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Thornton Lodge Motel

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
BBQ/picnic Area
Studio - Units 4,6,7,9 | Private kitchen
Studio
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2307 State Highway 2 (Takapau Road), Waipukurau, 4200
  • Central Hawkes Bay College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Central Hawkes Bay Settlers Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Waipawa Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Large Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Studio - Units 4,6,7,9

Studio - Units 4,6,7,9

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family - Unit 11

Family - Unit 11

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio

Studio

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Studio

Basic Studio

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Thornton Lodge Motel

Suburban motel in Waipukurau with free parking
Along with an outdoor pool, this motel has a seasonal outdoor pool and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite.
Thornton Lodge Motel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Waipukurau motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Thornton Lodge Motel, you'll be within walking distance of Central Hawkes Bay College. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 28.6 mi (46.1 km) from Kirakau Beach and 31.8 mi (51.2 km) from Porangahau Beach
  • Pets welcome for free
As a guest of Thornton Lodge Motel, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Thornton Lodge Motel also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Waipukurau motel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9 AM: NZD 1 per person

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Reception hall
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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 are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in May.

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

Thornton Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
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

Gustavo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
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

Laine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
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

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Travelled with partner
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

H

Travelled with family
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

windy

Travelled with partner
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

Hsiu Jiuan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Keith

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

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay thanks! Very clean and well set up! Awesome hosts
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, Clean Surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, ccomfortable. What else do you need. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Herewini

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suffice to say that the room was more than adequate for the needs of my wife and I. It was clean and tidy and room 10 was far enough that we didn't hear any noise from the road. Thanks for the opportunity to stay at your establishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023