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Coastal Motor Lodge
Coromandel · New Zealand
608 Tararu South Highway 25View location
9.0/10Excellent292 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/10 9.2
Service9.2/10 9.2
Comfort9.0/10 9.0
Condition8.6/10 8.6
Neighborhood8.8/10 8.8
Value9.0/10 9.0
Amenities8.4/10 8.4
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About Coastal Motor Lodge
Stop at Coastal Motor Lodge to discover the wonders of Thames. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, daily housekeeping, laundromat, facilities for disabled guests, luggage storage are on the list of things guests can enjoy.
Designed for comfort, selected guestrooms offer television LCD/plasma screen, internet access – wireless, internet access – wireless (complimentary), non smoking rooms, heating to ensure a restful night. Entertain the hotel's recreational facilities, including garden. Convenience and comfort makes Coastal Motor Lodge the perfect choice for your stay in Thames.
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When you stay at Coastal Motor Lodge in Thames, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Goldmine Experience and Thames Historical Museum. This motel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Thames Hospital and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Thames War Memorial Civic Centre.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
6:30 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
Beach nearby
No elevators
Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours
Professional property host/manager
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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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
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Early check-in fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
- Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and 10:00 AM
- Late check-out fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Burke Street Wharf
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Goldmine Experience
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
The Treasury
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Thames Historical Museum
2.7 km / 1.6 mi
Goldfields Shopping Centre
2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Thames Hospital
2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Thames War Memorial Civic Centre
2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Hauraki Rail Trail Thames
3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Tararu Bay
13.6 km / 8.4 mi
Ngatea Water Gardens
25.9 km / 16.1 mi
Wilson Bay
29.1 km / 18.1 mi
Miranda Hot Springs
33.8 km / 21 mi
Paeroa Arts Centre
35.4 km / 22 mi
Miranda Shorebird Centre
38.8 km / 24.1 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 11
- motel
- Beach
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- Check-in hour
- Wi-fi
- Laundry service
- LaunderetteExtra charge
- 24-hour securityExtra charge
- Lift accessExtra charge
- Garden
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- Terrace
- Luggage roomExtra charge
- BBQ facilities
- Grill/BBQ
- Smoking areaExtra charge
- Picnic
- Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans
Meal plan types
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Room types
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CHALET SEA VIEWCHALET • SEA VIEWCHA.VM
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
- Room type
- CHALET
- View / characteristic
- SEA VIEW
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CHALET SEA VIEW
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- Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
- Room type
- CHALET
- View / characteristic
- SEA VIEW
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Room code: CHA.VM
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CHALET SEA VIEW WITH BALCONYCHALET • SEA VIEW WITH BALCONYCHA.BL-VM
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- Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
- Room type
- CHALET
- View / characteristic
- SEA VIEW WITH BALCONY
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CHALET SEA VIEW WITH BALCONY
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
- Room type
- CHALET
- View / characteristic
- SEA VIEW WITH BALCONY
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Room code: CHA.BL-VM
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STUDIO Accessible WITH KITCHENETTESTUDIO • Accessible WITH KITCHENETTESTU.H6-KT
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- STUDIO
- View / characteristic
- Accessible WITH KITCHENETTE
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STUDIO Accessible WITH KITCHENETTE
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- STUDIO
- View / characteristic
- Accessible WITH KITCHENETTE
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Room code: STU.H6-KT
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QUADRUPLE THREE BEDSQUADRUPLE • THREE BEDSQUA.3B
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- QUADRUPLE
- View / characteristic
- THREE BEDS
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QUADRUPLE THREE BEDS
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- QUADRUPLE
- View / characteristic
- THREE BEDS
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Room code: QUA.3B
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Coastal Motor Lodge
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Leslie
All was excellent; staff, parking, cleanliness & spacious rooms! Would recommend and definately stay again!
Stephanie
Awesome location! Great views. Would happily stay again.
Lauren
Loved the location, gorgeous view across the road. Beds were lovely and heating was a great advantage, however the towels were very old and thin and we only got two for the four of us.
calum
Its an older place that the price reflects, but was clean stayed one night was close to where we wanted to be so absolutely 5 stars meet our needs perfectly
Helen
Extremely cold room with inadequate heating and bedding.No spare blankets, no electric blanket .I needed to double over all the bedding and use a double layer to even be moderately warm.Very uncomfortable nights.No remote for the TV ( manager came and turned it on manually) .No plug for hairdryer in bathroom, needed to.use hairdryer in kitchen space. Microwave not working. Extremely disappointing given tbe location and excellent chalet design.
3 very disappointing and never to be repeated nights.
3 very disappointing and never to be repeated nights.
Claudia
Enjoyed our stay loved our room had everything we needed staff was great looking forward to going back.
Denise
Nice view out front windows plenty of parking . Shower was over the bath stairs up to unit
Theresa
Last minute booking, nice spot with water view, comfy bed, will definitely return 🙂
Tony
Great property. Easy access to the Firth.
A-frame rooms are spacious and well maintained.
Great base for fishingn
A-frame rooms are spacious and well maintained.
Great base for fishingn
Chris
excellent value for money. well positioned to take in the amazing sunsets over the Firth of Thames. Very clean, only maintenance issue was a very loose window latch. Would i return there?....Absolutely!
Chris J.
Chris J.
Gordon
Good value for the cost.
Alison
A good location and lovely unit. Clean and warm.
Anthony
We found the accommodation very clean and a quiet place. It could do with a better coffee maker, but otherwise a nice place to stay.
Michael
Comfortable room. Good to have a bible as well.
Garth Andrew
The unit was musty when we arrived. Had to open all doors and windows to get fresh air in the room, looking back we should have gone to management and swapped rooms. Signs of mould on ceilings. Mattress is that springy it sags in the middle. Would not stay there again. Room number 2.
Maureen
Although old, the lodge was very comfortable and clean.
Nicolette
There were some cobwebs in the ceiling which looked old, and also some bugs had got into the room. The windows had been left open prior to our arrival so it’s possible some of the bugs came inside after the room was cleaned. Either way, window screens would be a good investment to help keep the bugs outside.
Karlos
Was good bed was clean and tidy it was all pre sweet would definitely go back again
anthony
We were given a very poor room on the ground floor. Nothing like the pictures. Very basic
Alvin
Nice tidy room
Elizabeth
Very spacious and clean.
Tony
Very good parking, good shower and bathroom, well equipped kitchen.
Dustin
We booked late and I think as a result got the cheapest family cabin option. If we had the opportunity we would have preferred a cabin that had less mould on the walls and less spiders/insects and perhaps would have enjoyed our stay more. We were happy with the bathroom which was updated and clean. However, cooling was inadequate but in part due to not wanting to open all the windows in the evening due to the biting bugs. It’s in a beautiful location and the surrounding area is very pretty. The staff were also lovely. I wouldn’t discount returning, but would not stay in the same cabin again.
Anny
probably not may decent places in Thames that appears to be the commercial/shopping hub for those going an hour up to Coromandel or across the peninsula on hiking trails. clean but worn and in need of updates. lovely lawn and view though.
Chamnap
Love this place, wonderful host and good service. Will surely come back again :)
ANALIZA
Clean room and helpful staff
On Na
A comfort nite with gergeous sunset and starry nite.
The bed is cozy, kitchen is properly equipped, friendly staff.
The bed is cozy, kitchen is properly equipped, friendly staff.
Sue
Helpful and accommodating staff. Thank you.
Lance
Kathleen was a great host, quick, friendly check in and our service. The rooms and grounds were well kept.
Patricia
This property is located directly on the coastal highway with excellent views of the bay. It's a quaint little property that is tucked into Thames. The property emphasizes eco-friendly protocals, which means that each unit is only alotted 40 liters of hot water at a time. This results in a 20 minute wait between showers. This wasn't a problem for us; however, larger families might struggle with this.
Roger
This is the 3rd time of staying at the beautiful property. The owners are very friendly, helpful and make your stay fantastic right from the minute you walk in.
Hope to see you again soon
Hope to see you again soon
SIMONE
Friendly and obliging staff. Great location just a few minutes from Thames. I would stay there again. Cottages were well set up with pleasant maritime themed decor. Comfortable beds. Up to date bathroom. Sunny cottage needs a new stovetop as it is old & takes ages to cook on & is therefore not really a full kitchen. One of the 2 cottages I paid for was rather musty because it didn't have windows in the bedroom to get the sun like the other cottage so needs a dehumidifier at least & a bit of renovation.
Don
The location is stunning and the staff are really welcoming and friendly. Wish we could have stayed longer. Will definitely be back
Toni
Clean quiet easy
Dave
Nice location slightly out of town, so very quiet - unfortunately, this made me more aware of the creaking floor every time I moved, it made me feel sorry for the people below on the ground floor. The unit was generally run down, with a shower head at shoulder height (I'm pretty standard height, 5 foot 10) and slippery stairs to access. Might be a lovely overall experience in the summer months.
Andrew
Been coming here for nearly 10yrs now and its in a steady decline. Only 1/2 a roll of toilet paper, no tissues anymore and alot of dust on the bench. Needed a good clean and a think about how much more cost cutting before you lose your old customers who expect better. Lucky its in a beautiful location! Not sure if we will be back.
Sandra
It was close to shops and restaurants. The lady greeting us was very friendly
Richard
There were rats or a possum scratching around in the ceiling of the unit we stayed in, but we were able to get shifted to another unit which was pest free. The shower in the unit we ended up in didnt drain properly so you ended up almost flooding the bathroom following a shower.
Jayda
The location was good, close to town, nice grounds well kept. Room needed a deep clean - couch was dirty and smelly, duvet covers needed a good wash. Some units have a neat views of the sea, some units look over the back of a house. All very average
Troy
We had the front chalet which was clean, tidy, well equipped with a comfortable bed. Its location gave us a beautiful view of the water and sunset and made for a lovely way to end a great day. Will definitely be back
Shelley
The property has a nice outlook. Not welcoming for children.
Ad
It was the perfect spot for a short holiday. Seaview and all. We will definitely be vack! Thanks Lynda!
Kim
Seaviews and sunset views to die for. Awesome slice of paradise.
Desiree
Sweet little place. Definitely needs an aircon, after a long trip we wanted to take a nap and the fans just didn’t cut it in 28 degree weather. Parking seems to be a problem, they should maybe think about painting parking lines as some guests cannot park straight. Amazing sun set views, friendly staff, convenient location.
Barry
Extremely pleasant situation with well kept lawns and gardens.
S
Great host , extremely clean, overall a good comfortable stay
Andrew
Ok
Verified traveler
It was beautiful
Verified traveler
Have stayed here more than 4 times. Was a last minute option. Roomy unit on ground floor
Craig
Good location in Thames
We stayed 1 night in a chalet style room. We found it to be comfortable, basic accommodation with a kitchenette. It has a nice location with views over the water and is just outside the main Thames shopping area.
Verified traveler
Water views is what i wanted and i got....it was a lovely setting...clean and tidy and lovely new owners
Verified traveler
Absolutely beautiful place with stunning sea view
Verified traveler
Waking up to the tide in and sun shing on the water was beautiful
Don
Great stay
Helpful and nice place to stay, walk on the beach.
Verified traveler
On flat no steeps .great view .And disability units
Verified traveler
Nice tidy unit with a view out to the coast. Close to Thames with a Dairy within walking distance
Verified traveler
Clean and tidy units.Nice views and good parking.
Verified traveler
Great location, cleaned and tidy property. Very helpful staff.
Nicole
would stay again
Lodge facilities were dated but very clean and with everything we needed. A comfortable stay. Some traffic noise from the street because we chose a road frontage chalet for the sea view. We stayed for 2 nights. No house keeping during our stay, which is not unusual here.
Natasha
This place is really pretty and relaxing. The room is spacious and clean. Really happy with it
Verified traveler
Location was nice with ample parking. Other than that, room was cold, hot water didn't run effeciently. Rude staff, no cooker/hot plate. Certainly not worth what they were charging for a nights stay.
Barbara
Arrived early and as room was ready no problem to go straight in
Friendly and helpful especially when we couldn't get the tv going
Bed a little firmer than we are used to and a bit of traffic noise in units at front
Overall good value and worth staying at again
Friendly and helpful especially when we couldn't get the tv going
Bed a little firmer than we are used to and a bit of traffic noise in units at front
Overall good value and worth staying at again
Andy
Have been coming here for years and its still a magical place. So relaxing
Shaun
Its right on the coast with great views a comfortable accommodation
Lynley
lady at counter terrible at customer service..rang me 3 hours before we arrived because the credit card i gave her hadnt had money transferred...demanded payment upfront..i ess paying cash but needed to use my friends credit card...then on arrival demanded a bond...rooms ok bed uncomfortable.....ran out of hot water as were attendinga funeraland couldn'twait 20 mins for water....sign that mentioned this was not easy to see...could do with a refurb
Verified traveler
Beautiful location and outlook. Quiet.
Quick friendly sign in.
Good layout of rooms.
Quick friendly sign in.
Good layout of rooms.
Verified traveler
Beautiful view of the sea. Warm and cosy room and bed. Very special place.
Verified traveler
Lovely studio apartments, thoughtfully equipped. A way out of town though so need to drive to dine out etc.
Deborah
Wonderful Stay
Plesantly supprised, had a beautiful out look from our chalet.
The beds were comfortable and the addition of a kitchen a bonus.
The front porch great for breakfast and a coffee not to mention enjoying the view.
There was slight road noise from traffic but nothing to keep us awake.
It was close enough to town but far enough away to enjoy the ambience.
The beds were comfortable and the addition of a kitchen a bonus.
The front porch great for breakfast and a coffee not to mention enjoying the view.
There was slight road noise from traffic but nothing to keep us awake.
It was close enough to town but far enough away to enjoy the ambience.
Verified traveler
We were lucky enough to get the front unit overlooking the sea. Beautiful big picture window. Comfortable seating and bed and the kitchen was well fitted out. This property had all that we needed. The only thing I would call a \"negative\" was the pressure of the shower - but not really a biggie. Would definitely stay here again.
Verified traveler
Smelly rubbish bins cooking in the sun as you walked past was not nice.
Clean and tidy unit
Clean and tidy unit
Verified traveler
Excellent and accommodating hosts - met our needs perfectly!!
Verified traveler
While the property isn’t new, the place is extremely comfortable. The rooms were well set out and the staff were very friendly. We’d originally booked one night but ended up staying for three.
sherry
Great view, good beds, very clean. When we checked in the woman was most helpful in recommending places to eat and tours for the next day. Thank you!
Diane
Thames
Cabin was very nice freshly renovated
Verified traveler
Location with sea view and chalet style buildings. We had a balcony which was good for sitting out on in the evening
Verified traveler
The view and the motel was very comfortable. Staff was helpful
Michael
Relaxing first few nights in NZ
Brilliant location, stunning views and sunsets. Friendly staff
Verified traveler
Very good location. Room is large. There is no air conditioning. Shower is small.
Verified traveler
booked 2 units for 4 days - pleasant stay - highly recommended
JB
The property is pleasing to look at. We stayed in a chalet. The design of the chalet is such that a large triangular glass section at front and back has no window covering - so expect the room to be light at daybreak.
We stayed in #12. This room has receives full afternoon sun until late in the day. This means that in summer the room gets very hot. There is no air conditioning. While there was an upright fan provided to cool the room it didn't cool the whole room - you have to be directly in front of it to get any benefit. So, every night we would go to sleep with the fan blowing on us but it was still hot and uncomfortable - and noisy.
We stayed four nights but wished we had stayed somewhere else.
We stayed in #12. This room has receives full afternoon sun until late in the day. This means that in summer the room gets very hot. There is no air conditioning. While there was an upright fan provided to cool the room it didn't cool the whole room - you have to be directly in front of it to get any benefit. So, every night we would go to sleep with the fan blowing on us but it was still hot and uncomfortable - and noisy.
We stayed four nights but wished we had stayed somewhere else.
Verified traveler
Great location, friendly staff. Check In was quick and the cottage was well equipped.
John
Warm welcoming and as with our first visit other than a bit of traffic noise our opinion of the coastal motor lodge remains value for money
Melissa
Beautiful location. Checkin was quick and the staff lovely. Great place to stay on our travels of the North Island
Verified traveler
Very unique and spacious room. Nice access to the beach for rock hunting.
Mac
loved overlooking the water. Quiet, clean and well equipped.
Verified traveler
Cosy 2 bed accommodation clean & tidy in a great location
Verified traveler
The location is wonderful and the chalet was spacious. There were a few spots in the shower which showed it had not been thoroughly cleaned.
Brian
Lovely Motel in good location
Excellent Stay, very nicely renovated room and helpful friendly reception. Close to restaurants, bars and shops not far away.
M
Staff were excellent, location was great, close to the township centre
Verified traveler
The water views and close to town the coffee machine was great
Maggie
In the bush and over the road from the coast. Very nice ambience
Verified traveler
Comfy rooms and beds although could hear through the wall space in our rooms rather clearly.
Verified traveler
The room was nice...it might be a good idea to have a note explaining the toilet operation as was not obvious to pull up the button.
A
Great motel. Great location. Friendly staff.
Bit of water damage to decor in bathroom that needs attending to...but overall good standard of decor
Bit of water damage to decor in bathroom that needs attending to...but overall good standard of decor
Verified traveler
Gorgeous location and only a short drive from Auckland. No need to drive hours and hours to enjoy time out
Verified traveler
Style and locations . Great view over the sea. West facing so awesome sunsets.
Verified traveler
We found the owner really friendly and welcoming and the room we had was perfect. It was clean and tidy and the linen towels etc were of a very good quality and the bed was comfortable.
Verified traveler
Great location right on the coast and close to Thames for services and shops.
Simon
Thumbs up!
Nice place to stay. Clean, quiet and well equipped room. One of the best value stays on my trip.
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Coastal Motor Lodge
608 Tararu South Highway 25, Thames, New Zealand
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