Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site.

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

Check-in is from 14:00 to 20:00, and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Whangarei (Regent), within a 15-minute walk of Claphams Clock Museum and Tuatara Gallery. It is approximately 0.6 miles from the Old Library Arts Centre and Pou, and about 5.1 miles from Whangarei Airport.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

Motel Six Whangarei - Quality Accommodations

Average nightly price at Motel Six by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$76
February	US$78
March	US$76
April	US$75
May	US$72
June	US$74
July	US$74
August	US$72
September	US$71
October	US$72
November	US$74
December	US$76

What guests think

At Motel Six, travellers highlight very friendly, accommodating staff and a handy central location near supermarkets and town, while rooms are older but generally comfortable, with parking outside units that can feel tight for larger cars.

Cleanliness is often praised, though multiple guests report problems such as hairs on bedding, dirty or sticky areas, and occasional insects. Noise can be an issue due to thin walls, other guests, plumbing, or nearby roadworks, and some rooms lack air conditioning. Value-focused stays, flexible check-in, and occasional upgrades are appreciated. Expect a basic, budget-friendly base in a central spot with welcoming service.

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Facilities

Parking beside the units is convenient, but several guests found spaces tight or tricky to maneuver. Few other facilities are noted; one review mentioned a broken spa and another noted no spa.

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Colin

5 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A functional motel in the middle of Whangarei so convenient for most shops and attractions. Comfortable enough though the bathroom toilet area was quite cramped. A little bit tricky to manoeuvre out of the parking place allocated to the rear. Generally fare value though.

6

Michael

3 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,360 nights

Was disappointed with the overall state of the property. The spa was broken and our tv had dead pixel lines on the screen. Overall was tidy enough for somewhere to put our head for a night but won’t be going back.

8

Steve

21 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice tidy wee unit bit tight with parking etc with scaffolding up.

8

Neil

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff, safe, easy parking

10

Trish

10 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No spa

8

Jeremy

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Functional room, a bit dated, but comfortable enough. Parking space for your room is ideal for travellers. Super flexible check in for my late arrival which I appreciated.

10

Solomon

5 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was the best service ever. No paperwork just walk in the office, he hands ur key to you and walks u to ur room and says have a good night. Thats the way the rest of the world needs to be. Parking was very tight tho so better be a good backer upper and have small car to be able to park because also have to back all the at out the same way u came in.

8

Taylor

5 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice enough, would be great for families for the space and sleeping arangements and for the price. Easy parking outside of the room. The bed was pretty uncomfortable though as it was very firm, woke up after one night with joint pain all over. The room was clean but the office was small and cluttered.

6

Roger

15 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,366 nights

Units 14 - 17 at the rear of the property were on the ground level and away from main road traffic noise.

8

Wanny

10 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It's easy to access. parking place is good. the staff is easy going.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms very clean with fresh linen and tidy spaces. However, multiple reviews reported issues such as hairs on bedding or toilets, dirty or sticky areas, cockroaches, and occasional odors.

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VLADIMIR

28 Jan 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Servis ok, spacious room but cockroaches and other bugs everywhere 😡

8

Barrie

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Place was clean and tidy. Friendly staff made checkin easy. Convenient main street location close to several eateries.

4

Joe

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Carpet not vacuumed, water on floor by toilet, rubbish behind couch, hair on sheets × 2 beds.

2

Murray

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Initially the manager tried to put me into a unit around the back that had a totally flooded carpark and was impassable. He then said he would 'upgrade me'. ?? The upgraded unit was dirty and I mean dirty. I will not be returning or recommending.

8

Catherine

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet clean room, convenient for our overnight stay, with everything we needed. Close to shops and amenities.

8

Simon

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a hurried booking and the price was more than reasonable, so I wasn't sure what to expect. What I got was a 1 bedroom room (I had booked a studio) with full kitchen, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner in the shower, sealed toothbrush & toothpaste packages in the bathroom. Sure the place has a bit of age on it but it was all in very clean. The beds were comfortable and the sheets had that fresh laundry smell.

4

Zahraa

4 May 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Felt really dirty. Upon checkin, lifted toilet seats and it had what looked like pubic hairs. So gross. Lady that came to clean it had no gloves. Got changed to another room which was nice.

8

Grant

16 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were nice and the hotel clean and quiet. It was an older building but it had been maintained well - especially inside. My wife was happy and that is not easily achieved :)

6

Bernadette

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I’ll stay there again if I needed to. The one thing that did put me off was a large dead cockroach on the floor. Not good.

10

Mandy

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful and accommodating receptionist. And very clean room. Very happy with stay.

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Rooms

Rooms are older and basic, with dated decor but generally comfortable beds and some spacious layouts; a few units feature unusual hexagonal designs and Sky TV. Several guests report noise from thin walls, other guests, plumbing, or roadworks, and some rooms lack air conditioning; maintenance can feel tired in places.

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Maryanne

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very noisey

8

George

28 Mar 2025

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A very cute property and place to stay. The studio was very nice and well equiped, lacked an aircon.

8

Claire

4 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is an old style motel that has had various things down to modernise it. The bed was comfy, nice clean linen, plenty of space, good wifi and equipped kitchen. It is close to supermarkets. Otherwise furnishings tired and sound proofing not great but pratically it work for us.

8

Anitia

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great budget hotel with comfortable beds. It has an unusual layout with walls at various angles. My sister and I had booked a two bedroom which was actually a one bedroom with a bed in the lounge and a seperate bedroom. It had a nice big TV with SkyTV channels. I was a bit skeptical on arrival as the hotel is on a busy road squashed between an office type building, McDonalds and a school. It looked neat and tidy with just a driveway with parking on the side and in front of the units. Would be better to get a room towards the back of the property to avoid road noise. An older type of hotel but very clean. The beds were very comfortable with clean fresh bedding. There were a few decorations too many for my taste ( plastic flowers, lacy doilys, toilet mat etc) It would be good to have some art work more in keeping with the 50's - 60's syle fittings but that is just a visual thing. The curtains could be rehung as a few hooks had come undone.

8

Hitech

9 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly reception, nice clean room and all essentials provided. Just found room quite noisy especially plumbing, next door neighbours showering at 4am sounded like a jet engine! Visitor book needs attending to as was sticky with old coffee. Small issues but worth checking when cleaning. Comfy bed so will stay here again.

6

Chris

29 Sept 2023

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Walls too thin between units. Could hear the neighbour snoring all nite.

6

Dr Colleen

25 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed more than once at this motel last week. My first review was not very complementary to do with wifi, TV, furniture in the unit. Management/Owner came to visit me after my first review and endeavoured to right some of the issues that were not satisfactory. A TV serviceman was called out to shift the decoder so the TV channels could be moved with access to other sations, 2 replacement chairs were delivered. I was given another wifi netword and password to enable me to have wifi access for my ipad and iphone. I have to say I have never received this treatment before with management trying to fill some of the negative gaps during my stay and for this I want to offer thanks and praise for their gesture. My second night was a lot more comfortable than my first night. Many thanks for your efforts.

8

Jeremy

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Functional room, a bit dated, but comfortable enough. Parking space for your room is ideal for travellers. Super flexible check in for my late arrival which I appreciated.

6

Erina

8 Feb 2025

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The location is so good. There are many shops and restaurants near by. There is no AC in a room. It's so hot during a day in summer season.

8

Mary

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Accommodation was basic, motel is in need of some maintenance, decor is dated. The driveway is a bit rough and I had to walk past 3 patches of vomit that was drying on the driveway. It had been there a few days.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with flexible or early check in, upgrades, and management stepping in to resolve issues. A few mention difficulty contacting staff after hours.

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shelley

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Thank you Motel Six -we were able to book at the last minute - reception friendly and helpful and reasonably priced - we will be staying there next time we are in Whangarei - Thankyou.

10

Wendy

4 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Owners were great and very helpful.

10

Brian

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not flash but very clean and tidy. Friendly hosts made us feel welcome.

10

Angela

7 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff member was brilliant, we were in whangarei for a funeral and needed to get changed the man on the desk was so helpful and allowed us to get the room earlier than the 2pm check in, this was much appreciated. Would recommend without hesitation.

10

Hinarangi

18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

great friendly staff

6

Dr Colleen

25 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed more than once at this motel last week. My first review was not very complementary to do with wifi, TV, furniture in the unit. Management/Owner came to visit me after my first review and endeavoured to right some of the issues that were not satisfactory. A TV serviceman was called out to shift the decoder so the TV channels could be moved with access to other sations, 2 replacement chairs were delivered. I was given another wifi netword and password to enable me to have wifi access for my ipad and iphone. I have to say I have never received this treatment before with management trying to fill some of the negative gaps during my stay and for this I want to offer thanks and praise for their gesture. My second night was a lot more comfortable than my first night. Many thanks for your efforts.

8

Jeremy

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Functional room, a bit dated, but comfortable enough. Parking space for your room is ideal for travellers. Super flexible check in for my late arrival which I appreciated.

6

Coral

25 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Didn’t like that after hours of office around 8 there was no phone in room (how do I contact them?) I had to wrap on the back door an ring the buzzer to get some attention.. TV was off channels with no signal..have stayed at this property in the past a few years ago an now don’t think I will look here again.property is getting dated needs a makeover..

10

Mandy

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful and accommodating receptionist. And very clean room. Very happy with stay.

10

Vin

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Owners very accommodating did a load of washing for us

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Location

Central location near supermarkets, shops, eateries, and the town centre makes getting around easy. Some mention road or roadwork noise at the front and proximity to a busy road and school; rear units tend to be quieter.

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Barrie

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Place was clean and tidy. Friendly staff made checkin easy. Convenient main street location close to several eateries.

8

Luke

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

You pay for what you get. A good price, and surprisingly comfortable unit. And reasonably quiet considering the roadworks happening over the 3 nights of our stay Very handy to supermarkets and takeaways, and close to town centre. Would recommend, especially for those on a biudget.

8

Stuart

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Closeness to Forum North theatre .

8

Kane

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to locate and close to town.

8

Garry

23 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Central location

8

Anitia

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great budget hotel with comfortable beds. It has an unusual layout with walls at various angles. My sister and I had booked a two bedroom which was actually a one bedroom with a bed in the lounge and a seperate bedroom. It had a nice big TV with SkyTV channels. I was a bit skeptical on arrival as the hotel is on a busy road squashed between an office type building, McDonalds and a school. It looked neat and tidy with just a driveway with parking on the side and in front of the units. Would be better to get a room towards the back of the property to avoid road noise. An older type of hotel but very clean. The beds were very comfortable with clean fresh bedding. There were a few decorations too many for my taste ( plastic flowers, lacy doilys, toilet mat etc) It would be good to have some art work more in keeping with the 50's - 60's syle fittings but that is just a visual thing. The curtains could be rehung as a few hooks had come undone.

10

Craig

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This motel is very close to the supermarkets and is close to the centre of Whangarei.

8

Edwin

12 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very conveniently located only a short walk from the city centre and almost next to two major supermarkets. The studios are comfortable for one or two people on a short stay. The room was clean, but it's unpleasant when the toilet doesn't flush properly, even after several attempts

6

Roger

15 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,366 nights

Units 14 - 17 at the rear of the property were on the ground level and away from main road traffic noise.

10

Rachel

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good place to stay in Whangarei and use as a base to explore

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $71	2 $80	3 $80	4 $83	5 $79	6 $78	7 $80
8 $81	9 $82	10 $84	11 $83	12 $79	13 $84	14 $80
15 $73	16 $83	17 $80	18 $82	19 $84	20 $84	21 $76
22 $85	23 $87	24 $78	25 $82	26 $87	27 $85	28 $85
29 $84	30 $84

Motel Six

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18	19	20	21 $75	22	23 $97	24
25 $72	26 $75	27 $74	28 $75	29 $81	30 $79	31 $79