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Coastal Motor Lodge

3.0 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

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608 Tararu, South Highway 25, Thames, 2801
  • Place, Burke Street Wharf
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Goldmine Experience
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Thames Historical Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Signature Chalet, Multiple Beds, Sea View | Living area

Signature Chalet, Multiple Beds, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Thames

When you stay at Coastal Motor Lodge in Thames, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Goldmine Experience and Thames Historical Museum. .This motel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Thames Hospital and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Thames War Memorial Civic Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Burke Street Wharf - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Goldmine Experience - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Thames Historical Museum - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • The Treasury - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • School of Mines & Mineralogical Museum - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seoul Chicken - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bakehouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chequers Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nakontong Thai Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Coastal Motor Lodge

Coastal Motor Lodge offers 11 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Thames motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium satellite television is provided. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this motel include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: NZD 20

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and 10:00 AM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: NZD 20

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and 10:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20 (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 reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Coastal Motor Lodge Thames

Coastal Motor Lodge

Coastal Motor Thames

Coastal Motor

Coastal Motor Lodge Motel

Coastal Motor Lodge Thames

Coastal Motor Lodge Motel Thames

Coastal Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 268 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alvin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice tidy room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good parking, good shower and bathroom, well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Dustin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We booked late and I think as a result got the cheapest family cabin option. If we had the opportunity we would have preferred a cabin that had less mould on the walls and less spiders/insects and perhaps would have enjoyed our stay more. We were happy with the bathroom which was updated and clean. However, cooling was inadequate but in part due to not wanting to open all the windows in the evening due to the biting bugs. It’s in a beautiful location and the surrounding area is very pretty. The staff were also lovely. I wouldn’t discount returning, but would not stay in the same cabin again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Anny

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
probably not may decent places in Thames that appears to be the commercial/shopping hub for those going an hour up to Coromandel or across the peninsula on hiking trails. clean but worn and in need of updates. lovely lawn and view though.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Somaieh

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chamnap

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love this place, wonderful host and good service. Will surely come back again :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ben

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charissa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

ANALIZA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

On Na

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A comfort nite with gergeous sunset and starry nite. The bed is cozy, kitchen is properly equipped, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

gary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and accommodating staff. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kathleen was a great host, quick, friendly check in and our service. The rooms and grounds were well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is located directly on the coastal highway with excellent views of the bay. It's a quaint little property that is tucked into Thames. The property emphasizes eco-friendly protocals, which means that each unit is only alotted 40 liters of hot water at a time. This results in a 20 minute wait between showers. This wasn't a problem for us; however, larger families might struggle with this.

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the 3rd time of staying at the beautiful property. The owners are very friendly, helpful and make your stay fantastic right from the minute you walk in. Hope to see you again soon
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

SIMONE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and obliging staff. Great location just a few minutes from Thames. I would stay there again. Cottages were well set up with pleasant maritime themed decor. Comfortable beds. Up to date bathroom. Sunny cottage needs a new stovetop as it is old & takes ages to cook on & is therefore not really a full kitchen. One of the 2 cottages I paid for was rather musty because it didn't have windows in the bedroom to get the sun like the other cottage so needs a dehumidifier at least & a bit of renovation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is stunning and the staff are really welcoming and friendly. Wish we could have stayed longer. Will definitely be back

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet easy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice location slightly out of town, so very quiet - unfortunately, this made me more aware of the creaking floor every time I moved, it made me feel sorry for the people below on the ground floor. The unit was generally run down, with a shower head at shoulder height (I'm pretty standard height, 5 foot 10) and slippery stairs to access. Might be a lovely overall experience in the summer months.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Been coming here for nearly 10yrs now and its in a steady decline. Only 1/2 a roll of toilet paper, no tissues anymore and alot of dust on the bench. Needed a good clean and a think about how much more cost cutting before you lose your old customers who expect better. Lucky its in a beautiful location! Not sure if we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to shops and restaurants. The lady greeting us was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2022