Title: Thornton Lodge Motel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Thornton Lodge Motel Suburban motel in Waipukurau with free parking ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7322000/7321929/1be91f0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Studio - Units 4,6,7,9 | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7322000/7321929/14ebc47f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7322000/7321929/d8f875df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Studio - Units 4,6,7,9 | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7322000/7321929/57543cf9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Studio | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7322000/7321929/2a996153.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Thornton Lodge Motel offers genuine relaxation in quiet rural surroundings with beautiful gardens. The outdoor pool is a sunny day gathering spot, and kids enjoy a dedicated playground. Visitors praise the attentive staff and the proximity to nearby attractions. 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Laundry - Breakfast available - Housekeeping £83 includes taxes & fees 11 Nov - 12 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 8 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=7321929&PinnedHotelID=7321929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=7321929&PinnedHotelID=7321929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 9 - Nov 10](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=7321929&PinnedHotelID=7321929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=7321929&PinnedHotelID=7321929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=7321929&PinnedHotelID=7321929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=7321929&PinnedHotelID=7321929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 21 - Nov 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=7321929&PinnedHotelID=7321929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=7321929&PinnedHotelID=7321929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Family Room | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7322000/7321929/8b4a8ce6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Patio Air conditioning Heating Kitchen Fridge LCD TV Blackout curtains Separate bedroom Patio Air-conditioning Heating Blackout drapes/curtains Crib/infant bed Hair dryer - 538 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 5 - 1 Queen Bed and 3 Large Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed ![Family - Unit 11 | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7322000/7321929/07f71d0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family - Unit 11 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Patio Air conditioning Heating Kitchen Fridge LCD TV Blackout curtains Separate bedroom Patio Air-conditioning Heating Blackout drapes/curtains Crib/infant bed Hair dryer - 538 sq ft - Sleeps 5 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds ![Studio - Units 4,6,7,9 | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7322000/7321929/662b1d56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Studio - Units 4,6,7,9 8.4 Very good 6 reviews ### Highlights Patio Air conditioning Heating Kitchen Fridge LCD TV Blackout curtains Separate bedroom Patio Air-conditioning Heating Blackout drapes/curtains Crib/infant bed Hair dryer - 377 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Basic Studio | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7322000/7321929/32e5b744.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Studio 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Patio Air conditioning Heating Fridge LCD TV Blackout curtains Separate bedroom Hairdryer Patio Air-conditioning Heating Blackout drapes/curtains Crib/infant bed Hair dryer - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Studio | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7322000/7321929/2a996153.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Studio 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews ### Highlights Patio Air conditioning Heating Fridge LCD TV Blackout curtains Separate bedroom Hairdryer Patio Air-conditioning Heating Blackout drapes/curtains Crib/infant bed Hair dryer - 226 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King 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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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWaipukurau-Hotels-Thornton-Lodge-Motel.h7321929.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWaipukurau-Hotels-Thornton-Lodge-Motel.h7321929.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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-39.99309%2C176.54298&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=f2YlDjoDQI_gJ7NzMUxmsUwLJ9M=) 2307 State Highway 2 (Takapau Road), Waipukurau, 4200 #### What's nearby - Central Hawkes Bay College - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles - Central Hawkes Bay Settlers Museum - 8 min drive - 6.0 miles - Oruawharo Homestead & Garden - 21 min drive - 13.4 miles - Splash Planet - 48 min drive - 38.9 miles - Porangahau Beach - 56 min drive - 39.8 miles #### Getting around - Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 52 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Rookery - ‬13 min walk - ‪Angkor Wat Bakery & Cafe - ‬13 min walk - ‪Espresso loco - ‬11 min walk - ‪Dax Restaurant & Bar - ‬17 min walk - ‪Ruataniwha fastfoods - ‬13 min walk ## About this property ### Thornton Lodge Motel Upscale motel in a rural location You can look forward to a garden, a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services at Thornton Lodge Motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers - Free self-parking - Continental breakfast (surcharge), a reception hall and barbecues - A vending machine and luggage storage Room features All guest rooms at Thornton Lodge Motel offer perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels - Patios, fridges and microwaves ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24110000/24107100/24107061/629fac31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tuki Tuki Motel Waipukurau - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 91 reviews £62 includes taxes & fees 23 Nov - 24 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=24107061&PinnedHotelID=24107061&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34640000/34634500/34634435/bc8f2d66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming and comfortable country cottage in Central Hawkes Bay Otane - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 7 reviews £132 includes taxes & fees 9 Nov - 10 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=34634435&PinnedHotelID=34634435&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103090000/103081300/103081210/1adc80da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 'The Phoenix on Miller' Modern loft style Otane - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews £80 includes taxes & fees 9 Nov - 10 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=103081210&PinnedHotelID=103081210&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: NZD 1 per person ### Things to do - Outdoor pool - Playground ### Family friendly - In-room microwave - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Playground ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Vending machine ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area - Pool loungers ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Grab bar near toilet - No lift - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk ### More - Built in 1974 - Designated smoking areas - Reception hall ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### More - Air conditioning - Heating - Iron/ironing board - Laptop workspace ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 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 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets stay for free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 1 per person - 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, debit cards and cash 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 The seasonal pool will be open from October to May Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision ### National rating For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system. ### Property is also known as Thornton Lodge Motel Thornton Lodge Motel Waipukurau Thornton Waipukurau Thornton Lodge Motel Motel Thornton Lodge Motel Waipukurau Thornton Lodge Motel Motel Waipukurau ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Thornton Lodge Motel have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Thornton Lodge Motel? > As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thornton Lodge Motel on 11 Nov 2025 start from £83.31, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waipukurau-Hotels-Thornton-Lodge-Motel.h7321929.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Thornton Lodge Motel pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Thornton Lodge Motel? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Thornton Lodge Motel? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Thornton Lodge Motel? > Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability). ### Where is Thornton Lodge Motel located? > Situated in the suburbs, this motel is 28.6 mi (46.1 km) from Kirakau Beach and 31.8 mi (51.2 km) from Porangahau Beach. ## Have a question? 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