Set on 2.5 acres of peaceful gardens, Aotearoa Lodge offers self-catering accommodations within a 5-minute stroll of Buffalo Beach. Guests have access to a shared lounge area and barbecue facilities. Each studio and apartment at Aotearoa Lodge Whitianga includes a TV, private bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities. There is also heater and electric blankets in all rooms. Free car parking, coin laundry facilities, free internet wifi coverage, and a community kitchen are all available at the guest lounge. The tour desk can arrange tours of the Coromandel Peninsula coastline and scenic trips to Cathedral Cove. Aotearoa Lodge is located 19 mi from Hot Water Beach and 5 minutes’ drive from Whitianga Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Yineth
New Zealand New Zealand
I really enjoyed my stay at the Aotearoa Hotel. The room was very comfortable, and the location was excellent—it fully met my expectations. Everything was spotless. When we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by a very kind person. Overall, we are...
Garry
Canada Canada
Close to Hot beach and Cathedral cove. Date palms and Orange trees on site.
Kristina
New Zealand New Zealand
Very clean and nice rooms! Super friendly staff. Located just 5 mins from the town centre, but in a very quiet place. I’ll definitely come back later!
Sherrie
New Zealand New Zealand
The room was spacious and the beds comfortable. Was great to have aircon in the middle of summer. It was a lovely touch that we got a back deck to enjoy morning coffee on. The TV also swivelled off the wall so we could watch something late at...
Jeffrey
United States United States
The lodge was clean and cozy. The staff was very helpful and friendly.
Helen
New Zealand New Zealand
Great King sized bed, lovely linen. Very clean. Quiet area. Friendly host
Margaret
Netherlands Netherlands
The rooms and grounds were very comfortable and well-maintained. The owner was very kind. It was a relaxing stay over a long weekend.
Lori
United States United States
Choy welcomed us into the lodge!He made our experience wonderful! Very kind and helpful! Beds are Super Comfy, immaculate accommodations and Quiet!
Carl
Australia Australia
The owner/manager Choy was very helpful and friendly. The motel was clean and located in a good area, just a few kms out of town.
Dhanurkar
United States United States
Good staff and all required facilities were available and was clean.

Area info

Amenities of Aotearoa Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
NZD 15 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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