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Our top choices for Pauanui motels

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1. Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge

Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Pauanui
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (121 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great facilities and excellent location."
Australia
Rochelle
The price is RM535
RM615 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge
Beach

2. Tairua Shores

Tairua Shores
3.5 star property
Tairua
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (168 reviews)
"Everything about the place, made for a great stay"
Australia
Peter
The price is RM399
RM459 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Tairua Shores
Balcony

3. Aotearoa Lodge

Aotearoa Lodge
3.0 star property
Whitianga
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (186 reviews)
"Clean room Friendly staff Easy check-in"
Australia
Madeleine
The price is RM307
RM353 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Aotearoa Lodge
Balcony

4. Coastal Motor Lodge

Coastal Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Thames
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (283 reviews)
"All was excellent; staff, parking, cleanliness & spacious rooms! Would recommend and definately stay again!"
Australia
Leslie
The price is RM334
RM384 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Coastal Motor Lodge
Front of property

5. Peninsula Motel

Peninsula Motel
3.5 star property
Whitianga
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (325 reviews)
"Older motel but well maintained. Very roomy and right in town"
Australia
David
The price is RM327
RM377 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Peninsula Motel
Outdoor pool

6. Beachside Resort Whitianga

Beachside Resort Whitianga
4.0 star property
Whitianga
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (924 reviews)
"Clean room, accomodating staff, proximity to the beach"
Australia
Davelyn
The price is RM337
RM388 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Beachside Resort Whitianga
Balcony

7. Oceanside Motel

Oceanside Motel
3.5 star property
Whitianga
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (305 reviews)
"Stayed in the upper King room with the ocean view and it was as lovely as expected. Bedding was good and heater great to warm up on a cold winters day, really lovely deck and very clean!"
Australia
Yvette
The price is RM470
RM541 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Oceanside Motel
Living area

8. Bayside Holiday Units

Bayside Holiday Units
3.0 star property
Whitianga
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (97 reviews)
"Very welcoming and helpful staff and a wonderfully quiet location so close to a very beautiful beach."
New Zealand
Gay
The price is RM360
RM414 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Bayside Holiday Units
Private kitchen

9. Rolleston Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels

Rolleston Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels
3.0 star property
Thames
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (266 reviews)
"I loved the outside spa bath under the moonlight and stars."
Australia
Christopher
The price is RM372
RM427 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Rolleston Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels
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Top Pauanui Hotel Reviews

Waterfront Apartments Whitianga

Waterfront Apartments Whitianga

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean, spacious and well set out apartment. The proximity to the beach was wonderful and the view was exceptional. Really enjoyed this stay. Many thanks"
Tracey 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Waterfront Apartments Whitianga

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Pauanui Motels information

Number of reviews
2,126
Accommodation
13 Motels
Lowest Price
RM353
Highest Price
RM615

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Pauanui?
If you're having trouble locating a motel in Pauanui, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let Expedia help you find a similar property from more than 82 hotels and other accommodation options. Simply use our search tools to filter by price per night or cost-saving amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.
What are motels like?
When you stay at a motel, you'll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the car park. Motels in the US boomed at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Pauanui?
These are some of our customers' top motels to book in the larger area. Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge: Enjoy access to the library, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Peninsula Motel: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a furnished patio. Central Pauanui is 15.3 mi (24.5 km) away. Beachside Resort Whitianga: Enjoy access to the business centre, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Located 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from the heart of Pauanui. Coastal Motor Lodge: Central Pauanui is 19.8 mi (31.9 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a furnished balcony. Oceanside Motel: 16 mi (25.7 km) from the heart of Pauanui. Enjoy the in-room kitchenette, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.
What can I do in Pauanui?
Those who've visited Pauanui like the beaches. As you're sightseeing around the area, make sure that you enjoy all there is to see and do. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Pauanui Beach, Pauanui Tairua Trail and Opoutere Beach. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Pauanui Pines Golf Course, Pauanui Library and Information Centre and Gallagher Park.
What's the weather like in Pauanui?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Pauanui to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 13°C. Average annual precipitation for Pauanui is 1413 mm.
What are my options for getting around Pauanui while staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Pauanui to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome), which is located 16.3 mi (26.3 km) away from the heart of the city. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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