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 14:00 to 20:30, and check-out is by 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 within a 5-minute drive of Seddon St and the Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery. It is approximately 1.4 km from the Waihi Arts Centre & Museum and 2.4 km from Gilmour Reserve.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

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.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for NZD 10.00 per night, and rollaway beds are available for NZD 30.00 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Palm Motel Waihi

What guests think

Palm Motel Waihi is an older-style, no-frills motel that many guests find clean, comfortable enough, and reasonably priced, with a handy location for town visits and stopovers in the area.

Staff are frequently described as welcoming with easy check-in and check-out, though a few guests experienced delays or communication issues at arrival. Rooms tend to be dated and simple; some feel small and lack air conditioning, with reports of heat, limited power outlets, or fridge and traffic noise, while the pool and spa are enjoyed despite an isolated maintenance comment. Best suited to uncomplicated, short stays.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Guests often enjoy the pool and spa; families mention a trampoline and pleasant grounds. One review noted the pool needing relining and a shortage of usable loungers.

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Brad

Jan 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The propertys pool needed re lining not enough loungers and most were very old, the noise from the main road was very noisy for the money.everything else was old and beeds a re- vamp, friendly owners 👍

8

Kelsey

Jan 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was clean pool was lovely and well priced

8

Joanna

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, love the trampoline and spa facilities. Will definitely visit again.

6

Dan

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Somwhat chaotic checkin but with a phone call all was settled. Room was ok though a bit small. The kitchenette was crammed in one corner. Lack of A/C was an issue with sun beaming in the north faci g window. The ceiling fan wasnt up to the task. Bathroom was very clean and the bed was comfy and had excellent sheets and pillows. Nice grounds and pool. Quiet area.

10

Kym

Mar 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Only stayed one night, but facility quite adequate..

10

Roopam

Dec 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and tidy. Amazing Jacuzzi. Overall a good place for hide out.

10

Tsui-Wen

Mar 22, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

What a lovely couple Alison and Richard were ( apologies for any incorrect spelling of names), Very welcoming and exuding kindness which is refreshing in these stressful Covid times. The pool despite not being heated was actually warm enough for a long swim and the spa pool which was very clean was a bonus after my swim. My husband and I really enjoyed our stay in this lovely motel- my only regret was that we didn't use the picnic table in the pleasant garden for dinner as we decided to go out for a very mediocre dinner in a local restaurant. Thank you for such a lovely stay!

8

Mark

Feb 4, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the spa

10

Michelle

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly hosts, relaxing pool,

8

Mark

Dec 8, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

The pool was Great and handy to town

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Cleanliness

Rooms and bathrooms are frequently described as clean and tidy, and the property is well presented. Occasional lapses were noted, including missed restocking and reports of odors and pests.

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Kelsey

Jan 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was clean pool was lovely and well priced

10

William

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and easy

2

Roger

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room smells badly of urine. Pillows have squashed bugs on them. The room we are in is in need of o good clean along with the hairdryer handle which is all sticky.

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Bruce

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The staff were great with an easy check in. Lovely and clean, much better than most places I've stayed in. The unit was a bit dated and the bed was uncomfortable. The big down side I had, had nothing to do with the motel but rather the booking site. If I had gone direct I would have saved a considerable amount.

8

Christine

Feb 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older motel but clean and tidy. Friendly staff. Easy to find and central for all we wanted.

10

Hamisn

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The host was welcoming and the property/room was nice and clean.

10

William

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and in a handy location

6

Dan

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Somwhat chaotic checkin but with a phone call all was settled. Room was ok though a bit small. The kitchenette was crammed in one corner. Lack of A/C was an issue with sun beaming in the north faci g window. The ceiling fan wasnt up to the task. Bathroom was very clean and the bed was comfy and had excellent sheets and pillows. Nice grounds and pool. Quiet area.

8

grant

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent stay. Clean and tidy motel.

10

Roopam

Dec 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and tidy. Amazing Jacuzzi. Overall a good place for hide out.

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Rooms

Accommodation is dated and simple; some rooms are small with cramped kitchenettes and lack air conditioning, leading to heat issues. Guests mention limited power outlets, occasional traffic or fridge noise, mixed bed comfort, and generally working Wi‑Fi.

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Brad

Jan 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The propertys pool needed re lining not enough loungers and most were very old, the noise from the main road was very noisy for the money.everything else was old and beeds a re- vamp, friendly owners 👍

6

Carina

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was an average motel stay. The tissues had not been restocked in the bathroom and the fridge was noisy making it hard to sleep. Glad I only stayed one night.

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Dave and Chris

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A little bit out of date

8

Julie

Oct 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable bed. Wi-Fi worked. Good price.

8

Bruce

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The staff were great with an easy check in. Lovely and clean, much better than most places I've stayed in. The unit was a bit dated and the bed was uncomfortable. The big down side I had, had nothing to do with the motel but rather the booking site. If I had gone direct I would have saved a considerable amount.

8

John

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A bit dated, but comfortable.

6

Dan

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Somwhat chaotic checkin but with a phone call all was settled. Room was ok though a bit small. The kitchenette was crammed in one corner. Lack of A/C was an issue with sun beaming in the north faci g window. The ceiling fan wasnt up to the task. Bathroom was very clean and the bed was comfy and had excellent sheets and pillows. Nice grounds and pool. Quiet area.

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Cown

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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Neil

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was dated, old facilities in bathroom,No relaxing place to sit.

8

Stephanie

Apr 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room i stayed at was clean and presented well. When i booked the room it mentioned it can sleep 3 people, however it only had a standard queen size bed.

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Service

Staff are widely noted as friendly and welcoming, and many reported smooth check-in and check-out. A few experienced delayed or confusing arrivals due to communication or phone contact issues, though issues were resolved.

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mike

Apr 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Over all awesome people and easy to talk to

10

Taylor

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The team at palm motel waihi made checking in and out very easy. The weekend team were very welcoming and friendly making our stay all the more enjoyable

8

Christine

Feb 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older motel but clean and tidy. Friendly staff. Easy to find and central for all we wanted.

10

Miss Qeira

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was central to the places we were going to close to town good welcome to the property apon checking in apart form the weather most enjoyable stay

10

Hamisn

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The host was welcoming and the property/room was nice and clean.

6

Dan

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Somwhat chaotic checkin but with a phone call all was settled. Room was ok though a bit small. The kitchenette was crammed in one corner. Lack of A/C was an issue with sun beaming in the north faci g window. The ceiling fan wasnt up to the task. Bathroom was very clean and the bed was comfy and had excellent sheets and pillows. Nice grounds and pool. Quiet area.

8

David

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Communication with staff was difficult because we weren’t capable of phoning them when checking in. We waited for quite a length of time to get our key and get checked in. The owners did eventually show up and they were very accommodating. If we had the ability to call them with an international phone we probably would have been okay. We were able to try and communicate with the owners via web conversations but we had to response that way.

10

Michelle

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly hosts, relaxing pool,

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William

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to book and check in

10

Rebekah

Oct 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The whole place manger was amazing it will be my place to stay when im back

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Location

Generally convenient for town and easy to find, with some guests noting quiet surroundings. A few mentioned main-road noise or felt a little far from amenities.

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Brad

Jan 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The propertys pool needed re lining not enough loungers and most were very old, the noise from the main road was very noisy for the money.everything else was old and beeds a re- vamp, friendly owners 👍

8

Robin

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Basic accommodations, no major pros or cons. Little far from town amenities

8

Christine

Feb 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older motel but clean and tidy. Friendly staff. Easy to find and central for all we wanted.

10

Grace

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A very comfortable hotel with sea views, close to restaurants and shopping. Directly opposite the spa pools which was great.

10

Miss Qeira

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was central to the places we were going to close to town good welcome to the property apon checking in apart form the weather most enjoyable stay

10

William

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and in a handy location

6

Dan

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Somwhat chaotic checkin but with a phone call all was settled. Room was ok though a bit small. The kitchenette was crammed in one corner. Lack of A/C was an issue with sun beaming in the north faci g window. The ceiling fan wasnt up to the task. Bathroom was very clean and the bed was comfy and had excellent sheets and pillows. Nice grounds and pool. Quiet area.

8

Mark

Dec 8, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

The pool was Great and handy to town

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Palm Motel Waihi

About this property

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Room options

Studio, Kitchenette

Queen Studio

One Bedroom

Twin Studio

Family One Bedroom

Family Studio

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