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An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of parked cars and greenery.

1. Parklands Motorlodge

Parklands Motorlodge
3.5 star property
Turangi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (417 reviews)
"Very convenient place to stay on the way to the mountain."
Australia
Peter
$73 nightly
The price is $84
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
Parklands Motorlodge
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a wooden railing.

2. Waitomo Lodge

Waitomo Lodge
2.0 star property
Te Kuiti
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (294 reviews)
"The space was perfect for what we needed."
Australia
Maria
$72 nightly
The price is $82
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Total with taxes and fees
Waitomo Lodge
A balcony with a view of the sea, wicker chairs, a small table, and a white railing.

3. Baycrest Lodge

Baycrest Lodge
4.0 star property
Taupō Central
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (806 reviews)
"Absolutely LOVED the view of the lake and the proximity to everything. Highly recommend!"
Australia
Jodie
$99 nightly
The price is $116
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Baycrest Lodge
A room with a glass table and chairs, a view of a lake, and a distant island.

4. Cascades Lakefront Motel

Cascades Lakefront Motel
4.0 star property
Two Mile Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (694 reviews)
"Good location, on the waterfront of Lake Taupo."
Australia
Rachelle
$86 nightly
The price is $99
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
Cascades Lakefront Motel
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

5. Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel
4.5 star property
Taupō Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Great stay, did everything we needed it to do and the bed was super comfortable!"
Australia
Georgia
$64 nightly
The price is $75
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Beechtree Motel
A deck with wicker furniture and a view of the sea.

6. Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
3.0 star property
Taupō Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (666 reviews)
"It was a great stay in room."
Australia
Kanwalnoor chatha
$115 nightly
The price is $132
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by plants and a building with a balcony.

7. Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel
4.5 star property
Waipahihi
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"This hotel was excellent. Nice and quiet and the meals were great"
Australia
David
$56 nightly
The price is $66
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Oasis Beach 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.

8. Sails On The Lake

Sails On The Lake
3.5 star property
Taupō Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (773 reviews)
"We would definitely stay again"
Australia
Alison
$92 nightly
The price is $107
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
Sails On The Lake
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.

9. Tui Oaks Motel

Tui Oaks Motel
3.5 star property
Taupō Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (790 reviews)
"Great location and nice views."
Australia
Denyse
$68 nightly
The price is $79
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Tui Oaks Motel
A swimming pool with a thatched-roof gazebo, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

10. The Reef Resort

The Reef Resort
4.0 star property
Waipahihi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (981 reviews)
"The heated pool"
Australia
Emma
$89 nightly
The price is $104
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
The Reef Resort
A wooden table with two chairs and a breakfast setup on a balcony overlooking a scenic view of the ocean and trees.

11. Pebble Beach Motor Inn

Pebble Beach Motor Inn
4.5 star property
Napier South
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (964 reviews)
"Excellent location"
Australia
Sandra
$69 nightly
The price is $80
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Pebble Beach Motor Inn
A modern kitchen with a large window overlooking the sea, a fruit bowl on the counter, and a view of the ocean through the window.

12. The Cove Taupo

The Cove Taupo
3.5 star property
Waipahihi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (558 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay!"
Australia
Dixie
$72 nightly
The price is $83
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
The Cove Taupo
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.

13. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

Lake Taupo Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Taupō Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location, will look to stay here again."
Australia
Elton
$83 nightly
The price is $95
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Lake Taupo Motor Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

14. NauMai Motel

NauMai Motel
2.0 star property
Whakatāne Town
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (27 reviews)
"Always stay here when in Whakatāne for work. Love the place especially nice touch is the drinks they provide for free."
Australia
Tipene
$57 nightly
The price is $67
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
NauMai Motel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

15. Boulevard Waters

Boulevard Waters
4.0 star property
Waipahihi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (338 reviews)
"fantastic place to stay"
Australia
Natasha
$97 nightly
The price is $111
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
Boulevard Waters
A swimming pool with a wooden deck and a thatched roof structure.

16. Le Chalet Suisse Motel Apartments

Le Chalet Suisse Motel Apartments
4.0 star property
Taupō Central
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (639 reviews)
"Excellent location, clean and tidy. Easy to parking and Great Lake view"
Australia
WAI KIN
$79 nightly
The price is $92
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total with taxes and fees
Le Chalet Suisse Motel Apartments
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, (747 reviews)
"Good location with secure parking space."
Australia
Samareen
$53 nightly
The price is $62
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees
Auckland Airport Motel
A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, seating, and umbrellas.

18. Anchorage Resort Taupo

Anchorage Resort Taupo
3.5 star property
Two Mile Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (679 reviews)
"Great spot, excellent service and very spacious rooms - perfect for the family"
Australia
Bryce
$101 nightly
The price is $119
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Anchorage Resort Taupo

19. Cottage Mews Motel

Cottage Mews Motel
3.0 star property
Two Mile Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (297 reviews)
"quick checkin and out and good parking and access to lake"
New Zealand
haldene .s.
$84 nightly
The price is $96
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Cottage Mews Motel
A modern conference room with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering views of the outdoors, and an exit sign on the wall.

20. Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo

Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo
3.5 star property
Taupō Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was clean and was good value for the money."
Australia
Matt
$70 nightly
The price is $81
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo
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Top North Island Hotel Reviews

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel, lovely cation is uphill little bit of a walk from the downtown. Nice pool, big and nice rooms"
Michael 3-night trip
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Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

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What is the nightly rate for a motel in North Island?
You can find a great deal from $62 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.