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Hotel Description

At Thornton Lodge Motel, you'll be 46.1 km (28.6 mi) from Kirakau Beach and 51.7 km (32.1 mi) from Porangahau Beach. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi, patios, and LCD TVs.

Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to a playground. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

Sights in the region of this 4-star Waipukurau motel include Splash Planet and Ocean Beach.

Basic Studio

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$151* Per night/room 20 Apr. - 21 Apr.

Studio - Units 4,6,7,9

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Family - Unit 11

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Family Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Thornton Lodge Motel ratings based on 32 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Thornton Lodge Motel

Everyone (21) Couples (7) Family (4)
5 out of 5

Posted by on 12 Apr. 2024

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5 out of 5
Thank you Penny for all your help.

Posted by on 25 Nov. 2023

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4 out of 5
Great place to stay handy to town would happily stay again suited our needs well .Just the shower needs more pressure .

Posted by on 14 Nov. 2023

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4 out of 5
We were perfectly happy with location and service.

Posted by on 13 Nov. 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 14 Sep. 2023

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5 out of 5
Quiet, clean, ccomfortable. What else do you need. Great stay.

Posted by on 10 Aug. 2023

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5 out of 5
Suffice to say that the room was more than adequate for the needs of my wife and I. It was clean and tidy and room 10 was far enough that we didn't hear any noise from the road. Thanks for the opportunity to stay at your establishment.

Posted by on 6 Aug. 2023

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4 out of 5
The units were spacious throughout...plenty of room to spread out

Posted by on 21 Apr. 2023

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5 out of 5
Good for one nite stay , tidy , clean , quiet

Posted by on 16 Jan. 2023

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5 out of 5
Spacious and comfortable accommodation. Bucolic location - peaceful. Wish we had reason to stay longer.

Posted by on 25 Oct. 2022

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Property Features

As a guest of Thornton Lodge Motel, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Thornton Lodge Motel also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Waipukurau motel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1974
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

Thornton Lodge Motel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Waipukurau motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Private patio
  • LCD television
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Policies

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, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.

  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 7:00 PM
  • Debit cards
  • Pets allowed (no fees)
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 1 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

Hotel Names

  • Thornton Lodge Motel
  • Thornton Lodge Motel Waipukurau
  • Thornton Waipukurau
  • Thornton Lodge Motel Motel
  • Thornton Lodge Motel Waipukurau
  • Thornton Lodge Motel Motel Waipukurau

You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in May.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.