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Awaroa Retreat 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
Rooms
8.7Older style motel but comfortable and well equipped.
Cleanliness
9.2Rooms were very clean, inviting, and comfortable.
Location
9.2Conveniently close to all amenities and shopping center.
Close alternatives
No close alternative was identified for this preference.
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
Deloraine Stone Cottage
Whangarei, NZ
★ 4-star9.2/100 reviews
0.80 km (0.50 mi) from original
On the water boat House
Whangarei, NZ
★ 4-star8.8/10209 reviews
2.9 km (1.8 mi) from original
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Trade-offs
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
Key differences
Rooms
Awaroa Retreat9.2
On the water boat House8.1
Location
Awaroa Retreat9.7
On the water boat House9.2
Service
Awaroa Retreat9.7
On the water boat House9.1
Food & Breakfast
Awaroa Retreat9.7
On the water boat House8.7
Amenities & Facilities
Awaroa Retreat9.7
On the water boat House8.7
Value
Awaroa Retreat9.2
On the water boat House8.6
Deloraine Stone Cottage amenity advantages
Air conditioningSwimming poolHot tub/JacuzziSun loungers or beach chairs
Cypress Court Motel amenity advantages
Fitness centerRoom serviceBusiness centerLaundryLuggage storage
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 3.4 km.
Deloraine Stone Cottage: 0.80 km (0.50 mi)
Cypress Court Motel: 4.2 km (2.6 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Awaroa Retreat
9.5/10Deloraine Stone Cottage
9.2/10On the water boat House
8.8/10Cypress Court Motel
9/10Rooms
Awaroa Retreat
9.2Clean, comfortable, and well-equipped cabin.
Deloraine Stone Cottage
—On the water boat House
8.1Slightly small room size but generally well appointed.
Cypress Court Motel
8.7Older style motel but comfortable and well equipped.
Cleanliness
Awaroa Retreat
9.2Cabin was spotless and clean, with homey touches.
Deloraine Stone Cottage
—On the water boat House
9.2The house boat was very clean and tidy.
Cypress Court Motel
9.2Rooms were very clean, inviting, and comfortable.
Location
Awaroa Retreat
9.7Excellent location, peaceful yet close to town.
Deloraine Stone Cottage
—On the water boat House
9.2Fantastic location with easy walk to town and great views.
Cypress Court Motel
9.2Conveniently close to all amenities and shopping center.
Service
Awaroa Retreat
9.7Hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Deloraine Stone Cottage
—On the water boat House
9.1Hosts were more than happy to reply to any messages promptly.
Cypress Court Motel
9.2Staff were friendly and manager went beyond to help.
Sleep & Noise
Awaroa Retreat
—Deloraine Stone Cottage
—On the water boat House
—Cypress Court Motel
—Food & Breakfast
Awaroa Retreat
9.7Great local free-range eggs provided by the owners.
Deloraine Stone Cottage
—On the water boat House
8.7Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Cypress Court Motel
9.2No specific mention, but milk was a great delight.
Amenities & Facilities
Awaroa Retreat
9.7Well-equipped unit with everything needed.
Deloraine Stone Cottage
—On the water boat House
8.7Appliances and features catered well for a short stay.
Cypress Court Motel
8.7Well maintained and had everything needed.
Value
Awaroa Retreat
9.2Great value considering the peaceful atmosphere and amenities.
Deloraine Stone Cottage
—On the water boat House
8.6Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Cypress Court Motel
8.7Reasonably priced for the quality and service.
Landmarks
Awaroa Retreat
Abbey CavesDeloraine Stone Cottage
Landmark data unavailableOn the water boat House
Riverside ParkCypress Court Motel
Mair Park