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Reviews of Motel Six 3.5 stars

153 Bank Street, 0112 Whangarei, New Zealand

#19 of 25 hotels in Whangarei

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1064 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 5 September 2025

    9.0
    Would highly reccomended to friends and family. Very kind hotel staff :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    So close to town, clean and well set up.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    9.0
    The place is well maintained; location is excellent and the staff are superb.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    The toilet bowl needs to be thoroughly cleaned or replaced.

    Clean smelling room and clean bed sheets

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    8.0
    Comfy & clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It 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

    9.0
    A comfortable central place to stay with welcoming staff and excellent facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing!

    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

    8.0
    Cosy and clean motel in a good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    Very comfortable base for a few days in Whangarei with cheerful staff who made us so welcome. Thanks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    Great location, clean room and facilities worked perfectly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    Nice place to stay in Whangarei
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Excellent 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

    8.0
    Affordable well serviced accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not 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

    9.0
    A nice motel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A 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

    7.0
    A convenient overnight stop!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Was 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent facilities very clean and tidy. Recommend this motel

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    9.0
    Easy place to find, has everything you need and is very clean.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really central to shopping, food spots and activities. Really lovely staff, really helpful and welcoming

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    8.0
    Had everything I needed
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff, clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super comfy beds n pillows, room wasn't cold over night either

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Had everything we needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    The banging early in the morning and outside noise

    It was comfortable, clean.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    7.0
    Decent motel central to Whangarei
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Solid 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

    8.0
    Clean& friendly stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Location and exceptionally friendly staff. The young man at reception was so helpful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    8.0
    Would definitely stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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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