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Our top choices for Pauanui motels

A residential area with houses, a tennis court, and a swimming pool.

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 RM511
RM588 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge
A natural rock formation with a cave-like opening.

2. Tairua Shores

Tairua Shores
3.5 star property
Tairua
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (170 reviews)
"Great stay and property."
Australia
Elizabeth
The price is RM417
RM479 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Tairua Shores
A balcony with a table, chairs, and a yellow towel. It overlooks a beach and a road with trees and hills in the distance.

3. Oceanside Motel

Oceanside Motel
3.5 star property
Whitianga
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (306 reviews)
"Very clean property with helpful staff. Also awesome view of the ocean just across the road."
Australia
Jason
The price is RM516
RM593 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Oceanside Motel
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and a fence.

4. Beachside Resort Whitianga

Beachside Resort Whitianga
4.0 star property
Whitianga
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (929 reviews)
"Clean room, accomodating staff, proximity to the beach"
Australia
Davelyn
The price is RM341
RM392 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Beachside Resort Whitianga
A modern outdoor deck with a glass door leading to a living area with a sofa and chairs, overlooking a body of water.

5. Coastal Motor Lodge

Coastal Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Thames
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (290 reviews)
"All was excellent; staff, parking, cleanliness & spacious rooms! Would recommend and definately stay again!"
Australia
Leslie
The price is RM338
RM388 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Coastal Motor Lodge
A garden with various plants and trees, including palm trees and agave plants.

6. Peninsula Motel

Peninsula Motel
3.5 star property
Whitianga
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (328 reviews)
"Older motel but well maintained. Very roomy and right in town"
Australia
David
The price is RM365
RM420 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Peninsula Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

7. Bayside Holiday Units

Bayside Holiday Units
3.0 star property
Whitianga
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (100 reviews)
"Amazing room and friendly hosts :)"
New Zealand
Naveen kumar
The price is RM354
RM407 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Bayside Holiday Units
A room with a view of a wooden deck and outdoor seating area.

8. Aotearoa Lodge

Aotearoa Lodge
3.0 star property
Whitianga
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (187 reviews)
"The staff were lovely and helpful, the amenities were in good order and clean. It appears to be a nice and fairly quiet place to stay. Good value for money."
New Zealand
Daniel
The price is RM317
RM364 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Aotearoa Lodge
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a stone accent wall.

9. Rolleston Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels

Rolleston Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels
3.0 star property
Thames
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (267 reviews)
"Enjoyed the pool (floor could do with a paint) and the spa was good too. Rooms are a great size, with a handy kitchenette. Shower is a little dated & needs a paint. (but worked fine)"
Australia
Ange
The price is RM363
RM418 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Rolleston Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels
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Top Pauanui Hotel Reviews

Coastal Motor Lodge

Coastal Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful location overlooking the water Price was right for us Little kitchenette perfect as we were eating in"
May 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Coastal Motor Lodge

Find out more about Pauanui

Pauanui Motels information

Number of reviews
1,769
Accommodation
13 Motels
Lowest Price
RM364
Highest Price
RM593

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 83 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. Coastal Motor Lodge: Free WiFi, free parking and a terrace are available during your stay. Central Pauanui is 19.8 mi (31.9 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. Peninsula Motel: Central Pauanui is 15.3 mi (24.5 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a furnished patio. Tairua Shores: 1 mi (1.6 km) from the heart of Pauanui. Enjoy access to the terrace, 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, Opoutere Beach and Gallagher Park. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Pauanui Pines Golf Course, Pauanui Library and Information Centre and The Lakes Golf Course.
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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