Title: Cook's Lookout Motel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6135281&destination=Haruru%2C+Northland%2C+New+Zealand&selected=4605897&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Cook's Lookout Motel Find serenity in a rural retreat with lush gardens and cozy library nooks. Plan your day of exploration using tour/ticket assistance. ## Photo gallery for Cook's Lookout Motel ![Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Cook's Lookout Motel (Haruru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4610000/4605900/4605897/536703fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Cook's Lookout Motel (Haruru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4610000/4605900/4605897/416dc808.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player - Cook's Lookout Motel (Haruru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4610000/4605900/4605897/2514ef31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers - Cook's Lookout Motel (Haruru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4610000/4605900/4605897/39a46e31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Cook's Lookout Motel (Haruru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4610000/4605900/4605897/5036a8fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Escape to the countryside at Cook's Lookout Motel, where you can unwind on the picturesque garden or catch up with a good book from the library. With laundry facilities, free self parking, and luggage storage available for your convenience. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room - Housekeeping £98 includes taxes & fees 24 Mar - 25 Mar ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21&selected=4605897&PinnedHotelID=4605897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21&selected=4605897&PinnedHotelID=4605897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=4605897&PinnedHotelID=4605897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=4605897&PinnedHotelID=4605897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=4605897&PinnedHotelID=4605897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=4605897&PinnedHotelID=4605897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=4605897&PinnedHotelID=4605897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=4605897&PinnedHotelID=4605897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Studio, Sea View (Queen) ![Studio, Sea View (Queen) | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4610000/4605900/4605897/45839dbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Studio, Sea View (Queen) - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View ![Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4610000/4605900/4605897/90adc536.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View - Sea view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Poolside ![Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Poolside | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4610000/4605900/4605897/05ecf1f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Poolside - Garden view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4610000/4605900/4605897/713273dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View - Ocean view - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette ![Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4610000/4605900/4605897/9ced1aff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette - 377 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Haruru travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Haruru.dx6135281) [View more Motels in Haruru](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Haruru-Motels.d6135281-aaMotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-35.27885%2C174.05977&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wsZcXlZBs92_-oGFT3FqOXaaFww=) 9 Causeway Road, Haruru, 0247 ### What's nearby - ![Haruru Falls showing a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6272438/4ec5da2d-2307-4374-be6d-176a2a616855.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Haruru Falls 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![Russell showing a bay or harbour and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6024124/27bb6ef8-e4b3-4b52-9a73-efd5eee06810.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bay of Islands 1 min drive \- 0.3 miles - ![Paihia Wharf featuring a bay or harbour and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6291934/0e8b7e76-5fa3-458f-abdf-13940bf16d6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Paihia Wharf 5 min drive \- 3.2 miles - ![Paihia Beach which includes a pebble beach and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111722/7f8d51b5-9d88-4e9c-ac88-946201003358.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Paihia Beach 5 min drive \- 3.2 miles - Opua Forest 11 min drive \- 4.1 miles ### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) 19 min drive ### Restaurants - Orange Frog 5 min drive - Charlotte's Kitchen 5 min drive - Duke of Marlborough Hotel 31 min drive - CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen 5 min drive - Mako Beach Bar 5 min drive ## About this property ### Cook's Lookout Motel Motel near Bay of Islands At Cook's Lookout Motel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities. You'll also find perks such as: - An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers - Free self-parking - Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and barbecues - Smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at Cook's Lookout Motel offer comforts, such as furnished balconies, in addition to Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Heating and fans - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - LCD TVs with digital channels and DVD players - Eco-friendly cleaning products, kitchens and fridges ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4790000/4789700/4789612/fab837a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Colonial House Motel Kerikeri - Pool - Kids’ pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 207 reviews £70 includes taxes & fees 19 Apr - 20 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-19&endDate=2026-04-20&selected=4789612&PinnedHotelID=4789612&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![BBQ/picnic Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10100000/10093600/10093534/d2b71c82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bay of Islands Holiday Park Haruru - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.4 Very good 127 reviews £38 includes taxes & fees 13 Apr - 14 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-13&endDate=2026-04-14&selected=10093534&PinnedHotelID=10093534&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4040000/4032500/4032415/718fbb03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kerikeri Park Lodge Kerikeri - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 304 reviews £83 includes taxes & fees 10 Apr - 11 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-11&selected=4032415&PinnedHotelID=4032415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/575600/575504/25c15d47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Paihia Pacific Resort Hotel Paihia - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 8.2 Very good 598 reviews £90 includes taxes & fees 28 Mar - 29 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=575504&PinnedHotelID=575504&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26300/26206/ee94982a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia Paihia - Pool - Kids’ pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews £95 includes taxes & fees 29 Mar - 30 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=26206&PinnedHotelID=26206&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3770000/3763200/3763149/8a79361e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kauri Park Motel Kerikeri - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Breakfast available 9.8 Exceptional 468 reviews £83 includes taxes & fees 21 Mar - 22 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=3763149&PinnedHotelID=3763149&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 Bedroom Bungalow Sea Views | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7070000/7060700/7060645/269518e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Russell - Orongo Bay Holiday Park Russell - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Laundry room 8.0 Very good 103 reviews £39 includes taxes & fees 7 Apr - 8 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-07&endDate=2026-04-08&selected=7060645&PinnedHotelID=7060645&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3960000/3954800/3954764/a3d80141.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ash Grove Boutique Motel Haruru - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room 9.8 Exceptional 108 reviews £84 includes taxes & fees 30 Mar - 31 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=3954764&PinnedHotelID=3954764&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4320000/4310300/4310206/753c2a74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kerikeri Court Motel Kerikeri - Pool - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 173 reviews £90 includes taxes & fees 5 Apr - 6 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=4310206&PinnedHotelID=4310206&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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check-in end time: 6:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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) ### Pets Pets stay for free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### National rating Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services. ### Property is also known as Cook's Lookout Cook's Lookout Haruru Cook's Lookout Motel Cook's Lookout Motel Haruru Lookout Motel Cook's Lookout Motel Paihia Cook's Lookout Paihia Cook's Lookout Motel Motel Cook's Lookout Motel Haruru Cook's Lookout Motel Motel Haruru ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Cook's Lookout Motel have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Cook's Lookout Motel? ### Is Cook's Lookout Motel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Cook's Lookout Motel? ### What time is check-in at Cook's Lookout Motel? ### What time is check-out at Cook's Lookout Motel? ### Where is Cook's Lookout Motel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Cook's Lookout Motel Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 50 8 - Good 21 6 - Okay 10 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 2 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark 19 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great view. Spacious room for two. Complete kitchen. Helpful staff. Quiet. ##### Mark Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Iain 20 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities hosts were very warming and helpful. Had great views out to the bay. ##### Iain Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Alan 10 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Great views. Clean. Motel a bit tired ##### Alan Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joan 19 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The view was beautiful ##### Joan Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### David 5 Jan 2026 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Photos on website is not an accurate representation of the condition of the units. We arrived and decided not to stay there. We had to pay for the first night due to late cancellation, but relieved not to stay there. The rooms smell, the carpets are worn and the bed felt terrible. Not a place we will recommend to anyone, just not worth it! ##### David Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Val 6 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved the views and the peace and tranquility. Grandchildren enjoyed the pool ##### Val Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 27 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities View was great. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nasha 29 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Awesome! Owners are so awesome. Enjoyed our stay. Great view from our room. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/FA89B69E4FDFA4DFF45419C0E5F31EB7BACDE1DE1617058246759.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/B060CB9620FF1AA9FC1F7218AB982215E05325A61617058297751.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Nasha Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 9 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service quiet location. Friendly staff. Nice views.Close to Paihia. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 1 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The owners were a lovely couple very welcoming and certainly obliging, however you wouldn't have wanted to disturb them at 11pm when you found you were getting cold and there wasn't an electric blanket on the bed. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 11 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Great view! The room & grounds are a bit tired, but clean enough. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 8 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful breathtaking seaviews from our room. Friendly staff, free wi fi and parking. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### richard 8 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great lodging Norm, the owner was very personable, he took care or our every request. The property has a fantastic view of the bay. Nothing photoshopped here. I highly recommend staying, I would stay her again in a second. ##### richard Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 12 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great views and very quiet. Will definitely stay again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 30 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Epic views, all is good. Epic views, all is good. Epic views, all is good. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 7 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice staff, beautiful view, pool nice. Reasonable equiped kitchen although no can opener. There are lists of signs with rules however no information about the hotel at all, in the room ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 30 Dec 2019 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities The Views Where Amazing Wifi Connection Inconsistent Bathroom And Kitchen Ok A Little Dated In Decor Not What We Expected For The Price Reception Was Welcoming ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Stel 1 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Amazing views, helpful hosts. Perfect place to base oneself if visiting the Bay of Islands. ##### Stel Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 1 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We booked this trip late and hence paid over our usual budget. We were a bit worried that we were overpaying based on a few reviews. But we needn't have worried, we couldn't fault the place really. The hosts were very helpful, the room was really well equipped and the view was simply stunning. We would stay here again for sure. The only tip I would give is to take some cream for the sand flies ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Wayne 28 Apr 2019 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities The view was great. The property is very steep to get to. The owners are very good at justifying the way they do things. I found them very unapproachable. The room daily cleaning was average. We weren’t told until too late that soaps and shampoos were in a cupboard. It seems that the owners feel they have modern good quality furniture but I think they really have no idea what that means. The rate was high even for Easter weekend compared to other places. Although the owners told us it was fair. I think they are in a World if their own and do not like constructive feedback so will have a reason for everything. ##### Wayne Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### SANJAY 10 Mar 2019 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Great owners, Property is a bit old and dated Stayed here for 2 nights towards the end of our North Island tour. Check in was smooth. Both Norm and his wife are genuinely nice people and very warm, welcoming and helpful. Unfortunately, we had one of the two rooms that don't have a view (totally our choice tho). We were informed that the internet had been down for a couple of weeks - not just at the hotel but many other hotels in the area. Our room (pool view) was spacious but was definitely showing some age. The carpet is old and stained. Curtains frayed in a couple of places. We were disappointed to find a couple of spider webs (not very recent) and informed Norm later (so he could speak to the cleaning crew) and he was a bit surprised as well. Shelagh was really nice - she recommended restaurants to us and also volunteered to book a trip to Cape Reinga which turned out to be a good idea. It would have been nice if we had been informed about the Wi-Fi in advance of our stay. And perhaps offered an upgrade or a different room since more than 50% of the units were available at the time even if they charged us extra. There is no AC but there is a standing fan in the room. Location is good - 5 mins to the center of the town - restaurants, groceries etc. Overall it was a decent stay but it wouldn't be fair to say it was Excellent. We stayed at more than 10 motels in NZ and this one didn't hold up its end of the bargain based on price point and other reviews. ##### SANJAY Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Peter 5 Mar 2018 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness Aussicht auf die Bay ist phantastisch! Sauberkeit mäßig! ##### Peter Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 15 Feb 2018 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Room comfort #### Disappointing and dated Welcoming owners on arrival not to be seen again until leaving after 3 wet miserable days. Room clean but dated and damp. Uncomfortable double bed. No fresh air to room as no fly wire on windows and lots of mosquitos. 5klms out of Paihia and steep walk. Stick to town area! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elke 4 Feb 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Guter Startingpoint für die Bay of Islands! 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