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      Cortez Motor Inn

      73 Reviews
      #7 of 12 Hotels in Whakatane
      55 Landing Road, Whakatane, New Zealand
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      Overview
      4.5
      73 reviews
      • Excellent47%
      • Very good42%
      • Average8%
      • Poor2%
      • Terrible1%
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      “booked a studio room” (2 reviews)
      Free Wifi
      Free Parking
      Air Conditioning
      Pool
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      Kitchenette
      Spa
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      1 - 5 of 72 reviews

      Reviewed 1 week ago
      Spotlessly Clean

      Stayed one night recently while visiting relatives in the area. We booked a studio room which had a queen bed and a single bed. This is an older establishment with a 1960's Mexican style decor (hence the name Cortez). Could not fault the cleanliness at...More

      Thank maustin46
      Reviewed 5 August 2017
      warm and friendly, family hotel

      Thank you to the friendly management for the early check in. This cozy motor inn has a real sense of family about it, and it was located close to everything we needed. We will return again and stay longer!

      Thank fandingo
      Reviewed 16 July 2017 via mobile
      Clean, tidy, great value.

      Arrived after 7pm to a warm welcome from the hosts daughter who was motel sitting while they were away. Comfortable warm room for myself and my two children who were with me on a business trip. Pool looked sparkling clean and had it been much...More

      Thank raisunfamily
      Reviewed 21 June 2017 via mobile
      Very comfortable

      Nice centrally located motel. Good bed and warm room. Friendly hosts. I would stayed another night, but it was booked out so book early. Nice big room so not claustrophobic. TV worked well The spa bath was a great touch to have on a chilly...More

      Thank Paul F
      Reviewed 25 April 2017
      Highly recommended!

      Excellent facilities! Excellent staff! Highly recommended to all travelers - Solo, couples, families, small groups and large groups! Clean, tidy, helpful... The list goes on! Easily the best place we stayed on our road trip around the central North Island!

      Thank Krystal H
      Response from cortezWhakatane, Manager at Cortez Motor InnResponded 27 April 2017

      Kia ora, Kia ora rawa atu for your "high recommendation" We and our staff especially, are quite chuffed with your review...chur.. Nga mihi, Dave

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      About
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      Amenities
      • Top amenities
      • Pool
      • Free Parking
      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
      • Spa
      • Hotel Amenities
      • Free Parking
      • Laundry Service
      • Room amenities
      • Microwave
      • Refrigerator in room
      • Air Conditioning
      • Things to do
      • Pool
      • Spa
      Details
      • Price range
      • US$66 - US$92 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
      • Hotel Style
      • #1 Best Value Hotel in Whakatane
      • Room types
      • Kitchenette ,
      • Non-Smoking Rooms
      • Number of rooms
      • 15
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      • North Island >
      • Bay of Plenty Region >
      • Whakatane
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      Room Tips
      "We had room 7 with the huge spa bath. Very enjoyable."
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      "Unit 14. The Spanish-style archways in the room were quaintly delightful but blocked the view of the TV if we..."
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      "On the main road going into Whakatane so easy to find."
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      "The setting encourages guests to mingle around the BBQ & pool."
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