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 23:59, 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 on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Orewa – Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Orewa Beach, 0.6 mi from Victor Eaves Park, and 0.8 mi from Estuary Arts Centre.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

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

Orewa Motor Lodge

What guests think

Across many recent reviews, Orewa Motor Lodge is praised for its excellent central location by the beach and strong value, alongside generally clean, tidy units, while feedback also notes dated interiors, patchy Wi‑Fi, and a lack of air conditioning.

Staff are frequently described as friendly and accommodating, with owners responsive to requests. Several reviews note hassles with self check‑in or third‑party booking communication, plus intermittent maintenance or inventory issues such as nonworking TVs, light bulbs, or missing kitchen items. Suited to travelers seeking a straightforward base without many extras.

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Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, but parking is convenient on site. A few mentions reference an old or nonfunctioning spa.

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jonathan

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

no air conditioner in room and no sky and the spra is not in working order.

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Steven

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was used for work so had easy access good parking close to shops nice and quiet

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Harry Brendon

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We enjoyed our stay. The units were clean and usable. Wifi was terrible to non-existent. (Used cellphone data mainly.) No hot water on first night, but was fixed quickly in the morning. One unit had salt & pepper shakers, the other didn't: inventory seemed quite haphazard. We would visit again though. Suggestion: maybe remove the old spa bath nut out front and install a couple of barbecues?

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Steve

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We found the accommodation very clean and tidy. The key was located in a secure lockbox, parking was available outside the accommodation. Very good value for money, we will certainly want to book in again later in the year.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently praise cleanliness, with many noting tidy, well-kept units and regular servicing. A few mention musty odours or worn finishes in some rooms.

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Hitiata

Feb 21, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Notre séjour de 2 nuits était bien dans l’ensemble. Le check in ne s’est pas fait avec le manager des lieux car la personne était absente d’après la pancarte donc la femme de ménage nous a gentiment orienté vers notre appartement de 2 chambres et a débloqué le boîtier pour la clé. Heureusement, car nous ne connaissions pas le code de notre lockbox. Notre logement était propre toutefois une odeur de renfermé se faisait sentir, peut-être à cause de la moquette usée des chambres. Pour finir, le motel est situé au cœur de Orewa avec les restaurants, magasins à proximité et surtout non loin de la merveilleuse plage. Un emplacement idéal.

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Brenda

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The wood panels occasionally creak quite loudly and initially we were unsure what it was. We later found a note explaining it has to do with the wood reacting to temperature changes. Great location near beach, grocery shops and dinning. Owners responded quickly when messaged and brought a curtain for the glass back door. Everything was clean though a bit dated. The shower has a large step to get in which could be a problem for the ederly.

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JOHN

Jan 16, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clear and tidy. Room is right in the Centre of town.

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Paul

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A nice place to stay for 2 nights during a family visit to the area. Check-in was simple and quick and the unit was cleaned daily. Taps in the bathroom need new washers and some light bulbs not working.

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Vicki

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean tidy large great value and convenient.

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Harry Brendon

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We enjoyed our stay. The units were clean and usable. Wifi was terrible to non-existent. (Used cellphone data mainly.) No hot water on first night, but was fixed quickly in the morning. One unit had salt & pepper shakers, the other didn't: inventory seemed quite haphazard. We would visit again though. Suggestion: maybe remove the old spa bath nut out front and install a couple of barbecues?

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Mary

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was extremely clean and in a great location near to restaurants and shops and more importantly the beach.

10

Sonya

Jan 29, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great value for money. Older motel but clean and convenient to beach, supermarkets, restaurant, bars.....everything you need is in walking distance.

8

Annette

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to get too, clean and tidy, you can walk to everything. Would stay here again.

10

Jenna

Jan 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the location right in town and beach across the road. Very clean tidy unit we will be back!

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Rooms

Units are dated with basic furnishings; several note no air conditioning and thin curtains or road noise. Some guests report weak Wi‑Fi and occasional maintenance issues (TVs, lights, smoke alarm), while bed comfort varies by unit.

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jonathan

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

no air conditioner in room and no sky and the spra is not in working order.

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Clare

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the location. Clean and comfortable. Unfortunately the smoke alarm battery went flat and beeped all night.

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Brenda

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The wood panels occasionally creak quite loudly and initially we were unsure what it was. We later found a note explaining it has to do with the wood reacting to temperature changes. Great location near beach, grocery shops and dinning. Owners responded quickly when messaged and brought a curtain for the glass back door. Everything was clean though a bit dated. The shower has a large step to get in which could be a problem for the ederly.

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Sharon

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Tv didnt work, missing alot in the kitchen making it very hardto cook a meal. The items that were actually in the kitchen were either broken or of poor quality. Overall just run down and in need of a serious revamp

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danielle

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love this place but no a/c and only one fan it was HOT in the bedroom, and not the fun kind 😉. Other than that fantastic location, good value and lovely stay!

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Harry Brendon

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We enjoyed our stay. The units were clean and usable. Wifi was terrible to non-existent. (Used cellphone data mainly.) No hot water on first night, but was fixed quickly in the morning. One unit had salt & pepper shakers, the other didn't: inventory seemed quite haphazard. We would visit again though. Suggestion: maybe remove the old spa bath nut out front and install a couple of barbecues?

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Denise

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Unit spotlessly clean and comfortable bed. Couch was pretty uncomfortable. Curtains in bedroom didn’t fit the window and very thin so lots of light. No aircon in room .was very hot. Big fan provided but very noisy.

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Alexander

Dec 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

internet not to good

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Karen

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good little spot, TV didn't work, need more utensils/tools in order to cook in the kitchen.

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Kerstin

Dec 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Kurze Wege zum Einkaufen, Restaurants und Strand. An der Hauptstraße gelegen ist es schon laut. Wegen der Holzvertäfelung wirkt es drinnen etwas düster.

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Service

Staff are generally friendly and accommodating, with owners responsive to requests. A few report hiccups with self check‑in or third‑party booking communication, and occasional disturbances from early work on site.

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Hitiata

Feb 21, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Notre séjour de 2 nuits était bien dans l’ensemble. Le check in ne s’est pas fait avec le manager des lieux car la personne était absente d’après la pancarte donc la femme de ménage nous a gentiment orienté vers notre appartement de 2 chambres et a débloqué le boîtier pour la clé. Heureusement, car nous ne connaissions pas le code de notre lockbox. Notre logement était propre toutefois une odeur de renfermé se faisait sentir, peut-être à cause de la moquette usée des chambres. Pour finir, le motel est situé au cœur de Orewa avec les restaurants, magasins à proximité et surtout non loin de la merveilleuse plage. Un emplacement idéal.

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Mele

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved our stay, very safe environment for the kids, we had an accident where my toddler broke the oven door glass and the owner was very understanding about the issue and us paying for the damage was very easy with no hassle. Will definitely stay again when we are back up in the area again

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Ranee

Jan 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Workers on property started work very early without letting us know, they knew we were there and said nothing.....very rude

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Brenda

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The wood panels occasionally creak quite loudly and initially we were unsure what it was. We later found a note explaining it has to do with the wood reacting to temperature changes. Great location near beach, grocery shops and dinning. Owners responded quickly when messaged and brought a curtain for the glass back door. Everything was clean though a bit dated. The shower has a large step to get in which could be a problem for the ederly.

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Paul

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A nice place to stay for 2 nights during a family visit to the area. Check-in was simple and quick and the unit was cleaned daily. Taps in the bathroom need new washers and some light bulbs not working.

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Dene

Jan 10, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room clean, staff welcoming. No tea towel though.

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Laurel

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was ok, the cleaning staff were friendly but do not speak English. Expedia presents an unnecessary hurdle. It took us over an hour to try to get our code, had to ring Expedia - the guy was friendly but obviously based out of the country, and was very hard to explain to and understand. He gave us the (unpublished online) number of the motel. We had way more success speaking directly to the motel office. Why Expedia????? Why not man the motel office and deal with customers directly. Cut out the overseas middleman! The place is ok - well positioned near Orewa. My Expedia experience was terrible - and stressful, the night before a family funeral!!

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Bridget

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very accomodating host when we had a mishap with our dates. Would totally stay there again.

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Troy

Dec 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and welcoming even though our stay was short definitely on our list to revisit and stay when we travel up north again

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Pete

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Helpful cleaning staff. Quiet room and comfy king size bed

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Location

Excellent central location across from the beach and within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants and bars. One review notes traffic noise from the main road.

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Hitiata

Feb 21, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Notre séjour de 2 nuits était bien dans l’ensemble. Le check in ne s’est pas fait avec le manager des lieux car la personne était absente d’après la pancarte donc la femme de ménage nous a gentiment orienté vers notre appartement de 2 chambres et a débloqué le boîtier pour la clé. Heureusement, car nous ne connaissions pas le code de notre lockbox. Notre logement était propre toutefois une odeur de renfermé se faisait sentir, peut-être à cause de la moquette usée des chambres. Pour finir, le motel est situé au cœur de Orewa avec les restaurants, magasins à proximité et surtout non loin de la merveilleuse plage. Un emplacement idéal.

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JOHN

Jan 16, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clear and tidy. Room is right in the Centre of town.

8

Steven

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was used for work so had easy access good parking close to shops nice and quiet

10

Victor

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location to everything

8

Mary

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was extremely clean and in a great location near to restaurants and shops and more importantly the beach.

8

Kerstin

Dec 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Kurze Wege zum Einkaufen, Restaurants und Strand. An der Hauptstraße gelegen ist es schon laut. Wegen der Holzvertäfelung wirkt es drinnen etwas düster.

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Sonya

Jan 29, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great value for money. Older motel but clean and convenient to beach, supermarkets, restaurant, bars.....everything you need is in walking distance.

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Rob

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good location, across the road from the beach and restaurants. Good value.

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Annette

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to get too, clean and tidy, you can walk to everything. Would stay here again.

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Jenna

Jan 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the location right in town and beach across the road. Very clean tidy unit we will be back!

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Orewa Motor Lodge

About this property

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Superior Room

Comfort Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ground Floor

Comfort Suite

Comfort Studio

Family Bungalow

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