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Thornton Lodge Motel

4.0 star property

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Studio | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property entrance
Family - Unit 11 | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Family Room, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom shower

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $92
$80 nightly
$92 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8

Explore the area

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2307 State Highway 2 (Takapau Road), Waipukurau, 4200
  • Place, Central Hawkes Bay College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Splash Planet
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Craggy Range
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Large Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family - Unit 11 | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family - Unit 11

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Studio - Units 4,6,7,9 | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio - Units 4,6,7,9

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Studio | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Studio

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Waipukurau

With a stay at Thornton Lodge Motel in Waipukurau, you'll be 28.6 mi (46.1 km) from Kirakau Beach and 31.8 mi (51.2 km) from Porangahau Beach. .This motel is within the region of Splash Planet and Ocean Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Central Hawkes Bay College - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Splash Planet - 39 min drive - 41.1 miles
  • Craggy Range - 45 min drive - 44.1 miles
  • Kirakau Beach - 49 min drive - 37.7 miles
  • Ocean Beach - 57 min drive - 53.9 miles

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Espresso loco - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Angkor Wat Bakery & Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Plaza Waipukurau - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Canton Takeaways - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rubylicious Cakes Nz - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Thornton Lodge Motel

Thornton Lodge Motel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Waipukurau motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 15 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 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 1 per person

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

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 near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Built in 1974
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 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 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 1 per person
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
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
The seasonal pool will be open from October to May
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Thornton Lodge Motel
Thornton Lodge Motel Waipukurau
Thornton Waipukurau
Thornton Lodge Motel Motel
Thornton Lodge Motel Waipukurau
Thornton Lodge Motel Motel Waipukurau

Thornton Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 132 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very tidy, staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and had a small kitchenette with a microwave, fridge and kettle. Comfy bed and it was nice to sit outside on the patio to watch the sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was a very nice room, very quiet inspite of being just across a field from an airfield
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place and close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a late check-in and the staff was very accomodating. The unit was large although a little dated. Good size for family since it had an extra bed. Nice little kitchen area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, nice folks.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room, very clean and the shower was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful facility and lovely welcome
Verified

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy location,Loved the shower
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for one nite stay , tidy , clean , quiet
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice quiet unit and just what we needed as a stop over while travellng the length of the north island. Would definately stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very well presented
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was tidy & comfortable. Newly built 3 years so clean & tidy with a large shower cubicle. Rural outlook as we were in Central Hawkes Bay. Friendly front counter staff Harvinder also helpful. Didn't get to use the swimming pool as we were travelling. Maybe next time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay thanks! Very clean and well set up! Awesome hosts
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and comfortable accommodation. Bucolic location - peaceful. Wish we had reason to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in was so easy due to the friendliness of the staff the complex feels like its way out of town , actually on barely 2 min to town centre , the room was very spacious ,bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was great , all in all I will reccommend this for future stays
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were perfectly happy with location and service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Towels were available for the kids when they had a swim in the awesome pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was spacious, costing per night was not too expensive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant quiet location, close to town. Quick checkin and checkout, probably helped by prepaying through Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, ccomfortable. What else do you need. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Petra

with noisy highway and airport near by with inflight planes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024