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Mystery Creek Motel

2.0 star property

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Economy Twin Room
Family Apartment

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June

Explore the area

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132 Mystery Creek Rd, 2, Ohaupo, Waikato, 3881
  • Place, Mystery Creek Events Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Waikato River
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Kartsport Hamilton
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, towels

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, towels

Economy Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Apartment

Family Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Ohaupo

At Mystery Creek Motel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Mystery Creek Events Centre and within 15 minutes of Waikato River. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This smoke-free motel has free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .In the area of this Ohaupo motel, you'll find Waikato Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Mystery Creek Events Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waikato River - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kartsport Hamilton - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hamilton Gardens - 14 min drive - 16.5 km
  • SkyCity Hamilton - 19 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mad Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sing Dar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Garden Terrace Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Boundary Restaurant + Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Mystery Creek Motel

As a guest of Mystery Creek Motel, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This Ohaupo motel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Mystery Creek Motel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations, with shared/communal kitchens. 24-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 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), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of NZD 200 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Mystery Creek Motel?

Yep, Mystery Creek Motel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Mystery Creek Motel?

As of 16 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mystery Creek Motel on 17 Jun 2026 start from NZ$138, including 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 there a free airport shuttle available at Mystery Creek Motel?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mystery Creek Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mystery Creek Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Mystery Creek Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and I was happy with the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean and basic motel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

tama-Micai'AH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at and very great staff would definitely recommend going again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, handy, staff are wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Manuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we needed. Clean and tidy . Not much room for clothing (couldn't find a wardrobe)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Good for a stopover
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Tinzar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location for a rowing regatta
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

flora

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lotta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing three bedroom house, had a wonderful stay! Thank you for the upgrade!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good place for an overnight stay, good customer service and quick and easy 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was spacious, comfortable and well-equipped but not completely clean, the kitchen was not clean either and we had to wash up after other guests to have enough usable cutlery
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good basic, no frills accommodation at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Amenities
It was clean warm tidy room gd value would book again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hohepa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Country style stay feeling. Quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brede

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for night or two

Nice place to stay if you only need a day or two. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A perfect sized family unit with cooking facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic amenities and very clean. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
this was a nice rustic quirky stay. very relaxing an interesting experience. not for everyone though
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the freshly laundered sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The units are tiny but quite adequate for somewhere to eat and sleep after busy day with outside activities. Communal kitchen is excellent. Hot water was marginal in unit but very hot in communal kitchen. Would stay there again, it is priced for what it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a twin room with tea/coffee making facilities. Great shower. Not far from Cambridge. Check in was easy. Definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Covenient and cleannnnn 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024