Waiuku Lodge Motel

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

It was close to the wedding I was atttending to. Annie & Charlie seemed like nice people.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Blown away by the service and friendly efficient staff.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Only one small thing we were at the front and could hear the traffic up till about midnight the road was busy. When we stay again we will ask fir a room away from the road

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2020

Ann

Great it was comfortable and clean , great for a short stay for us, quiet

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Nov 2019

Jan

Nice room, very clean, pleasant staff. Somewhat expensive for a small town, but that is probably due to the steel mill close by.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Quiet,comfortable, met our requirements to visit the area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Was clean and tidy, easy access nice place to stay

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

31 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The curtains were hanging off the tracks and for what is rather overpriced in comprasion to other hotels

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The room was nice and the location was good.
The outside areas were slightly unkempt.

Business Self

4/10

Poor

20 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Dated accommodation

OK for overnight stay. Decor is very dated and the outside view from our rook was towards a garage with a hole in the door. Bathroom was clean but old fittings and a shower box with a very thin curtain which we did not try. Very poor reception on the TV ran from a sat box which kept on breaking up.The heat pump came on during the night making the room so hot it woke us up and we were tempted to leave. No sign of the proprietor in the morning as we looked for some where to leave the key.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Basic 3 star motel. Reasonably clean and pretty quiet but not flash. Kitchenette available. Pillows were not comfortable and there were no spares but the mattress was okay. The room could do with a bit of a makeover to smarten up some things like the missing curtain hooks and the sluggish plumbing.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

The staff went over the top for my kids thank you so much me and my little family had a lovely stay. My kids didn’t want to leave.

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2019

Philip

A great place for a stop over.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Comfortable and clean - although a little dated - very convenient for visiting family

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Great stay, bed was extremely comfy. Good area. Would stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Awesome service, tidy unit, and very happy to recommend.

Friends_and_family Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

It is very far from city of Auckland
Old room
No food supplies

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2018

Rene

Nice and quiet. Clean and friendly. What about wi fi? Nobody told us if there is free wi fi, or gave us a lock in kode ? If there was. ?

6/10

Pleasant

09 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

could do with a good spring clean and an update. very tired and dated

8/10

Excellent

28 Nov 2018

Paul

Quiet location

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2018

Kim

Nice affordable accommodation - friendly people 😁

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2018

Alison

Adequate motel for the purpose of our visit. Close to all facilities and areas of interest. Quiet.

2/10

Poor

14 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Dirty run down. By far thr worst accommodation i. Have. Paid for. Highly disappointed wouldn’t recommend to anyone a jail cell would and is. By far nicer

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2018

Bevan

Excellent option

Traditional older NZ motel, with kitchen, separate living area and three-way bathroom. Very clean; outstanding service from friendly but unobtrusive management.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

booked it for my parents on short notice for a wedding, room was nice enough and they were happy with it.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

review on stay 17th march

hi was annoyed that when I booked on my phone thru expedia it was $175 when I got to the motel she said it was $219. We had three groups with us we had the least amount of people and we paid the most.
She was lovely and accommodating but I was not happy with the charge, She said I needed to take this up with expedia. The motel was very dated and old and wasnt worth the price.
I have just toured around the south island and had never paid that amount for one night

6/10

Pleasant

19 Mar 2018

Nicandes

Clean however expensive for what it is.

Lovely greeting from Lasy at reception. Having spent the same amount the night before in another town - it was a disappointment in regards to the setting of the room, the covered old furniture ,ants on the bench , used milk container half filled with milk and half a water bottle on the table was an extra surprise. Safety standards also left something to be desired - broken spade in the unkept garden , used gloves in part of a fence Just looked messy all around.
Would say even though one room unit was not flash- it was clean.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

After an extremely long and hectic day, at the end of a hectic week, this motel was the perfect setting to reset and be ready for the holiday and all within easy distance from Auckland.

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Nice comfortable hotel - Friendly owners

Stayed in a 2 bedroom unit, which was very clean,and had any amenities you'd need. Owner was very friendly checking in on us, and offering to provide anything to make our stay more comfortable. Allowed us to check in early (and offered a late check out) to fit in with our plans.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2017

cathy

welcoming

management very friendly, fresh muffins and orange juiice in unit on arrival. Comfortable, warm and clean
definately stay again and refer to others

Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2017

maureen

Not far from town

We found the unit basic, however it was very clean & comfortable. There were some beautiful bluberry muffins left for us one of the days we stayed

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2017

Evangeline

Wonderful Stay

Lovely owners very welcoming, freshly baked muffins on arrival. The room was perfect for our family of six. Warm & cosy, was very surprised how spacious the room was.
Everything we needed couldn't ask for a better place to stay, highly recommend, thanks we enjoyed our stay :)

6/10

Pleasant

01 Aug 2017

Wendy

Comfortable but over priced.

We had a great welcome complete with a glass of juice and home baked muffin which was unexpected. The room was clean but outdated and expensive for the standard of accommodation.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2017

Sarah

Nice and friendly hosts, all rooms in unit large, clean and comfortable.Would stay again if ever back in Waiuku.

Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2017

Ian

Good

very clean very friendly staff and very welcoming. Lovely muffins

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

A great Waiuku delight

Great service from Anne. Her and her husband go above and beyond to make sure all guests are comfortable.

She confirms booking by sending a personal text. Heater was put on before our arrival along with complimentary home made muffins for guests waiting on kitchen table.

Rooms are well looked after and very clean.

We most definitely would stay again if in town

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2017

Verified traveler

PERFECT

LOVELY LADY RUNNING MOTEL, MADE US VERY WELCOME. HOT MUFFINS ON ARRIVAL.
VERY CLEAN AND TIDY. WOULD STAY THERE AGAIN NO PROBLEM.

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2017

Ian

Comfort stay

Nice place to stay for a weekend away.
Staff very accomodating and willingness to please for a great stay

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Awesome! Stay in Waiuku

The hotel is convenient to everything. The unit was spotless and well appointed. More importantly, the staff were wonderful, going the extra mile to be helpful and accommodating. Fresh baking when we arrived \"what a bonus!\"

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2017

John

Great place to stay, lovely staff very helpful

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Feb 2017

Verified traveler

Very accommodating staff who went out of there way to ensure a great stay. Thanks Annie and Charlie

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2017

Anne

Hotel close to town

Clean room, very friendly helpful staff. Free upgrade on room.

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2017

Jackie

Nice Motel close to beach

This motel delivered more than expected. Although the motel itself is a little dated, the room was scrupulously clean and airy and more spacious than expected. Facilities are great and there is a nice little central green area with a bbq and seating. Staff were so friendly and welcoming.

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jan 2017

Verified traveler

Very basic. Bed super comfy. No power point/mirror for hair dryer. Shower pressure minimal. Curtains need replacing.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Dec 2016

David

The internet connection was poor, and there is a busy road outside. But the owners are very friendly and did everything to help with the poor internet connection A very nice touch was that, on arrival the owners left two fresh homemade muffins for me in the fridge.

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2016

Verified traveler

Served us well- family wedding at Castaways Resort

Helpful managers. We prepared table arrangements and wedding flowers in the family unit (and outside). The managers were extremely helpful and relaxed about our stay.

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2016

Michael

Considerate hosts, comfortable quarters

Shortly after booking, I noticed in the confirmation email that the motel office closed at 9 pm, and our flight wouldn't even get in until 11:30. I rang the motel, and the lady who answered was very gracious. She said not to worry, we'll be here when you get here. By the time we got through customs and had our rental car, it was 1 am, so I called to reconfirm. The gentleman who answered said he'd be waiting for us. When we arrived -- nearly 2 am, thanks to detours and road works -- he met us with a torch to help us unload. Because of our late arrival, he said we could stay until 1 the next afternoon; they'd clean our room last, so we'd have time to sleep. The lights were on, the rollaway bed was all set up, and we were able to get settled and to sleep quickly. Beds were comfortable.

The bathroom and kitchen fixtures were a bit old-fashioned, but in good repair and clean. Internet worked flawlessly. Our unit had a full kitchen -- full-sized refrigerator, stove, oven -- a room with two twin beds and a room with a double bed. The rollaway bed was setup in the living area. The toilet is in a separate room from the bathroom, which had a bathtub/shower combination.

The motel grounds were nicely landscaped with flowers and flowering shrubs. A fence blocks the rooms from the glare of passing car headlamps. There was a helpful book of local information in the living room. I noticed that there is a bus stop next to the hotel for the metro Auckland bus system.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2016

Sukhy

Warm and friendly

Our stay here at the hotel was lovely, we were welcomed so warmly, literally given a homemade muffin that the lovely owner had made for her guests. The room itself was well equipped, clean and cosy. Wifi was not great but a bonus it was free. New World is just a short drive away in the town centre itself, only about five minutes max driving. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay there and would defiantly stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2016

Drew

Beautiful area

The owners are really nice. They made sure we had a great experience. Nice rooms.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2016

Peggy l

Kind and helpful, great place to stay!

Very helpful, friendly place. We checked in before 1 p.m. everything we needed were there waiting for us, We had a great stay, thank you!

Partner