Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may incur additional charges and should be arranged in advance.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Hamilton (Whitiora), steps from Prodrive Golf and a 6-minute walk from Whitiora Bible Church. It is approximately 0.5 miles from FMG Stadium Waikato and Waikato River, and about 1.1 km from Hamilton Central Business District.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

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

Auto Lodge Motel in Hamilton, New Zealand

Average nightly price at Auto Lodge Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$61
February	US$70
March	US$88
April	US$66
May	US$71
June	US$83
July	US$67
August	US$70
September	US$72
October	US$65
November	US$68
December	US$64

What guests think

At Auto Lodge Motel, reviewers consistently highlight very clean, modern, well-equipped rooms with powerful showers, comfortable beds, and thoughtful in-room amenities that make short or longer stays straightforward and comfortable.

Service is frequently described as friendly, helpful, and efficient, with easy check-in, prompt communication, and considerate touches like milk and cookies. The location is handy to town with plentiful parking, and several guests felt the property is well managed and secure. A minority mention traffic noise in roadside rooms, isolated booking or privacy issues, and small shower or bedding quirks. Expect a clean, comfortable, well-run motel stay.

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Facilities

Parking is plentiful and easy, and some guests noted security measures like cameras. Laundry is available, and many units include kitchenettes for basic self-catering.

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Scott

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 15 nights

Great facilities, rooms are very nice and tidy. Cleaning staff did an amazing job each day and were helpful and friendly. Also, the car park spaces were plentiful and large enough to accommodate my 4 x 4. Will stay here again without question.

10

Katrina

28 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room, ample parking the host was very nice

10

Daralyn

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Central, excellent parking, modern and very clean

10

Tony

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We recently stayed at Auto lodge for almost 3 weeks as our son was in Waikato hospital after an accident.. Our rooms were spotless, and nothing was too much trouble, we were even able to have our washing washed and dried for a small fee, which was a relief, not having to find a laundromat. Would definitely recommend.

10

Glenys

1 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent motel, one of the best that we’ve stayed in. Very clean and modern, with a well equipped kitchenette.

10

SRIRAM

24 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The stay was amazing. The managers are available 24/7. The facilities like laundry and parking areas very convenient.

10

Colleen

21 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very tidy clean units. Great parking. Friendly staff

10

david

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to shops and restaurants very clean and good sized rooms, we had cooking facilities with plenty of utensils, fitted our requirements perfectly

10

Catherine

12 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Unit contained everything I needed for a 2 night stay. Great water pressure. Friendly safe, clean, free parking, cameras for safety in carpark. Not emergency accommodation!! Some road noise so used ear plugs but that's because the motel is easy to find on a main road, close to shops/supermarket etc. I would stay here again.

10

Christine

16 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great room well equipped. Lovely big shower. Plenty of parking

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a standout: many describe rooms as spotless and very tidy. A few isolated issues were noted, such as a dirty mug and an overlooked item in a bathroom.

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Scott

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 15 nights

Great facilities, rooms are very nice and tidy. Cleaning staff did an amazing job each day and were helpful and friendly. Also, the car park spaces were plentiful and large enough to accommodate my 4 x 4. Will stay here again without question.

8

Stefan

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We have stay here a few times, Its always spotlessly clean.

10

Tony

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We recently stayed at Auto lodge for almost 3 weeks as our son was in Waikato hospital after an accident.. Our rooms were spotless, and nothing was too much trouble, we were even able to have our washing washed and dried for a small fee, which was a relief, not having to find a laundromat. Would definitely recommend.

10

Peter

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Definately a 10/10 very clean, modern facilities. Even a place for your bags, a desk and big tv.

10

Colleen

21 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very tidy clean units. Great parking. Friendly staff

10

Colleen

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, pleasant helpful staff. Great location.

10

Joseph

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless and clean. Being on Motel Row, some nearby hotels are sketchy. The owners seemed like they ran a tight ship. Didn’t see any questionable clientele here. Good value. I had the larger room with kitchen and hot tub.

6

Zhifeng

17 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I think it's pricy for what we get. The bathroom has no fan. Mugs are dirty. However, The room is clean and bed is comforty. Reception is kind.

10

Polly

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in. Very clean room with everything I needed. Close to the city in a very safe area. Price was great. Thank you.

10

Dawn

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely comfortable and very clean

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Rooms

Rooms are modern and often spacious, with comfortable beds, strong water pressure in large showers, and features like big TVs or Sky; many include kitchenettes. Some guests noted roadside or truck noise and minor shower or bedding quirks.

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Ashley

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was great with excellent facilities including sky tv and a great shower.

8

Glenys

4 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was comfortable would recommend the King sized rooms as they are a lot bigger that the QS.

6

Allyson

26 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable and clean, basic and compact. Just right for a night before an early flight. Lots of truck noise through the night, not driving but working, maybe we were unlucky on this night.

2

Chris

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very noisy roadside room.

10

G

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our one night stay was in the Queen apartment which had a separate bedroom. The reception staff were very friendly. The beds are comfortable and linen good quality. The double glazing meant traffic noise wasn't an issue. I would definitely stay here again. My only negative is that there are no shower caps and the shower is above and strong, so you gotta get your hair wet.

8

Heather

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The shower was unique... was a hose shower but you could not lift the shower head off the wall, had to pull it down through the hole it was sitting in to use it as anything other than a rain shower. It is also high up, I'm not tall so that was a stretch. Very good water pressure.

10

Steve

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic shower, good bed, quiet and very clean.

10

Lindsay

24 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A spacious, clean, well equipped unit in a good location.

8

Kurt

16 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The shower was excellent best one yet motel. Tv excellent too and sky tv. Bed ok and pillow not great. Kitchen appliances good.

10

Colleen

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Huge room, very comfortable bed. Lounge and tv massive. Close to restaurants

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful, and responsive, with smooth check-in and proactive communication. A few guests reported issues such as overbooking, billing disputes, or a privacy concern.

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Mike

21 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic place to stay, will gladly stay there again. The hosts upgraded me after learning of another not so pleasant experience at another motel that I checked into and out of within 5 minutes of arriving there. I stayed on business and it more than met all my needs and expectations.

2

Olivia

13 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The workers were very rude and unhelpful. For some reason our payment did not go through even though I received a receipt and a confirmation email. I even got a how is your check in going email. Which meant our room was no longer available for us. He rudely said no when I asked him if there were any other rooms. The other employee was completely unhelpful and just stared. Then when who I assume is the manager came out and was very rude, blunt and uncaring. There was no phone call or email or message from the motel or Expedia stating the payment hadn’t gone through only confirmation. He didn’t say I hope you find somewhere, good luck nothing very rudely said there’s no room here for you. You are wrong and contact Expedia. When looking online at reviews you can also see how many people have been treated badly. Also the bond is $1000!!! Ridiculously high for the motel considering it’s rooms. Will not be recommending this place to anyone.

2

Elizabeth

27 Jan 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Very disappointed - got a call to say they were over booked (even though I was able to book and pay) Got told they have booked me to another motel - one with very poor ratings that was half the price I paid for this room. No offer to reimburse me. So I spent the night somewhere I would never have booked myself for twice the price.

10

Rachael

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy checkin, friendly staff. Clean & well equiped room. Would definitely stay again.

2

Laura

24 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

That my room number was given out to a person who came to the recipient. So they broke the private act .

10

Christopher

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value for money, with friendly helpful owners. everything was clean and in good working order. The room was quiet, and the bed was comfortable - both of which were great for a good night's sleep. Recommended

10

Glenn

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I booked a room at very short notice as travel plans changed. I received a text shortly after, thanking me for my booking and asking what time I was arriving (it was already after 7pm) and if I needed anything. Room was warm (heater on) and welcoming. Thank you

10

Brett

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A great stay with friendly and helpful front desk staff.

10

Deborah

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We were impressed with cleanliness, comfort and convenience of this hotel. Management was kind and accommodating.

10

Brenda

12 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Awesome customer service

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Location

Convenient for Hamilton attractions and shops, close to town and easy to find. Some guests experienced traffic or truck noise, especially in roadside rooms.

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Mike

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Council had two traffic counting strips running across the road right outside motel that was very noisy. Only minor. Very good motel and handy.

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Daralyn

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Central, excellent parking, modern and very clean

10

Lynda

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

very central location, shower pumps, and the bed was sooo comfortable.

6

Allyson

26 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable and clean, basic and compact. Just right for a night before an early flight. Lots of truck noise through the night, not driving but working, maybe we were unlucky on this night.

2

Chris

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very noisy roadside room.

10

Peter

18 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay - good location. Close to town yet set back from the road - would stay again.

10

Catherine

12 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Unit contained everything I needed for a 2 night stay. Great water pressure. Friendly safe, clean, free parking, cameras for safety in carpark. Not emergency accommodation!! Some road noise so used ear plugs but that's because the motel is easy to find on a main road, close to shops/supermarket etc. I would stay here again.

10

Lindsay

24 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A spacious, clean, well equipped unit in a good location.

10

Polly

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in. Very clean room with everything I needed. Close to the city in a very safe area. Price was great. Thank you.

10

Colleen

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Huge room, very comfortable bed. Lounge and tv massive. Close to restaurants

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Dining

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Kelley

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great rooms clean modern and a lovely spacious shower. There was a small glass bottle or milk which is nicer than the small plastic uht milks. Lovely hosts. Will definitely stay again.

10

Mark

2 Apr 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Very comfortable, modern, and quiet place to stay, good facilities allowed for cooking meals in as needed. Highly recommended.

10

Glenys

1 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent motel, one of the best that we’ve stayed in. Very clean and modern, with a well equipped kitchenette.

8

Robyn

30 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Large rooms, good size kitchen

10

david

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to shops and restaurants very clean and good sized rooms, we had cooking facilities with plenty of utensils, fitted our requirements perfectly

10

Lindsay

24 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A spacious, clean, well equipped unit in a good location.

10

Wing Tong Jaime

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful motel with spacious rooms and I really love the free cookies !!!

10

Joseph

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless and clean. Being on Motel Row, some nearby hotels are sketchy. The owners seemed like they ran a tight ship. Didn’t see any questionable clientele here. Good value. I had the larger room with kitchen and hot tub.

10

Caitlin

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

good selection of tv channels and coffee/tea/hot chocolate. cookies and very clean

10

Adelaide

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

AUTO LODGE- HAMILTON’s DREAM MOTEL My husband and I stayed one night at Auto Lodge Motel in Hamilton on 9/7/2025. Below is our observations: GOOD POINTS: 1.Super clean. In fact, cleaner than clean. I met the wonderful lady cleaner in early morning of 11/7/2025. 2.Excellent service provided by the lovely Korean lady owner. She gave me with a beautiful smile and greetings. 3.Perfect location on motel alley. 4.Complimentary bottle of milk and two mini packets of Cookies Time chocolate biscuits are the highlight of this fantastic motel. 5.We are fascinated by the History of this lovely motel. BAD POINTS: NONE ADVICE: We highly recommend you to stay at this motel if you happen to visit Hamilton.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $68	2 $74	3 $85	4 $85	5 $74	6 $74	7 $79
8 $68	9 $79	10 $91	11 $91	12 $79	13 $79	14 $91
15 $68	16 $79	17 $91	18 $91	19 $79	20 $79	21 $91
22 $68	23 $78	24	25 $91	26 $79	27 $78	28 $91
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Auto Lodge Motel

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Executive Studio, 1 King Bed

Executive Queen Studio

Executive King Studio Spa

Executive One Bedroom Apartment (1 Queen + 2 Singles)

Executive One Bedroom Apartment (2 Queen)

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