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A wide, open beach with visible tire tracks and scattered debris.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a desk, and a view of greenery outside.

A building with a patio area, a covered seating area, and a small table.

1. Otaki Motel

Otaki

colin

$67 nightly

$77 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a dining area featuring a glass table and brown leather chairs, a black sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a bed with white bedding.

A wooden bench outside a building with a blue door, potted plants, and a clear sky.

A living room with a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a white table and brown chairs.

A Bassingers Motor Lodge with a reception area, a signboard advertising free Wi-Fi, and a landscaped entrance.

2. Bassingers Motor Lodge

Levin

Greg

$74 nightly

$86 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden benches and hanging flower baskets.

A motel with a reception area, a paved walkway, and flower beds.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and stove. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall.

A roadside flower bed with various colorful flowers and a neatly trimmed hedge.

3. Totara Lodge Motel

Levin Town Centre

Mark

$66 nightly

$76 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a desk, a computer, and a window with blinds.

A brick building with a fire extinguisher sign, outdoor seating with red chairs, and potted plants.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck and a bench, surrounded by a green fence and a house with a red roof.

A room with two single beds, a small table with a cushion, a wicker chair, a wall-mounted shelf with a plant, and a painting.

4. Redwood Lodge Motel

Levin

Norati

$57 nightly

$66 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

Total with taxes and fees

A modern house with a swimming pool, a hot tub, and a wooden deck.

A beach with footprints leading to the water, a calm sea, and a distant mountain silhouette during sunset.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a small table with an ironing board.

A wooden staircase leading to a house with a white and black exterior.

5. Tudor Manor Bed & Breakfast

Paraparaumu Beach

Peter

$82 nightly

$96 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a small table with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, and small refrigerator.

A room with a sofa, a dining table, a kitchen area with cabinets, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A room with a white desk, a framed painting on the wall, and a staircase leading to another room.

6. Kapiti Gateway Motel

Waikanae

David

$86 nightly

$100 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a dark-colored sofa, and a door.

A white building with a covered porch, a small window, and a door.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a stack of papers and pens on the table.

A small kitchenette with a window, a sink, a refrigerator, and a cabinet.

7. Kapiti Lindale Motel & Conference Centre

Paraparaumu Central

Filiva'a

$77 nightly

$89 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

Total with taxes and fees

A bathroom with a wooden door, white tiled floor, and a towel rack with blue towels.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a purple towel and a wooden headboard.

A compact room with a kitchenette, two chairs, a small table, and a bed with a green cover.

A motel with a row of rooms, a parking area, and a grassy lawn with flowers.

8. Castletown Motel

Foxton

Paul

$69 nightly

$81 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Total with taxes and fees

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A dining area with a table set for two, a coffee maker, and a magazine.

A corner bathtub with a potted plant and a wine glass.

A two-story building with a balcony, a covered entrance, and a small porch area.

9. Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

Paraparaumu Central

Davi

$77 nightly

$89 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A modern kitchen with large windows, a dishwasher, oven, and a refrigerator.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, balconies, and a sign for 'Raumati Sands Resort'.

A modern kitchen with a central island, large windows, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

10. Raumati Sands Resort

Raumati Beach

Nisrine

$129 nightly

$149 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a bed, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a sliding glass door, a bed, a desk with a chair, and two white plastic chairs.

A modern apartment with a living room, a kitchenette, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

11. Wrights By The Sea Motel

Paraparaumu Beach

David

$85 nightly

$99 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

A motel sign indicating direction to 'Celtic Motel' with a green arrow.

A motel with a green sign, a gravel driveway, and orange flowers in the foreground.

Two people seated at a round table with a bottle of wine and two wine glasses.

12. Celtic Motel

Foxton

Heather

$87 nightly

$101 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A gazebo surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.

A hallway with a sloped ceiling, framed pictures on the walls, and a door with a glass panel.

A room with a view of a garden and a white gazebo.

A covered outdoor area with a concrete pathway, surrounded by various plants and flowers.

13. Cherry Villa

Paraparaumu Central

Pete

$69 nightly

$81 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a view of greenery outside.

A kitchen with a black countertop, white cabinets, a stove, and a window with blinds.

A view from inside a room through a window, featuring a street with parked cars, a building with a sloped roof, and a wooden fence.

A building with a sign reading "U STUDIOS" and a website address. It has a triangular roof and three large windows.

14. U Studios Paraparaumu, SureStay Collection by BW

Paraparaumu Beach

Cameron

$69 nightly

$81 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

A hot tub in a tropical setting with wooden beams, surrounded by lush greenery.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a white wall and a garden with plants and a bench.

A large house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

A covered outdoor area with a gravel path leading to a wooden structure, surrounded by dense tropical vegetation.

15. Greenmantle Estate Hotel

Otaihanga

Belinda

$306 nightly

$355 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A modern two-story building with a large window and a sliding door leading to a room with a bed and a small table.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a building under construction.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black microwave, and a Bosch dishwasher.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

16. U Suites on Trieste Way

Paraparaumu Central

Tony

$135 nightly

$155 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Manakau Hotel Reviews

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

"Excellent value for the price."

Otaki Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Small older motel location with new features near SH1 with small wilderness area next door frequented by birds."

Oceanview 2bedroom Apartment

8/10 Good

"Awesome location ,hard to see out windows as was so stormy .Lights keeped flickering in the kitchen but cute wee place ."

Seabury Lookout – Elevated Bach Living with Expansive Outlooks

10/10 Excellent

"Thankyou very much for the stay we tried to leave it as it was when we arrived"

Wrights By The Sea Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and tidy and no concerns."

U Studios Paraparaumu, SureStay Collection by BW

8/10 Good

"parking close to the room, with a short walk to restaurants shops and the beach front"

Palm Haven Beach Retreat

8/10 Good

"A spacious home which was lovely for our children in the wind and rain to have room to play. Lovely little enclosed garden for the dog which was great. Can’t fault the location for how close to the beach it was which made for lovely winter walks!"

Historic brick stables

10/10 Excellent

"Such a beautiful place to stay. Really lovely property"

Bassingers Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely big room very well maintained."

More cheap stays in Manakau

Redwood Lodge Motel

368 Oxford Street, State Highway 1 Levin

$57 nightly

$66 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

Total with taxes and fees

7.8/10 Good! (73 reviews)

Castletown Motel

Cnr Main Hwy & Norbiton Rd Foxton

$69 nightly

$81 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (86 reviews)

Kapiti Gateway Motel

114 Main Road Waikanae

$86 nightly

$100 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (253 reviews)

Tatum

850 SH 1 Manakau Manawatu-Whanganui

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9/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)

Levin Top 10 Holiday Park

38 Parker Avenue Levin

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9/10 Wonderful! (102 reviews)

Travelodge Motel

98 Main Road South Levin Manawatu-wanganui

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Manakau?

The best area to stay in Manakau is the village center, particularly around the main street, Ruahine Street.This area is the heart of Manakau, offering a convenient base for exploring the surrounding Kāpiti Coast. It features a selection of local shops, a cafe, and a general store, all within easy walking distance. The village center provides a quiet, community-focused experience.For couples seeking a relaxing getaway, staying near the village center offers easy access to local amenities and a peaceful environment.

What are the top pet-friendly hotels in Manakau?

For pet-friendly hotels in Manakau, the Tatum is an excellent choice.The Tatum, with an outstanding 9.6 rating, is highly regarded for its pet-friendly policies, welcoming dogs specifically. Guests appreciate that pets stay free, and there is even a designated dog exercise area for their convenience. The hotel also offers free WiFi and complimentary self-parking.

What are the best budget hotels in Manakau?

For budget-friendly accommodation in Manakau, consider Tatum.Tatum, with an impressive 9.6 rating, offers great value with complimentary self-parking and free WiFi. It also stands out by allowing pets to stay free, which is a significant convenience for travelers with animals. Additionally, accessible parking is available, suiting a wider range of guest needs.

When is the best time to go to Manakau?

The best time to visit Manakau is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warmest and most suitable for outdoor activities.During this period, you can expect long, sunny days with average temperatures ranging from 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). This makes it ideal for exploring the natural beauty of the Manawatū region, including walks along the Manawatū River or visiting local farms and gardens. Couples looking for a relaxing escape will appreciate the pleasant weather for leisurely strolls and outdoor dining.The shoulder seasons, particularly autumn (March to May), also offer pleasant conditions with fewer crowds. Temperatures are milder, averaging 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F), and the landscape is often beautiful with changing foliage.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Manakau.

How much is the nightly rate at a Manakau hotel?

Prices for hotels in Manakau often vary, but you can find a great deal from $66 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Manakau hotels

1. Otaki Motel

2. Bassingers Motor Lodge

3. Totara Lodge Motel

4. Redwood Lodge Motel

5. Tudor Manor Bed & Breakfast

6. Kapiti Gateway Motel

7. Kapiti Lindale Motel & Conference Centre

8. Castletown Motel

9. Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

10. Raumati Sands Resort

11. Wrights By The Sea Motel

12. Celtic Motel

13. Cherry Villa

14. U Studios Paraparaumu, SureStay Collection by BW

15. Greenmantle Estate Hotel

16. U Suites on Trieste Way

Top Manakau Hotel Reviews

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

Otaki Motel

Oceanview 2bedroom Apartment

Seabury Lookout – Elevated Bach Living with Expansive Outlooks

Wrights By The Sea Motel

U Studios Paraparaumu, SureStay Collection by BW

Palm Haven Beach Retreat

Historic brick stables

Bassingers Motor Lodge

More cheap stays in Manakau

Redwood Lodge Motel

Castletown Motel

Kapiti Gateway Motel

Tatum

Levin Top 10 Holiday Park

Travelodge Motel

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