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Situated in Whakatane, The Com Plex Motel features a bar and free WiFi throughout the property. The motel has family rooms.

Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all rooms at the motel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also boast a balcony. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Took our breakfast with us. It has only been built for 4 years and is new. The location was excellent a short walk to the main street. The Com is attached to the Pub the Commercial Hotel so could pop in for a drink or a meal if you liked. The building design was quite different with separate motel rooms(almost a tiny home) separated by empty garages on two levels Our room had lovely afternoon sun. Plenty of parking and space. Built in front of the big rock cliffs of Whakatane and the Tuis were very busy in the bush in the morning - lovely.

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9.1
Superb
1,049 reviews
Price from
US$109
per night

Situated in Levin, 47 km from Arena Manawatu, Zachary's Motel features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 47 km from Palmerston North Convention Centre, 26 km from HortResearch and 45 km from Massey University. The motel has family rooms. The staff was very helpful when I asked for extra bed while I arrived in last Thursday. After 2 days of departure, I found out that my daughter's pillow was forgotten in the room, and the staff replied my email quickly and we came back to pick-up. Awesome service we've got. Thank you.

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9.1
Superb
1,483 reviews
Price from
US$100
per night

Located in the leafy suburb of Birkenhead on Auckland's North Shore district, FERNZ Motel & Apartments Birkenhead offers accommodation within a 15-minute drive from Auckland CBD. A variety of cafes and restaurants serving local and international cuisine and shopping are situated in the town centre, just 2 minutes' walk from the property. Good location when coming with car, excellent views and kind personel.

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9.1
Superb
1,564 reviews
Price from
US$114
per night

Each room at this motel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. You will find a kettle in the room. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Great stay. Right in the centre of town. Room big and very comfortable

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9
Superb
1,724 reviews
Price from
US$115
per night

Set in Taupo, 36 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, Ashbrook Motel Taupo offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 4-star motel offers room service and a tour desk. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a city view. Staff was super kind and friendly, they even got us some beers for free from their home as they don't sell any alcohol in NZ on Christmas Day. Legends! Apartment was super clean and comfortable.

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9.3
Superb
1,096 reviews
Price from
US$122
per night

Boasting an idyllic lake front setting, Acacia Lake View Motel offers free WiFi. Some rooms feature a balcony. All have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Acacia Lake View Motel is just 300-metres from Taupo Town Centre and a 5 minute Tauhara Golf Course. Taupo Airport is a 10-minute drive away. Clean great location and very friendly staff

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9.1
Superb
1,764 reviews
Price from
US$117
per night

Situated in the heart of Palmerston North, Hacienda Motor Lodge offers accommodation nearby cafes, restaurants and bars. Free unlimited WiFi and free on site parking are available.

Hacienda Motor Lodge offers accommodation options from Studios to Three-Bedroom Apartments. All include a fridge, microwave, toaster and kettle. Some apartments feature a full size kitchen with family-size fridges and ovens. Some studios have kitchenettes with hotplates only. Lovely clean spacious room with lots of bonus touches. Lydia was welcoming. Generous amounts and range of of coffee/ tea etc. the shower and products were fantastic. A very comfortable room.

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9
Superb
1,033 reviews
Price from
US$108
per night

Just 5 minutes’ walk from Turangi town centre, Creel Lodge is a 4.5-star Qualmark rated motel offering self-contained suites with a private patio and BBQ facilities.

Lake Taupo and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are within 5 minutes’ drive from Creel Lodge. The Tongariro National Park’s ski fields and walking trails are 40 minutes’ drive away. We didn't pay too much attention when booking this accommodation, as we just wanted a place to rest for a night after the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and before driving to Wellington. What a lovely surprise this place was! I absolutely loved staying here - spacious and clean rooms, a comfortable bed and a covered terrace in front of the apartment. Even though we didn't get to use the kitchen, it was supplied with pretty much all apliences one would need. Some details I appreciated and haven't seen before were the parking spots next to every apartment and the Netflix account the apartment had for guests. The gardens were pretty and well kept. However, I have to admit that what helped tremendously with my experience at the Creel Lodge hotel was the beautiful and incredibly friendly cat that decided to make us his friends and waited for us to wake up the next morning in front of our door.

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9.2
Superb
1,168 reviews
Price from
US$106
per night

Free Wi-Fi and free car park (limited spaces, based on first in, no reserves) are on offer at Alexander Inn. Each room has a kitchenette or full kitchen with microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Friendly staff, facilities provided, cleanliness and the location.

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9
Superb
1,300 reviews
Price from
US$112
per night

All accommodation at BK's Pohutukawa Lodge includes free WiFi, Smart TVs, cooking facilities. Self-service laundry facilities are available.

The centrally located Pohutukawa Lodge is an 8-minute walk from Whangarei's town centre. It is 5 minutes' drive from Whangarei Events Centre and Toll Stadium (Semenoff Stadium). Whangarei Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Our room was immaculately clean and very comfortable!!!

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9.2
Superb
1,321 reviews
Price from
US$137
per night

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