Is parking available at the property?

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

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Yes, full breakfasts are available for a fee, approximately NZD 10.00 to 20.00 for adults and children.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of NZD 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Check-in is from 12:00 PM until 12:00 AM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability.

Where is the property located in relation to local attractions?

The property is located within a 5-minute drive of Otaki River Walks and Otane Market, approximately 1.2 miles from Otaki Museum and 1.6 miles from Otaki Dog Park.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

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

Otaki Motel - Comfortable Stays in Otaki

Average nightly price at Otaki Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$64
February	$66
March	$61
April	$65
May	$64
June	$65
July	$66
August	$63
September	$71
October	$64
November	$61
December	$64

What guests think

At Otaki Motel, reviewers consistently describe friendly owner-operators, clean and functional rooms, and easy parking, with many using it as a convenient, budget-friendly stop between Wellington and the Interislander ferry about 45–60 minutes away.

The units are older and some areas look dated, yet several have modern bathrooms, comfortable beds, and patios or garden outlooks that contribute to a generally quiet stay. It sits close to Ōtaki township for supplies and food, though a few guests reported traffic noise and exterior wear. Overall, it suits travellers seeking simple comfort and easy transit.

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Facilities

Parking is easy, with off-road spaces and park-at-door access mentioned repeatedly. Several units have patios or garden/outlook areas for sitting.

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Diane

Nov 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Liked that it was quiet and had spacious parking at the door of the unit. The property is dated, and the outside areas are not well kept.

10

James

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good parking and quite

8

Judith

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had everything we needed. Good wifi, comfortable bed, good shower. Private outdoor area overlooking wetlands.

8

Kirsty

Jan 18, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Warm and friendly welcome and tidy and nicely presented room. Enough space and amenities for what I needed. Plenty of offf road parking space. I would stay here again.

10

Ann

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The owners live on site. It’s little. It’s walk-in/park at door. It’s close to township. It’s walking to food— not hiking —walking!!! It’s an hour from the ferry check-in.

10

Graeme

Nov 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful, bird-filled garden where you could sit and relax with no other buildings in sight. Very comfortable beds, a great night's sleep. A genuine, friendly, and professional prprietor. The best of three motels we stayed this trip, and the least expensive.

10

Maree

Jan 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Older motel but new bathroom which was great. Room clean n tidy. Quiet aircon. Easy parking, easy to get to. Stayed 3 night n would definitely stay again.

10

Jamie

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good little motel if you need to stay in the area. Easy parking and relatively quiet. Ōtaki township is just down the road and a BP is very close by if you need supplies.

10

Ann

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I drive onto the interislander ferry from otaki 45-55 minute drive. Leaving early avoids traffic into Wellington and staying out of Wellington avoids hotel rates and car park fees. The bathroom is newly renovated— great water pressure! Tiny motel, one level, parking at the door. Great hosts. Great rate. What more do you need?

10

Annie

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent contact and responsiveness from staff, easy parking and easy check in, very comfy beds, heat pump was on for our arrival on a winter evening whuch was appreciated. Lovely new bathroom with nice shower.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are repeatedly described as very clean and tidy. A few comments note tired exteriors or minor maintenance issues.

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Diane

Nov 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Liked that it was quiet and had spacious parking at the door of the unit. The property is dated, and the outside areas are not well kept.

10

Ann

May 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I’ve stayed many times and this wee motel is a good price. just the right distance from Wellington to make it really to drive straight onto the ferry the following day. Spotlessly clean. with a family of pukeko waiting for food if you like birds.

10

Nicola

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and convenient place to stay! Great rooms, awesome showers!!

10

Brian

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, clean, spacious and comfortable unit. Well priced.

10

Tuesa

Nov 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great wee stop for the night. Room was clean and well maintained, and staff were friendly.

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Murray dean

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Complete dump.reminded me of student flat in the 60s.motorway both sides.gud shower bur thats it

10

Emily

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff. Helpful and friendly. Beautiful clean room

10

Ann

May 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I’ve stayed six or seven times. Ōtaki breaks a long drive before driving onto the ferry. It’s spotlessly clean. The room rate is reasonable and this little motel has everything I could need. The patio opens onto a reserve.

10

Terry

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet, affordable accommodation. At first glance when you arrive the motel complex looks old/tired. But the units are clean and some upgrades (modern bathroom) have been done. Would definitely stay again.

10

William

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older motel, but clean, well maintained and convenient.

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Rooms

Units are dated, but several reviews note modernized bathrooms, comfortable beds, and generally quiet rooms; some mention traffic noise. A few highlight pleasant garden or wetland outlooks and simple, functional layouts.

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Penny

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really tired and shabby in need of a make over

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DAVID

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

unit a little dated, but was comfortable for 1 night

10

Fiona

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great overnight stop off when travelling with dogs. It is a little traffic noisey but then you are not far off the main route for the next day! It is very clean and good walking space for dogs. Town has a few food options and great fish and chips. Meet and greet efficient and we had lovely fresh linen and strong shower!

8

Judith

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had everything we needed. Good wifi, comfortable bed, good shower. Private outdoor area overlooking wetlands.

10

Brian

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, clean, spacious and comfortable unit. Well priced.

10

Graeme

Nov 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful, bird-filled garden where you could sit and relax with no other buildings in sight. Very comfortable beds, a great night's sleep. A genuine, friendly, and professional prprietor. The best of three motels we stayed this trip, and the least expensive.

8

James

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walked into kitchen and thought ‘tired 1970”s’. Room better except for woodwork. Bathroom excellent and modern.

10

Maree

Jan 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Older motel but new bathroom which was great. Room clean n tidy. Quiet aircon. Easy parking, easy to get to. Stayed 3 night n would definitely stay again.

8

colin

Jan 12, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Older functional motel with a bush outlook.

10

Annie

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent contact and responsiveness from staff, easy parking and easy check in, very comfy beds, heat pump was on for our arrival on a winter evening whuch was appreciated. Lovely new bathroom with nice shower.

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Service

Owner-operators receive frequent praise for friendly, accommodating service, clear communication, and easy check-in; small touches like pre-heating rooms and holding forgotten items are appreciated. There is an isolated complaint about poor support.

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Jhonathan

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great friendly service thank you.

8

Elizabeth

Sep 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hosts, clean and tidy units, comfy beds and excellent bathroom. Stayed one night after getting of the ferry. We were delayed by 4 hours and hosts were accommodating with us arriving very late. Room was warm and milk there for a much needed hot drink.

8

Kirsty

Jan 18, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Warm and friendly welcome and tidy and nicely presented room. Enough space and amenities for what I needed. Plenty of offf road parking space. I would stay here again.

10

Eric

Dec 13, 2022

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Stayed 19,339 nights

Great location and staff go out of their way to assist you with what you require. Great communication. Thanks

10

Ann

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hosts who go over and above. I’ve stayed many times

8

Richard

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent communications from the proprietors, after delays with the interislander ferries. Very obliging and hassle free. Clean, tidy and quiet rooms. Great stop off away from Wellington, on way to Auckland.

8

John

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was quick and easy. The chap in reception was very knowledgeable about the local area and gave a good recommendation for dining. They had turned the heating on so the room was lovely and toasty. Room itself was old but clean and had all the necessities. A good powerful shower.

10

Emily

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff. Helpful and friendly. Beautiful clean room

10

Annie

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent contact and responsiveness from staff, easy parking and easy check in, very comfy beds, heat pump was on for our arrival on a winter evening whuch was appreciated. Lovely new bathroom with nice shower.

4

Philip

Jan 24, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff support was bad

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Location

Well placed for Interislander travellers, around 45–60 minutes from Wellington, and close to Ōtaki shops and food. Some guests mention traffic noise, while others enjoy a peaceful garden setting away from the city.

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Ann

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I find this motel a perfect distance from the interislander ferry - a 50 min drive. It’s operated by the owners and it is a generational family business. A a former motelier I thoroughly recommend it.

10

Fiona

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great overnight stop off when travelling with dogs. It is a little traffic noisey but then you are not far off the main route for the next day! It is very clean and good walking space for dogs. Town has a few food options and great fish and chips. Meet and greet efficient and we had lovely fresh linen and strong shower!

10

Ann

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The owners live on site. It’s little. It’s walk-in/park at door. It’s close to township. It’s walking to food— not hiking —walking!!! It’s an hour from the ferry check-in.

10

Susanna

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The units are clean and tidy. I parked iutsude my unit. There is a heat pump. It is close yo thr shopping area.

10

Ann

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cosy motel suits to be out of Wellington but drivable to the ferry

10

Jamie

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good little motel if you need to stay in the area. Easy parking and relatively quiet. Ōtaki township is just down the road and a BP is very close by if you need supplies.

10

Ann

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I drive onto the interislander ferry from otaki 45-55 minute drive. Leaving early avoids traffic into Wellington and staying out of Wellington avoids hotel rates and car park fees. The bathroom is newly renovated— great water pressure! Tiny motel, one level, parking at the door. Great hosts. Great rate. What more do you need?

10

William

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older motel, but clean, well maintained and convenient.

10

Ann

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I like to stay here when I’m doing business in Wellington. It has parties gardens and is so much more peaceful than the city

10

Ann

Jan 22, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely motel with owner operators. I always stay here then drive onto the ferry the next morning— it’s a 50 minute drive to the ferry.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Alison

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It had a comfortable, well cared for feel nd a creative attention to detail -Eg plunger coffee packet leaning against plunger, towels and soaps. Staff were friendly and very obliging

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Elizabeth

Sep 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hosts, clean and tidy units, comfy beds and excellent bathroom. Stayed one night after getting of the ferry. We were delayed by 4 hours and hosts were accommodating with us arriving very late. Room was warm and milk there for a much needed hot drink.

10

Fiona

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great overnight stop off when travelling with dogs. It is a little traffic noisey but then you are not far off the main route for the next day! It is very clean and good walking space for dogs. Town has a few food options and great fish and chips. Meet and greet efficient and we had lovely fresh linen and strong shower!

10

Ann

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The owners live on site. It’s little. It’s walk-in/park at door. It’s close to township. It’s walking to food— not hiking —walking!!! It’s an hour from the ferry check-in.

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John

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was quick and easy. The chap in reception was very knowledgeable about the local area and gave a good recommendation for dining. They had turned the heating on so the room was lovely and toasty. Room itself was old but clean and had all the necessities. A good powerful shower.

10

Jamie

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good little motel if you need to stay in the area. Easy parking and relatively quiet. Ōtaki township is just down the road and a BP is very close by if you need supplies.

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