Opononi Lighthouse Motel

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Private spa tub
Studio Access Unit | Terrace/patio
Studio Access Unit | Private kitchen
One Bedroom Unit | Living area
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
45 State Highway 12, Opononi, 0452
  • Opononi Beach
    1 min walk
  • Pakia Hill Lookout
    4 min drive
  • Omapere Beach
    5 min drive

Room options

One Bedroom Unit

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Family Unit

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Unit

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

One Bedroom Triple Unit

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio Access Unit

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Studio Unit

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Unit

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Opononi

With a stay at Opononi Lighthouse Motel in Opononi, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Opononi Beach and a 4-minute drive from Pakia Hill Lookout. .This beach motel is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Omapere Beach and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Hokianga Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Opononi Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pakia Hill Lookout - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Omapere Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Hokianga Harbour - 14 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Motuti Marae - 89 min drive - 42.9 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Landing Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Opononi Beach Takeaways - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Boar & Marlin - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Harbourside Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Opononi Lighthouse Motel

Beach motel in Opononi with free parking
Opononi Lighthouse Motel offers 12 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Opononi motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

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

Things to do

  • Bike parking

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Separate dining area

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Terrace

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
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Separate sitting area

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: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

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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Opononi Lighthouse Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 330 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 330 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 330 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 330 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 330 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

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed with our UK whanau for 2 nights and as we'd experienced before it was an enjoyable experience. Lovely clean rooms, warm welcome and relaxing spa, what more could you want! Oh, and the beautiful Hokianga Harbour and mighty sand dunes are just across the road, a gruelling 1 minute walk to view - awesome😊 Nearby shops, Hotels, fish n chips very handy and easy walking too. Well be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara and Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff - really helpful and friendly. Lovely room too! The spa pool was an unexpected delight... Thanks so much for the marvellous time we had! 😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanmarie

Travelled with family
It was a clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful views and room size
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was faultless!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Travelled with family
Great location, very clean comfortable and spacious. Staff wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Christine, Tauranga

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

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite location, pleasant hosts and close to all other amenities. Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Colin & Marilyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
When undertaking a "roadie" like we are, one experiences many different standards, styles & prices of motel, but strewth at $NZ220 a night for this place it's ridiculously overpriced ! Yes, it's clean, yes the room's got space, yes we slept OK....but heck it's very old style & needs a total revamp. The bathroom area in room 10 was incredibly small - even had separate hot & cold taps - that's old style! . Plus no view from the room of the lovely Hokianga River 50m away! . On the plus side the location's great & the lady at check in was lovely & welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Well maintained and equipped. Comfy bed with nice linen. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, cosy and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nalin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Excellent hosts. Enjoyed it very much. Just want to stay there again, the area and the hotel are so refreshingly quiet and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

P W Wells

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint little hotel room with beach across street. Had a small deck with tropical plants surrounding us. Lady who checked us in was fantastic - we were running a tad late (6:30) but she was waiting for us and told us to head immediately to fish and chip stand as it was almost closing time. Made it with only minutes to spare.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hostess was particularly helpful and attentive. The gardens were beautifully maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stop over
A single night en route from taipa to Auckland. Very comfortable accommodation and friendly welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and lovely, Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed sitting on the deck with a beautiful established garden outside our rooms. It has a lovely relaxed family friendly vibe. The beach was just across the road and we could see the Hokianga harbour entrance. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If I could give more stars I would!
If I could give more stars I would! This place was beyond amazing. Right on the water so you have quick access to the beach. The people running the hotel were so lovely and helpful and friendly with many suggestions for things to do. The unit was spotless and had everything you could need (plus a dehumidifier for the muggier days). Comfortable bed. Great wifi. Kitchen has everything. Beautiful outdoor table overlooking the water for morning coffee. Lastly, the flowers and plants around the property are breathtaking. Shower is on the smaller side, but was not a problem for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel is perfectly located with the beach just across the road. A beautiful view of the beach and sand hills. Unit was immaculate and our bed was really comfortable. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023