Is parking available at the property?

Complimentary on-site parking is available, but it is limited. No reservation is required.

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

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 16 per person.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Dogs and cats are allowed, with a pet fee of NZD 25 per accommodation, varying based on length of stay. Service animals are exempt from fees and restrictions.

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

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM and ends at 8:00 PM. Check-out time is by 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee of NZD 20.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including the registration desk and public areas. Specific room accessibility details should be confirmed with the property.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

Located in Waikanae, the property is in the suburbs, close to Nga Manu Nature Reserve and Waikanae Beach. Other nearby attractions include Lindale Park and Southward Car Museum.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor swimming pool available for guests.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified. It is recommended to contact the property for specific accommodations.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of NZD 25 per night. No rollaway or extra beds are available. Advance request is recommended.

Kapiti Gateway Motel

What guests think

At Kapiti Gateway Motel, reviewers consistently praise the accommodating hosts, spotless and comfortable rooms, and convenient location near shops and transport, while a number note the property is older and some report noticeable train noise at night.

Service is frequently praised for warm welcomes, flexible check-in, thoughtful help such as carrying bags, and prompt handling of requests. Rooms are described as spacious and well equipped, though the style feels older rather than modern. Overall, expect a practical stay suited to visits around Waikanae.

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Diana

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hosts were lovely! Really impressed at how fresh, bright & clean everything was - seriously think on these attributes- the best motel I have ever stayed at!!! (Thinking a recent makeover?) Refreshed pool area & trampoline if travelling with kids/ summer travel. I did have a slight hiccup with the very high step out of the shower ( old, inherited plumbing situation) - but was gratified when the host was open to the suggestion of a non slip step, rather than being defensive of the situation. Perfect stop over, or longer stay, walking distance to great eateries.

10

Fraser

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The spa with trackside on the tv.

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Cleanliness

Reviews repeatedly highlight exceptional cleanliness and well-kept units, with many describing rooms as spotless or very tidy.

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Michael

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Very clean and plenty of amenities. Great team managing the property, incredibly helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend the property.

10

B A M

Jan 27, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Was able to check in 1 hour early, staff helpful. Unit very clean and well appointed, would definitely like stay there again

8

Vanessa

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great motel in Waikanae. Spotlessly clean, lovely sheets and everything you need. Thanks!

8

Erin

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good stay. Room was clean and comfortable.

10

Robyn

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service - room clean and tidy. Frances carried my bags upstairs for me which was very much appreciated as I have knee issues.

10

Justine

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really enjoyed our 2 night stay with 5 people. Fantastic service from owners, unit was very clean and tidy, comfy beds with plenty of room for all of us. Highly recommended

10

doug

Mar 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Impeccable cleanliness! Have seldom stayed at any hotel with this level of cleanliness. Well kept and managed property. Keep up the great work!

10

S J

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An idea location. Checkin was easy, room clean and upgraded since last visit. Will come again.

10

Sandra

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our host was charming and helpful, the room was spotless and bed very comfortable. Plenty of variety and supplies of coffee, tea, etc. Plenty of towels, face cloths and toiletries. Older motel but was very well maintained. Close to railway line but no trains between 10.30pm and 6.55am, so had a really good nights sleep. Would definitely stay again.

10

Bill

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Cleanliness and friendliness of management .

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Rooms

Guests describe rooms as spacious, bright and well equipped, with comfy beds, though the decor feels older rather than modern. Multiple reviews mention train noise for some units, while others found it quiet overnight.

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Glyn

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place to stay when visiting family in Waikanae. Easy motorway access. Walking distance to the Waikanae shops and the suburban train station. Not ultra modern but everything you need and comfy beds.

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robert

Jan 28, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Very clean hotel but dated simple room. Main problem is it very close to the train tracks and you are waken 4 x times a night by Very loud Trains. Nice staff but don’t recommend because train. Will not return

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Mike

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Getting used to the train noise didn't take long

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Angus

Feb 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location, spacious room, comfortable bed, appreciated the biscuits and bathtub

8

Michelle

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable accommodation. Everything you needed. Lovely shower. Great products on offer in the shower. Walk to supermarket. Great selection of complimentary drinks.

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Justine

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really enjoyed our 2 night stay with 5 people. Fantastic service from owners, unit was very clean and tidy, comfy beds with plenty of room for all of us. Highly recommended

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Siddartha

Nov 7, 2023

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Stayed 11 nights

The new hosts were very welcoming, friendly, helpful & hospitable. Although it was something out of the 1970's the unit was very tidy & clean; & it felt like blast from the past.

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Brian

Jan 6, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Spacious, bright and airy unit. The cleaning and replenishing of amenities was second to none.

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Sandra

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our host was charming and helpful, the room was spotless and bed very comfortable. Plenty of variety and supplies of coffee, tea, etc. Plenty of towels, face cloths and toiletries. Older motel but was very well maintained. Close to railway line but no trains between 10.30pm and 6.55am, so had a really good nights sleep. Would definitely stay again.

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Keith

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved our overnight stay with The Gateway. Our only negative comment is re the noise of the freight trains.

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Service

Service is widely praised as welcoming, helpful and flexible, with easy check-in, assistance with luggage and quick handling of requests. Many guests say they would gladly return thanks to the hosts.

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Michael

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Very clean and plenty of amenities. Great team managing the property, incredibly helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend the property.

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B A M

Jan 27, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Was able to check in 1 hour early, staff helpful. Unit very clean and well appointed, would definitely like stay there again

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Miles

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

After a long stressful drive where I was constantly held up with roadworks and slow vehicles, I was very late and was going to miss the cut off time for the office. Upon arriving I was greeted by the most lovely lady on the front desk who reassured me it was no problem I was late. I then later checked my messages to see they had tried very hard to contact me ( I was driving so couldn’t check my phone) and had arranged for me to still access my room no matter the time. It honestly made my Day.

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Terry

Apr 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had a small issue On arrival dealt with immediately with a smile. Good stuff!!.

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Gavin

Apr 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This Motel is one of the Freindliness I have stayed and I spend a few Months of the year onthe Road The Office gave a warm welcome and had everything ready for me Well done guys I will be recomending to other bussinessess and Family and Freinds

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Thomas

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff, location, easy check in.

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Cynthia

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very accommodating. We arrived sort of late in the evening and warmly welcomed and they organized our room for us. Lovely couple runs the place. Would happily stay there again.

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R N

Nov 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable & clean unit. Great staff very helpful & friendly

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Robyn

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service - room clean and tidy. Frances carried my bags upstairs for me which was very much appreciated as I have knee issues.

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S J

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An idea location. Checkin was easy, room clean and upgraded since last visit. Will come again.

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Location

Location is considered convenient for Waikanae, with easy motorway access and walking distance to shops, the train station and local eateries. Some note proximity to the railway line.

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Glyn

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place to stay when visiting family in Waikanae. Easy motorway access. Walking distance to the Waikanae shops and the suburban train station. Not ultra modern but everything you need and comfy beds.

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Diana

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hosts were lovely! Really impressed at how fresh, bright & clean everything was - seriously think on these attributes- the best motel I have ever stayed at!!! (Thinking a recent makeover?) Refreshed pool area & trampoline if travelling with kids/ summer travel. I did have a slight hiccup with the very high step out of the shower ( old, inherited plumbing situation) - but was gratified when the host was open to the suggestion of a non slip step, rather than being defensive of the situation. Perfect stop over, or longer stay, walking distance to great eateries.

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Melvin

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

enjoyed it was close to everything just felt very comfortable

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Vanessa

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great motel in Waikanae. Spotlessly clean, lovely sheets and everything you need. Thanks!

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Kate

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic location and hosts

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Angus

Feb 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location, spacious room, comfortable bed, appreciated the biscuits and bathtub

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Thomas

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff, location, easy check in.

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Colleen

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place for our overnight stay. Easy to find. Clean and comfortable.

10

S J

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An idea location. Checkin was easy, room clean and upgraded since last visit. Will come again.

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Sandra

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our host was charming and helpful, the room was spotless and bed very comfortable. Plenty of variety and supplies of coffee, tea, etc. Plenty of towels, face cloths and toiletries. Older motel but was very well maintained. Close to railway line but no trains between 10.30pm and 6.55am, so had a really good nights sleep. Would definitely stay again.

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Diana

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hosts were lovely! Really impressed at how fresh, bright & clean everything was - seriously think on these attributes- the best motel I have ever stayed at!!! (Thinking a recent makeover?) Refreshed pool area & trampoline if travelling with kids/ summer travel. I did have a slight hiccup with the very high step out of the shower ( old, inherited plumbing situation) - but was gratified when the host was open to the suggestion of a non slip step, rather than being defensive of the situation. Perfect stop over, or longer stay, walking distance to great eateries.

10

Angus

Feb 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location, spacious room, comfortable bed, appreciated the biscuits and bathtub

8

Michelle

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable accommodation. Everything you needed. Lovely shower. Great products on offer in the shower. Walk to supermarket. Great selection of complimentary drinks.

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Kapiti Gateway Motel

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