Aorangi Motel

4.0 star property
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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Private kitchenette
Balcony
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Private kitchenette
Property entrance
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
26 Denmark St, Fairlie, 7925
  • Fairlie Heritage Museum
    6 min walk
  • Panorama Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Timaru Station
    47 min drive
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    42 min drive

Room options

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Fairlie

With a stay at Aorangi Motel in Fairlie, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 15-minute walk of Fairlie Heritage Museum and Fairlie Golf Course. .This motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from McLean Park and 17.4 mi (28 km) from Mount Dobson Ski Area.

What's nearby

  • Fairlie Heritage Museum - 6 min walk
  • Fairlie Golf Course - 13 min walk
  • McLean Park - 14 min walk
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 30 min drive
  • Tekapo Springs - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fairlie Bakehouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Farm Barn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eat Deli & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Red Stag Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Carnegies Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Aorangi Motel

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Fairlie Heritage Museum
Aorangi Motel offers 7 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchens or kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
There are 3 hot springs open between 8:30 AM and 9:30 PM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private patios. Kitchenettes are outfitted with microwaves. LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and ski storage. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the motel's room service.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • On-site parking options include a carport
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • DVD player
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Separate dining area
  • Trampoline

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski storage

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • 3 hot springs

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Rice cooker
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive check-in instructions and an access code prior to arrival.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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
Long-term renters welcome
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Hot springs access available from 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Aorangi Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 400 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 400 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 400 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 400 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 400 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic family run motel, very welcoming, comfortable, excellent facilities!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy older style property with everything you need for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round - would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zac

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely, they reached out early in the day to let us know that the key would be in the room and we could just rock up. The rooms were spotlessly clean and there were lots of spare blankets and pillows. My only gripe is that the water pressure was super weak - I struggled washing the shampoo out, but that's fairly minimal compared to all the pluses. We'd stay here again with zero concerns, it's a great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Samuel David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and cosy, clean and great value for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would be good to have a peeler and a small vegetable knife otherwise good. Possibly a microwave would be useful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay in a lovely place; impeccably clean, warm, well appointed rooms with the most inviting, friendly, and wonderful staff! Hope to stay again soon.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Aorangi Motel. Neat and tidy, plenty of room, and everything you need, very cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bit dated, comfortable bed ,ok
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed having the apartment. The kitchen was well stocked. The overall feel was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great little town and place to spend 1 night on our way from Mt. Cook to Christchurch. The unit was large and comfortable. The town was very quaint. The meat pies at the bakery were fabulous and worth the wait in line!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ewa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy traveler in NZ!
Wonderful accommodations for a family, free kitchen, wood burning stove for pizzas, and grilling hot plates for meats. Multiple sinks for cleanup and plenty of seating inside and picnic tables outside. If you don't have pots and pans you can rent them st the front desk. Free 1/2 sauna, $30/hrly for the hot tub and private. Showers and bathrooms had wonderful water pressure and plenty of hot water. Best laundry accommodations we've seen yet. Dryers actual dried denim pants first time around! I would highly recommend this place, as itcwas close to a park accross from the water and very close to town and food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a really good place it is clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reinhard, Los Alamos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space and location, no fuss hands-off checking and an overall good value experience. So much room!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, quiet and very easy check in. Close to the fabby pie shop!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice personal touches with flowers and chocolate. A nicely warmed unit on arrival. The invitation to use herbs and veges was generous and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Matt

An older motel but clean,roomy functional and good value
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wish I was staying longer
Lovely place to stay and a lovely town. I would like to return and stay for several days and just potter around the area, including more time at Lake Tekapo, 40mins away. The unit was roomy, clean and had everything needed to allow us to be self sufficient - there's even a herb garden if you're cooking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an absolutely incredible stay if you want to visit Lake Tekapo. I wasn't able to find even hostel accom there, but found Aorangi Motel and I'm so glad I did. I had a bit of car trouble and unexpected delays on the day I was travelling to Fairlie, and Erin was so incredibly helpful to deal with! The rooms are beautiful. The kitchenette is perfect for making morning oats and cups of tea, which is all I needed, and the shower was piping hot. I had an incredible sleep in the king bed after Tekapo stargazing! If I ever come back to Lake Tekapo/Fairlie (and I sorely hope I do) I will come back here, I think Erin runs a beautiful spot and that is clearly a labour of love for her and her family. The rooms feel warm, personable and comfortable. The last thing I will say is my own silly fault and warning to fellow travellers - if travelling during summer, close the windows after dusk. I left them open when I went stargazing, and came back to many little insect friends. I should have known better as an Aussie, but I digress.