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Thornton Lodge Motel

4.0 star property
Suburban motel in Waipukurau with free parking

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Thornton Lodge Motel offers genuine relaxation in quiet rural surroundings with beautiful gardens. The outdoor pool is a sunny day gathering spot, and kids enjoy a dedicated playground. Visitors praise the attentive staff and the proximity to nearby attractions.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NT$3,075
NT$3,537 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7

Room options

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Large Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Family - Unit 11 | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family - Unit 11

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio - Units 4,6,7,9 | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio - Units 4,6,7,9

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Studio | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Basic Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
2307 State Highway 2 (Takapau Road), Waipukurau, 4200

What's nearby

  • Central Hawkes Bay College - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Central Hawkes Bay Settlers Museum - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Oruawharo Homestead & Garden - 21 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Splash Planet - 48 min drive - 62.6 km
  • Porangahau Beach - 56 min drive - 64.0 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Plaza Waipukurau - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Angkor Wat Bakery & Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Rookery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dax Restaurant & Bar - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Thornton Lodge Motel

Upscale motel in a rural location
You can look forward to a garden, a playground, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Thornton Lodge Motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a reception hall, and barbecue grills
  • A vending machine and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Thornton Lodge Motel include perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Patios, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 1 per person

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Built in 1974
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 1 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to May
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Thornton Lodge Motel
Thornton Lodge Motel Waipukurau
Thornton Waipukurau
Thornton Lodge Motel Motel
Thornton Lodge Motel Waipukurau
Thornton Lodge Motel Motel Waipukurau

Frequently asked questions

Does Thornton Lodge Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Thornton Lodge Motel?

As of 2025/11/3, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thornton Lodge Motel on 2025/11/6 start from NT$3,075, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Thornton Lodge Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thornton Lodge Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thornton Lodge Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thornton Lodge Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Thornton Lodge Motel located?

Situated in the suburbs, this motel is 28.6 mi (46.1 km) from Kirakau Beach and 31.8 mi (51.2 km) from Porangahau Beach.

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Thornton Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 120 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice quiet unit and just what we needed as a stop over while travellng the length of the north island. Would definately stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were perfectly happy with location and service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Bevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and comfortable accommodation. Bucolic location - peaceful. Wish we had reason to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely new unit. Very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Couldn’t ask for a cleaner nicer room. Incredibly reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Pearly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like it, peace and quite.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

windy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place. for a small town property, this place is great. Penny is lovely, great us with a smile. We cane early and the room is ready. We booked the smallest room but we are definitely satisfied. It has everything we needed, clean, high ceiling, good size room and bathroom and it's very well maintained. Definitely will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Amenities
Fantastic stay clean fresh and friendly management also let me charge car most appreciated this is not something that all EV drivers should think is something that is a gimme it is up to management to agree or not loverly stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ttt
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy access, comfortable, clean and tidy. Only issue being only 5 foot had issues getting the china down from the top shelf of cupboard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very well presented
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn-May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was clean, convenient for the purpose of our whānau. Hassle free check-in. Did not use pool facility.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Petra

with noisy highway and airport near by with inflight planes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Towels were available for the kids when they had a swim in the awesome pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place and close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient and close to where I needed to go. It was comfortable .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spotlessly Clean

A lovely spotlessly clean motel unit with great internet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the first accommodation that we have ever enjoyed.Had an awesome stay peaceful quiet and we had the best sleep ever. Recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in was so easy due to the friendliness of the staff the complex feels like its way out of town , actually on barely 2 min to town centre , the room was very spacious ,bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was great , all in all I will reccommend this for future stays
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, nice folks.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We really enjoyed it 😀 the pool was amazing,

We loved staying there, i enjoyed the pool and the lovely people who run rhe place. Thank you 😊 and also nga mihi to the lovely ladies who tidyed our room. Sorry about the towles, and i hope we left the room okay. Nga mihi and we would love to stay again. Amazing place, very quiet and not far from anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you Penny for all your help.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay handy to town would happily stay again suited our needs well .Just the shower needs more pressure .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023