Tuakau Hotel

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Chris

Air con was not required as the family unit was warm and comfortable.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2026

Penny

Great staff, great room, clean, super spot

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2025

Barry

very clean - great staff

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2025

Christopher

Recently renovated period property with modern annexe. Very friendly and helpful staff. Our Executive Room was contemporary and stylish. It was spotlessly clean and nice and quiet. The hotel serves good pub food. It is located in the centre of a small, rather down-at-heel town near the Bombay Hills, south of Auckland.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2025

Robert

Room was meticulously cleaned each day. Friendly staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2025

William

Clean and easy

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2025

James

Great place to stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

Ian

The room was very clean and had all the amenities that made the stay a pleasant one. Staff were very helpful in explaining the entry procedure.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Nov 2025

Peter

Was excellent

Business Family

2/10

Poor

31 Oct 2025

Brandon

Amenities were not properly working. We did not stay and I want my money refunded

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Henry

Was a very enjoyable overnight stay

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2025

Steve

Best bathroom design & details seen for a long time, e.g. shower door seals well so no dangerous puddles on tiled floor, hot/cold symbols visible on mixers, quick hot water, and good extraction.
Also good to have single room for lower price available, good for single or working trips instead of paying more for unused space & beds.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Samuel

Great venue

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2025

Ashwin

Central.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2025

Liza-Mari

The room was as described.
Staff was very friendly.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2025

Grant

Great staff and nice room.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2025

simon

the meals were very good

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2025

Zane

Beautifully restored historic hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

Samuel

Easy location great rooms and price

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025

Grant

Nice upgrade thankyou.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2025

Grant

Clean and good location. Staff always friendly.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2025

Grant

Good location and clean

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2025

Grant

Clean, good location.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Tui

Neat clean & lovely rooms

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2025

E R

Handy place to stay when going to Auckland.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2025

Pauline

Overall good.
Room 5 extractor fan operating somewhere outside window. Constant hum. Off during the night.
Short walk to local shops, cafes and takeaways.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2025

Nadine

It was a very clean room and the heater was on for me so nice and toastie when I arrived. Communication was very easy as I arrived after hours and left before staff arived but no issues what so ever. Recommend :)

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2025

Kaylene

Clean, quiet and comfortable. All you need for an overnighter.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2025

Grant

Good location and clean room.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2025

Rosemary

Refurbished to a high standard, our room had many facilities available if required. Our bathroom had a shower and a spa bath, plus bathrobes and slippers should you need them.
A restaurant on site, also a bonus.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Mar 2025

Mary

Shabby. Bird poop everywhere.

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2025

Wynand

All good

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2025

CASSANDRA

Was nice and close to shops

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2025

Mike

Great place

6/10

Pleasant

25 Feb 2025

Keith

Fine for an overnight stay but the room was very small.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2025

Martin

Lovely historic hotel.

Only downside was vehicle noise (there were quite a few ‘cruisers’ with loud exhausts and a ridiculously loud Harley Davidson motorcycle driving past repeatedly, but all quietened down at about 10pm.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2025

Gary

Put us in a room overlooking busy street and above hotel bar which had some sort of karaoke going on. Thank goodness for ear plugs. Wouldn't stay there again

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2025

Dini Chun Ling

Hotel is conveniently located near grocery and eatery.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2025

Julie

We were a late check in and it went very smoothly. The lady at Elsie’s Restaurant and Bar got us sorted easily. The room was very clean and well appointed. I would highly recommend a stay here

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2025

Phil

Spacious. Clean.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2025

Penelope

Had a great overnight stay here

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2025

Sean

Very clean and comfortable. Meal options in bedroom was nice touch.

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2025

Sheryl

As it was Xmas I presume the staff were on leave and so the rubbish etc weren’t emptied and there wasn’t anything like bins available so we could dispose of them I guess it’s why our room was invaded with ants luckily it was only in the kitchen walls and floor and kitchen top while there was tea coffee available no milk offered and supply was only for one day else beds were comfy slept soundly and clean facilities

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2025

Corinne

Very nice little hotel. Bed was super comfy.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2025

Nathan

Excellent stay, clean rooms, comfortable beds.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

15 Dec 2024

Kellie

We enjoyed another great stay at the Tuakau Hotel and would stay again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2024

Verified traveler

Comfortable and clean stay.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2024

stephanie

Unexpected luxury ❣️

A latish checkin for us ( dire Auckland traffic 😩) Not a problem, as Bar Staff had all our details, so all sorted. The room was a haven! Huge bed, spacious bathroom, everything spotless and lots of towels! Extra bikkies with our coffee too ❣️ Everything just perfect!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2024

Kirstin

A great little gem. We were going to a local party, so stayed. The kind staff opened up the bar and restaurant earlier on Sunday morning so we could watch a rugby test… yummy breakfast too!
Amazing service and such friendly people. Thanks !

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

15 Nov 2024

Darryn

There was some sort of party around the hotel. So we left and didn’t stay.

4/10

Poor

02 Nov 2024

jess

13 year old plus dad flying from wgn for so s bday gift being auto fest. Noticed confirmation said a double, and not the two singles we thought. Despite contacting motel before arriving andmore than once, no response and had to squash up in double and we think that's a bit crap

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2024

Judith

I had the really small room. I knew it was going to be tiny when I booked it. All good. The bathroom was a good size. The thing i appreciated was attention to detail, I needed for nothing. They even had actual coffee grounds and a press, which I'm realizing in NZ is the norm. All other hotels I've stayed at here only have instant coffee.
They had fresh milk and cookies ( bag). The room was super clean. I ordered the lamb dinner at the pub, super good!!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2024

Den

Exactly what we needed being disabled.
Very clean facilities
Great bed and shower

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2024

Paul

Very clean and tidy room with comfy beds. Convenient for where we were going for the weekend.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2024

PHILIP

Time Saver

Due for surgery at 7am in Pukekohe,this made the trip better as only 15min ride to hospital. Bar/Restaurant next door. Excellent shower and comfort in ground floor room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2024

Patria

I have by ticking the stars.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2024

Duncan

great place, nice clean quiet rooms with great shower.

always nice to have bar and restaurant on site

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2024

E R

Love Tuakau Hotel. Handy, not too far off the motorway and a good jumping off point on our way to Auckland.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2024

Ie

Fantastic place. All we needed and more

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2024

Rex

Clean tidy hotel. God value for the money.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2024

Wendy

Great stay, easy and fast check in.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2024

Timothy

Really enjoyed the stay. Room was excellent. Clean, fresh, classic. Tub and heated bathroom floor were particularly nice.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2024

Faye

What a hidden gem!! Highly recommend this place. Somewhere I haven’t heard of and that I’ve come apon before I found this whilst I was looking to stay close to Hampton downs.

The room was lovely and warm when we arrived, comfortable bed, luxury underfloor heating and sky tv and a coffee pod machine as a bonus!

The icing on the cake was the affordable nights stay!
Happy couple 😍

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2024

Karen

Our room had the air conditioning unit outside the window which kept coming on and off all night. I had asked if the room was quiet!! I was unable to open the window as the room felt airless due to the noise from the unit which was even louder when the window was open.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2024

Janice

Accommodation was adequate. Service was ok, feels like they were either in training or a wee bit lazy/distracted.
Room service request was disappointing- restaurant staff need further training!
Restaurant food, sub average - very disappointed.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2024

Vickie

Lovely old hotel with nicely done up units. Modern & clean.
Carpark spaces are quite tight as they are shared by those dining at the hotel.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2024

Ants

Amazing little hotel in Tuakau. Far enough from the city to not feel busy but close enough that it’s not a struggle to get into. Absolutely blown away with the presentation of this hotel, really bested all my expectations

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2024

RALPH

stairs a bit of a pain

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2024

Dennis

Easy to find

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2024

Delwyn

A great weekend stay

We found the Tuakau Hotel staff to be welcoming and helpful.
It had a friendly atmosphere.
The room was clean, the bed comfortable, the room well set up for every need.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2024

Grant

Nice hotel with freindly staff. On site restaurant was great.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

25 Apr 2024

Crystal

Staff were very flirtatious with my husband. Unexceptable behaviour. Stay made short due to rise in anxiety

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2024

Grant

A great value stay in a nicely refurbished hotel

4/10

Poor

18 Mar 2024

Ian

Disappointed stay

Room was clean but smelt musty. The room had a window behind the bed and that combined with the dark cream walls made the room feel soulless.
All in all for the price of the room it was ok but the meal in the attached restaurant wasn’t.
I had a tikka chicken burger with chips however the chicken was at best warm and the chips were not all hot.
On the basis that I had a long flight booked for the next day I ended up eating some of the chips and some of the bun.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2024

Lothar

Excellent Hotel and very clean rooms.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2024

Fereni

The facility was clean and i had a relaxing experience. Our room was serviced on a daily basis. The shops and food outlet were in walking distance. The hotel's restaurant makes one of the best burgers I have ever had. Will definitely stay there next time. The only reason why i marked the staff down was because i did not like how a young Pakeha receptionist called us as we were walking to our car if we paid our room when that should of been handed over by her previous colleague. She was also the same person that opened our door when we were sleeping on our first day for no good reason at all. It made me wonder whether she does this to all the other customers as well and not just us. Our experience was quite positive and enjoyable despite that poor treatment.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2024

nicola

Beautiful place - great service and maintenance of the property. Felt like we were staying at some classy high end hotel.

8/10

Excellent

11 Feb 2024

Gerard

The only complaint was that the restaurant did not answer the room service line, hence I cud not order any food, left a message but no callback

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2024

Guy

Quite country pub

Despite being part of a busy public hotel ('pub') the room was quiet with accessibility option (internal lift) for those who needed it.

Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2023

Yu Wai

The guest room we were staying in is in the renovated part of the hotel, which is otherwise historical and it feels it. The room is connected to a public verandah (also connected to a conference room and another guest room) and it was nice to just sit there watching the street below when nobody else was there. The room is on the main street of this small town and is close to the train station but soundproofing is surprisingly good.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2023

Acacia

Comfy Beds for sure, just had a suspicious stain on one of the beds. Other than that it was good.

Great for families.

Business_and_leisure

8/10

Excellent

13 Nov 2023

Garry

Well situated to get to International Airport.
Hotel room was quiet and comfortable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2023

Paul

Nice stay

Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent cleanliness throughout the whole facility. Room was a little small but had everything we needed. Bed was comfortable and good soundproofing from the rest of the facility. Some outside noise from the street and a late night train but all acceptable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2023

Deborah

Everything was so good since we checked in room was clean and perfect for us looking forward to visit tuakau hotel again and will definitely recommend to others

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2023

Nikki

Was a pleasure staying here. On arrival they informed us the restaurant/bar was having live music and we could move room if wanted. We chose not to and had no problems with the sound from below our room. If ever passing through again would definitely stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2023

Sng

Clean eco-friendly hotel with close-by amenities

The room was cleaned and drink items replenished daily during my one week’s stay at the hotel. The hotel is well located, close to Supervalue supermarket, and food outlets like fish & chips, 2 pizza eateries, and Western, Japanese Sushi & Thai cuisine outlets. A 24/7 fitness gym is also close by

Business Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Mar 2023

Neil

Nice old building and tasteful decor. Comfortable room if not a bit noisy from road and railway. Food not great

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2023

Bryan

Wonderful little hotel with excellent restaurant attached.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Feb 2023

Anna

Lovely remodeled historic hotel with clean, beautiful baths and amenities. Unfortunately, area near hotel is rather noisy due to bar in hotel, quick shops across street. Trains are regular throughout the night, but less disturbing than the street noise from motorcycles, rowdy persons on street, etc.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Dec 2022

Ashleigh

Multiple Parking options, easy to find and close to amenities - supermarket, cafe etc.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2022

Anne-Marie

Worth a visit

Lovely first impression on entering the room. Great spacious room and bathroom. Great all round stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Nov 2022

Sandra

Good sized room with comfortable king bed. Good water pressure in shower. Clean, neat and tidy for a one-night stay. Victorian feel around the hotel. There is a bar downstairs so not sure on the noise levels through the evening as we were at a wedding, but location was quiet from when we returned and had a great sleep with no disruptions. I would stay again.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Nov 2022

Warren

Terrible place to stay, terrible area, would never stay there again

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2022

Brian

Friendly,clean and great atmosphere.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2022

John

Beautiful country hotel that's been restored to a high level of comfort. We stayed last minute while travelling from Corimandel through to Bay of Islands. Late arrival and no problem with collecting keys from the pub part of the hotel - staff super friendly, and dinner at the pub was delicious. Local cafes available for early breakfast next morning (breakfast not available at hotel until around 10ish from memory - downstairs in the pub area). Pleasantly surprised by this last minute booking in a country hotel - only one issue with the hot water taking forever to come through in the shower - not sure if that's normal? Maybe turn shower on 5 minutes before you need to get in, but otherwise a wonderful stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2022

Rose

Loved the room, it was just a bit noisy with trains and trucks, but it quietened down at night so slept well.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2022

Coiln

I enjoyed staying here, excellent dining options.
Lovely Hotel