. Not a place we will recommend to anyone, just not worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the views and the peace and tranquility. Grandchildren enjoyed the pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
View was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nasha

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

Awesome!

Owners are so awesome. Enjoyed our stay. Great view from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
quiet location. Friendly staff. Nice views.Close to Paihia.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were a lovely couple very welcoming and certainly obliging, however you wouldn't have wanted to disturb them at 11pm when you found you were getting cold and there wasn't an electric blanket on the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great view! The room & grounds are a bit tired, but clean enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful breathtaking seaviews from our room. Friendly staff, free wi fi and parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

richard

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

Great lodging

Norm, the owner was very personable, he took care or our every request. The property has a fantastic view of the bay. Nothing photoshopped here. I highly recommend staying, I would stay her again in a second.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views and very quiet. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Epic views, all is good. Epic views, all is good. Epic views, all is good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, beautiful view, pool nice. Reasonable equiped kitchen although no can opener. There are lists of signs with rules however no information about the hotel at all, in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Views Where Amazing Wifi Connection Inconsistent Bathroom And Kitchen Ok A Little Dated In Decor Not What We Expected For The Price Reception Was Welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views, helpful hosts. Perfect place to base oneself if visiting the Bay of Islands.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this trip late and hence paid over our usual budget. We were a bit worried that we were overpaying based on a few reviews. But we needn't have worried, we couldn't fault the place really. The hosts were very helpful, the room was really well equipped and the view was simply stunning. We would stay here again for sure. The only tip I would give is to take some cream for the sand flies
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Wayne

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view was great. The property is very steep to get to. The owners are very good at justifying the way they do things. I found them very unapproachable. The room daily cleaning was average. We weren’t told until too late that soaps and shampoos were in a cupboard. It seems that the owners feel they have modern good quality furniture but I think they really have no idea what that means. The rate was high even for Easter weekend compared to other places. Although the owners told us it was fair. I think they are in a World if their own and do not like constructive feedback so will have a reason for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

SANJAY

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great owners, Property is a bit old and dated

Stayed here for 2 nights towards the end of our North Island tour. Check in was smooth. Both Norm and his wife are genuinely nice people and very warm, welcoming and helpful. Unfortunately, we had one of the two rooms that don't have a view (totally our choice tho). We were informed that the internet had been down for a couple of weeks - not just at the hotel but many other hotels in the area. Our room (pool view) was spacious but was definitely showing some age. The carpet is old and stained. Curtains frayed in a couple of places. We were disappointed to find a couple of spider webs (not very recent) and informed Norm later (so he could speak to the cleaning crew) and he was a bit surprised as well. Shelagh was really nice - she recommended restaurants to us and also volunteered to book a trip to Cape Reinga which turned out to be a good idea. It would have been nice if we had been informed about the Wi-Fi in advance of our stay. And perhaps offered an upgrade or a different room since more than 50% of the units were available at the time even if they charged us extra. There is no AC but there is a standing fan in the room. Location is good - 5 mins to the center of the town - restaurants, groceries etc. Overall it was a decent stay but it wouldn't be fair to say it was Excellent. We stayed at more than 10 motels in NZ and this one didn't hold up its end of the bargain based on price point and other reviews.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Aussicht auf die Bay ist phantastisch! Sauberkeit mäßig!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Disappointing and dated

Welcoming owners on arrival not to be seen again until leaving after 3 wet miserable days. Room clean but dated and damp. Uncomfortable double bed. No fresh air to room as no fly wire on windows and lots of mosquitos. 5klms out of Paihia and steep walk. Stick to town area!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018