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Our top choices for North Island motels

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1. Parklands Motorlodge

Parklands Motorlodge
3.5 star property
Turangi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (420 reviews)
"Lovely location to stay, helpful and friendly staff, and an excellent restaurant."
Australia
Rod
The price is £45
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Parklands Motorlodge
Comfort Studio, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Free WiFi, individually decorated, bed sheets

2. Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge
3.0 star property
National Park Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (363 reviews)
"Clean, spacious and family friendly"
Australia
David
The price is £46
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Plateau Lodge
2 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

3. The Reef Resort

The Reef Resort
4.0 star property
Waipahihi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (985 reviews)
"The lady staff was lovely, beautiful spot. Beautiful spa and pool even in cold windy weather i was in there. Room had cooking facilities and very clean. Enjoyed my stay. The offsite gym you have access too Empower fitness is good too."
Australia
Shontelle
The price is £86
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
The Reef Resort
Deluxe Studio | View from room

4. Waitomo Lodge

Waitomo Lodge
2.0 star property
Te Kuiti
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (296 reviews)
"Fantastic property, fantastic value"
Australia
Harish
The price is £61
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Waitomo Lodge
Lakefront Unit 6 People | Lake view

5. Cascades Lakefront Motel

Cascades Lakefront Motel
4.0 star property
Two Mile Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (696 reviews)
"Very good accomodation and location - loved it"
Australia
Jo
The price is £73
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Cascades Lakefront Motel
Deluxe Studio Suite | Balcony view

6. Baycrest Lodge

Baycrest Lodge
4.0 star property
Taupō Central
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (810 reviews)
"I had a really enjoyable stay at Baycrest Lodge. The room was exceptionally clean and tidy, which I really appreciated, and everything was comfortable and well looked after. I’d happily stay here again next time I’m in the area."
Australia
Ben
The price is £103
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Baycrest Lodge
Terrace/patio

7. Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
3.0 star property
Taupō Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (672 reviews)
"It was a great stay in room."
Australia
Kanwalnoor chatha
The price is £87
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
Deluxe Apartment, Lake View | View from property

8. Tui Oaks Motel

Tui Oaks Motel
3.5 star property
Taupō Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (797 reviews)
"Had a nice stay with the Lake view."
Australia
Helasika Kumuduni Perera
The price is £53
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Tui Oaks Motel
Studio, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with premium TV channels, TV

9. Sails On The Lake

Sails On The Lake
3.5 star property
Taupō Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (778 reviews)
"On arrival office staff very welcoming Everything neat & tidy Will stay again there"
Australia
Maurice
The price is £78
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Sails On The Lake
Lake End Apartment - Adults Only | Lake view

10. Cottage Mews Motel

Cottage Mews Motel
3.0 star property
Two Mile Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (302 reviews)
"The room was clean and well stocked with towels, tea coffee, utensils etc. beds were comfortable. Great location, off street parking. Friendly staff and great comms before arrival. Easy check in. We only stay a night but if staying longer, the hotel offered towels to take if heading out for a swim and kayaks to hire. Bbq facilities also available. The court yard could do with a bit of tlc, remove the dead plants and bathroom is tired - wall paper is starting to come off and mould above the...
Australia
Fiona
The price is £69
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Cottage Mews Motel
Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

11. Auckland Airport Motel

Auckland Airport Motel
3.0 star property
Mangere Bridge
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (764 reviews)
"Great place to stay and recover from a red eye flight with kids."
Australia
Sieni
The price is £46
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Auckland Airport Motel
Presidential Penthouse | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave

12. The Cove Taupo

The Cove Taupo
3.5 star property
Waipahihi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (562 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay!"
Australia
Dixie
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
The Cove Taupo
Premium Room, Kitchenette, Partial Sea View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

13. Emerald Inn

Emerald Inn
4.0 star property
Takapuna
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (356 reviews)
"The bed was super comfy, it was a lovely stay, close to shops, café and beach."
Australia
Pania
The price is £69
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Emerald Inn
Terrace/patio

14. Anchorage Resort Taupo

Anchorage Resort Taupo
3.5 star property
Two Mile Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (682 reviews)
"Great spot, excellent service and very spacious rooms - perfect for the family"
Australia
Bryce
The price is £80
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Anchorage Resort Taupo
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

15. Le Chalet Suisse Motel Apartments

Le Chalet Suisse Motel Apartments
4.0 star property
Taupō Central
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (643 reviews)
"Beautiful location. Property was a little run down but had quaint charm."
United States
Christina
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Le Chalet Suisse Motel Apartments
Spa

16. Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel
4.5 star property
Waipahihi
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Loved being right on the lake front. Awesome shower and comfy bed. Bed was made and towels changed most days which was a nice touch. We loved our stay!"
Australia
Megan
The price is £49
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Oasis Beach Motel
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

17. Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
3.5 star property
Taupō Central
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff"
Australia
Nicole
The price is £55
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

18. Boulevard Waters

Boulevard Waters
4.0 star property
Waipahihi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (339 reviews)
"View was amazing and room was comfortable. Could use a touch up but everything else was great."
Australia
Tasha
The price is £81
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Boulevard Waters
Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, electric kettle

19. Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel
4.5 star property
Taupō Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay, did everything we needed it to do and the bed was super comfortable!"
Australia
Georgia
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Beechtree Motel
Executive Studio, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

20. The Stables Motel

The Stables Motel
3.0 star property
Bulls
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"Lovely stay! Rooms were modern and comfortable, staff were friendly and there were a lot of nice little touches. Would definitely stay again!"
Australia
Brittany
The price is £91
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
The Stables Motel
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Accommodation
371 Motels
Lowest Price
£45
Highest Price
£103

Frequently asked questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in North Island?
You can find a great deal from £45 on North Island motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on North Island motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.
Is it better to stay in a North Island motel or hotel?
Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You'll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word "motel" was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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