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Hawera Central Motor Lodge

Central Plateau - Taupo · New Zealand

53 Princes StreetView location

9.6/10Excellent210 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/109.8
Service9.8/109.8
Comfort9.4/109.4
Condition9.4/109.4
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Value8.4/108.4
Amenities9.4/109.4
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About Hawera Central Motor Lodge

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle that operates within 20 km. Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).

Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out. Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your Select Comfort bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets.

Rooms have private furnished balconies. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 42-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Hawera Water Tower - 0.

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When you stay at Hawera Central Motor Lodge in Hawera, you'll be connected to a shopping center, just steps from South Taranaki i-SITE Visitor Centre and Hawera Water Tower. This motel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Goodson Dell and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Naumai Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your Select Comfort bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 42-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment.

Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Transportation services

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 8:30 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 20

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available Noise-free rooms not guaranteed No alcohol served onsite Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Alcohol is not served at this property.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 20 years old
    • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    20
  • Optional fees
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

South Taranaki i-SITE Visitor Centre 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Hawera Water Tower 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Goodson Dell 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Naumai Park 1 km / 0.6 mi
King Edward Park 1 km / 0.6 mi
KD's Elvis Presley Museum 1.6 km / 1 mi
Hawera Golf Course 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Tawhiti Museum 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Turuturu-mokai Pa 3.9 km / 2.5 mi
Eltham Golf Course 20.5 km / 12.7 mi
Taranaki Pioneer Village 28.5 km / 17.7 mi
Stratford Clock Tower and Glockenspiel 30.3 km / 18.8 mi
King Edward Park 30.6 km / 19 mi
Taranaki Electricty Trust Kings Theatre 30.9 km / 19.2 mi
Percy Thomson Gallery 31.1 km / 19.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 18
  • motel
  • Check-in hour
  • Wired Internet
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Grill/BBQ
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  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • APARTMENT EXECUTIVE QUEEN BEDAPARTMENT • EXECUTIVE QUEEN BEDAPT.EJ-QN

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    Hawera Central Motor Lodge

    APARTMENT EXECUTIVE QUEEN BED

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE QUEEN BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.EJ-QN

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • STUDIO QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGSTUDIO • QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGSTU.NM-QN

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    Hawera Central Motor Lodge

    STUDIO QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.NM-QN

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • APARTMENT TWO BEDSAPARTMENT • TWO BEDSAPT.2B

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    Hawera Central Motor Lodge

    APARTMENT TWO BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.2B

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Hawera Central Motor Lodge

9.6
Excellent
210 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.8 /10
Service
9.8 /10
Comfort
9.4 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Value
8.4 /10
Amenities
9.4 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2026
Ria
Excellent place, staff very friendly, great location, very central, would definitely stay again
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2026
Te Rina
Everything was to a high standed!
From check in to check out and everthing inbetween.
Kia ora
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2026
Robyn
Beautiful clean linen and soft towels, clean room & kitchen.
I would stay again, close to all amenities and easy stroll.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2026
Gregg
Very friendly and obliging manager.
Great place to stay. Clean, comfortable and spacious.
Have stayed there before and will stay again.
Very central, hence the name.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2026
Sue
Lovely place. Bathroom floor felt sticky and looked grubby. Otherwise excellent.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2026
Jay
Clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Apr 2026
Lynne
Handy to town clean and tidy
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
Tina
A lot of workers leaving at 6am, including myself. Motion dection outdoor lighting would be helpful on the top story. Also reflective paint strip on step to car park - very hard to see in the dark.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2026
Judson
very nice clean fresh unit. Staff very nice. would stay again
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2026
Julie
Kitchen had everything needed for our stay
Bed was comfy and bedding very clean. Loved the Spa bath in bathroom. TV was good size with Sky. Close to the main street with plenty of food places. Very relaxing place to stay.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Mar 2026
Donald
Very handy location. Well equipped kitchen. Spacious area and very clean.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2026
Robert
Close to town, supermarket across thee road, clean everything we needed
8/10
Excellent
01 Mar 2026
Jay
Nice clean room. Very spacious.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2026
Jermaine
Spotless room! Great service
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2026
Pania
Staff are really friendly, central to everything.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2026
Francis
One of the best we have ever stayed in , we traveled, so up there about third.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2025
Stefania
Clean room, excellent attention from the staff, great location.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2025
Kokila
Very clean rooms sleep well
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2025
Louise
Staff were friendly. My room was lovely.
Would highly recommend
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2025
Rebecca
Great room. Very comfortable and had everything we needed. Will definitely book again when we head back to Hawera.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2025
Lois
Was spacious, very clean and was comfortable. The owner was very friendly, helpful and kind.
We would definitely stay again.
Loved there were snacks there too
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2025
Coral
The room was very clean and light and comfortable. I would absolutely stay here again
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2025
Skyler
The Gentleman at the counter was genuinely very kind and welcoming and offers were very helpful. The ammenities in the room were excellent too. There were many different types of cooking machines and genuine ceramic quality plates and silverware and more
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2025
Todd
Great location, clean and spacious.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Aug 2025
Rochelle
I like staying there, very comfortable, apart from bed was a bit bouncy or old. Nice and private.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2025
Angel
It’s a perfect room
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2025
Jaindra
Good service quick and pmompt
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2025
Kirsten
1 br apartment was good for travelling with 1 teen child. Apartment was roomy and clean.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2025
Caveman
Very friendly service from the staff and good heating in the rooms would recommend to family and friends
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2025
RAEWYN
Excellent
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2025
Angel
Would recommend it!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2025
Angel
Was amazing! Definitely coming back again
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2025
Grant
Great location, clean and tidy.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2025
Glen
Very friendly service, great amenities, quite and cosy, highly recommend
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2025
John
Office staff brilliant.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2025
Melissa
We really enjoyed our stay here! lovely staff, clean & comfortable, walking distance to town 🙂
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2025
christine
will be back to stay next time in Hawera very convient great service
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2025
Peter
Area is busy during the day but quiet at night.
Property is modern and well maintained, units are spacious and clean.
There's a large supermarket right across the street as is a fuel station.
Lady at reception was very friendly and informative.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2025
Kahren
Great little country motel. Clean and well maintained. Fab shower pressure!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2025
Daniel
Great place to stay, clean tidy, quiet and safe. Checking in was nice and easy, thank you Dorothy 🙂
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2024
Michael
Location
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Nov 2024
Johnathan
A convenient motel in the heart of Hawera. The room had everything we needed.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2024
Tina
Awesome host great place to stay everything we needed was close very clean loved it thank you Tina
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Oct 2024
Colleen
It was great for the two children. Toilet wasn't fitting secure. We were a little short on towels with the spa bath and having two children, but that may have been my oversight. We had a great stay, staff were warm and friendly.
Business_and_leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2024
Lindsay
Clean, tify and quiet. Highly recommended. Thanks
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2024
Peter
Clean well presented, even a snack in the room at no charge! Very friendly nice bathroom - recommended for sure!
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2024
Ruth
Extremely helpful staff, we were well looked after and nothing was too much trouble. Excellent stay, thank you!!
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2024
Rochelle
Close to supermarket, lovely and warm, greeting was superb
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2024
michelle
I would only go if I could be downstairs as I’ve got bad knees but otherwise it was close to Supermarket but no Sky was a disappointment.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2024
Michelle
Always a nice place to stay when in Hawera. Very central indeed
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2024
Ailsa
Really lovely staff, and very clean.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2024
David
Great stay, in the centre of town, very friendly staff!
Self
6/10
Pleasant
28 Mar 2024
Margaret

Comfortable stay

Quiet clean accomodation. As expected for the age and style of property and price range.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2024
Sarah
Room spacious and clean - amazing shower
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
02 Mar 2024
James
If you are looking for a bed for the night. This is an excellent motel.
8/10
Excellent
11 Feb 2024
Karl
Staff were friendly , serviced room regularly during our stay ,
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2024
Lovepreet singh
Nice motel
Business Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Jan 2024
Johnathan

Central

A nice large accomodation, which is nice and central.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2024
Peter Han

Good location to suppermarket

Very convenient. Next to supermarket.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2024
Michelle
.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Oct 2023
Frank
Clean
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2023
Tuniscia
Stayed 2nights, friendly host, very clean and spacious 1bedroom apartment with spa and kitchenfacilities. Will definitely stay again
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2023
James
Possibly the cleanest motel I have stayed at ……overall attention to detail was outstanding Well done and thank you
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2023
Grant
Always stay here when in Hawera
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2023
Rob
Units spacious, clean and welcoming.
Will certainly recomend
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Sep 2023
Hannah
Lovely staff and very accommodating in emergency situations
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2023
James
Nice and clean, convenient spot. Spa bath a treat.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
20 May 2023
Grant
Location perfect
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2023
Maatusi
I had a great stay at this hotel. The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was clean and comfortable, and the location was convenient for exploring the area. Highly recommended!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2023
Robert
Friendly staff, excellent room.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2023
Brian
great location
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2023
Alan
I liked the kitchenette and the milk for tea and the little goodies. I wasn't use to sliding doors but that was okay just remember to close the curtains.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2023
Lisah
The room was tidy and clean and nice and comfortable. Walking distance to town. My daughter accidentally left her rings and the management now have posted them back for us. Thank you so much. Would definitely stay there again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Dec 2022
Brigitte
We keep returning to this property when we stay in this area, it’s in a great location, is very clean and comfortable and the hosts are very welcoming, a lovely place to stay
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Dec 2022
Donna
Staff warm and friendly
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2022
Patricia
Handy to town and supermarket all in walking distance. Staff really friendly and obliging. Rooms spacious and kitchen well appointed.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2022
Greg

Very good motel

Easy check in, nice room with great heat pump. Few complimentary snacks which was really nice. Good shower pressure which is always good. We’ll appointed all round. Great location too.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2022
Karen
Good motel close to shops and good parking. Nice and roomy inside, with everything you need.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2022
Chris

Great Stop

great stop, even has some free snack food provided, very much appreciated
Business
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2022
A
Easy check in..And the free snacks👍
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2022
Lance
Modern room with all the little things you need to make your stay pleasant
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2022
PIRI
Great place to stay at.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2022
Janine
Nice cat
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2022
JANE
Clean and comfortable
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2021
Charlie
Great host ,helpful close to everything highly recommended
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
yes
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
Great close location to A&P grounds for National cross country event with kids.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
We had a good stay, very clean, good size unit.
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
The proximity to local venues and the excellent service
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
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Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Feb 2021
Verified traveler
Nice tidy property and unit. Very central fior our stay and supermarket across the road very convenient
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2020
Kasturi
Clean and neat place- perfect for famiky holidays!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2020
David
What a great find! Modern, clean and central, this motel is a gem. Carolyn the owner is always welcoming and adds small touches such as free snacks into every room. The one bedroom suites have spa baths as well, so it is truly a home away from home.
Friends_and_family Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2020
Mags
Complimentary snacks, playing cards and a torch to use
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2020
Amokura
Very nice place and hosts.. Very nice rooms. Very nice little town..
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Aug 2020
Verified traveler
Great service, clean and tidy rooms.
Will definitely be back.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2020
marc

Haweras finest

Nice hotel in very easy location for getting around via foot. Lady on front desk was very helpful and even let us park our truck inside with no issues whatsoever. Room was clean and tidy and even put on a few snacks free of charge. Thanks
Business
10/10
Exceptional
04 Feb 2020
Verified traveler
My 'go to' accommodation for Taranaki. Hands down the best for location, facilities and peace and quiet. A corporate travellers dream :)
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Rooms are modern and clean. Surprisingly a quiet location, and very close to everything.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2019
Mary

Friendly staff and spotlessly clean

Lovely clean rooms in a central location. Friendly staff and free snacks on arrival.
Friends_and_family Family

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Hawera Central Motor Lodge
53 Princes Street, Hawera, New Zealand

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