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Cook's Lookout Motel
3.5 star property

Comfortable motel, walk to Bay of Islands

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Cook's Lookout Motel

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Studio, Sea View (Queen) | View from room
Balcony
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Poolside | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player
Beach
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Cook's Lookout Motel

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
9 Causeway Road, Haruru, 0247
  • Popular LocationBay of Islands3 min walk
  • Popular LocationHaruru Falls18 min walk
  • Popular LocationTi Bay3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBreeze Cafe and Grill4 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Studio, Sea View (Queen)

Studio, Sea View (Queen) | View from room

Studio, Sea View (Queen)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Poolside

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Poolside | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Poolside

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Haruru

Located in Haruru, Cook's Lookout Motel is in a rural area. Te Waimate Mission House and Russell Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Action World and Makana Chocolate Boutique. Makana Confections and The Kauri Workshop are also worth visiting. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as ecotours and skydiving in the area.
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What's nearby

  • Haruru Falls - 18 min walk
  • Paihia Wharf - 4 min drive
  • Paihia Beach - 4 min drive
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 5 min drive
  • Russell Beach - 36 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - 5 min drive
  • Bad Habits - 5 min drive
  • Hone's Garden - 29 min drive
  • Paihia Wharf - 5 min drive
  • The Duke of Marlborough Hotel - 31 min drive

About this property

Cook's Lookout Motel

Motel in a rural location
At Cook's Lookout Motel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Cook's Lookout Motel feature comforts such as furnished balconies, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products, kitchens, and refrigerators

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1970
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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; 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

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)

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cook's Lookout Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cook's Lookout Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cook's Lookout Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cook's Lookout Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Cook's Lookout Motel located?

Situated in a rural location, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bay of Islands and Haruru Falls. Action World and Te Ti Bay are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Cook's Lookout Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 78 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joan

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

8/10 Good

Val

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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

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