Is parking available at the property?

Yes, complimentary parking is available on-site for guests.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A homemade breakfast is served each morning to kick-start the day.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 20:00, and check-out is at 10:00. Guests needing to check in after 20:00 should inform the hotel in advance for instructions.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair-accessible facilities, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

Buller Bridge Motel is located in Westport, near the airport and local landmarks such as Cape Foulwind Lighthouse and Mitchells Gully Gold Mine. The natural beauty of Paparoa National Park and Carters Beach is also nearby.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.

Buller Bridge Motel

What guests think

Buller Bridge Motel draws consistent praise for its friendly, welcoming hosts, very clean and spacious units, and a quiet, edge of town location that’s still handy for walking or a short drive to Westport’s main street and river.

Many units include kitchens, and guests appreciate easy parking plus useful extras like a guest laundry and outdoor areas. Common drawbacks are an older, dated feel in places, occasional maintenance problems (showers, fridges, bathroom fixtures), and Wi‑Fi that can be slow; a few reviewers also found beds uncomfortable. A straightforward, dependable base for exploring Westport and the coast.

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Facilities

Spacious parking, a useful guest laundry, and outdoor/bbq areas are noted. The property is older, and some guests mention the gardens/grounds need tidying.

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Robert v

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean ,great staff ,nice gardens but need a tidy up.bit of weeding and pruning

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Tony

Jul 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stand alone cabin was excellent accommodation.

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Glenda

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A very comfortable, clean and spacious unit. Terrific amenities - laundry and outdoor area. We very much enjoyed our overnight stay. Highly recommend the Buller Bridge Motel.

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Joanne

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had all the amenities we needed. Comfortable bed and warm.

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Lisa J

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great host. Spacious parking.

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Jody

Mar 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Check in was fast and easy. Staff were great and gave some good tips for food options. This is a older property but it is maintained well. It’s just on the edge of town so if it’s raining it might not be a walk to town option.

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Regan

Feb 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Towels were huge. Room was very clean, carpet was on the older side but was clean and sufficient. Everything needed was in the kitchen. Used the fan as it was hot weather. Not in the rat race of town but easily walkable. Host gave us a map and informed us the best places to eat and sight see. Guest laundry available $4 machines. Would definitely stay there again.

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Nicole

Dec 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great little hotel Quiet at night Walking distance to anything Friendly staff Easy parking

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Cheryl

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great accommodation with everything you need. Super clean. Good space with dining table and seats outside too. Good size TV and nice bbq area. For us, we needed thicker curtains - too light inside during night.

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Kelvin

Mar 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were very impressed. Our host was attentive and the whole property and our unit lovely. Only noticed the garden needed a handy man to potter in. Would definitely recommend.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are repeatedly described as very clean or spotless. A few reviews note dated areas and occasional maintenance issues in bathrooms or fixtures.

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Niall

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good people. Ageing property but very clean.

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ian

Nov 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean and spacoius

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Manish

Feb 18, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely fantastic motel for exploring Westport. The motel was excellent. Super friendly staff, very clean and a great location. The Cape Foulwind coastline at sunset and the seal colony were awesome. I wish I could have stayed longer in Westport!

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BENOIT

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is old, beyong repair. The shower cabin was broken, the light in the bathroom did not worked well. You swicth on and after a random time it works then stop again and so on. The price is cheaper than other motels but still this is not a good value.

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Cheryl

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was very clean and the staff were friendly

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Joshua

Dec 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One of the cleanest motels I’ve ever stayed at. Owners friendly. Fully recommend

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James

Nov 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great stopover on our way south. Room was much larger than expected. Very clean and reception was welcoming and warm. Would definitely stay again

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Glenda

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A very comfortable, clean and spacious unit. Terrific amenities - laundry and outdoor area. We very much enjoyed our overnight stay. Highly recommend the Buller Bridge Motel.

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Regan

Feb 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Towels were huge. Room was very clean, carpet was on the older side but was clean and sufficient. Everything needed was in the kitchen. Used the fan as it was hot weather. Not in the rat race of town but easily walkable. Host gave us a map and informed us the best places to eat and sight see. Guest laundry available $4 machines. Would definitely stay there again.

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Sybille

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Die Zimmer waren sauber und boten eine solide Raumaufteilung. Das Personal war sehr nett.

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Rooms

Units are generally spacious, quiet, and comfortable, many with kitchenettes or full kitchens. Some report dated decor and occasional issues (shower pressure/temperature, fridge doors), mixed bed comfort, and slow Wi‑Fi.

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Adam

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and did the job for an overnight stop. Could do with a bit of an upgrade in some areas. Our fridge door wouldn’t close properly leaving water on the floor and our food and drinks not as cold as they should be. The shower pressure was very low and it was near impossible to get the temperature right. It was either freezing cold or scalding hot and the bathroom heater fan didn’t work.

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Farah

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beds and pillows are not comfortable. Also no upkeep of the exterior of motel. No effort. Amenities and staff - great

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Phil

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good sized room. Very comfortable

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Michael

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good sized rooms with full stove and fridge Easy walk to shopping areas

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Christine

Oct 30, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

It was ok. Bed was a bit firm. Internet was poor. Couldn’t get TV to work. Location good. Enjoyed glow worm and beach walk.

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Christopher

Dec 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great one night stay on our road trip down the coast! Very comfortable and spacious, nice and clean when we arrived and we would have loved to stay longer if our trip had allowed for it!

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jane

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very spacious comfortable motel. Very helpful owner. Love staying here

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Cheryl

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great accommodation with everything you need. Super clean. Good space with dining table and seats outside too. Good size TV and nice bbq area. For us, we needed thicker curtains - too light inside during night.

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Hou In

Nov 9, 2024

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這個鎮比較小眾，房東很好客，但wifi很慢，房間外很多蟲，其他基本沒有大問題。

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Jacqui

Jan 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room with a kitchenette and decent size bathroom. We had to drive to dinner so suits those on a driving holiday.

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Service

Service is friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with smooth check‑in and useful local tips. A small number of guests felt less warmly received.

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Elizabeth

Sep 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Really pleased to be slightly out of town, so quiet and felt safe but still west coast feel. Host really lovely 💚

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Manish

Feb 18, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely fantastic motel for exploring Westport. The motel was excellent. Super friendly staff, very clean and a great location. The Cape Foulwind coastline at sunset and the seal colony were awesome. I wish I could have stayed longer in Westport!

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Sini

Feb 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We woke up at 5:30 am (well, for me it is in the middle of the night) and after because the hotel dogs were barking. I don't think that dogs who bark in the night belong to the hotel/motel where guests try to sleep. Also we didn't feel ourselves too welcome to this accommodation when we arrived. Good sides were the location and the kitchen was functioning ok.

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Tony

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastically helpful staff. On edge of town so location better (in my opinion) than other options.

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Andrew

Jan 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in and check-out was very easy. The reception team were excellent and very hospitable. The unit was clean, tidy and modern with all necessary conveniences. Ensuite bathroom was of a good size. Overall a delightful stay. I wholeheartedly recommend, particularly the honeymoon suite.

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Jody

Mar 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Check in was fast and easy. Staff were great and gave some good tips for food options. This is a older property but it is maintained well. It’s just on the edge of town so if it’s raining it might not be a walk to town option.

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Rinaldo Ronnebro

Dec 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean room. No sissors seems to be the lack of equipment in NZ kitchens. Friendly welcome at arrival.

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Catherine

Dec 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely welcome even though we were a bit early. Super helpful and informative, I liked it sat on the edge of Westport, was quite peaceful. Even with having to leave the evening before our check out due to a personal problem, she let us know everything was still ours incase we needed to come back. Very satisfied!

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Christine

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great welcome and very comfy beds.

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Karen

Dec 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Such a charming and welcoming little motel and our hostess Paula was very helpful with tips on where to dine and sights to see. Highly recommended!

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Location

Quiet edge‑of‑town setting that’s still walkable to the main street; off the main road and near the river. A convenient base for exploring Westport and the coast.

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VANESSA

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A great motel option when staying in Westport. Off the main road (just a block over) so much quieter than motels on the main road. Safe, clean, lovely host

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mike

Dec 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

nice place, quiet

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heilho

Feb 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful and clean place. Stayed for 1 night. Very easy to checked in. Very close to town center and groceries. We like the tv lots of channel.

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Tony

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastically helpful staff. On edge of town so location better (in my opinion) than other options.

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David

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Short walk to main street

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Kevin

Feb 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location close to the Buller River, and town.

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Nanette

Dec 4, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Had a nice friendly welcome and the motel unit met our expectations for the short stay we had in Westport. Easy walk to town and good base to do sightseeing out and about.

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Jody

Mar 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Check in was fast and easy. Staff were great and gave some good tips for food options. This is a older property but it is maintained well. It’s just on the edge of town so if it’s raining it might not be a walk to town option.

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Gary

Feb 15, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room, quiet location, friendly staff

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Nicole

Dec 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great little hotel Quiet at night Walking distance to anything Friendly staff Easy parking

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Dining

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Jody

Mar 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Check in was fast and easy. Staff were great and gave some good tips for food options. This is a older property but it is maintained well. It’s just on the edge of town so if it’s raining it might not be a walk to town option.

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Jacqui

Jan 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room with a kitchenette and decent size bathroom. We had to drive to dinner so suits those on a driving holiday.

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Karen

Dec 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Such a charming and welcoming little motel and our hostess Paula was very helpful with tips on where to dine and sights to see. Highly recommended!

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Buller Bridge Motel

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