Summit Motor Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel in Tauranga with free parking

Room options

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LED TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

One-Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Accessible One Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

About the area

Tauranga

At Summit Motor Lodge you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Huria Marae and 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Fernland Spa. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .In the area of this Judea motel, you'll find Mount Maunganui.
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What's nearby

  • Huria Marae - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fernland Spa - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Memorial Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Tenpin Tauranga - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 18 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elizabeth Cafe & Larder - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tauranga Citizens' Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪88 Chinese Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪D.Ks Seafood - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Summit Motor Lodge

Motel in Tauranga with free parking
As a guest of Summit Motor Lodge, you'll find an outdoor pool, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tauranga motel.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Summit Motor Lodge offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 40-inch LED televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Tauranga motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Summit Motor Lodge Motel
Summit Motor Lodge Tauranga
Summit Motor Lodge Motel Tauranga

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Summit Motor Lodge?

Yep, Summit Motor Lodge has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

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

As of 28 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Summit Motor Lodge on 24 Feb 2026 start from NZ$202.72, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Summit Motor Lodge?

The closest beach to Summit Motor Lodge is Pilot Bay Beach (7.4 km).

Does Summit Motor Lodge have a pool?

Summit Motor Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Is Summit Motor Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Summit Motor Lodge is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Summit Motor Lodge?

No, Summit Motor Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Summit Motor Lodge?

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

Summit Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 86 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. Friendly staff. Room had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older place but clean and tidy. Couch in the room needs to be updated... Bed comfortable and great water pressure
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I book here often, rooms are great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiela

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable quiet and kitchenette was equipped well for small meals. Check in was easy and faultless. Would definately stay again. Good view of mountain and port. Very good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean peaceful staff friendly and gave me extra milk on request
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Aruna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The suite i stayed wasn't good specifically the kitchen taps.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Alannah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Another occupant kept parking in our spot which was very inconvenient, staff helped by offering another space further from our room. Bed in lounge was broken. No smoke alarm or extractor fan in bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
location - top of hill - a little out of the way
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Summit. It was the perfect lay out for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tetiare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Clean Rooms are cosy and Spacious Beds are comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Lily

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monisha

Clean and tidy. I accidentally booked the wrong date upon arrival they helped and checked us in in their sister property which was just few minutes down the road , it was very nice and clean . Would highly recommend .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Natalie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, Auckland

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025