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Whangaroa Lodge Motel vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence
Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Cleanliness
9.3Very clean accommodation with attention to detail.
Location
9.8Beautiful views and peaceful surroundings.
Service
9.8Hosts' attention to detail made us feel like we were at a luxury hotel.
Close alternatives
No close alternative was identified for this preference.
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
Pacific Harbour Lodge
Whangaroa, NZ
★ 0-star8.9/10295 reviews
0.61 km (0.38 mi) from original
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Trade-offs
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
Key differences
Rooms
Whangaroa Lodge Motel9.3
King's View Lodge8.3
Cleanliness
King's View Lodge9.3
Pacific Harbour Lodge8.8
Location
King's View Lodge9.8
Sunseeker Lodge9.2
Service
King's View Lodge9.8
Sunseeker Lodge9.1
Food & Breakfast
Whangaroa Lodge Motel9.3
Sunseeker Lodge8.6
Amenities & Facilities
King's View Lodge9.3
Pacific Harbour Lodge8.3
Value
King's View Lodge9.3
Pacific Harbour Lodge8.8
Pacific Harbour Lodge amenity advantages
LaundryPets allowedFamily rooms
Sunseeker Lodge amenity advantages
Air conditioningBreakfast in the room
King's View Lodge amenity advantages
Swimming poolHot tub/JacuzziLuggage storage
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Whangaroa Lodge Motel
9.4/10Pacific Harbour Lodge
8.9/10Sunseeker Lodge
9/10King's View Lodge
9.3/10Rooms
Whangaroa Lodge Motel
9.3We were given a free upgrade to our room.
Pacific Harbour Lodge
8.8Rooms were spacious and comfortable, though some reported thin walls.
Sunseeker Lodge
9.1The room was tidy, cosy, and modern.
King's View Lodge
8.3Some concerns about the bed quality.
Cleanliness
Whangaroa Lodge Motel
9.3The cleanliness at the property was outstanding.
Pacific Harbour Lodge
8.8The room was clean and tidy.
Sunseeker Lodge
9.1The room was very clean.
King's View Lodge
9.3Very clean accommodation with attention to detail.
Location
Whangaroa Lodge Motel
9.3Location was perfect with views over the harbour.
Pacific Harbour Lodge
9.3Fantastic location with beautiful views and convenient access.
Sunseeker Lodge
9.2The view absolutely sensational.
King's View Lodge
9.8Beautiful views and peaceful surroundings.
Service
Whangaroa Lodge Motel
9.8Judy and Craig are exceptional hosts, friendly and helpful.
Pacific Harbour Lodge
9.3The host was awesome, very accommodating and friendly; guests felt well looked after.
Sunseeker Lodge
9.1The host was lovely and checked in with us at times to see if everything was ok and if we needed anything.
King's View Lodge
9.8Hosts' attention to detail made us feel like we were at a luxury hotel.
Sleep & Noise
Whangaroa Lodge Motel
—Pacific Harbour Lodge
—Sunseeker Lodge
—King's View Lodge
—Food & Breakfast
Whangaroa Lodge Motel
9.3Enjoyed fresh home-grown produce.
Pacific Harbour Lodge
8.8Standard quality for this hotel tier; coffee supply was generous.
Sunseeker Lodge
8.6Standard quality for this hotel tier.
King's View Lodge
8.8Not mentioned in reviews; standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities & Facilities
Whangaroa Lodge Motel
9.3Hosts provided free use of the washing machine and home-grown produce.
Pacific Harbour Lodge
8.3Basic but functional kitchen with everything needed; lacking air conditioning may be an issue for some.
Sunseeker Lodge
8.6Spa was a bonus.
King's View Lodge
9.3Provided more than expected; included hot tub and pool.
Value
Whangaroa Lodge Motel
9.2Free upgrades and additional services provided value for money.
Pacific Harbour Lodge
8.8Standard quality for this hotel tier; overall a good experience.
Sunseeker Lodge
9.1We had our own kitchen so if you're into making food, everything is there.
King's View Lodge
9.3Very good value for the overall experience.
Landmarks
Whangaroa Lodge Motel
Saint Pauls RockPacific Harbour Lodge
Saint Pauls RockSunseeker Lodge
Saint Pauls RockKing's View Lodge
Saint Pauls Rock