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Howick Motor Lodge is a family operated Motel situated just outside the picturesque coastal village of Howick. Well Known for its charming specialty shops and pavement cafe`s. Howick is a bustling vibrant community with character and atmosphere. Howick Village is a histotic township known for the Fencible community which was settled by the british in the 1840`s. The area is rich in history and houses Newzealands second oldest Church. The All saints Church built in 1847. There is also the Howick Historical Village where people can visit and experience lifestyle, costume and buildings from the fencibel era. Visit Howick Village Market every Saturday morning with its local produce. Crafts and Arts. Take a stroll along Musick point penninsular with its spectacular views over the Hauraki Gulf. Or take a walk through Mangemangeroa reserve with its coastal, native bush and estuary views.
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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English, Chinese, Hindi
Location
682 Pakuranga Road, Auckland 2010 New Zealand
Howick Motor Lodge
3.5 reviews
Getting there
Car recommended
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Friendly place, pleasant place to stay. Room modest but clean and tidy. Your are left alone to do your own thing. Free wfi. Close to mall and very good local restaurants. Easy access to motorway. Super place to stay.
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Date of stay: July 2017
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Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip:Family room
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Clean tidy little place, has everything you need. Friendly staff. Bedding was ok and close to shops, Countdown 5mins down the road (South). Nice city views of Auckland in the south. Great over night stay.
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Date of stay: May 2017
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Stayed at this hidden Gem from May 18, 2016 to May 21, 2016 with my family. This place is old but has character and it is a family run business which we enjoy to support. From talking with the young lady on the phone through check in and check out, Daisy at the front desk were always very professional, courteous, caring, smiling with a can do attitude and the same with the owners. She walked over to our room in making sure we were ok and understand where everything are located. Overall experience was great and would recommend this Gem to friends and family and they earned our future business. Thank you Howick Motor Lodge for your Great Customer Service and the advises. Sincerely, Wil & Brenda.
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Date of stay: May 2016
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Do not book here! Despite considerable distance from airport, we chose this motel specifically because it was sold as a two bedroom unit. It was not. It is an open plan unit with 2 beds on a mezzanine floor that is open to the lower level, where the queen bed is located. No doors, no privacy whatsoever. The two sleeping areas, along with the bathroom on the upper floor, are connected by an extremely narrow, very steep, highly dangerous staircase that has no upper rails at all - you brace yourself against the walls. No smoke alarms, 1/4 roll of toilet paper, milk sachets that contained mould.. we are surprised this motel is permitted to operate.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Do not book if you are requiring a two bedroom unit. The staircase to the bathroom and beds on...
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Veey old place. Cracked and broken plugs and switches. Shower had mold, room not services properly at all. 2 nights some beds not made, disges nit done, consumables not replenished. Had to complain twice. Sliding door did not lock properly.
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Avoid this place. If you have to stay then make sure bathroom is vlean.
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The motel is very tired. It needs to have some significant upgrade work done on it in the immediate future. Many parts of our room were well worn and probably had not been upgraded since the motel was completed which I would estimate as the late 1970s/ early 1980s. It was clean and the beds comfortable with very personable service from management.
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Date of stay: January 2017
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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The bed was terrible as the mattress was old and u could feel the springs when u r asleep. The motel was 1970s as it had old stuff in the room and the bathroom was really small the oven was old wouldnt b my pick of motels if I come back to Auckland again, I would go somewhere else to stay
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Date of stay: April 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
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This is one of only two lodges within easy reach - 7 mins - of the ferry to Waiheke at Half Moon Bay
The location is fine, easy to find and off the main road
The room we occupied was basic and probably would have been designed and built in the 70s. Cleanliness and facilities need updating.
For the money, this was, frankly unacceptable and I have a personal dislike of motels that dip their prices by 30% at the last minute - guys, the price is the price!!
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Date of stay: December 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed here for 2 nights, attending a conference in nearby Howick Village. Room was clean, very comfortable, exceptionally efficient and friendly service. Highly recommended. Price also very affordable and value for money.
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Date of stay: May 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Stayed for a total of 16 nights during a recent 3 week trip to NZ. We were visiting family in two nearby towns and the motel was about halfway between Pakuranga and Cockle Bay or downtown Howick. The place was easy to find and looks clean and well maintained. It was a great base from which to visit the Auckland area. Be aware that it isn't overly close to the motorway and city center...we weren't looking for that.
The room was clean and the staff was friendly. We stayed in a room with a loft/second floor and kitchenette. There are three of us and it felt like we had plenty of space to not be on top of each other. TV, toaster, microwave and kettle were all provided and worked well. Service was good, staff was pleasant, and the free WiFi worked well enough to stream video with minimum buffering. There was a fan in the room which worked well enough...no AC, but we were there in early fall and it was fine.
Laundry on site worked well for a fee and the pool looked clean (we didn't swim).
Overall, we were happy and would definitely stay there again.
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Date of stay: March 2016
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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PRICE RANGE
$131 - $161 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandAucklandHowick
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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