Motels and Motor Lodges

New Zealand has over 2000 motel type accommodation options. New Zealand motels are of a high class with reasonable rates. You will have no problems finding motel accommodation that are self-catering to see all the areas of beautiful New Zealand.

The word motel is a combination of motor and hotel. Most are independently owned and operated for that personal attention and well-informed information on the area.

Book out times are around 10am unless otherwise arranged. The checks in times are from 2pm onwards.

Bookings are advised from the beginning of November until the end of March.

Motels are also known as motel apartments, motor lodges, motor inns, serviced apartments, self-contained units and studio units (the studio unit is ideal for 1 or 2 people)

The motels are usually self-contained with full catering facilities, well-equipped kitchens, bathrooms and parking outside your door, with units serviced daily. Most units have one or two separate bedrooms, a separate bathroom and a dining/living area. Provided in the units are telephone, TV, radio, full kitchen facilities with all cooking and eating utensils. Any bed size is available, please specify at the time of booking. All bedding and linen is provided and changed daily. On your arrival you will find complimentary tea, coffee and sugar with a morning newspaper on request. Continental breakfasts are often provided for an additional cost on request.

Motels may contain the following extras:

• Sky TV (satellite TV)
• In-house Video/DVD
• Swimming pool
• Spa pool
• Sauna
• Games room
• Children's play area
• Guest laundry
• Room service
• Breakfast
• Restaurant or bar

The Office would have all the travel guides and maps to help your NZ adventure in the area.