153 Bank Street, 0112 Whangarei, New Zealand
#19 of 25 hotels in Whangarei
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1064 hotel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 5 September 2025
Norris
New ZealandJust under the beds a few biscuits crumbs and missing utensils in kitchen
Rooms have an awesome theme to them. Very cosey and inviting. Definitely would stay here regularly
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 2 September 2025
Kirsty
New ZealandSo close to town, clean and well set up.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Sylvia
New ZealandThe toilet bowl needs to be thoroughly cleaned or replaced.
Clean smelling room and clean bed sheets
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Jan
United KingdomOnly downside was noise around 7am for about an hour. Seemed to be from what sounded like a washing machine. Then a car running & talking right outside the room.
The check in was quick & friendly. Parking was easy & right by the room. Room was good.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Singh-rickit
New ZealandIt smelled of cooked food that made my niece and nephew feel sick. And I left my laptop charger there. Maybe some airfreshener next time
The room was cozy and plenty of space
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 21 August 2025
Gillian
New ZealandNothing!
The facilities worked well for us - with three older adults in the unit; although we thought it would help if the table was a bit bigger. It was clean with comfortable beds and we appreciated a toilet separate from the bathroom. The staff were very friendly, welcoming and helpful when we had requests
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Rachel
AustraliaThe booking system says 2 bedrooms but the second bedroom was actually the lounge. However the motel gave us an additional unit without us asking to give more space which was much appreciated.
The bed was cumfy. An excellent availability of cutlery and kitchen appliances considering it is a kitchenette Despite it being a curtain shower, the shower was really good. The TV had sky sports available. We couldn't hear any people from other units. A heater was available for each room.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
David
New ZealandThe shower was okay but water pressure not the best. Otherwise everything was pretty good
Motel 6 was the perfect base for our 4 night stay in Whangarei. We especially appreciated the upgrade to the apartment which was spacious and had a good kitchen. The staff were incredibly friendly and responsive, for example replacing blown lightbulbs as soon as we mentioned it. The apartment was lovely and clean, with a retro vibe. The location was excellent, with a great supermarket almost next door and we walked to town several times. Thanks for a memorable stay and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Cicely
United KingdomIt was in a great location, close to two big supermarkets and in the centre of Whangarei. We wanted to visit the Kiwi House and the waterfall and both were really close by. The property was easy to find with private parking. The staff were really friendly and helpful, they kept the general noise down which was lovely. The facilities were great for a nights stay, we were able to have dinner in the room using the kettle and microwave which was a plus. It was winter when we visited so the added heater and the hot shower were amazing!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 7 August 2025
Nathan
United KingdomThe decor was a bit quirky but light enjoyably. One of the best accommodations I stayed in over the two weeks visiting New Zealand's North....
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Terri
New ZealandExcellent staff and customer service. Great central location. Clean, comfy and quiet family unit, nice hot shower with great water pressure, extra toiletries provided which was a nice touch. We had a lovely garden view too.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Bethany
New ZealandNot so much a dislike and not the fault of the accomdation but the parking can be a bit tight if the motel were full but something just to check beforehand. Rooms has some older styled finishings like duvet and curtain styles but were clean just could use a modern touch in future but overall still good value.
We booked last minute to be able to stay in town for my nieces school ball. This was available short notice for a reasonable price. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was a good size for 3 adults and a teenager. There was plenty of heating. Love the fact there was disposable toothbrushes and toothpaste. I have stayed at a lot of hotels and motels and not had that before and I have r moments i forgot to pack one so that was great. The location was so handy and for a low cost accommodation it was perfect for our needs. Would definitely recommend for a person or family on a budget.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Wei
ChinaA little cold becuase the room is big.
A nice motel and the staff are really friendly and helpful. He helped me with the problem of tyre pressure of my rental car. The location is good, on the main street of Whangarei.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Piper
New ZealandWas disappointed to not have a bath as advertised - misunderstanding due to language differences perhaps.
Clean facilities, comfy bed, great sheets, central location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Mina
New ZealandExcellent facilities very clean and tidy. Recommend this motel
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Teresa
New ZealandReally central to shopping, food spots and activities. Really lovely staff, really helpful and welcoming
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 18 July 2025
Jackie
New ZealandCould hear people in next room.
Had a little sunny table and chairs outside. Had everything I needed
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 18 July 2025
Fiona
New ZealandFriendly staff, clean and comfortable.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Tracey
New ZealandSuper comfy beds n pillows, room wasn't cold over night either
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 11 July 2025
Maria
New ZealandThe smell of body odour on the pillows and blanket in the main room where the table is.
Everything was good.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Annmarie
New ZealandThe banging early in the morning and outside noise
It was comfortable, clean.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Keith
New ZealandSolid motel, with spacious rooms, walkable to the centre of Whangarei. Clean motel, did the job perfectly for our group.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 5 July 2025
Kerry
New ZealandN/a
Location and exceptionally friendly staff. The young man at reception was so helpful.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 3 July 2025
Peter
AustraliaThe only let down was the shower as it was not very good - the owner said she was looking at upgrading the shower heads. This is the only part of our stay that was not very good but overall it was a very nice room.
Value hotel - very comfortable and nicely decorated. The staff were friendly and very helpful and I would definitely stay there again. It was in a great spot close to shops and amenities.
Stayed in June 2025
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