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Aotearoa Lodge

3.0 star property
Motel in Whitianga with free parking

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Superior Studio, Non Smoking, Balcony (Queen Superior Studio) | Balcony
Front of property
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Superior Studio, Balcony (Twin Superior Studio)
Daily full breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct

Explore the area

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70 Racecourse Road, Whitianga, 3510
  • Place, Buffalo Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Senior Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Senior Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Senior Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Self-Catering)

Living area

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Self-Catering)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed - unspecified
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio, Balcony (Twin Superior Studio)

Superior Studio, Balcony (Twin Superior Studio)

Superior Studio, Balcony (Twin Superior Studio)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Studio, Non Smoking, Balcony (Queen Superior Studio)

Superior Studio, Non Smoking, Balcony (Queen Superior Studio)

Superior Studio, Non Smoking, Balcony (Queen Superior Studio)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Studio, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Studio, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Full Kitchen)

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Full Kitchen) | Living area

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Full Kitchen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Whitianga

At Aotearoa Lodge you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Buffalo Beach and 2 km (1.2 mi) from Lost Spring Thermal Pools. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a library. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Whitianga motel, you'll be 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Brophys Beach and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Mercury Bay Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Buffalo Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cooks Beach - 32 min drive - 41.5 km
  • Cathedral Cove - 32 min drive - 43.3 km

Getting around

  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 180 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coro Club - Café & Venue - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Espy Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Go Vino - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Stoked - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Snapper Jacks Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Aotearoa Lodge

Motel in Whitianga with free parking
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Aotearoa Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Whitianga motel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Aotearoa Lodge offers 14 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: NZD 28 to 32 for adults and NZD 28 to 32 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests making same-day bookings after 4 PM are asked to confirm the booking with the property.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay.

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 28 to 32 for adults and NZD 28 to 32 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Aotearoa Lodge
Aotearoa Lodge Whitianga
Aotearoa Whitianga
Aotearoa Lodge Motel
Aotearoa Lodge Whitianga
Aotearoa Lodge Motel Whitianga

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Aotearoa Lodge?

Aotearoa Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Aotearoa Lodge?

As of 25 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aotearoa Lodge on 27 Oct 2025 start from NZ$163.12, 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 parking available at Aotearoa Lodge?

Yep, Aotearoa Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Aotearoa Lodge?

Yep, Aotearoa Lodge is a short 18-minute walk from Buffalo Beach.

Does Aotearoa Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Aotearoa Lodge?

No, Aotearoa Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Aotearoa Lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at Aotearoa Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.