The hot pool wasn’t working this time, but it was the previous time.

Feels safe, clean and quiet

Stayed in August 2025

Our room was next to a through road. But it did not disturb our sleep.

We had a good stay in the motel, even during the cold rainy days. The motel room is very clean, sufficiently warm. New towels were brought to our room every day. Although the hotel may be old, all things in the room work well. The induction stove with the oven is very good. We especially like to thank the motel personnel, very friendly and helpful. The hot pool was broken during the days we were there. So the hotel personnel offered us to use the spa hot tub in the spa holiday park, without charge. It was an enjoyable experience.

Stayed in August 2025

No complaints

3 rooms among 7 of us, great value & space

Stayed in August 2025

Spent 2 nights here . Checked in for Friday 1st August 1300hrs. Checked out Sunday 3 rd August 1000hrs. Sole occupant. From the beginning I informed Flamingo about my need to store my kit with them as my plane was due to land 0730hrs that morning. They duly responded by a no problem can do attitude. Report to Simon - front desk I like that courtesy a name to ease things on arrival. After arriving via Scotts Airport Shuttles thanks driver Gary. I met Simon and my luggage was stored. And informed of the 1300hrs my room would be ready. I grabbed a pamphlet map of New Plymouth and checked out the City. Ideally located about 1km from the CBD. I planned my route taking in mind I had 5 hrs to kill. So I went down Belt Rd and took the Coastal walkway heading North towards the Town Centre. My reason for being here. Northland v Taranaki ... Ranfurly Sheild Im a long time supporter of the Taniwha Playing on Saturday night 1910hrs. I could write a book of what happened that weekend. Room a studio for a couple was immaculate full kitchen facilities bed was comfy. I didn't mind the extra expense Im on holiday so why not treat myself like a King. And Sunday came and the process was in reverse. Checkout 1000hrs store my kit go walkabout until 1610hrs uplift my gears Airport Shuttle pickup 1730hrs flight out. The rugby was the catalyst to be here but that was just a part of the whole. All in all Flamingo surpassed all my expectations and was a great base to work from and experience what New Plymouth had on offer. Oh I loved the indoor hot pool my body was rejuvenated Friday evening Saturday morning my old bones were smiling. Only one downside my team lost. Hahaha but thats Rugby ae. Thank you Taranaki I may never be back here again but great memories. It was a blast ... Mauri ora.

Stayed in August 2025

nothing

Have stayed at the Flamingo Motel many times and its a great place for families

Stayed in July 2025

Sparkling clean , great TV in the bedroom and the longe area , well equipped kitchen and spacious. Very comfortable

Stayed in July 2025

Everwwaa great, nice hot pool we used all the days my kids loved it aswell

Stayed in June 2025

We absolutely loved our stay. The hot pool was a big hit. Very clean and tidy, comfy beds. Great for families.

Stayed in June 2025

Great location. Near the coastal walk way, shopping mall.

Stayed in June 2025

Room clean, great beds comfy and lots of space

Stayed in June 2025

A bit noisy next to main road

Excellent location, close to city centre.

Stayed in June 2025

NA

Clean & tidy very fresh great staff

Stayed in May 2025

The indoor hot pool was great after along day surfing.

Stayed in April 2025

There's been a change in ownership in the past couple of months. It's not the same feeling anymore, that of a family looking after you. The reception hours are limited as well. This has the effect that, for example, you get some rowdy people drinking at the indoor heated pool after dark, and there's no one you can go and talk to about it. That happened a couple of times while we were there.

Very nice to be able to access the pools, both the outdoor one, and the warm indoor one. The location is good, not far from the coastal walkway, city centre.

Stayed in April 2025

wooden windows & latches are always a bit knarly but they do work.

From check in to check out, our stay was great. It’s an old style motel but very clean & the staff are very friendly. We walked to mikes tap house for a lovely dinner. It was quieter than I expected with the motel being on the Main Street. We’ll be back

Stayed in May 2025

Only 1 thing I would comment on and that’s just how there is not much space to get out of the parking area etc

Loved our rooms super spacious super clean and quite modern really loved it

Stayed in May 2025

Close proximity to the city and eating places. Very clean, spacious room and comfy bed.

Stayed in April 2025

Love that it was spacious for the family

Stayed in April 2025

It had amazing views looking out to the sea

Stayed in April 2025

The internet was hard to connect to, sometimes it just cuts off. It might depend on the location of the room. The bed was also not as comfortable.

Love that there is a stove to cook on and has a lot of cooking equipment.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing

A very warm welcome & every staff member we encountered was friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable with a full kitchen & and a large fridge. Close to town. Beautiful pool and allocated parking. Would definitely return to stay for another visit

Stayed in April 2025

Bed was a little soft for us but we like a very firm bed. The tv in our bedroom wouldn't work the second night and as it was a public holiday couldnt be service but that was not their fault. The lounge chairs weren't so easy to relax in.

The unit was very clean and exceptionally well serviced.

Stayed in April 2025

We are a group of five. Stayed in 2 bedroom apartment. It was sufficient for us. Spotlessly clean, despite the very dated decor. The hot pool is what made it for us.

Stayed in April 2025

IT WAS GREAT ESPECIALLY THE HOT POOL.

Stayed in April 2025