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A deck with wicker furniture and a view of the sea.

1. Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
3.0 star property
Taupō Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (698 reviews)
"Very clean great location and the hot pool was awesome"
Australia
Michael
$110 nightly
The price is $126
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
A hotel room with two beds, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.

2. Serene suites

Serene suites
3.0 star property
Melville
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Clean room"
Australia
Wayne
$80 nightly
The price is $92
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Serene suites
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a wooden railing.

3. Waitomo Lodge

Waitomo Lodge
2.0 star property
Te Kuiti
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (305 reviews)
"Very clean, helpful smiling staff, good wi fi, comfy beds, good view of foliage"
Australia
Paul
$75 nightly
The price is $87
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Waitomo Lodge
A covered outdoor area with a white railing, a table with a potted plant, and a chair with a cushion.

4. Emerald Inn

Emerald Inn
4.0 star property
Takapuna
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (362 reviews)
"Wonderful location, super helpful staff and lovely homely room"
Australia
Natasha
$101 nightly
The price is $116
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Emerald Inn
A modern room with a sofa, a TV, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea.

5. Gables Lakefront Motel

Gables Lakefront Motel
2.5 star property
Taupō Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (510 reviews)
"Great location, spa was great and staff were helpful if you had any spa issues."
Australia
Amy
$91 nightly
The price is $105
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Gables Lakefront Motel
A balcony with a view of the sea, wicker chairs, a small table, and a white railing.

6. Baycrest Lodge

Baycrest Lodge
4.5 star property
Taupō Central
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (816 reviews)
"Very comfy apartment, All you need kitchenette, very comfy bed, lake view, heated pool and excellent location on the lake. Close to town and nice dinner options. Overall, a lovely stay."
Australia
john
$110 nightly
The price is $129
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Baycrest Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, two sofas, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view.

7. Te Awa Suites

Te Awa Suites
3.0 star property
Whitiora
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (11 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay."
Australia
Liam
$91 nightly
The price is $105
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
Te Awa Suites
A balcony with two red chairs, a small table with a book, and a view of a lake and distant hills.

8. Breakwater Motel

Breakwater Motel
4.5 star property
Paihia
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (588 reviews)
"Great experience and wonderful beach view"
Australia
Navjeet
$120 nightly
The price is $139
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Breakwater Motel
A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a pergola structure.

9. Regal Palms Resort

Regal Palms Resort
5.0 star property
Glenholme
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely place. Look forward to coming back."
Australia
Jessica
$121 nightly
The price is $140
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Regal Palms Resort
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large bathtub.

10. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

Lake Taupo Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Taupō Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, clean room, friendly staff. Would definitely stay again - I wish we had motels like this in the states!"
United States
Gretchen
$86 nightly
The price is $99
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Lake Taupo Motor Inn
A room with a glass table and chairs, a view of a lake, and a distant island.

11. Cascades Lakefront Motel

Cascades Lakefront Motel
4.0 star property
Two Mile Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (704 reviews)
"Very good accomodation and location - loved it"
Australia
Jo
$99 nightly
The price is $114
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Cascades Lakefront Motel
A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.

12. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
2.0 star property
Glenholme
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (158 reviews)
"Enjoyable stay with the team, friendly staff and clean motel. Would be happy to stay again"
Australia
Ross
$90 nightly
The price is $103
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area.

13. Anchorage Resort Taupo

Anchorage Resort Taupo
3.5 star property
Two Mile Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (691 reviews)
"Great property, great for families. We had an awesome time. The owners went out of their way to make it enjoyable."
Australia
Jane
$95 nightly
The price is $111
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Anchorage Resort Taupo
A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a mounted deer head above the mantel.

14. Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi Bridge Motel
3.5 star property
Turangi
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (615 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful."
United States
Montana
$75 nightly
The price is $87
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Total with taxes and fees
Turangi Bridge Motel
A room with a dining table and chairs, a sofa, a large sliding glass door leading to a view of the sea, and a ceiling light fixture.

15. Sails On The Lake

Sails On The Lake
3.5 star property
Taupō Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (784 reviews)
"Nice and clean room. Has everything we need. Close to all the sites of interest."
Singapore
Hung Yong James
$101 nightly
The price is $117
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Sails On The Lake
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a small pool, and a view of the sea.

16. The Reef Resort

The Reef Resort
4.0 star property
Waipahihi
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (995 reviews)
"That pool was amazing..."
Australia
Brad
$116 nightly
The price is $134
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
The Reef Resort
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

17. Auckland Airport Motel

Auckland Airport Motel
3.0 star property
Mangere Bridge
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (805 reviews)
"Such nice staff so far the best staff in a motel we have been to around the area"
Australia
Brenda
$57 nightly
The price is $66
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Auckland Airport Motel
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of parked cars and greenery.

18. Parklands Motorlodge

Parklands Motorlodge
3.5 star property
Turangi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (423 reviews)
"Great place to stay, Chenara is always there to help if required"
Australia
Andy
$71 nightly
The price is $82
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Parklands Motorlodge
A room with a view of a calm lake and mountains, featuring two wicker chairs with red cushions, a small table with a remote control, and a window with curtains.

19. Tui Oaks Motel

Tui Oaks Motel
3.5 star property
Taupō Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (819 reviews)
"Everything was good and excellent view of the lake"
United States
Jalal
$62 nightly
The price is $72
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Tui Oaks Motel
A residential area with multiple two-story houses, a tennis court, and a swimming pool.

20. Beachside Resort Whitianga

Beachside Resort Whitianga
4.0 star property
Whitianga
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (935 reviews)
"I had a great stay here. Great customer service from Monita. Very clean rooms. I enjoyed!."
Australia
Mohammed
$69 nightly
The price is $80
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Total with taxes and fees
Beachside Resort Whitianga
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Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

10/10 Excellent
"Our room was great and staff were friendly"
Michelle 2-night trip
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Rydges Rotorua

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Accommodation
292 Motels
Lowest Price
$66
Highest Price
$140

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What is the nightly rate for a motel in North Island?
You can find a great deal from $66 on North Island motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on North Island motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.
Is it better to stay in a North Island motel or hotel?
Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You'll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word "motel" was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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