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Tairua Shores Motel

Coromandel · New Zealand

156 Main RoadView location

9.4/10Excellent170 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition9.0/109.0
Neighborhood9.4/109.4
Value8.8/108.8
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Tairua Shores Motel

Tairua Shores Motel enjoys a harborside location close to the Tairua Wharf, and it takes 2 minutes to drive to the town center or a 10-minute beach walk overlooking Mt Paku and Tairua Harbor. It offers barbecue facilities, laundry services, free on-site parking, free WiFi access, beach towels and shovels.

All guest rooms come with air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a fridge, an electric kettle, espresso coffee machine and complimentary tea and coffee. The private bathroom offers branded toiletries and a hairdryer.

Tairua Shores Motel is within a 1-minute walk of the Tairua Wharf and the ferry terminal. It is a 25-minute drive from Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove. The onsite staff are happy to provide travel guidance. Car hire service is also available.

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Located in Tairua, Tairua Shores is in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute walk of Pepe Reserve and Tairua Library. This motel is 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from Cathedral Cove and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Paaku.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Private kitchenettes make it easy to prepare your meals. 32-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.

Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 15

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators No front desk Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. Guests will receive lockbox information. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • 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
    15
  • Spoken Language

    English

    Chinese (Mandarin)

Nearby attractions

Pepe Reserve 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Tairua Library 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Paaku 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Tairua Golf and Country Club 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Tairua Beach 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Pauanui Pines Golf Course 3.2 km / 2 mi
Pauanui Library and Information Centre 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Gallagher Park 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Mount Paku 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
The Lakes Golf Course 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Pauanui Tairua Trail 18.1 km / 11.2 mi
Purangi Winery 22.5 km / 14 mi
Purangi Estate-The Purangi Winery 22.5 km / 14 mi
Pauanui Beach 22.9 km / 14.2 mi
Hot Water Beach 23.1 km / 14.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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

  • Total number of rooms: 9
  • hotel
  • Beach
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Car hireExtra charge
  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
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  • Smoke detector
  • GardenExtra charge
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Library
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • HighchairsExtra charge
  • Game roomExtra charge
  • MassageExtra charge
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • DivingExtra charge
  • CanoeingExtra charge
  • Bowling alleyExtra charge
  • Tennis
  • Golf practice facilityExtra charge
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Room types

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    CHALET
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    Room code: CHA.ST

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    Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    CHALET
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    Room code: CHA.SU

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    SEA VIEW

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    Room code: FAM.VM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: FAM.ST

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
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    WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: FAM.WV

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Tairua Shores Motel

9.4
Excellent
170 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.4 /10
Value
8.8 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
75 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2026
Rahul
Great accomodation
Business
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2026
Nicole
We would highly recommend staying at Tairua Shores. The accommodation was clean, warm and well equipped with everything you might need for a stay in Tairua. My husband and I would definitely stay again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2026
Dave
Deck outside needs cleaning and sprucing up b4 summer otherwise property was clean and tidy.
Could do with Sky or expanded TV/sport/film options especially in autumn/winter weather.
Self checkin worked easily..
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 May 2026
Peter
Everything about the place, made for a great stay
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2026
Hongya
The room matches what listed and quite, the only issue I had was no staff on the site, sofa bed issue was resolved after few messages and sometimes, Steve sent a nice lady to come to resolve. The motel is vey close to beach and have very good view
Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Apr 2026
Rachel
Clean and tidy. Very quiet.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2026
Lori
Beautiful view of the water from the back windows!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
Amanda
Convenient location with a clean and quiet room. The amenities listed were all available including parking in front of the unit. We really enjoyed our stay here and recommend this location.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2026
Sam
Great greatlocation,and great staff,thanks very much
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jan 2026
Brent
The staff were wonderful. We were late in arriving but staff made the check-in process smooth and easy. We were in unit 1 which has a view of the bay and a wonderful outside sitting area with a bbq. Linens were nice and beds comfortable. The heat pump worked well when we needed air conditioning or heat. The staff were very helpful during an unusual heavy rainfall event to make sure we were safe and had everything we needed. We would stay again if we are back in the area. Hot water beach and Cathedral Cove are within easy driving distance.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Jan 2026
Jacques
The location was fine but the room was a little overpriced with a king bed made with two single beds put side by side.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Jan 2026
Megan
Lovely view, easy room access via lockbox, digging spades were provided for Hot Water Beach.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2026
Kapungwe
Location was great for what we needed. Check in process was easy and front desk staff were helpful and welcoming.
Happy with the family room for 3 people.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2026
Daniel
Why a little dated we were blown away by the awesome amenities and great service. The rooms had everything we needed including a Weber bbq and great air con. The young couple that checked us in were really attentive and offered beach towels, spades for hot water beach etc as well as great advice on places to eat drink and swim.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2026
Dave
Nice place very well stocked with everything anyone would ever need in a motel room, when back in Tairua will staying
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2026
Maddie
Clean, friendly staff
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2026
anja
Very nice front desk staff
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2026
Petra
Good location near motorway and main street but quiet. Well equipped and clean. Clear and timely communication about check in.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Dec 2025
Vijayaragavan
Shops and restaurants at walkable distance.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
20 Dec 2025
Schantelle
Clean room. Friendly staff. Quiet and comfortable
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2025
Jeffrey
The staff went the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect. The room was spotless, comfortable, spacious, and even had a private outdoor patio. We will definitely stay there any time we are visiting Tairua.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Dec 2025
Kirby
Very accommodating
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2025
Ben
Very nice and clean. Rooms are big and super comfy beds. Great location!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2025
Susan
Comfy bed and everything we needed.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2025
Alex
We stayed on a family room. The unit was spotless, the beds where super comfy. We will stay again for sure
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2025
MARK
we really appreciated the communication we had with the owner regarding some confusion on our end. they did their very best to meet our needs. thank you for that. we really enjoyed our stay.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2025
Glenn
Clean, quiet, and helpful staff and would stay longer next time.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Aug 2025
Brenda
The check-in was very easy and layback unit was big for a studio, and well thought-out bathroom was lovely and even had a modern mirror light which could be left on at night as a nightlight, they have tried hard to bring it all into a higher standard than perhaps a few years ago. Even though its mid August the aircon kept things lovely and warm
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2025
Emily
Excellent stay! Would recommend to anyone wanting to see Coromandel, Hahei or the Hot Water Beaches for a night or two!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Apr 2025
Valerie
Loved the spacious room plus location
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Apr 2025
Verified traveler

Beautiful area

Amazing area for natural beauty. Great access for watersport enthusiasts.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2025
Wendy
Our room was gorgeous. Everything we needed.Great that door was unlocked and key there and we arrived NO PROBLEM.Would definately stay here again.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2025
Margaret

Nice getaway

It is conveniently located. It has shovels available for going to hot water beach. Room is spacious. The back patio is nice place to relax.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2025
Frances
The rooms are well planned decorated and clean! Great walking access to the wharf and high tide beach
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
08 Feb 2025
Stephen

Fine for the area

Room was ready with no problem checking in. Email had instructions for self checkin. Room was a little worn but clean. Bed was comfortable. Tairua has one nice restaurant among a lot of take away places. Not on the beach.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2025
Stuart
Very clean comfortable and spacious.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2025
Amy
Great place! Very comfortable and a convenient location to walk to shops and restaurants.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
31 Jan 2025
Wendy
Cute place with an outside seating area! Very relaxing.
8/10
Excellent
30 Jan 2025
Helene
Personnel accueillant, environnement tranquille
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2024
Rhondda
Loved the self check in, everything was easy, the unit was quiet & clean. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2024
AR

Great room, beautiful area

Great room, beautiful area and the drive there was one of the most picturesque drives I've ever had.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Sep 2024
Khadijah
Beautiful place, lots of essential items like pots and pans. friendly staff.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2024
Toni
Perfect space for down time, alone time or just a nice get away. Was a comfy feeling from the second you arrive, was clean & relaxing. Thank you so much for the amazing get away.
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2024
Warren
Easily accessible, nice and quiet location. Very close to all requirements
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2024
Teshannon
Stayed one night in late April. Lovely accommodations!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Feb 2024
Michael

Very Nice!

Great location and nicely sized accommodations.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Feb 2024
Karen
The rooms were clean and comfortable on the inside. The property on the outside was very unkept. Driving in made me very worried.
The owner was very helpful and was helpful with beach towels, dining advice and grocery shopping.
Overall our stay was pleasant. Easy walk to a small town. Lots of walking trails and drivable ocean beach.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2024
Verified traveler

Tairua Shores

Enjoyed our stay, staff were very helpful. Great location
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Jan 2024
Tina
Was a pleasant stay. Lovely area.
Steven was really helpful and Friendly.
Room was tidy, bed comfortable. Nice having a deck to sit on.
Maybe change the tea. Was weak and horrible.
Just spray the weeds and the property would look so much better.
Would stay again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2023
Karryn
Was a lovely stay with beautiful views and fantastic service
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2023
Lesley
Lovely apartment with a private sitting out area
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2023
benjamin
An excellent facility, rooms clean and well appointed. very friendly efficient staff, could not have been better.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2022
Greg
Very personable host, quaint clean property and lovely private deck for afternoon drinks.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2022
Aude
Excellent location, lovely staff, spacious room and very comfy bed
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2022
Bronwyn
Liked the cabin feel with its own courtyard very cosy. Enjoyed our stay
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2022
Craiger
Brilliant little hideaway. Rooms exactly like advertised.
Patio could use a facelift but overall we will be back !!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
Stephen was so helpful in everyway - they made our stay so easy. Really nice room with everything you need for an overnight. Look forward to next time.
Many thanks!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Mar 2021
Verified traveler
It was clean tidy . Close to town . Water across the road to whafe . Pity ferry was not running .
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2021
Christie

Highly recommended

A last minute one night stay - lovely large suite with outdoor patio. Clean, light and very comfortable. Would definitely stay again!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2021
Verified traveler
It was a cute little studio and fully enjoyed my stay. It was the perfect location as well close to everything
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Jan 2021
Brian
Shower drain kept blocking and pressure was appalling. Otherwise very tidy.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2021
Jessie
Motel is very clean and location is good. we had good time there. Highly recommend.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2020
Verified traveler
Had a wonderful short stay! Clean, clean, clean! Spotless!
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2020
Dinesh
Excellent all around.
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
22 Mar 2020
WSB
No one to greet us on arrival just a note on window of reception!
Have stayed here a lot and since new owners the grounds have been left to grow weeds even the little patio off our room.
Shower was shocking - water temperature up and down then totally cold and with no pressure!
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Feb 2020
Verified traveler
Seems to be premium price from average stay. Not too sure we would stay there again.
Business Self
2/10
Poor
03 Jan 2020
Verified traveler

Terrible motel, Will not recommend at all

Way over priced. We paid NZ$254.20 for 1 night on Dec 26, 2019. Will only rate the Motel as 1 or no star.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Really helpful above and beyond. Made the stay very pleasant. Nice to have a private outdoor area
Friends_and_family Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
08 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
The location was great, easy check-in and very friendly service. Everything you needed nearby.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Found the staff very helpful when our plans changed and I found it difficult to contact lastminute. Thank you Steven for your help.
8/10
Excellent
23 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
We were in an attractive and quite spacious studio unit with a courtyard. The decor, including artwork, was pleasant. We had a couple of malfunctions with appliances but staff dealt with this immediately - and cheerfully. The unit is close to the estuary and a short, lovely walk into the townshio. One slight problem is ventilation in the bathroom. To air it you need to open the windows which are right beside the drive/path to the office so with the windows open other guests or staff can see in. Perhaps security stays on those windows are the answer.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2019
Susan
The garden area needs work
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2019
Carol

Road trip NZ

In a nice position and only a few minutes walk from the bay shore and ferry. 10 minute easy walk to restaurants.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
We were lucky to have a BBQ in our small garden, and manage to cook some local meat. A good place to stay for relaxing
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
Hidden away, this property was run by a very pleasant young couple. The accommodation, with moderate space, has been partly upgraded (as you see on the web page, the bathroom is an open concept and our unit had a newer tile floor). Just enough room to have open two suitcases and not much else. The patio furniture was not pleasant at all, but the patio area did provide a quaint ambience. We did not cook, but even at that, there was very limited equipment (down to the point of not having any forks in the cutlery drawer). The TV sheet said 7 channels were available, where you could only receive 5. The bed was very comfortable and a freestanding fan was the only means to stay cool.
Overall the price was much more than what I expected for the lower quality of accommodation. Again, nice folks taking care of the place, but they could do better, or charge less.

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Tairua Shores Motel
156 Main Road, Tairua, New Zealand

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