Woodlands Motel & Conference Venue
126 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri 0230 New Zealand
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Perfect for business travelers, weekend getaways and tourists alike, Woodlands is just a short stroll from Kerikeri cafes, restaurants and boutique shopping. Fantastic value with facilities and accommodation styles to suit a range of needs. Enjoy a relaxed stay in a native bush setting and informal environment. Conference facilities are available for business meetings, weddings and group functions including catering and bar service.
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Free parking
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Pool
Bar / lounge
Airport transportation
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Laundry service
Paid wifi
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
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Smoking rooms available
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68Somewhat walkable
Grade: 68 out of 100
11Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
2Attractionswithin 0.5 km
126 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri 0230 New Zealand
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Excellent location for walking to town and supermarket. Short drives to Stone Store and good restaurants. Also very handy for the airport. Our studio near the bush at the back was comfortable and quiet. Beautiful setting with a walking track to a river through old redwoods and natives. Super friendly and obliging staff and owner.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Rooms close to pool and communal kitchen could get a bit noisy.
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We didn't have any set accommodation and booked at the last minute for accommodation that evening. The staff at Woodlands were so accommodating and very nice. We received a personal txt from Woodlands after booking on-line late in the afternoon with a full description of how to access the room after hours. They also went the extra mile to turn on the heater for us as it was cold and wet in northland. The facilities were perfect and we were very grateful they took the time considering it was a last minute booking. Thank you!
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Date of stay: July 2022
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If traveling for work I always stay at Woodlands, the rooms are private and set amongst nature and very affordable. Close enough to walk into town if need be and the staff are friendly and always approachable. If traveling in the Summer months they have a lovely pool and spa to utilize.
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip: Wifi can be a little dodgy depending on which room you are in.(use your own data)
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A very cute quiet unit, surrounded by beautiful trees. We were only there for one night, but it was a very clean and comfortable stay. Nice comfortable bed. It was within a easy walk to the town and a supermarket.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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My partner and I stayed here for 1 night and I thought it was an amazing place. The setting was beautiful - with our room overlooking the forest. The room was very clean, the bed was massive and very comfortable! We woke in the morning to so many different birds singing and it was very amazing. There was a continental breakfast included in the room rate and I thought the price of the room and breakfast was really good value for money. It was very quiet which was nice and whilst I read other reviews that said the motel is tired and needs work, I found everything very up to standard and I have no complaints there. I really wanted to give my stay 5/5, however there was one down side that disappointed me a bit... staff. When I went to check out, the lady at reception didn’t ask about how our stay was - in fact she was pretty unfriendly. I asked if she could round the price of the room up (because I was so impressed) and she acted like it was frustrating that I wanted to pay more because her system couldn’t accommodate my request. I felt disappointed that an otherwise perfect night away was negatively tainted by one staff member. …
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The staff are friendly, the room is clean and spacious, the kitchen facilities are good, the bed I wanted to take home, what a great nights sleep. The setting is peaceful. The bush at the back has a great calming effect. So why only 90%? I've stayed here before and was happy to book again and would stay again BUT they need to look at the bedroom furniture it's getting a little knocked about, Ok it's done few miles but maybe it time to look at it. It didn't really distract from my stay. BUT the shower badly needs some attention. Low water pressure, tepid fluctuating temperature from cold to hot then back to cold again. Fix that and I'd give you 100%.
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Room Tip: Any room on the woodland side
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Tucked away in the bush down a driveway, Ample parking About a 5 or so min walk to shops. Rooms are very tidy with a good kitchen. Very quite no road noise what so ever. Has a swimming pool, but didn't use
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled on business
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We stayed in a motel in Whangarei the night before and the difference was quite noticeable.This place is a little tired and needs some serious TLC.I see they have it up for sale but a lot of capital needs to be poured in to make it truly a jewel within the town of Kerikeri. It's branding on a marketing perspective seems confused due to fixture and fittings and general appearance.It reminded me of a campsite when I was younger. I hope the new owner will show it true potential when I next visit.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from woodlandsmotel, receptionist/housekeeping manager at Woodlands Motel & Conference Venue
Responded 15 Feb 2020
Thank you for your review. We are aware that Woodlands is in need of some TLC and it is our hopes that over this year we will start to tick the jobs of the list.
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Spent 4 nights at Woodlands visiting family who live with us. Booked via the Bookings Website which was easy. The hosts and staff are lovely people who were extremely accommodating and made our stay all the more comfortable... Our kids visited daily and our granddaughter spent a couple of nights as well... We stayed in the Executive Suite which smelt and looked very clean on arrival... The room itself had everything we needed and the bed was enormous... Use of the communal kitchen meant we didn't have to dine out every night. The bathroom was the only downfall: the shower was a bit unstable so my husband had to tighten the shower head holder a couple of times... Just needs a lil maintenence more than anything but otherwise an excellent stay... The pool was a great delight given the hot weather and the bushwalk from Woodlands to the Fairy Pools was definitely worth the journey... Overall our stay was great and we will most definitely be returning next time we're up this way....…
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hard to find sign slightly overgrown.Signed in at the desk after finding the office car park spacers full (one vehicle taking up 3 spaces) Executive Studio, Which had a deck looking out to the bush.Very very clean and tidy But no maintenance or so it appears has been done for some ,like cupboard doors falling off,holes in walls filled but not sanded and repainted ,deck furniture not cleaned, TV only had 8 channels of Sky, 3 of those were of religious nature no local TV channels,so no news.When you drive in the first thing you notice the overgrown gardens and the rough driveway you get to the bottom and see the Administration/Conference building looking a bit sad,needing a make over as are all the decks around the building.When you drive in at night only one of the driveway lights is working. Also be warned $8.00 to wash your clothes and $8.00 to dry them,but they do have a few drying racks but not many and in poor condition .In its day it would have been a really great place,but still better than some we have stayed in.The main thing was it was spotlessly clean which is a tribute to the staff.…
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip: Quite Bush outlook
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Response from woodlandsmotel, receptionist/housekeeping manager at Woodlands Motel & Conference Venue
Responded 18 Jan 2020
thank you for your review. as housekeeping manager, i will pass on this wonderful feedback. my team does work hard to ensure our rooms are always clean, fresh and tidy. we here at woodlands are well aware of the love and care this place is requiring, and we have a list to work through. we hope that over the course of this year that we are able to tick a few more things of that list.
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$131 - $163 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Woodlands Motel & Conference Venue
Which popular attractions are close to Woodlands Motel & Conference Venue?
Nearby attractions include Rainbow Falls (1.2 km), Bay of Islands Farmers Market (0.7 km), and Wharepuke Sculpture Park (0.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Woodlands Motel & Conference Venue?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Woodlands Motel & Conference Venue?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Woodlands Motel & Conference Venue?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Woodlands Motel & Conference Venue?
Conveniently located restaurants include Curry King Indian And Thai Cuisine, Cafe Jerusalem, and Māha Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Woodlands Motel & Conference Venue?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Woodlands Motel & Conference Venue have airport transportation?
Yes, Woodlands Motel & Conference Venue offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Woodlands Motel & Conference Venue located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.5 km away from the centre of Kerikeri.
Are any cleaning services offered at Woodlands Motel & Conference Venue?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are there any historical sites close to Woodlands Motel & Conference Venue?
Many travellers enjoy visiting The Stone Store & Kemp House - Kerikeri Mission Station (1.2 km), KeriKeri New Zealand (0.6 km), and Kororipo Heritage Park (1.2 km).
Is Woodlands Motel & Conference Venue accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.