Name: Central Motor Lodge
Address: 362 Thames Street, Morrinsville, Waikato, NZ
Price range: $105–$116 per night
Rating: 9.43

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Central Motor Lodge stands out for dependable comfort and convenience, with guests frequently praising the property's overall quality, staff approachability, and a setting that supports easy, low-stress stays in Morrinsville.

Rooms are consistently very clean and tidy. The location is walkable to shops, cafes, and restaurants, and parking is straightforward. Many guests find rooms spacious, quiet, and well equipped with kitchenettes, with isolated mentions of dated elements, bedding comfort, or limited cooling. Overall, expect a clean, friendly, and convenient base for short stays in town.

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Facilities

Parking is straightforward, with some off-road options noted.

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10

Steven

Nov 24, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay,helpful staff/management.good off road parking for our valuable classic car.

10

Donald

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was nice and quiet, easy walking distance from the shops, cafes and restaurants. Easy parking and very clean.

10

June

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean and tidy and parking very easy

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe rooms and grounds as very clean, tidy, and well maintained.

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10

Donald

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was nice and quiet, easy walking distance from the shops, cafes and restaurants. Easy parking and very clean.

10

Raewyn

Mar 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean and tidy. Very friendly staff. Would stay again.

10

Hamideh

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The two bedroom unit was great, clean, comfortable and spacious. We ordered breakfast and received a delicious homemade continental breakfast in a generous portion. The spa in bathroom was also a bonus. Thanks to the family who own and operate the motel. You are doing a great job. Keep it up👏👍

10

Maribeth

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The place is great. Very comfortable and convenient. Quiet and clean. Daily housekeeping too. Highly recommended 👍

10

June

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean and tidy and parking very easy

8

Wayne

May 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room and bathroom were clean and tidy

8

Patricia

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Although the property slightly dated it was spotlessly clean. Bed linen beautiful. Every convenience catered for. Staff warm and friendly.

10

Arnold

Feb 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean. Included a small kitchen area with teas and coffee. Property was very clean overall. Manager was curt , but pleasant enough. No A/ C in room

10

Sherry

Feb 4, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The apartment was spacious and spotless, with a comfortable bed and nicely equipped kitchen. The hotel is further from Hamilton than I had expected, but the little town of Morrinsville had plenty of restaurants and grocery stores.

10

Paul

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless and very roomy and quiet. Check in was easy and staff were very friendly and welcoming. Everything you would need for a few nights away.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious, quiet, and comfortable, with practical kitchenettes suited to self-catering. Isolated comments mention dated elements, bedding comfort issues, or limited cooling.

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10

CASEY

Jan 7, 2023

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Stayed 19,358 nights

Nice, tidy, quiet, close to shops

6

Tanya

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything about the room was lovely EXCEPT the bed and bedding. All of the pillows provided were too high for me and I had a sore neck in the morning. The bed slumped to the middle. Oh and the tea selection wasn’t very good.

8

Don

Mar 29, 2023

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We were not expecting much given this is a motel, but we were pleasantly surprised! The lady on the desk was so friendly and helpful. The room had a separate seating area and the room looked newly renovated. The kitchen was fully stocked and you could cook. The appliances etc looked new.

10

Donald

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was nice and quiet, easy walking distance from the shops, cafes and restaurants. Easy parking and very clean.

10

Hamideh

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The two bedroom unit was great, clean, comfortable and spacious. We ordered breakfast and received a delicious homemade continental breakfast in a generous portion. The spa in bathroom was also a bonus. Thanks to the family who own and operate the motel. You are doing a great job. Keep it up👏👍

10

Maribeth

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The place is great. Very comfortable and convenient. Quiet and clean. Daily housekeeping too. Highly recommended 👍

10

Barry

Nov 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We booked last minute and were pleasantly surprised by the Motor Lodge. Lived up to its rating. We just had one night and it’s was great. Comfy lounge area, SKY TV, comfy bed, great shower!

10

Arnold

Feb 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean. Included a small kitchen area with teas and coffee. Property was very clean overall. Manager was curt , but pleasant enough. No A/ C in room

10

Sherry

Feb 4, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The apartment was spacious and spotless, with a comfortable bed and nicely equipped kitchen. The hotel is further from Hamilton than I had expected, but the little town of Morrinsville had plenty of restaurants and grocery stores.

10

Paul

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless and very roomy and quiet. Check in was easy and staff were very friendly and welcoming. Everything you would need for a few nights away.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with smooth check-in and supportive assistance when needed. A rare note mentions a curt interaction.

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10

Kate

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and very tidy. Super friendly staff too!

10

Ronald

Jan 22, 2023

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Stayed 19,364 nights

Very close to the town centre. close to all amenities and dining. Nicest staff. Very welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay.

10

Sandra

Feb 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were really supportive, especially since we had to request for an additional night due to the bad weather. They adjusted with what rooms were available for us.

8

Kyoko

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The stuff are very nice

8

Don

Mar 29, 2023

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We were not expecting much given this is a motel, but we were pleasantly surprised! The lady on the desk was so friendly and helpful. The room had a separate seating area and the room looked newly renovated. The kitchen was fully stocked and you could cook. The appliances etc looked new.

10

Li

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly & helpful. Really helped to have a simple stovetop on top of microwave to cook with. Especially relieved to have the large grocery store open on & around public holiday vs Matamata which had theirs closed. Very walkable to eateries & bakery. Cute town.

10

Raewyn

Mar 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean and tidy. Very friendly staff. Would stay again.

8

Patricia

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Although the property slightly dated it was spotlessly clean. Bed linen beautiful. Every convenience catered for. Staff warm and friendly.

10

Arnold

Feb 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean. Included a small kitchen area with teas and coffee. Property was very clean overall. Manager was curt , but pleasant enough. No A/ C in room

10

Paul

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless and very roomy and quiet. Check in was easy and staff were very friendly and welcoming. Everything you would need for a few nights away.

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Location

The motel is an easy walk to Morrinsville's shops, cafes, and restaurants, and many appreciate the quiet setting. One guest found it farther from Hamilton than expected.

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10

Kate

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and very tidy. Super friendly staff too!

10

Ronald

Jan 22, 2023

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Stayed 19,364 nights

Very close to the town centre. close to all amenities and dining. Nicest staff. Very welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay.

10

CASEY

Jan 7, 2023

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Stayed 19,358 nights

Nice, tidy, quiet, close to shops

10

Li

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly & helpful. Really helped to have a simple stovetop on top of microwave to cook with. Especially relieved to have the large grocery store open on & around public holiday vs Matamata which had theirs closed. Very walkable to eateries & bakery. Cute town.

10

Donald

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was nice and quiet, easy walking distance from the shops, cafes and restaurants. Easy parking and very clean.

10

john

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

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Maribeth

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The place is great. Very comfortable and convenient. Quiet and clean. Daily housekeeping too. Highly recommended 👍

10

tania

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Just great place and easy access to the town🙂

10

Sherry

Feb 4, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The apartment was spacious and spotless, with a comfortable bed and nicely equipped kitchen. The hotel is further from Hamilton than I had expected, but the little town of Morrinsville had plenty of restaurants and grocery stores.

10

Daniel

Dec 5, 2022

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Stayed 19,330 nights

Close to town and quiet pleasant stay

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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10

Ronald

Jan 22, 2023

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Stayed 19,364 nights

Very close to the town centre. close to all amenities and dining. Nicest staff. Very welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay.

10

Li

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly & helpful. Really helped to have a simple stovetop on top of microwave to cook with. Especially relieved to have the large grocery store open on & around public holiday vs Matamata which had theirs closed. Very walkable to eateries & bakery. Cute town.

10

Hamideh

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The two bedroom unit was great, clean, comfortable and spacious. We ordered breakfast and received a delicious homemade continental breakfast in a generous portion. The spa in bathroom was also a bonus. Thanks to the family who own and operate the motel. You are doing a great job. Keep it up👏👍

10

Arnold

Feb 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean. Included a small kitchen area with teas and coffee. Property was very clean overall. Manager was curt , but pleasant enough. No A/ C in room

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Central Motor Lodge

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