Title: Cook's Lookout Motel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=4605897&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Cook's Lookout Motel Find serenity in a rural retreat with lush gardens and cozy library nooks. Plan your day of exploration using tour/ticket assistance. ## Photo gallery for Cook's Lookout Motel ![Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Cook's Lookout Motel (Haruru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4610000/4605900/4605897/536703fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player - Cook's Lookout Motel (Haruru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4610000/4605900/4605897/2514ef31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Cook's Lookout Motel (Haruru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4610000/4605900/4605897/5036a8fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Cook's Lookout Motel (Haruru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4610000/4605900/4605897/416dc808.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers - Cook's Lookout Motel (Haruru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4610000/4605900/4605897/39a46e31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Escape to the countryside at Cook's Lookout Motel, where you can unwind on the picturesque garden or catch up with a good book from the library. With laundry facilities, free self parking, and luggage storage available for your convenience. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Pool - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry - Housekeeping ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19&selected=4605897&PinnedHotelID=4605897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19&selected=4605897&PinnedHotelID=4605897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20&selected=4605897&PinnedHotelID=4605897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20&selected=4605897&PinnedHotelID=4605897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=4605897&PinnedHotelID=4605897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=4605897&PinnedHotelID=4605897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=4605897&PinnedHotelID=4605897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=4605897&PinnedHotelID=4605897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Studio, Sea View (Queen) ![Studio, Sea View (Queen) | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4610000/4605900/4605897/45839dbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 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 Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View ![Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4610000/4605900/4605897/90adc536.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View ### Highlights Furnished balcony Heating Free cribs/infant beds Kitchen Refrigerator LCD TV Blackout drapes/curtains Fan - Sea view - 1 bedroom - 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4610000/4605900/4605897/05ecf1f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Poolside ### Highlights Furnished balcony Heating Kitchen Refrigerator LCD TV Fan Blackout drapes/curtains Separate bedroom - Garden view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4610000/4605900/4605897/713273dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View ### Highlights Furnished balcony Heating Free cribs/infant beds Kitchen Refrigerator LCD TV Blackout drapes/curtains Fan - Ocean view - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette ![Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4610000/4605900/4605897/9ced1aff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette ### Highlights Furnished balcony Heating Kitchen Refrigerator LCD TV Fan Blackout drapes/curtains Separate bedroom - 377 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/onekey__standard__always_light.svg) Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. 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[Visit our Haruru travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Haruru.dx6135281) [View more Motels in Haruru](https://www.expedia.com/Haruru-Motels.d6135281-aaMotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-35.27885%2C174.05977&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wsZcXlZBs92_-oGFT3FqOXaaFww=) 9 Causeway Road, Haruru, 0247 ### What's nearby - ![Haruru Falls showing a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6272438/4ec5da2d-2307-4374-be6d-176a2a616855.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Haruru Falls 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![Russell showing a bay or harbor and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6024124/27bb6ef8-e4b3-4b52-9a73-efd5eee06810.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bay of Islands 1 min drive \- 0.3 miles - ![Paihia Wharf featuring a bay or harbor and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6291934/0e8b7e76-5fa3-458f-abdf-13940bf16d6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Paihia Wharf 5 min drive \- 3.2 miles - ![Paihia Beach showing a pebble beach and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111722/7f8d51b5-9d88-4e9c-ac88-946201003358.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Paihia Beach 5 min drive \- 3.2 miles - ![Waitangi Treaty Grounds featuring a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111724/7c44a0aa-cdf8-4358-8693-ef909b4625f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Waitangi Treaty Grounds 6 min drive \- 3.7 miles ### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) 19 min drive ### Restaurants - Orange Frog 5 min drive - Charlotte's Kitchen 5 min drive - Duke of Marlborough Hotel 31 min drive - CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen 5 min drive - Mako Beach Bar 5 min drive ## About this property ### Cook's Lookout Motel Motel near Bay of Islands 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: - An outdoor pool along with sun loungers - 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. 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Free uncovered self parking on site - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Things to do - Library - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - DVD player - Fenced pool - In-room kitchen - In-room microwave - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Pool gate - Trampoline ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area - Pool loungers - Terrace ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - 2 floors - 5 buildings - Built in 1970 - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### 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 ### More - Cleaning products are eco-friendly - Fan - Heating - Iron/ironing board ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 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 AM - 10:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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 Welcoming dogs and cats only ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - 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; 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 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 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 Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services. ### 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 ### Does Cook's Lookout Motel have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Cook's Lookout Motel? ### Is Cook's Lookout Motel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Cook's Lookout Motel? ### What time is check-out at Cook's Lookout Motel? ### Where is Cook's Lookout Motel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Cook's Lookout Motel Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 8.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 49 8 - Good 21 6 - Okay 10 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 2 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Iain Oct 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities hosts were very warming and helpful. Had great views out to the bay. ##### Iain Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Alan Nov 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Great views. Clean. Motel a bit tired ##### Alan Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joan Sep 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The view was beautiful ##### Joan Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### David Jan 5, 2026 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Photos on website is not an accurate representation of the condition of the units. We arrived and decided not to stay there. We had to pay for the first night due to late cancellation, but relieved not to stay there. The rooms smell, the carpets are worn and the bed felt terrible. Not a place we will recommend to anyone, just not worth it! ##### David Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026 ### 8/10 Good #### Val Jan 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved the views and the peace and tranquility. Grandchildren enjoyed the pool ##### Val Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveler Jul 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities View was great. ##### Verified traveler Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nasha Mar 29, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Awesome! Owners are so awesome. Enjoyed our stay. Great view from our room. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/FA89B69E4FDFA4DFF45419C0E5F31EB7BACDE1DE1617058246759.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/B060CB9620FF1AA9FC1F7218AB982215E05325A61617058297751.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Nasha Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveler Feb 9, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service quiet location. Friendly staff. Nice views.Close to Paihia. ##### Verified traveler Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveler Oct 1, 2020 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. ##### Verified traveler Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveler Jul 11, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Great view! The room & grounds are a bit tired, but clean enough. ##### Verified traveler Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveler Mar 8, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful breathtaking seaviews from our room. Friendly staff, free wi fi and parking. ##### Verified traveler Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### richard Mar 8, 2020 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. ##### richard Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveler Feb 12, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great views and very quiet. Will definitely stay again. ##### Verified traveler Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveler Jan 30, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Epic views, all is good. Epic views, all is good. Epic views, all is good. ##### Verified traveler Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveler Jan 7, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice staff, beautiful view, pool nice. Reasonable equiped kitchen although no can opener. There are lists of signs with rules however no information about the hotel at all, in the room ##### Verified traveler Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveler Dec 30, 2019 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities The Views Where Amazing Wifi Connection Inconsistent Bathroom And Kitchen Ok A Little Dated In Decor Not What We Expected For The Price Reception Was Welcoming ##### Verified traveler Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Stel, Dubai Dec 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Amazing views, helpful hosts. Perfect place to base oneself if visiting the Bay of Islands. ##### Stel Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveler Nov 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We booked this trip late and hence paid over our usual budget. We were a bit worried that we were overpaying based on a few reviews. But we needn't have worried, we couldn't fault the place really. The hosts were very helpful, the room was really well equipped and the view was simply stunning. We would stay here again for sure. The only tip I would give is to take some cream for the sand flies ##### Verified traveler Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Wayne Apr 28, 2019 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities The view was great. The property is very steep to get to. The owners are very good at justifying the way they do things. I found them very unapproachable. The room daily cleaning was average. We weren’t told until too late that soaps and shampoos were in a cupboard. It seems that the owners feel they have modern good quality furniture but I think they really have no idea what that means. The rate was high even for Easter weekend compared to other places. Although the owners told us it was fair. I think they are in a World if their own and do not like constructive feedback so will have a reason for everything. ##### Wayne Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### SANJAY Mar 10, 2019 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Great owners, Property is a bit old and dated Stayed here for 2 nights towards the end of our North Island tour. Check in was smooth. Both Norm and his wife are genuinely nice people and very warm, welcoming and helpful. Unfortunately, we had one of the two rooms that don't have a view (totally our choice tho). We were informed that the internet had been down for a couple of weeks - not just at the hotel but many other hotels in the area. Our room (pool view) was spacious but was definitely showing some age. The carpet is old and stained. Curtains frayed in a couple of places. We were disappointed to find a couple of spider webs (not very recent) and informed Norm later (so he could speak to the cleaning crew) and he was a bit surprised as well. Shelagh was really nice - she recommended restaurants to us and also volunteered to book a trip to Cape Reinga which turned out to be a good idea. It would have been nice if we had been informed about the Wi-Fi in advance of our stay. And perhaps offered an upgrade or a different room since more than 50% of the units were available at the time even if they charged us extra. There is no AC but there is a standing fan in the room. Location is good - 5 mins to the center of the town - restaurants, groceries etc. Overall it was a decent stay but it wouldn't be fair to say it was Excellent. We stayed at more than 10 motels in NZ and this one didn't hold up its end of the bargain based on price point and other reviews. ##### SANJAY Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Peter Mar 5, 2018 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness Aussicht auf die Bay ist phantastisch! Sauberkeit mäßig! ##### Peter Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveler Feb 15, 2018 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Room comfort #### Disappointing and dated Welcoming owners on arrival not to be seen again until leaving after 3 wet miserable days. Room clean but dated and damp. Uncomfortable double bed. No fresh air to room as no fly wire on windows and lots of mosquitos. 5klms out of Paihia and steep walk. Stick to town area! ##### Verified traveler Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elke Feb 4, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Guter Startingpoint für die Bay of Islands! Sehr freundliche Begrüßung, Motel gut zu finden, ruhig, wunderbarer Blick über die Bucht wie versprochen! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s1345-p98741a50-098b-11e8-9b80-6a03179474b2-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Elke Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveler Jan 13, 2018 #### 凑合事 比较老的一家旅馆风景很美不过居住环境呵呵 ##### Verified traveler Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### brett Nov 19, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The owner of the hotel was very helpful, excellent. 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