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Reviews of Aotearoa Lodge 3.5 stars

70 Racecourse Road, 3015 Whitianga, New Zealand

#13 of 15 hotels in Whitianga

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 276 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Beutiful gardens and views. Concenient neat airport.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The extractor vent in the bathroom was letting in cold air. Fortunately it has an adjustable damper. Once I had it adjusted to a smaller opening comfort was restored.

    Heat pump

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    7.0
    Overall good , as said shower disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was disappointing , with very low water flow

    Good, nice and quite location Ample of parking

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Had to wait awhile for staff to return to desk to check-in, no way to ring a bell or get their attention

    Nice room especially the shower, ample parking space and very good location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Would stay again as clean,room was good size and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    People walking down hallway was a bit noisy .

    Very friendly staff and very clean and comfortable room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    A clean, comfortable stay, at an afforable price from people that really know how to deliver exceptional customer servic
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower head was very low, so made washing my hair difficult, bathroom door opened right onto you when sat on the loo (or standing, for the fella's), which was fine as a solo visitor but could be a little bit of a hazard for two and would benefit from a little sound proofing (could hear next door snoring lol) but this is me thinking super hard about little things, as overall it was just perfect for my short stay.

    Great host, clean and comfortable facilities, with everything you could need. Really well placed for exploring the Coromandel. Super comfy bed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    location is convenient

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower water could have been a little warmer

    Very friendly helpful staff.and super clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    Was a nice and cosy stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    Comfortable, Clean, Cosy, Choi the Manager was very helpful. Lounge and pantry useful and convenient… just a short walk from room.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay for a short trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom wasn’t clean.

    I love the location. Must need a car, but the most beautiful place ever.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    9.0
    Really good place for a small family
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchenette and furnitures could do with a bit of a upgrade.

    Really big cottages. Perfect for a small family. Good overall design and friendly service. Good facilities as well. Parking on site.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Clean and quiet

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    8.0
    Nice quiet motel room for our one night stopover.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice quiet location with a comfy bed. Very clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old shower

    The manager was so helpful Cleaners very friendly

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    7.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have preferred a small kitchen in our room rather than the shared community lounge and kitchen

    Breakfast not included

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    9.0
    Friendly, helpful host. Quiet spot just outside of Whitianga with everything needed in the room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Our toilet had a gurgle which made me laugh every time we flushed and the aircon faced over our bed so it was hard to find the right temperature on the hot nights.

    Quick drive to town but a bit far to walk. The airport is nearby but small planes only take off during the day which wasn't too disruptive as we were out for most of the days. Very quiet otherwise and you cannot hear any traffic which is lovely. Peaceful spot with birds singing in the trees outside. We were upgraded to a bigger room which was awesome and we had a bigger deck than some of the other rooms which was great.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable, well-maintained and clean facility with natural surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No onsite food or vending for a quick late night snack

    Extremely well maintained with outside areas for relaxing in the sun and a playground for children

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some fittings and finishes looking dated.

    Quiet location, except for occasional light aircraft at airstrip next door.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    9.0
    I would recommend to friends and family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    friendly staff, clean rooms, value for money. great vibe for my party of 8, mostly young people

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    8.0
    A lovely stay. The owner was great. I have booked to stay there again next year.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Someone knocking on my door at night saying that the walls were 'paper thin' and that the voice from my I-pad movie was too loud and in fixing the problem I can hardly hear any commentary on my I-pad now. Unfortunately she was right. I could hear every movement from the unit she was in next door. I felt like knocking on her door to tell her I'd better not hear her and her man making out!!!!!

    Location fine. No breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    7.0
    The room was extremely clean and tidy. Very comfortable bed and good value for money.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower pressure was very weak. The little fridge in the room did not seem cold at all. I thought the entrance to the motel was slightly untidy, meaning the gardens and trees etc. It was raining when I arrived and I had to run back and forward to my car to get my things out and I was worried that the deck looked very slippery. It would be a good idea to have mats outside the ranchslider to be able to wipe your feet on. An alarm went off at about 6.30 in the morning and I was a bit concerned about what it was.

    The room was very clean and tidy. The arrival and departure was quick and easy. The bed was very comfortable. The gentleman at the desk was friendly although he did not say much. The motel was not too far away from town if you have a car and in a nice location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2023

    9.0
    awesome place to stay. AAA+++
    • Group
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    could have more cooking items.

    location, cleanliness, kaimahi (manager) extremely helpful great service.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2023

    9.0
    perfect for what we needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    lovely bed, nice quiet spot

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Quiet location, rooms were lovely, nice to sit outside on the little deck

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2023

    9.0
    the place to be in Whitianga!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the corner of the room had a bit of a mildew smell and the location is not close to town but there is plenty of parking so it’s no issue really.

    the host went above and beyond to accommodate our needs! the deck behind our room was sooooo nice. and the kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. a quiet and lovely setting

    Stayed in March 2023

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