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Opononi Lighthouse Motel

Northland Region · New Zealand

45 State Highway 12View location

9.0/10Excellent399 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.6/108.6
Location8.0/108.0
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Value8.2/108.2
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About Opononi Lighthouse Motel

Enjoy stunning views from the terrace at the Opononi Lighthouse Motel, located in Opononi's historical district, just steps from Opononi Beach. This beach motel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, barbecue grills, luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self-parking is available onsite.

The 12 guestrooms feature refrigerators, microwaves, private balconies or patios, and complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. A short drive takes you to Pakia Hill Lookout (4 minutes), Omapere Beach (2. 1 miles), and Hokianga Harbour (9. 5 miles).

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When you stay at Opononi Lighthouse Motel in Opononi, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Hokianga Harbour and Opononi Beach. This beach motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Manea Footprints of Kupe and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from South Head Sand Dunes.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library.

Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 7:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 20

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators 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
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

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.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. 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, 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, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
    • 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
    • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per day

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

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Hokianga Harbour 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Opononi Beach 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Manea Footprints of Kupe 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
South Head Sand Dunes 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Omapere Beach 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Pakia Hill Lookout 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Arai Te Uru Heritage Walk 4.9 km / 3 mi
Rawene Domain 20.9 km / 13 mi
Rawene Community Library 21.8 km / 13.5 mi
Tāne Mahuta 22.9 km / 14.2 mi
Waipoua Kauri Forest Visitors Centre 34.5 km / 21.4 mi
Motuti Marae 42.8 km / 26.6 mi
Trounson Kauri Park 47.2 km / 29.3 mi
Wairere Boulders 47.6 km / 29.6 mi
Mangungu Mission House 51.1 km / 31.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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

  • Total number of rooms: 12
  • motel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Hotel safe
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Grill/BBQ
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  • Library
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Room types

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  • FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDSFAMILY ROOM • THREE BEDSFAM.3B

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    THREE BEDS

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    FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDS

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    THREE BEDS

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    Room code: FAM.3B

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  • QUADRUPLE THREE BEDSQUADRUPLE • THREE BEDSQUA.3B

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    QUADRUPLE THREE BEDS

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    Room code: QUA.3B

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  • STUDIO THREE BEDSSTUDIO • THREE BEDSSTU.3B

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    STUDIO THREE BEDS

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    Room code: STU.3B

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    STANDARD

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    Room STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BEDSTUDIO • QUEEN SIZE BEDSTU.QN

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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BED

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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: STU.QN

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • TRIPLE DELUXETRIPLE • DELUXETPL.DX

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    TRIPLE DELUXE

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    Room code: TPL.DX

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  • TRIPLE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • TWO BEDSTPL.2B

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    TWO BEDS

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    TRIPLE TWO BEDS

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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: TPL.2B

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  • STUDIO STANDARDSTUDIO • STANDARDSTU.ST

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    STUDIO STANDARD

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    Room code: STU.ST

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  • APARTMENT QUEEN SIZE BEDAPARTMENT • QUEEN SIZE BEDAPT.QN

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    APARTMENT
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    APARTMENT QUEEN SIZE BED

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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: APT.QN

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    STANDARD

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    SUITE STANDARD

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    Room code: SUI.ST

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    STANDARD

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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    Room code: FAM.ST

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  • STUDIO Accessible-Queen Size BedSTUDIO • Accessible-Queen Size BedSTU.H6-QN

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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    Accessible-Queen Size Bed

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    STUDIO Accessible-Queen Size Bed

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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    Accessible-Queen Size Bed

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    Room code: STU.H6-QN

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  • APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMSAPARTMENT • TWO BEDROOMSAPT.B2

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    TWO BEDROOMS

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    APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMS

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    TWO BEDROOMS

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    Room code: APT.B2

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Opononi Lighthouse Motel

9.0
Excellent
399 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Location
8.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Value
8.2 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
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10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2026
Sanjay
Looks like the property has recently been refurbished with new flooring, carpet and painted. Looks amazing. Excellent spot for beach outing. The pots and kettle needs replacing. Kettle had calcification in it and looked a bit gross. Stainless steel pots would be a better replacement to existing pots.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Aaron
Very nice place, friendly staff that go out of their way to make sure you are comfortable. I would definately stay there again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2026
Gwyn
The room was very clean and well appointed
Could not fault the room.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2026
Corey
A beautiful location right on the beach. Walking distance to the local shops and dinner venues. The only negative was there was no air conditioning.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2026
Terry
The Lighthouse was very nice to stay in clean n comfortable.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2026
E
Right beside the beach and seen people in open water swimmimg. Lovely location and the pub down the road had great and good staff.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
12 Apr 2026
Barry
Owner/manager is putting a lot of effort into refreshing this property. So much that our unit smelled of fresh varathane and paint. Furniture needs to be updated as well but I’m sure that will come in time. Kitchen was well stocked. No air conditioning and the dehumidifier was very loud - we notified the manager of this.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2026
Hayley
Lovely clean well appointed room. Very comfortable bed. Excellent location across the road from the beach.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Mar 2026
Marilyn
Parking at door.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2026
Zane
Very clean and tidy room.
Good location
8/10
Excellent
18 Feb 2026
Beverley
Room was clean and tidy. Would have like fresh milk for tea and coffee.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2026
ann
Newly refurbished, modern, super clean rooms.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Jan 2026
Karen M
Motel was very convenient to beach.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2026
Jennifer
Accommodation was excellent. Nice and clean and very spacious. Staff were nice and friendly.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Dec 2025
helen
Well setup in the room. May some air conditioners as the rooms are quite warm. Rooms are beautifully clean and nicely set out.
A beautiful spot.
8/10
Excellent
15 Dec 2025
William
The place was clean and the bed was comfortable.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2025
Yves
Yes nice and clean room. The location is superb, just on the beach
8/10
Excellent
30 Nov 2025
Anthony
Nice studio unit - beach over the road. Nice meal at Omapere down the road
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2025
Eric
Friendly staff, great location, very spacious and well equipped
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2025
Lesley
The apartment was spotless and quite spacious. It's a lovely setting directly opposite the water and there are pretty gardens throughout the property. Our host was very welcoming, would love to come back with some more time to spend.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2025
William
Spotlessly clean, well equipped with the beach across the road. Near to supermarket and restaurant.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2025
Rebecca
Lovely apartment, unfortunately the sos tub wasn’t operational which had been a big reason for booking. Overall though very pleased with the accommodation and the location I’d lovely
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2025
garry
Room was clean and tidy serviced daily
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2025
Johnathan
I will surely stay there again when going tk Opononi
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2025
Des
Extremely clean (inside as well as outside)
Friendly & efficient check-in
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
06 Sep 2025
Di
Fortunate enough to get a newly renovated Upgraded Room, the smell of new paint along with new fit out
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2025
Peter
Lovely room.
8/10
Excellent
24 Aug 2025
John
with a full hose all the units allocated parks are difficult to back into
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Aug 2025
PETER
The property was very clean and was well appointed. The heating in both the main room and with an electric blanket was appreciated in cold rainy weather
The parking is limited but there are marked spaces for each motel unit though this depends on the courtesy of other users who do not use more than one parking space.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2025
Allwyn
Great spot and lovely facilities
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2025
BRIAN
Excellent ; but it would have been nice to have a spa later in the evening! Say after dinner: all very helpful and a comfy clean unit!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2025
Alison
The Lighthouse motel is a well maintained older property. Big rooms, quiet, comfortable it was perfect for an overnight stay.
8/10
Excellent
11 May 2025
Bruce
Clean and had everything we needed.
8/10
Excellent
24 Apr 2025
Timothy
Nice location close to the water. Room was clean and spacious, a little bright at night. Nice pub and fish and chip shop down the road. Really nice people at hotel and in town.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2025
Mike
Nice unit, clean and well addressed. 1 minute walk to the water. Few minutes more walk to the grocery store and pub. Great stay Tagi, thank you.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2025
David
Beautiful gardens, clean unit, friendly owners
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
22 Mar 2025
John
Booked through Expedia and it was very expensive for what it was. The room was very old, wall paper coming off in places, old furniture, bed rolled to the middle, noisy from adjacent unit, bathroom and kitchen very dated. Worth about $90/night not $208au that Expedia charged.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Feb 2025
Patrick

Worth a visit

Excellent service, and couldn’t be more helpful. Use of the laundry was very welcome. Room was excellent for space, but a little dated. The bed wasn’t the most comfortable and the room was hot (even though it had a dehumidifier and fan).
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Feb 2025
David
From the time our booking was confirmed, our communication by email, phone or in-person with Tagi, the manager, was courteous prompt and helpful.
We were allocated the disability unit which was appropriate and well suited to our needs.
As indicated in my ratings, all staff and facilities deserved the highest scores.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2025
tracy

Repeat guest, lovely place.

This was my second visit here and I stayed for 3 nights. Great location for walking the shore. Beach is right across the street. Newly refurbished room. Lovely.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Feb 2025
Cynthia
Beautiful location, very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely new property.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2025
Pauline
We loved our stay at Opononi Lighthouse, in fact we decided to stay several more nights. Very friendly and helpful owner, a great unit and beautiful gardens. Right opposite the beach and very handy to the local 4 Square and other shops. We would certainly go back there again. :)
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2025
Mathew
Perfect stay. Great hosts, location, accommodation, parking, etc., etc. Thanks for the lovely tomato - it was delicious!
8/10
Excellent
08 Jan 2025
Reinhold
👍
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2025
Radomir
A
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2024
Stuart
This property is delightful! It is easy to find, right across the road from the beach. There are several dining/drinking options, and a well supplied kitchen in the units in case you prefer to eat at home. The hosts are friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable, keeping a clean, comfortable, and efficient proprty, as well as a beautiful garden. Take time to smell the roses in Opononi.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
14 Nov 2024
Karen

Lovely self-catering stop over.

Lovely location by the Water front, beautiful gardens, supermarket 5 minures walk where we could buy stuff to cook on the communal BBQ.
One of our favourite stops whilst travelling the North Island of New Zealand.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Verified traveler
Excellent place to relax and enjoy the wonders of the Hokianga.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2024
Anthony
Expedia has given this property a 2.5 star rating. It's a 3 star. The room and building are in new condition, the garden area is beautiful. And the host (I forget her name) is exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Loved our stay here.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2024
Ian
Great place to stay
8/10
Excellent
02 Oct 2024
Shelby
Beautiful spot right by the water. Lots of space in the one bedroom suite
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2024
Verified traveler
Wonderful, clean and enough room for 4 adults.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2024
Hilary
We stayed with our UK whanau for 2 nights and as we'd experienced before it was an enjoyable experience. Lovely clean rooms, warm welcome and relaxing spa, what more could you want! Oh, and the beautiful Hokianga Harbour and mighty sand dunes are just across the road, a gruelling 1 minute walk to view - awesome😊 Nearby shops, Hotels, fish n chips very handy and easy walking too. Well be back for sure.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2024
Lara and Colin
Fabulous staff - really helpful and friendly. Lovely room too! The spa pool was an unexpected delight... Thanks so much for the marvellous time we had! 😊
6/10
Pleasant
18 Jul 2024
Joanmarie
It was a clean and comfortable room
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2024
Kathryn
Wonderful views and room size
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2024
Diana
This motel was faultless!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2024
Francis
Great location, very clean comfortable and spacious. Staff wonderful
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2024
David
Lovely spot to stay at.
8/10
Excellent
08 Apr 2024
Alan
Quite location, pleasant hosts and close to all other amenities. Enjoyed my stay
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
30 Mar 2024
Colin & Marilyn
When undertaking a \"roadie\" like we are, one experiences many different standards, styles & prices of motel, but strewth at $NZ220 a night for this place it's ridiculously overpriced !
Yes, it's clean, yes the room's got space, yes we slept OK....but heck it's very old style & needs a total revamp. The bathroom area in room 10 was incredibly small - even had separate hot & cold taps - that's old style! .
Plus no view from the room of the lovely Hokianga River 50m away! .
On the plus side the location's great & the lady at check in was lovely & welcoming!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Mar 2024
David
Well maintained and equipped. Comfy bed with nice linen. Friendly staff.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2024
Dallas
Comfortable, cosy and clean.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2024
Nalin
Excellent location. Excellent hosts. Enjoyed it very much. Just want to stay there again, the area and the hotel are so refreshingly quiet and beautiful.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2024
Sandra
Quaint little hotel room with beach across street. Had a small deck with tropical plants surrounding us. Lady who checked us in was fantastic - we were running a tad late (6:30) but she was waiting for us and told us to head immediately to fish and chip stand as it was almost closing time. Made it with only minutes to spare.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2024
Karen
The hostess was particularly helpful and attentive. The gardens were beautifully maintained.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2024
Caroline

Great stop over

A single night en route from taipa to Auckland. Very comfortable accommodation and friendly welcome.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2024
Liz
Great and lovely, Friendly staff
Business_and_leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
10 Jan 2024
Rebecca
We enjoyed sitting on the deck with a beautiful established garden outside our rooms. It has a lovely relaxed family friendly vibe. The beach was just across the road and we could see the Hokianga harbour entrance. Thank you
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2024
Erin

If I could give more stars I would!

If I could give more stars I would! This place was beyond amazing. Right on the water so you have quick access to the beach. The people running the hotel were so lovely and helpful and friendly with many suggestions for things to do. The unit was spotless and had everything you could need (plus a dehumidifier for the muggier days). Comfortable bed. Great wifi. Kitchen has everything. Beautiful outdoor table overlooking the water for morning coffee. Lastly, the flowers and plants around the property are breathtaking.

Shower is on the smaller side, but was not a problem for me.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2023
Tracy
Motel is perfectly located with the beach just across the road. A beautiful view of the beach and sand hills. Unit was immaculate and our bed was really comfortable.
We will definitely be back.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Nov 2023
John R
Gardens
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2023
Ben
Great location, beautiful views.
2/10
Poor
11 Nov 2023
Michael
Km
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2023
Andrea
Great motel- clean, comfortable and attractive gardens. Lovely place to stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2023
Ian
Friendly,clean & quiet. Great location.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Sep 2023
Ruth
Beautiful views. The property was clean and tidy. Beds were comfortable. Information booklet was very helpful to find places of interest and other info needed.
Problems included for our unit: access wasn't easy for older people, bathroom was tiny for 3-4 people, the toilet window didn't shut, the toilet made a terrible noise when refilling.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2023
Charlene
Customer service at check in was Happy friendly and welcoming.the upkeep of the grounds was nice and clean the room was clean and a decent size for a family I would highly recommend staying at the light house to my friends and family.kia ora🙂
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2023
Jo
this is spic accom
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2023
E
Beautiful
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2023
Roland
Friendly and easy to access
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Jun 2023
Peter
Nice cozy place, just right to settle in from a long day travelling
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Jun 2023
Jeremy
Nice clean and quiet motel in the beautiful Hokianga!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
02 May 2023
Chin Fatt
Quiet.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2023
Nicola
The beautiful gardens, well kept facilities and friendly welcome
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Jan 2023
Emily
Lovely staff and a friendly cat to wake up to and visit us in the unit. The bathroom is a bit small for a family of 4 very cramped.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2022
Don
convenient
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2022
Debra

Perfect Overnight Stay

It was perfect for an overnight stay. Clean and well positioned and the staff were friendly. Thank you.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
31 Jan 2022
Tazmina

Stunning location

Great location and beautifully kept grounds. The 2bedvApt was fine for our short stay but a little cramped for 2 couples if a longer stay.
Adequate kitchen facilities.
Great far walking to the the new cultural centre and eating and drinking areas.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2022
DORIS
It was quiet...nice & handy to everything beach/shop/hotel/f&chip shop...clean & tidy...nice bedding & nice bed
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2021
brian
the property was very well presented super clean and a great place to stay
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
We appreciated the friendly helpful staff who gave advise about the area and what to see and do.
It was a good location, close to the beach and an easy walk to the shops and wharf.
Although it was slightly dated we enjoyed the rocking chairs in the lounge.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
convienently located nice and clean bed very comfortable we enjoyed our stay and have booked again for september
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2021
Diane

Lovely place

Lovely place. The humidifier was noisy at night. There wasn’t a heater
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
This is a great base to stay and check out Opononi and the surrounding attractions, and with the onsite spa pool to relax before bed, we will definitely be back!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2021
Verified traveler
Great location, spotlessly clean rooms, lovely hot showers - something we didn’t get everywhere in the far north, the owner was very friendly. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2021
Verified traveler
The property was clean and fresh. the service was friendly and efficient.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
25 Mar 2021
Verified traveler
Quite dated but priced at much more modern facility
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
22 Jan 2021
Rosalina

Opononi Light house

I am not happy ...I book for 1 bedroom queen bed plus 1 single bed in the lounge and when I check in I was put in a single room queen bed which I did not book for my trip. The next day she move me to another room and it wasn't pleasant .It is damp and smelly due to dampness. when I step on the carpet I can feel the dampness and the vinyl was sticky. I couldn't sleep due to potent smells and noisy humidifier. With my booking they blame you Hotel.com for not updating your advertisement online because there is no single room with queen bed and single bed at the lounge that is available upon my booking.. Now I need a refund of my 1 night booking for the unsatisfactory service..
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2021
Karina

Love, loved it!

Loved this place! Amazing location right across from the white sand beach and just a couple of minutes walk to restaurants, wharf and 4square. Very clean and super cute rooms. Nice places to sit to watch the sunset. Brand new BBQ with huge table in a bamboo shelter to eat dinner. Hard to find amenity in NZ - a hot tub! The hosts are so friendly and helpful. We cannot wait to come back!
Friends_and_family Family

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Opononi Lighthouse Motel
45 State Highway 12, Opononi, New Zealand

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