Kaitaia Motor Lodge

3.0 star property

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Indoor spa tub
Children's play area - outdoor
Family Unit | Bathroom shower
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is $87
$76 nightly
$87 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17

Explore the area

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121 North Road, Kaitaia, 482
  • Place, Okahu Estate Winery
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Ahu Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Far North Regional Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kaitaia (KAT)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

One Bedroom Unit

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Unit

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Unit

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kaitaia

With a stay at Kaitaia Motor Lodge in Kaitaia, you'll be 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Karikari Peninsula and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Ninety Mile Beach. .This motel is 20.7 mi (33.3 km) from Coopers Beach and 21 mi (33.8 km) from Tokerau Beach.

What's nearby

  • Okahu Estate Winery - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Te Ahu Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Far North Regional Museum - 2 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Karikari Peninsula - 20 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Ninety Mile Beach - 25 min drive - 13.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peek a Boo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Awanui Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Gecko Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Kaitaia Motor Lodge

Kaitaia Motor Lodge offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private patios. 32-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Built in 1999
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 20.00 per person (one way)

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
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

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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Kaitaia Motor Lodge
Kaitaia Motor
Kaitaia Motor Lodge New Zealand - North Island
Kaitaia Motor Lodge Motel
Kaitaia Motor Lodge Kaitaia
Kaitaia Motor Lodge Motel Kaitaia

Kaitaia Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 355 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 355 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 355 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 355 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 355 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabetha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes staff was very friendly and helpfull place clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean room. Friendly staff. Conveniently placed for shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Patsy Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was friendly, room was clean. Be aware that the hot tub is only open seasonally from June to November.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Georg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was clean and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet room and friendly staff. Convenient location. Only drawback was the wifi which was slow and inconsistent. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gina and her team are amazing! Lovely property & rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

ANDREW

Disliked: Amenities
Staff are great, the rooms are old with old fitouts, but beds were clean and comfortable. Reasonable road noise also
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A+ Helpful staff, excellent location and facilities !!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tuini

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We stay here often and always have a lovely stay. The convenience of Pak n Save next door or the Warehouse across the road is a bonus. Look forward to our next stay in Kaitaia
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good solid motel room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sudhan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed for 1 night. Clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you would expect from a small hotel. Very Comfy Bed was a bonus. Good sized apartment with comfy sitting area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yi

Liked: Cleanliness
The recent renovation is good compared to stay 2 years ago. However, our air condioner was not working still under repair.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

william

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No reception...key left in box....this was at 4pm Spa was not available Rooms old but clean Very hesitant to return
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heinrich

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very convenient location and quiet place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DHANALUTCHMEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely motel. Great service! Location was very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Polly

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious motel nice host good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

VINESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GOOD PLACE TO STAY.NEXT TIME WILL STAY AGAIN.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff. Room was well laid out and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luiza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay at an affordable price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

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

Start of our cycle adventure

All was good with the accommodation. Comfortable & clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025