When you stay at Comfort Inn Sunset in Thames, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Goldmine Experience and Burke Street Wharf. .This apartment is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from The Treasury and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Thames Historical Museum.
Thames Historical Museum - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
Burke Street Wharf - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
Goldfields Shopping Centre - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
Getting around
Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 92 min drive
Restaurants
Seoul Chicken - 5 min drive
Bakehouse - 5 min drive
Subway - 5 min drive
Chequers Cafe - 4 min drive
Tastebud Cafe - 7 min drive
About this property
Comfort Inn Sunset
Comfort Inn Sunset offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.
This Thames apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a picnic area and gas grills.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Refrigerator
Tea bags/instant coffee
Bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Deck/patio
Garden
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Pets stay free
Suitability/Accessibility
No elevator
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks
Iron/ironing board on request
Local maps
Restaurant dining guides
Virtual front desk
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Theme park nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Security system
Fire extinguisher
General
9 units
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
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
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Property is also known as
Sunset Motel Thames
Sunset Motel Apartment
Sunset Motel Apartment Thames
Comfort Inn Sunset Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 157 reviews
10 - Excellent
99
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 157 reviews
8 - Good
42
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 157 reviews
6 - Okay
11
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 157 reviews
4 - Poor
3
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 157 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sara
Feb 27, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Great place in a good location !!
If your looking for an adventure in the area, try canyoning with canyons NZ - soo fun- one of the most beautiful and unique things we did on the north island, full day adventure was worth it!!
Sara
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Jayne
Jan 8, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was spotless, staff and amenities superb
Jayne
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Rozelle
Jan 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Awesome spot
Rozelle
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John
Dec 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was spotless ‘ fully equipped & comfortable, nice view! Quiet, I had a pleasant stay
John
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
corina
Feb 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cool location. Loved the ocean breeze. Clean. Comfortable.
corina
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Loren
Feb 7, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Spotless room and size and location
Loren
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Deanne
Mar 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Not a usual Comfort Inn. Cabin like attached to another renter next door. The walls were thin. Bed was not very comfortable. Overall, okay
Deanne
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tracy
Jun 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our stay was most enjoyable
Easy to find , clean tidy, helpful management
Comfortable stay
Tracy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Katrina
Jan 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Fantastic stay, beautiful location.
Katrina
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ashley
Oct 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a great 1 night stay. Our kids (4 &2) enjoyed having a lawn right outside to play on and the beach so close. Place was clean, modern, comfortable beds and couches. Will come back here next time we're in Thames
Ashley
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Leslie
Nov 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice location by beach, accommodation was fine
Leslie
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anita
Oct 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Relax and enjoy the sunset
Anita
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
John and Marita
Jun 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room, bathroom very clean , comfy bed. Friendly staff.
John and Marita
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
russell
Jun 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
very clean and comfortable place will stay again wish I had found it earlier
russell
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Garry
Nov 11, 2025
Liked: Amenities, communication
Older but clean and repainted. Very helpful manager.
Garry
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
tracy
Feb 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Good place for walking the shore.
Great location, walkable to shoreline. Easy parking and check in
tracy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Trana
May 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, sunsets, and hot spacious showers.
Trana
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Graham
Jul 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The management and staff were very welcoming made a pleasure to stay will definitely be back again soon