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Takapuna Motor Lodge

Auckland · New Zealand

28 Taharoto RoadView location

6.6/10Good745 Reviews
Cleanliness7.2/107.2
Service6.8/106.8
Comfort7.2/107.2
Condition6.4/106.4
Location8.8/108.8
Neighborhood8.0/108.0
Value7.8/107.8
Amenities6.0/106.0
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About Takapuna Motor Lodge

Takapuna Motor Lodge is conveniently located in the popular North Shore area. Offering a variety of facilities and services, the hotel provides all you need for a good night's sleep. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, car park, meeting facilities are there for guest's enjoyment.

Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. Takapuna Motor Lodge combines warm hospitality with a lovely ambiance to make your stay in Auckland unforgettable.

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Located in Auckland (Takapuna), Takapuna Motor Lodge is within a 10-minute drive of Takapuna Beach and Queen Street Shopping District. This motel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Sky Tower and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Eden Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and laundry facilities.

Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry
Non-smoking
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators By ocean No front desk Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A damage deposit of NZD 100 will be collected before check-in.
    • This property's damage deposit is payable via a secure link and is due within 72 hours after booking. Advance payment of the damage deposit is required to check in.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. 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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. 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
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per night
    • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night

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

  • Spoken Language

    Hindi

    English

Nearby attractions

Lake Pupuke 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Takapuna Markets 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Smales Farm 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Shore City Shopping Centre 1 km / 0.6 mi
North Shore Hospital 1 km / 0.6 mi
Takapuna Golf Course and Driving Range 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Takapuna Beach 1.7 km / 1 mi
Bruce Mason Centre 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Eventfinda Stadium 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Auckland University of Technology North Campus 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Milford Beach 3 km / 1.8 mi
Southern Cross Hospitals 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Auckland Harbour Bridge 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Narrow Neck Beach 6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Cheltenham Beach 7.2 km / 4.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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

  • Total number of rooms: 22
  • hotel
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Car hireExtra charge
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Lift accessExtra charge
  • ShopExtra charge
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  • GardenExtra charge
  • Terrace
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Clothes dryer
  • BBQ facilities
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Meeting room
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Children playgroundExtra charge
  • Spa centreExtra charge
  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

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Upon availability

Room types

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  • APARTMENT QUEEN SIZE BEDAPARTMENT • QUEEN SIZE BEDAPT.QN

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    Takapuna Motor Lodge

    APARTMENT QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

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

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

    Room code: APT.QN

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • APARTMENT THREE BEDROOMSAPARTMENT • THREE BEDROOMSAPT.B3

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    APARTMENT THREE BEDROOMS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
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    THREE BEDROOMS

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

    Room code: APT.B3

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • QUADRUPLE SUPERIORQUADRUPLE • SUPERIOR • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²QUA.SU

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    QUADRUPLE SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

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

    Room code: QUA.SU

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • STUDIO STANDARDSTUDIO • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²STU.ST

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    Takapuna Motor Lodge

    STUDIO STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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

    Room code: STU.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BEDSTUDIO • QUEEN SIZE BEDSTU.QN

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    Takapuna Motor Lodge

    STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

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

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

    Room code: STU.QN

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  • APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMSAPARTMENT • TWO BEDROOMSAPT.B2

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    Takapuna Motor Lodge

    APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMS

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    Room overview

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

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

    Room code: APT.B2

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  • APARTMENT THREE BEDSAPARTMENT • THREE BEDSAPT.3B

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    Takapuna Motor Lodge

    APARTMENT THREE BEDS

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    Room overview

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

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

    Room code: APT.3B

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  • Room ONE BEDROOMRoom • ONE BEDROOMROO.B1

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    Takapuna Motor Lodge

    Room ONE BEDROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    ONE BEDROOM

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

    Room code: ROO.B1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²TPL.ST-1

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    Takapuna Motor Lodge

    TRIPLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 2
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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

    Room code: TPL.ST-1

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Takapuna Motor Lodge

6.6
Good
745 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.2 /10
Service
6.8 /10
Comfort
7.2 /10
Condition
6.4 /10
Location
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
8.0 /10
Value
7.8 /10
Amenities
6.0 /10
100 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jul 2026
Connell
Room was nice and clean.
Staff wasn't very helpful.
After trying to reach them and them telling me my credit card was declined without telling me they don't accept my credit card. I requested to talk someone I person.
Someone popped out of the building after telling me the check in was remote check in. I had to pay a deposit and I was told that my deposit will be paid back within couple of days of check out.
There was no instructions about the tv and wifi connection.
No instructions on near by amenities.
I wouldn't recommend this place and I wouldn't stay again.
2/10
Poor
21 Jul 2026
Denise
Not up to standard at all
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2026
John
We were quite happy with our one night stay.
We greatly appreciated being moved to a downstairs room, thank you.
Partner
2/10
Poor
19 Jul 2026
Susan
This was the worst place to stay, we only stayed a night and they refused to refund the rest of the week. Everything was sticky and dirty to touch, toilet didn’t flush properly and took 2.3mins to fill back up, the sink was black and smelly the drain pipe was broken, fridge leaked no smoke alarms, cold damp, shower drain smelt and water coming out of the patched up lining. I have photos of all that is wrong with this place. Stay away it’s not worth the stress. They won’t take my calls or the booking company I went through.
There needs to be more protection for consumers regarding premises just like this.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2026
Junior
Very good to have decent size hotel for five people would go back here again
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
12 Jul 2026
Mary-Anne
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BOOK THIS PLACE

THEY FALSELY ADVERTISE A ROOM SLEEPS 3.

ON ARRIVAL THERE IS ONLY 1 BED, FOR 3.
THEN EXTRA MONEY WAS REQUESTED FOR A ROOM THAT HAD SLEEPING ARRANGES FOR 3.
WHEN MAKING THE BOOKING, I BOOKED FOR 2 ADULTS AND 1 CHILD.

THEY ARE RUDE, AND THE PLACE HAS RUBBISH... DIDN'T EXPECT THE RITZ.
BUT DID EXPECR ENOUGH BEDS TO COVER THE PEOPLE BOOKED.
IF
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
11 Jul 2026
Sandra
This is our second time staying here with family. Its so central to everywhere we need to go. The only downside is the wifi is patchy. Kids could use their phones but I couldnt use my laptop. Beds are clean and comfy. Kitchen in our unit was equipped with what we needed. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2026
Mary
Our family stayed for the night, staffs were helpful and the rooms are clean.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2026
Claire
Lovely stay at the Takapuna Motor Lounge!
Partner
4/10
Poor
09 Jul 2026
Zoë
Bottles and cans and cigerette butts around the property. Not enough towels or sheets, had to ask. Floors were sticky and made our feet covered in dust and hairs. Sheets and towels were clean. Terrible wifi.

Good location to Takapuna beachfront and shops. Easy motorway access. Wouldn't stay here again.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
Ioka
Lovely staff, kind, approachable and helpful. Simple room but well kept and great for the price
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
Abdullah
Overall, I had a pleasant stay. The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout my visit.

One thing that was a little confusing was the note on the reception door after hours. I spent about 10 minutes reading it before deciding to ring the bell because I wasn't sure if I should disturb the staff late at night. In the end, the staff greeted me warmly and simply explained that they needed my ID and a photo of the payment card.

I was also a little surprised by the bond fee, as I don't recall being informed about it beforehand. That said, I understand why it is required.

There were a few minor issues with the room. Some of the information in the room handbook didn't quite match what was available, although it wasn't a major problem. The power outlet in the bathroom also wasn't working, but fortunately the hairdryer could still reach the nearest working outlet, and there was a mirror nearby.

A nice surprise was that housekeeping serviced the room every day by replacing the towels and emptying the rubbish bin, even though I hadn't specifically requested it.

Finally, the staff were once again very helpful when I rang the bell late at night before checking out. They clearly explained the checkout process and how the bond refund would be handled.

Overall, despite a few minor inconveniences, I had a comfortable stay and appreciated the excellent customer service.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2026
Alison
Great value, comfortable and quiet. Central location
Partner
4/10
Poor
30 Jun 2026
Marcel
They
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
Kerry
Unexpected extra work day. Required Last minute accommodation, just somewhere to sleep. had everything we needed. Good value for money.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jun 2026
Jan
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Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2026
Brandon
Very nice place👌
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jun 2026
Dianne
Only one complaint ....the hot water isn't hot enough for a showering.
Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Jun 2026
Glenn
Staff are friendly, rooms are good size and everything works.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2026
evanny honey
For the price i think it is a very good place to stay.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Jun 2026
Graham
Comfortable.
6/10
Pleasant
07 Jun 2026
Sharon and Rod
Close to Westlake Girls College was the only reason for staying.
Room clean enough but bathroom needed a deep clean and shower head was broken but there’s good hot water. Linen was clean. There were a number of broken things in the Unit & we took pictures incase we got charged for them.
Parking was outside unit.
No staff present and we didnt receive an email with details about collecting the key.
Hard to ask questions over the phone before hand, as the person looks after a number of places.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jun 2026
Sandra
The bed was clean and comfortable.
Tv remote was terrible to try and get anything to work. Windows real hard to open/ shut. Towel rail in bathroom fell off if you touched it. Generally needs a lot of maintenance.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2026
Patricia
Easy parking, clean room and fr8endly staff.
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jun 2026
Glenn
The staff are kind and friendly but Internet barely works, if you are willing to wait 30 seconds to a minute for anything to load then feel free to stay here, plus only works in certain parts of the room, the tvs are hit or miss depending on the room, the rooms get the bare minimum cleaning and maintanence.
People drive out the driveway the wrong way all the time plus have zero consideration for others in the world.
Worth maybe $10 per night less without some investment.
Self
2/10
Poor
30 May 2026
Jason
Room was unclean. Dirty sheets from people's last stay. No tv working.live wires out of wall.heaters brocken. Staff did nothing to help us out. Charged a 100 bond and then refused to give it back.wasnt till I threatened them that they gave me my money back
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
26 May 2026
Charlene
Piss poor facilites in kitchen, no smoke alarms, inspected for my refund and questioned as to where abouts of tv remote - dont know as didnt even turn tv on! Could hardly understand staff person and actually said to him \" I cant understand a word you just said\". would not stay there again.
6/10
Pleasant
25 May 2026
Joye
Very convenient site. Building is old BUT unit is clean and linen etc is clean. Good value for price
Self
2/10
Poor
24 May 2026
Ross and Tara
We booked to stay one night here but walked into the room and it’s absolutely stunk.. it was some cleaning product they use but it was awful. So we didn’t even stay the night we went elsewhere.
Partner
4/10
Poor
24 May 2026
Daniel
The whole place is very run down. Very tatty and falling to bits. One of the beds did not have clean sheets and we had to use a sleeping bag on the mattress. No soap - only shampoo and moisturiser. Luckily we brought our own. One of the lights in the bedroom began flicking and fizzing. No smoke alarms present. Several windows missing latches and could not be closed properly. We were asked to pay a $100 \"bond\" and he wanted to take a photo of my credit card! Very dodgy - don't agree to it. Water coming out of tap was almost non existent. Took quite a while to fill up the kettle. Coffee sachets provided were revolting and suspect many years old. I would not recommend staying here. Probably the worst place we've stayed at. Never again.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2026
Jane
Good parking, very clean room, quiet considering busy road.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2026
Jae Suk
The stay was good and comfortable.
8/10
Excellent
17 May 2026
danielle
Yes
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2026
Aurora
No parking required
6/10
Pleasant
10 May 2026
Stephen
The room was clean but quite tired looking
Family
8/10
Excellent
03 May 2026
Monica
In a great place with all shops you need nearby, pool and spa seemed a little unclean, beds were made fantastic but the room we stayed in needs a serious upgrade looks nothing like the photo, parking was nice and secure though, staff was helpful
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
03 May 2026
Rodney
Parking was good and the place was tidy, I was just unaware that when you book and pay for the motel, then show up to use the booking, then they want a bond and your ID. Something that wasn't disclosed to me when I booked and I couldn't find it in their terms and conditions...
Could do with more bedding as it only had a very thin blanket and sheet on it. 6 out of 10
Partner
2/10
Poor
30 Apr 2026
Revel
Poorly marked.awful exit.Narrow for 4 W D rangers.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Apr 2026
Glenn
The room was clean, the bathroom was clean, the staff are friendly and smile, they don’t change sheets everyday of your stay but who does that at home anyway!
Prices are very fair and the rooms are comfy.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
25 Apr 2026
Samantha
It’s ok if you are just needing somewhere to sleep.
Partner
4/10
Poor
18 Apr 2026
Glenn
Property is run down and in poor condition. Zero in person contact at reception, only telephone calls. You need to phone on arrival to get key from lockbox. Room was old, door had been forced open at some point with crowbar, TV would not work, heater did not function, showerhead broken, security chain broken, deadlock bolts on both doors loose. Bed was comfortable however and parking available but that was only plus. Do not stay here.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
18 Apr 2026
Stacey
The room was clean and tidy... The property it self needed a bit of a tidy up... pool area and playground bit overall it was ok 👍
6/10
Pleasant
18 Apr 2026
Rach
We stayed for 3 nights. Upon arrival I had to ring the number on the door as I never got check in details. Then the tv didn't work & when the man there tried to see what was going on, he bought another remote - not compatible. 2nd day we asked again & he said he would get the sky man to come in. We left seeing no sky guy & no tv. The spa was green. Pool was ok - son got in a few times. No information guide in the room to see where to go & things to do in the area.
Bed was clean & warm. Heater was loud as the fan rattled. Towels changed daily & rubbish emptied.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2026
Munish
Good
Friends
8/10
Excellent
09 Apr 2026
Esteban
Clean rooms.easy access.good location.happy to back next time
4/10
Poor
31 Mar 2026
Tatiana
Very complicated check in. The people from the motel wanted to charge me extra $100 for using a visa debit instead of a credit card. The money had already been taken from my bank account when I booked online but they insisted I have to give then extra $100 they would refund when I check out. Looked like a scam to me. Never had something like that in NZ before.
Self
8/10
Excellent
25 Mar 2026
Olga
Good place, clean. Just the Spa pool didnt look particularly clean, everything else was good.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2026
Laurel
Good location & easy access to shops & quick trip to the ferry to Auckland
Friends
2/10
Poor
23 Mar 2026
Cathy
No communication on how to check in was provided. Bond required that I did not know about and no receipt was provided. The rooms are not as the photos depict.
6/10
Pleasant
22 Mar 2026
brent
Motel website states Sky television. This is not the case.
No air conditioning in the unit. Staff member was difficult to converse with as English was not there first language. Unit was clean and tidy. Off street parking was great.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Mar 2026
Louise
Spotless room, great location, room a little tired
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Mar 2026
Christine
Good value for money. Handy location for North Shore visits.
4/10
Poor
13 Mar 2026
MOLLY
Shoppes nearby, parking was accessible. No one was on site at check-in initially and that made the process difficult. I chose this place based on the fact that it had a pool, but the pool was covered, though the weather supported an open pool. The shower leaked very bad and water was all over the floor. I left early because of this fact.
Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Mar 2026
Glenn
Great value for money. The property is dated but still good and offers great location and value. The office was not attended on the 3 occasions I tried to get the wifi password.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2026
Krystal
Room clean, staff great, shops near, onsite parking good
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2026
jackie
Yes parking was great and shops were near
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
Anthony
Yes
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 Mar 2026
Jacqueline
Shower was very dirty but was cleaned when asked with no problems.
Bed was very firm. We were offered another but chose to get a blanket for the bed to help... it didnt...lol
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
28 Feb 2026
Cherry
I booked here by mistake, intending to book at the Takapuna International Motor Lodge which has a rating over 8. Instead I booked this much lower rated accommodation and, well, you get what you pay for. Staff did their best. Very nice staff. But the accommodation was underwhelming.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
26 Feb 2026
Kirsten
Place was ok but dated, needed a more thorough clean
(marks on walls etc) and desperately needs double glazing. The windows are so thin and the joinery hard to open/close and as it's on a main road it's very loud. I imagine winters would be freezing! Could do with a smart TV as well to stream our own platforms.
Otherwise, we had what we needed for a reasonable price.
2/10
Poor
26 Feb 2026
Robbie
Lot’s of steps (14) even more steps into the shower it was not up to the standards we were expecting (run down) my wife only got up one step But it was Full all units,We left didn’t stay there was a disappointing result also Staff really didn’t seem to care about the place
2/10
Poor
22 Feb 2026
Hamish
Do not stay at this hotel. It is in a state of disrepair. With a snapped chain and a broken bolt you could not lock the front door, there were stains on the duvet that looked very much like blood, the light and power switches had face plates either missing or broken, the room was dirty, there was rubbish in the public ares and the stairwell. We had booked for 7 nights and left after 1 night. They refused any refund due to the fact when I complained that they offered to move me to another room, I declined due to the fact that the whole hotel was in such a dreadful state. Look at reviews outside of Expedia before you take the risk of booking here.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
20 Feb 2026
Ann
Very outdated, needs painting and new furniture. Bathrooms need renovating. Clean beds
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2026
Leane
Room was great, clean, had everything we needed, and staff were courteous
Business
8/10
Excellent
10 Feb 2026
Marion
Room very clean and comfortable. Staff satisfactory
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
07 Feb 2026
Karryn
Check in was unattended and locked and our key wasn’t in the drop box as expected. We had to ring three times before someone answered the phone at 9.30 at night. The metal stairs up to our room were rickety and slippery with a large gap at the bottom between the steps and the railing. The TV remote control didn’t work, there was an overflowing stinking ash tray on the landing and the property is neglected, broken tiles in the bathroom, dirty sink, and ripped hand written signs on windows and just generally run down and untidy.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 Feb 2026
Alison
The element had only one element functional and the shower head had to stay upright otherwise it washed my feet.
Security around credit card details and ids is not great and should be reviewed.
Everything seemed to be clean and well presented
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
05 Feb 2026
John
Perfectly adequate, no frills and no probelms
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
03 Feb 2026
Shelley
Very clean.
Good room layout
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
01 Feb 2026
Kelly
The room smelt of cigarettes. Dirty dishes in the cupboard, stains on bedding, and couch also lift up part of couch was filthy. Someones old toothbrush was also in a bathroom draw. No plug in kitchen to do dishes. Iron also was old and leaked.
Outlet fixtures some were barely hanging onto the wall. For the price each night was very over priced for the cleanliness and state of the room.
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
31 Jan 2026
Cassandra
It could be cleaner,the room wasnt cleaned after the last people staying. We found rubbish under sink, no plug for kitchen sink, fridge/freezer was dirty. Sheets had a marks on them, no egg flipper, very little utensils for 3 people staying.

It work for what we needed, just need to be cleaned or checked guest arrive.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
27 Jan 2026
toga
DONT BOOK - AVOID IT:Serious health & safety concerns. RATING ZERO OUT OF 10
This is by far the worst place I have stayed in NZ. I am shocked this lodge is still operating. It is dirty, unsafe, misleadingly advertised, and completely mismanaged.
Reception was closed on arrival. We had to call a number that went to a call centre, then waited a long time for a staff member to arrive. The receptionist struggled to understand English and had to call someone to translate. Basic communication was extremely difficult.
Our room had no toilet paper. When we informed staff, he did not believe us and searched the room himself before finally providing some. The room was filthy and very dusty, with loose hanging furniture posing a safety risk. One bedroom light did not work.
The linen was old, dirty, and worn. The duvet inner had no cover, cushions were frayed, and the kitchen was not cleaned—the coffee pot was left dirty on the bench. We booked for four people, but only three beds had linen. The fourth person slept on a broken couch after we were forced to request extra linen. The laundry we were shown had linen thrown on the floor.
The pool looks extremely old and was closed. The advertised kids’ playground had only two broken swings. The photos online are completely misleading and do not reflect the actual condition.Other guests were also complaining, but we had no alternative accommodation. place is a health hazard. I would never recommend it to anyone. Avoid at all cost.diasappointed
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
26 Jan 2026
kevin
Staff were helpful and provided another room .
However they had no idea about the room configuration not been correct for the amount of guests i paid for.
2/10
Poor
24 Jan 2026
David
I have only put one star due to the fact that you cannot put no stars.

As a former motelier of 16 years, I would not recommend anybody booking at this particular motel.

I had booked and paid for a 3 night stay for our 38th wedding anniversary, on arrival I was asked for Credit Card for security deposit, I informed that the room was paid for and I would not be paying any more money,

They put through a manual payment for $102 without permission.

When we got to the room,
1 One window couldn't open due to latch being broken.
2 One window couldn't close due to latch not being there.
3 Room was old, dated and dirty
4 Enough crockery for 4 people, only enough cutlery for 2 people.
5 4 Element stove in the room, 1x 6\" saucepan in the whole kitchen.
6 Water pressure, NON EXISTENT {had to run around in shower to get wet}
7 Office never opened in 3 days.
8 On checkout had to call answering service to get someone to the office to process my refund, where I was offered a $100 refund, I refused and told them you took $102 from my account you put back $102, they tried to explain that the $2 was a bank charge and they only received $100 to which I replied the bank only charges for pay-wave, you put the charge through manually without permission, they tried twice to refund $100 and I refused twice, fortunately at that moment the police pulled a car over in the driveway, I stated oh good here is the police and got my $102 refunded within 30secs, the fastest anything happened at this place
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Jan 2026
Chris
Room was tidy.

Business_and_leisure
8/10
Excellent
08 Jan 2026
Rose
Price was good for the room we got
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jan 2026
Kristel
When we arrived at the property, it was a tricky check-in. We arrived in the room which was uncleaned and nothing like the pictures. The staff were helpful in getting the room actually cleaned, but we had to leave and come back again.
There were no beside lamps (as per picture) and the rooms/walls could do with a fresh paint job. The bathroom curtain is very tired and not attached to the wall properly and kept coming undone. We paid quite a bit of money for this room, it did not live up to the expectations unfortunalty.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Jan 2026
Stephen
Clean and comfortable. Good value.
2/10
Poor
31 Dec 2025
Olivia
Extremely disappointing stay and nothing like what was advertised. We booked and paid for 4 people, but the room was only set up for 3. One person was forced to sleep on the couch, which was not acceptable. When we raised this and asked for a change or solution, management refused to help in any way.
The room was also dirty. We found a used band-aid left behind, which we had to clean up ourselves. That alone is unacceptable from a motel charging these rates.
There were also serious issues with the windows. Two windows did not have latches, meaning they could not be properly closed from inside. We literally had to push them shut from the outside, which is unsafe and ridiculous. On top of that, the kitchen window had no window coverings at all, allowing people to see straight into the room where the couch and one of the beds were located. Zero privacy.
We were also unexpectedly asked to pay a bond on top of the hire fee, which was not made clear upfront. To make matters worse, we still have not received the bond back.
We contacted the motel asking for assistance and some form of compensation, as the accommodation was not what was advertised. They refused to refund anything or offer any help whatsoever.
Overall, poor cleanliness, misleading advertising, safety and privacy issues, and terrible customer service. I would not recommend staying here and will not be returning.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
29 Dec 2025
John
Parking was easy staff was only one a cleaner who when I was checking in at the check in time and realized my room was not even cleaned and had my room changed and she was a fantastic person. The kitchen was a microwave and heating element but no fry pan or saucepan
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
27 Dec 2025
Nicki
This place is a health risk, super disgusting. We could not stay in this dirty, unkept, unmaintained, grotty place and asked for a refund, which was refused. We had to pay out again to stay somewhere else. I will be reporting this place to the Council who will hopefully close it down. DO NOT STAY THERE
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
24 Dec 2025
Tony
Room was very average.Staff was almost non existance
Things we asked to be done was ignored. Sink plug needed to be replaced,Ice box door was missing and flooded the fridge,cistern operating button was broken and rubbish bin lid was broken and didnt close
8/10
Excellent
16 Dec 2025
Daniel
Very nice
6/10
Pleasant
13 Dec 2025
Anna
Staff were fine.
Essentially, the place was clean and bed was good. Reasonable for the price.
However, the room very tired and smelt a little. Bird poos on the exterior kitchen window ledge.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
11 Dec 2025
Denise
No cooking things for microwave.No milk. No proper cooking knives. Bathroom door did not close....very tired.
Beautifully clean.
6/10
Pleasant
11 Dec 2025
Ben
Room was suitable. Good facilities to be self sufficient. Has a fan and no air conditioner. We booked because it had a pool. It closed at 5pm and we could not use it. It was also supposed to be open at 9am but it was not open when we left at 10am.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
10 Dec 2025
Geoff
Staff completely absent
Business Self
2/10
Poor
30 Nov 2025
Te Rina
There are alot of hanging cobwebs from the Bedroom ceiling. One of the windows in the bedroom won't close. The curtain netting has mold on it. Wall plug outlet in bedroom is faulty and dose not work. Wall plug outlet switch has almost popped out so we didn't dare use the TV. Over all.... A very unsafe room for a family with little kids.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
30 Nov 2025
Danilo
Cheap and no air conditioning but good for the price as expected.
Business_and_leisure Family
2/10
Poor
30 Nov 2025
Nicole
This property is nothing like the photos, it was filthy beyond words. The grounds un kept, we had chicken bones outside our door, beer bottles out front, the place did not look like it had been cleaned in a long time. The pool was covered and appeared like it had not been used for quite some time. Spa was the same with cloudy water.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
28 Nov 2025
Angela
Clean tidy room, Courteous staff
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Nov 2025
Lisa
Nice place to stay. However, with us being there for most of the week, there was no check in at reception, we waited for an hour and half for check in. The cleaning staff did not check our rooms to see if we needed fresh towels or rubbish cleared or tea/coffee topped up. Apart from that, it was a nice place to stay
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2025
Ben
Everything was good friendly and welcoming staff li ed the spa and pool
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2025
Grant
Rooms spotless and very nice. Staff pleasant and helpful. Quiet peaceful and Child friendly. Really enjoyed stay there
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2025
Don
Yes
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
18 Nov 2025
Jill
This was the worst motel we have ever seen. We actually didn't stay and had to quickly book another motel which was hard last minute. The place was filthy, and the room which hadn't been cleaned was not habitable, the receptionist didn't speak any English so had someone on a speaker phone trying to organise all the arrivals. We don't think this this motel should be allowed to operate.
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Nov 2025
Mareta
Comfortable, had to leave a day early as my sister died unexpectedly. Paid 2 nights, stayed one. Painful trying to check in, had to phone a call centre to find someone.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Nov 2025
Tevy
Location to the supermarket
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
13 Nov 2025
Michael
When you get to reception at 2pm you have to call a number and then wait about 10 minutes before someone arrives to give you a key.
8/10
Excellent
13 Nov 2025
Sharon
I arrived after 5pm so I called the after hours, they instructed me clearly on what to do, easy transaction, the room, was clean. just the big window was too close to the cars driving around the back, lol. Otherwise it was a good stay.
Leisure Family

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Takapuna Motor Lodge
28 Taharoto Road, Auckland, New Zealand

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