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Kaitaia Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
Travelers can explore the scenic Karikari Peninsula or relax by the seasonal pool at this comfortable motel where morning newspapers help plan daily adventures

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Kaitaia Motor Lodge offers a tranquil garden, playground, seasonal outdoor pool, and tour assistance for exploring Karikari Peninsula. Attentive staff provides luggage storage and newspapers in the lobby for convenient trip planning.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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One Bedroom Unit | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Unit

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Portable fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Unit | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Unit

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Two Bedroom Unit | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Unit

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
121 North Road, Kaitaia, 482

What's nearby

  • Okahu Estate Winery - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Te Ahu Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Far North Regional Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Karikari Peninsula - 13 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Ninety Mile Beach - 17 min drive - 13.3 miles

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Gecko Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Turkish Kebabs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Beachcomber Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Kaitaia Motor Lodge

Motel near Karikari Peninsula
Consider a stay at Kaitaia Motor Lodge and take advantage of a garden, a playground, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and newspapers in the lobby
  • Barbecue grills and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Kaitaia Motor Lodge offer perks such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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 in shower
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Built in 1999
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 20.00 per person (one way)

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
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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Kaitaia Motor Lodge
Kaitaia Motor
Kaitaia Motor Lodge New Zealand - North Island
Kaitaia Motor Lodge Motel
Kaitaia Motor Lodge Kaitaia
Kaitaia Motor Lodge Motel Kaitaia

Frequently asked questions

Does Kaitaia Motor Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Kaitaia Motor Lodge?

As of Dec 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kaitaia Motor Lodge on Dec 25, 2025 start from $73.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Kaitaia Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Kaitaia Motor Lodge doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kaitaia Motor Lodge?

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 Kaitaia Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Kaitaia Motor Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 20.00 per person applies.

Where is Kaitaia Motor Lodge located?

Situated in the business district, this motel is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Karikari Peninsula and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Ninety Mile Beach. Coopers Beach and Tokerau Beach are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Reviews

Kaitaia Motor Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 321 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sudhan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed for 1 night. Clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tiarns

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and had all the amenities you need. Check in & out went smoothing. They were able to accommodate our late check in & communicate well. Parking right out front of your unit & the pool nice & close. The location is central Kaitaia so not hard to find anything! I would go back 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good solid motel room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Amenities
Well equipped and clean. We found the bed too hard for us but excellent location and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DHANALUTCHMEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely motel. Great service! Location was very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoy staying at this motor lodge, hot water is instant, clean, comfortable beds and fairly warm without needing a heater, highly recommended if you are needing a stay in the far far north, plus they supply hand wash, shampoo and body wash
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tidy and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, staff were very friendly. Rooms were very very clean. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed comfortable. Amenities were OK.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very convenient location and quiet place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. Good decor, good bed and bathroom products. Nice large room. Very clean. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luiza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay at an affordable price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfort and cleanliness

Very comfortable and clean. Just what was needed after a trip up to Cape Reinga
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice, quiet location with clean, comfortable and cosy conditions. Well worth the stay 😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ezra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks so much to Gina and her team for the great stay. Very comfortable, great sleep and everthing warm and inviting. Would definitely stay again. Good value and loved the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and comfortable. Good location.

Clean and comfortable and close to shops and service station. Pool onsite but spa not operational which was a bit disappointing. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shyanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good place staff are very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay and close to shopping with friendly helpful staff. Would recommend this place and great affordability. Thanks for the hospitality and great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is very convenient to everything in Kaitaia.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

liew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location superb-just behind Pak & Save.Lodge is very clean..looks brand new..Only complaint-Sofa bed a bit too short if you have a teenage kid
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridgett

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend could not fault anything the bed was so comfortable to sleep on.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people are great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic value for money.

Really lovely for the price, super clean, proactive communication and convenient for travel around Northland, would recommend and would be more than happy to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Moana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay. Clean. Modern . Great parking.. close to town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024