Is parking available at the property?

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

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for arrangements.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

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

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in the heart of Whangarei, within a 5-minute drive of Mair Park and Pou, and 1.2 miles from Whangarei Art Museum and Whangarei Quarry Gardens.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available from November to March, operational from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, though specific age details are not provided.

Continental Motel

What guests think

At Continental Motel, guests frequently highlight clean, comfortable rooms and friendly service, a convenient location near shops and town, and enjoyable pool and spa facilities, while noting occasional road noise and intermittent maintenance or facility issues.

Many reviews praise overall cleanliness, though a handful mention worn towels, dirty blinds, or mould and clogged drains. Pools and the spa are popular when available, but guests report occasional closures, very hot or cold temperatures, and the spa not always clean; parking is generally easy though spaces can feel tight. Units are generally spacious with strong showers, though some feel dated, have minor maintenance issues, limited or small kitchenettes, and traffic noise in roadside rooms. Expect solid value, practical basics, and some aging quirks.

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Facilities

The outdoor pool and spa are highlights when operating, but several reports note closures, temperature problems, or cleanliness issues. Parking is generally available, though some guests found it tight.

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Ken

Jan 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Maintenance is almost non existant..on check-in we were advised the pool (one of the reasons we chose the motel) was out of service and would be for the whole 3 days of our stay. Our room (groundfloor, unit 4) had numerous maintenance issues. Power point by main bed hanging off, bathroom towel rail broken, shower door leaked so puddle on bathroom floor. TV cabling run down bathroom wall then through to lounge. Kitchen crockery non matching items. Motel is really budget in facilities yet not a budget price. We seldom got to park in front of our unit due to other vehicles parked there. Suspect long term guests as vehicles left in same place several days. Could here upstairs and neighbouring guests thru the night. Wouldnt stay again!

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LeAnne

Jan 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was out of order, understandable, spa was not clean. Check your units there is one without kitchen but has no electric fry pan, this was disappointing as stayed several times and always had a kitchen. I could not cook the meal I brought which was frustrating.

10

Rachael

Jan 15, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great spa pool. Nice pool and honestly a very quiet and clean place to stay with good parking as well. Would stay here again.

8

Maria

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good, loved the spa though temperature was very hot my 7 year old. Nice room was clean and tidy. Was quiet had a good sleep. Nice spacious bathroom with good shower.

10

Trudy

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I needed a room that was suitable for mother & adult son & they accommodated this very well with a huge bed in lounge & separate bedroom. The rooms are spacious, great having a table & chairs, good sized kitchen, wonderful shower. Parking is a bit tight. It was value for money

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Carol

Feb 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good sized room and bathroom. Towels, bathmat and flannels in bathroom were pretty old and well worn but otherwise a pleasant place to stay with a nice outdoor pool which was great to use after a hot day.

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Karena

Apr 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lady of the property took time to ring and advise me of the spa not working properly, as it wasn’t working when we stayed a couple days before hand. she wanted to know how we felt about still booking before she took the payment out 😊 that was top notch 👌 not only that, she also went and warmed the room up for us as we were arriving 5 minutes before the last check in time at 7pm, so it was nice n cosy when we got in. Awesome service

10

Bini

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great accommodation overnight. Room was clean and tidy and ready for us to check in. Check out was easy enough and plenty of parking available. Would stay again if needed.

8

Pyt

Dec 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice motel nearby the city. Pool was good but sun heated.

10

Alexandre

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing hotel, clean facility, everything works. Spa is great.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found the property clean and tidy. Others reported lapses such as mould, dirty blinds or cups, clogged drains, and towels that were worn or less white.

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Ramzan

Jan 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Decent motel, even had recycle bin which was good. Can do better with cleaning of blinds and windows but acceptable.

10

John

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had our own breakfast. The property was very clean and well- presented

10

Kayla

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean! Lovely staff would definitely recommend!! And would definitely stay again.

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Fiona

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely motel, very comfortable. Clean and nicely appointed. Friendly, helpful staff. Will definitely return and recommend

10

Maria

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay, is clean and tidy.

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Neil

Feb 6, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Leaves blowing into the room under the door. Mould in the shower. Broken blinds. Water leaking from the fridge. Old and outdated bedside tables and dirty patio chairs and table. Staff not good at English so they don't understand you properly.

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Alexandre

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing hotel, clean facility, everything works. Spa is great.

8

Carmen

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick check in. Clean unit. A bit rundown in parts but otherwise all in working order. Shower was hot with lots of pressure and beds were comfortable. Towels could have been whiter.

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John

Oct 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was probably one off but we had dirty cups and glasses, everything else was fine.

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Sheila

Nov 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty window blinds. Didn't sleep well, noisy cars around the neighborhood. Shower drain was clogged. Had a quick shower otherwise will flood the bathroom. Didn't bother having a shower before check out, just checked out and drive straight home.

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Rooms

Rooms are usually spacious and comfortable with good showers and bedding. Some units are dated or have minor maintenance issues, variable kitchenette setups, and noise from the road or other guests.

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Greg

Nov 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Well equipped kitchen. Big rooms. Great location.

8

Paul

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Dated unclean lounge (3seater) kitchen blinds broken, room needs repaint

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Debbie

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a comfortable bed. Plenty of space. Quiet handy to the venue we were attending.

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Pip

Jan 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Even though old on outside rooms had been renovated and were clean and comfortable.

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Ken

Jan 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Maintenance is almost non existant..on check-in we were advised the pool (one of the reasons we chose the motel) was out of service and would be for the whole 3 days of our stay. Our room (groundfloor, unit 4) had numerous maintenance issues. Power point by main bed hanging off, bathroom towel rail broken, shower door leaked so puddle on bathroom floor. TV cabling run down bathroom wall then through to lounge. Kitchen crockery non matching items. Motel is really budget in facilities yet not a budget price. We seldom got to park in front of our unit due to other vehicles parked there. Suspect long term guests as vehicles left in same place several days. Could here upstairs and neighbouring guests thru the night. Wouldnt stay again!

10

Trudy

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I needed a room that was suitable for mother & adult son & they accommodated this very well with a huge bed in lounge & separate bedroom. The rooms are spacious, great having a table & chairs, good sized kitchen, wonderful shower. Parking is a bit tight. It was value for money

6

Maria

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find, comfy, cute and small, right by main road so little noisy.

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John

Aug 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The cleanliness was excellent. The lighting in the bedroom and bed overhead in lounge was poor. The bedroom lighting was so bad that you almost needed a torch to check if light was on. There was no smoke alarm, just the holder. The toaster was dangerous as one couldn't get toast out without using a knife. The noise started at about 0530 and continued until about 0800 and with headlights shining through the curtains sleep was impossible. I would stay there again. Pool looked clean and ok, didn't see hot tub.

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Patricia

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

As a senior citizen I found it extremely uncomfortable in the Studio apartment due to the furniture choices. Other customers if young and fit would probably not have an issue. The 2 small lounge chair seats were low to the floor and painful to sit for me. The outdoor chairs were children's height wrought iron. Uncomfortable and I'm not tall, dining chairs were hard timber but at correct adult height. Not for aged. Single bed mattress was not comfortabe and supportive for me. Okay for a child maybe. Great staff and enjoyed space of studio but would not return if unit had the same furniture as experience this time with terrible spinal pain over the 3 day visit there. Great position in Kensington otherwise, but of a day area it's a fairly busy road. Close by are plenty of eating places and shopping and tourist stuff not to far to drive to attend.

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Donald

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

You had to get kitchen water from the bathroom and the kitchenette was really small. The beds and the shower were excellent, overall I was happy with my stay

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with easy check-in. A few guests experienced communication issues, limited local knowledge, or difficulty reaching staff.

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jakob

Jan 5, 2023

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Stayed 19,362 nights

Absolutely terrible and not worth the money. Mattress completely done, so soft, my back hurts so much. Not super clean, in the hot tub were stuff swimming around. It was raining like crazy and it was super windy and the windows were closed and we still felt the draft and it was super noisy. Wanted to talk to the staff but they didn’t open the door (front desk door was locked) Via hand sign I was told to drop the key in the drop box. Not worth the money. No elevator, no ice, no comfort, no service. Never again! Not worth the money

10

Meryka

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff were brilliant and facilities were great. Would definitely stay there again

8

Isabel

Apr 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely friendly service. Clean and very nice room. Sorry I accidentally packed one of your pillowcases which I will post back to you.

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Karena

Apr 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lady of the property took time to ring and advise me of the spa not working properly, as it wasn’t working when we stayed a couple days before hand. she wanted to know how we felt about still booking before she took the payment out 😊 that was top notch 👌 not only that, she also went and warmed the room up for us as we were arriving 5 minutes before the last check in time at 7pm, so it was nice n cosy when we got in. Awesome service

10

Joanne

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Such lovely team and good and clean. Conveniently close to town. Easy for google to find

10

Kayla

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean! Lovely staff would definitely recommend!! And would definitely stay again.

8

Fiona

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely motel, very comfortable. Clean and nicely appointed. Friendly, helpful staff. Will definitely return and recommend

8

Agnes

Feb 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Forgot some sunglasses in the room… rang to confirm and staff checked the room for us straight away and secured the glasses until we got there to pick it up… didn’t even have to get out of the car as they brought it straight to us 👍

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Neil

Feb 6, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Leaves blowing into the room under the door. Mould in the shower. Broken blinds. Water leaking from the fridge. Old and outdated bedside tables and dirty patio chairs and table. Staff not good at English so they don't understand you properly.

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Bernard

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel advertised that breakfast is supplied/available. Not so. Incorrect advertising. This made our stay inconvenient Also, the staff, however so nice, did not have any knowledge about eating places or places to visit. The unit was clean and the bed very comfortable.

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Location

Location is convenient for town, supermarkets, and dining, with easy access around the area. Some roadside units experience traffic noise.

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Greg

Nov 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Well equipped kitchen. Big rooms. Great location.

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Sharon

Jun 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

8

Wilma

Nov 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was basic but all you need for a stopover. Convenient location and comfortable bed.

10

Susan

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A good position and easy access.

10

Brian

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

It is very central and easy to get to any direction around the Whangarei area..Plenty of options close by for dining and supermarkets close too. The disabled unit was easy for my husband who has mobility issues. Staff very helpful and obliging. Would stay there again

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ANITIA

Jan 7, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Continental Hotel. I orginally booked for two nights and extended by a night because it was convenient and had a great pool that I had all to myself in the morning and the afternoon while everyone else was out and about. It is an older style block brick hotel which is great beause you dont hear anything from next door, and I usually hear everything! My first room was a King studio which was in a one story block opposite the pool. It had a very comfortable King size bed with fresh clean linen. The kitchen had all of the basics needed, decent size coffee cups and a container of milk. The room was very tidy and clean. The TV had a few sky channels but had a HDMI port. The second room was an upsatirs Queen room that was exacty the same except a Queen bed and a single. There was an option to order a continental breakfast but I didnt take that option. There is a New World and Countdown just down the road and heaps of takeway options. Yu could walk into town ( probably 20 - 30mins) but I chose to drive ( 5 min) to the town basin that has some great eateries.

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Fiona

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The motel surroundings were clean, quiet after 9pm and a very friendly cat called Momo which out daughter took a liking to. The room we stayed in had very comfortable beds and pillows. The inside of the room was clean and tidy. The location of the motel was very close to amenities such as Woolworths and New World to grab afew things. A very pleasant short stay😁

10

Joanne

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Such lovely team and good and clean. Conveniently close to town. Easy for google to find

6

Maria

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find, comfy, cute and small, right by main road so little noisy.

8

Stephen

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and convenient location to sites in the area.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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ANITIA

Jan 7, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Continental Hotel. I orginally booked for two nights and extended by a night because it was convenient and had a great pool that I had all to myself in the morning and the afternoon while everyone else was out and about. It is an older style block brick hotel which is great beause you dont hear anything from next door, and I usually hear everything! My first room was a King studio which was in a one story block opposite the pool. It had a very comfortable King size bed with fresh clean linen. The kitchen had all of the basics needed, decent size coffee cups and a container of milk. The room was very tidy and clean. The TV had a few sky channels but had a HDMI port. The second room was an upsatirs Queen room that was exacty the same except a Queen bed and a single. There was an option to order a continental breakfast but I didnt take that option. There is a New World and Countdown just down the road and heaps of takeway options. Yu could walk into town ( probably 20 - 30mins) but I chose to drive ( 5 min) to the town basin that has some great eateries.

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John

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had our own breakfast. The property was very clean and well- presented

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Bernard

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel advertised that breakfast is supplied/available. Not so. Incorrect advertising. This made our stay inconvenient Also, the staff, however so nice, did not have any knowledge about eating places or places to visit. The unit was clean and the bed very comfortable.

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Continental Motel

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One Bedroom Unit

Upstairs Two Bedroom Unit

Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Upstairs Studio

Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds

Downstairs King Studio

Classic Suite

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