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Situated in Whakatane, The Com Plex Motel features a bar and free WiFi throughout the property. The motel has family rooms.

Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all rooms at the motel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also boast a balcony. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Lovely place to stay and great location close to the town.

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9.1
Superb
1,063 reviews
Price from
US$106
per night

Situated in Levin, 47 km from Arena Manawatu, Zachary's Motel features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 47 km from Palmerston North Convention Centre, 26 km from HortResearch and 45 km from Massey University. The motel has family rooms. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The hotel was beautiful and the decor was modern and stylish, very comfortable and well equipped room.

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9.1
Superb
1,471 reviews
Price from
US$97
per night

Located in the leafy suburb of Birkenhead on Auckland's North Shore district, FERNZ Motel & Apartments Birkenhead offers accommodation within a 15-minute drive from Auckland CBD. A variety of cafes and restaurants serving local and international cuisine and shopping are situated in the town centre, just 2 minutes' walk from the property. Clean. Well set up. Great location and easy to check in.

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9.1
Superb
1,521 reviews
Price from
US$118
per night

Each room at this motel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. You will find a kettle in the room. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. One of the best accommodations we had in our NZ-trip. Spacious, nice and tidy. Short walking distance to the marvelous seaside. Very close to restaurants, craft beer breweries and supermarkets. Value for money.

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9
Superb
1,743 reviews
Price from
US$116
per night

Set in Taupo, 36 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, Ashbrook Motel Taupo offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 4-star motel offers room service and a tour desk. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a city view. A fantastic place to stay! So hospitable!

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9.3
Superb
1,082 reviews
Price from
US$133
per night

Boasting an idyllic lake front setting, Acacia Lake View Motel offers free WiFi. Some rooms feature a balcony. All have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Acacia Lake View Motel is just 300-metres from Taupo Town Centre and a 5 minute Tauhara Golf Course. Taupo Airport is a 10-minute drive away. Incredible motel right at the town center of Taupo. The studio room was squeaky clean, bed was comfortable and the small kitchen was plenty for what we needed. The owners could not have been nicer! Seriously some of the nicest people we’ve ever met. Very helpful, informative and most of all kind. Each room has a parking spot.

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9.1
Superb
1,735 reviews
Price from
US$114
per night

Just 5 minutes’ walk from Turangi town centre, Creel Lodge is a 4.5-star Qualmark rated motel offering self-contained suites with a private patio and BBQ facilities.

Lake Taupo and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are within 5 minutes’ drive from Creel Lodge. The Tongariro National Park’s ski fields and walking trails are 40 minutes’ drive away. Nice location and beautiful rooms. Only stayed for one night but enjoyed the walk nearby and used their kitchen facilities to cook a nice steak dinner.

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9.1
Superb
1,157 reviews
Price from
US$103
per night

All accommodation at BK's Pohutukawa Lodge includes free WiFi, Smart TVs, cooking facilities. Self-service laundry facilities are available.

The centrally located Pohutukawa Lodge is an 8-minute walk from Whangarei's town centre. It is 5 minutes' drive from Whangarei Events Centre and Toll Stadium (Semenoff Stadium). Whangarei Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Our room was immaculately clean and very comfortable!!!

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9.2
Superb
1,267 reviews
Price from
US$133
per night

Arista of Rotorua studios are 20 minutes’ walk from the famous Polynesian Spa. The property features a BBQ area and a pirate ship children’s playground set in lovely gardens. Guests enjoy unlimited WiFi. Most apartments feature a private hot tub and a private patio. The moment you open the door, you will be awed by the layout. Spacious and luxurious indeed. You will have two queen beds and two single beds in a two-floor room. Kids love playing up and down the stairs, and it was undoubtedly the best stay throughout our North Island trip in NZ. The personal spa jacuzzi in the room was another standout feature of this stay. There is also an on-property playground for the kids. The room was clean, comfortable and complete.

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9.1
Superb
1,167 reviews
Price from
US$160
per night

All apartments include a fully equipped kitchen, ceramic hot plate and under floor central heating. Facilities include a thermal-heated swimming pool, poolside bar, shared barbecue facilities and laundry. Sitting in the thermal bath with a glass of wine after dinner was the highlight. Friendly service and food delivery

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9.1
Superb
1,284 reviews
Price from
US$181
per night

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