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Pukenui Lodge Motel
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About this hotel
Luxurious Outdoor Pool: Enjoy a refreshing dip in our seasonal outdoor pool while taking in the picturesque views of the garden.
Cozy Accommodations: Unwind in our comfortable units with a designated seating area to relax. Each room is equipped with a kettle for your convenience and a TV for entertainment.
Convenient Amenities: Benefit from free private parking on-site, ensuring a hassle-free stay during your visit to Pukenui Lodge Motel.
Book now to experience a relaxing getaway at Pukenui Lodge Motel in the beautiful Northland Region.
Nearby Attractions
Houhora War Memorial
Houhora War Memorial, Cemetery Road, Te Hiku Community, New Zealand- Memorial
Important Information
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A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking
BBQ facilities
Laundry
Fishing
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Horse riding
Golf course
Facilities for disabled guests
Tennis court
Canoeing
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Outdoor pool
Sun terrace
Private check-in/check-out
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area
Accessible parking
Street parking
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Toilet with grab rails
Higher level toilet
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Kids' pool
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Contactless check-in/check-out
Invoice provided
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Key access
Food delivered to guest room
CCTV outside property
CCTV in common areas
Access to health care professionals
Delivered food - securely covered
Room Types
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Up to 4 guests25 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
This twin/double room features a pool with a view. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the kitchen. The twin/double room also provides guests with a barbecue. The twin/double room provides a washing machine, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 3 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
ShowerTVTelephoneRadioMini-fridgeRefrigeratorSeating AreaFanToiletMicrowaveWashing machinePrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsKitchenAdditional toilet
Studio
Up to 2 guests13 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
This studio features a pool with a view. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave in the fully equipped kitchen. The studio also comes with a barbecue. The studio features a washing machine, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
13 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
ShowerTVTelephoneKitchenetteRadioMini-fridgeRefrigeratorSeating AreaFanToiletMicrowaveWashing machinePrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsKitchen
Family Room with Private Bathroom
Up to 5 guests25 sqm3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
This family room's special feature is the pool with a view. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the well-equipped kitchen. The family room also offers a barbecue. The family room provides a washing machine, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 4 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
ShowerTVTelephoneRadioMini-fridgeRefrigeratorSeating AreaFanToiletMicrowaveWashing machinePrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsKitchenAdditional toilet
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Guest reviews(334 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
8/10
Reviewed Sep 18, 2026The location is great plus its straight across the road from shops. The main road is right in front so can get a little loud from the traffic but you get passed that. Nice and clean and owners/managers are very nice. We stay there everytime we come up so we really love this place.
Cant fault this place much at all
9/10
Reviewed Sep 15, 2026Posizione
Forse troppo spartana
10/10
Reviewed Sep 7, 2026Everything was so clean could see my reflexion in the sink and shower
Bit expensive
7/10
Reviewed Aug 21, 2026Prime location, Friendly informative staff, Very helpful having the map and explaining where different spots were.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 4, 2026Nice location
A little dated but still OK
8/10
Reviewed Aug 2, 2026Größe und Ausstattung des Apartements sehr gut. Nette Anlage mit kleinem Park und Swimmingpool. Direkt am Hwy 1 nach Cape Reinga gelegen.
Durch den Durchgangsverkehr vor allem morgens Verkehrsgeràusche gut hörbar.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 19, 2026Good location for dinner and breakfast and water view
10/10
Reviewed Jul 17, 2026It was handy to everything
8/10
Reviewed Jul 11, 2026Close to restaurant. Nice and warm. Tidy.
N/a
9/10
Reviewed May 13, 2026Close to locations I wanted To go
Too small a tv no satellite channels
10/10
Reviewed May 13, 2026A comfortable, clean and well located accommodation. Helpful staff.
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed May 13, 2026The motel was large, clean and well equipped. The owner was extremely friendly and helpful, telling me about our proposed trip the next day, as well as local information which I appreciated. The bed was comfortable and the shower was great, we were pleasantly surprised with pretty much everything.
The only thing I would say about this motel is that the couch in our unit was extremely uncomfortable. Not only was it very low, but also felt that the springs were damaged thus making it very difficult for me as an older lady to get off it the one time I sat on it. I feel a bit mean saying this when everything else was spot on , I feel that this is something that needs to be fixed.
10/10
Reviewed May 13, 2026Stunning Location
The owners are lovely. Motel is clean and tidy and has everything you need.
9/10
Reviewed May 3, 2026Great location for the family birthday we traveled up north for. Spacious unit with a separate bedroom. Quiet.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 29, 2026Location close to the wharf and across the road from a fantastic Pukenui Pacific cafe/bar which is also a place to get proper meals for breakfast through to dinner was great. There was a 4 square supermarket and liquor shop all in the same location. For anyone staying in Pukenui I highly recommend eating at the cafe. The shower was hot and easy to check in and out
The room was dated and there is some road noise but we would stay there again to easily access the cafe
10/10
Reviewed Apr 23, 2026Clean everything was so shinny
No moans here
9/10
Reviewed Apr 19, 2026So nice to see a spotless room. So many places are not old school clean. This place is shiny like your Nana used to make it!
Nothing.
9/10
Reviewed Apr 18, 2026The view was beautiful, the motel was comfortable..
10/10
Reviewed Apr 18, 2026Very clean and friendly staff.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 14, 2026The views, harbour is a hip and skip away, shops and all you need just across the road, swimming pool was lovely and the water pressure for the shower was great. Really awesome, accommodates for fishing aswell with a freezer for bait and fish. Also area to clean and scale fish.
Can’t say there was anything I didn’t like
7/10
Reviewed Apr 13, 2026Very clean with lovely staff.
TV not working when we visited and no hairdryer in our unit.
5/10
Reviewed Apr 11, 2026Location
Traditional old style NZ motel
10/10
Reviewed Apr 7, 2026Close to everything
Petrol prices
10/10
Reviewed Apr 5, 2026The host was so lovely!! Beautiful view and the room was spotless! We loved it.
A little old and out dated, but the service, cleanliness and harbour views were 10/10 so it didn’t bother us. The wifi is a little slow and reception is also quite bad but we had plenty to do.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 5, 2026Everything was very clean tidy and the shops being right there made it really convenient.”
8/10
Reviewed Mar 29, 2026Reception super friendly. Room was spotless
10/10
Reviewed Mar 28, 2026Basic, spacious, clean, everything we hoped for. Location: directly across the street from a great restaurant and grocery store.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 25, 2026Convenient to our needs.
Nil.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 25, 2026Très bon établissement. Bien placé pour aller et revenir au Cap Reinga à la tombée du jour.
9/10
Reviewed Mar 23, 2026Love the view Very clean all you need for a stop over ,Beautfull little Far North town has a pub/ restaruants / Fore Square , takeaways just a walk across the road. very easy to find friendly peolple pool if you need one close to lots of the beaches to visit
10/10
Reviewed Mar 21, 2026The staff were warm, friendly and very helpful. Both people at reception gave us great tips, one of things to see in the area and other of the best route to use heading south to our next stop. The location was ideal, near groceries, great little food stops and local sights.
All was good.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 17, 2026Great location to stop on our tour of Northland
9/10
Reviewed Mar 10, 2026We needed to check in early which was no problem having advised I advance.
Noisy (logging) traffic from early hours, and vehicles using the toilets at the wharf as well as we were in room 9, but it meant we were up at 5.30 and at Cape Reinga before 8.0am!
8/10
Reviewed Mar 10, 2026Proximity to shops restaurant
10/10
Reviewed Mar 8, 2026This motel would have to be the best I have stayed at the facilities were lovely and clean, well equipped and close to shops. Absolutely beautiful scenery and nice outdoor amenities also.
The wifi was not the best
8/10
Reviewed Mar 7, 2026Loved the location, room was clean and tidy close to all amenities and the pool was a bonus.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 6, 2026This is a great location to explore Cape Reinga from.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 4, 2026Apartment was very spacious, lots of room! Location with regards to dinner was perfect as we just walked across the road and got a great meal.
The noise from the trucks throughout the night
9/10
Reviewed Mar 3, 2026Friendly and helpfull owner
10/10
Reviewed Mar 1, 2026We were welcomed so very warmly, shown to our room, given extremely helpful infomation regarding the surrounding area. Including shop resturants etc opening times. Room was small but perfectly fitted out with all your needs, very clean and cormfortable.
N/a
10/10
Reviewed Feb 13, 2026vry accomodating, excellent venue
10/10
Reviewed Jan 31, 2026Location was fantastic.The information provided by the staff was accurate and good,
The Wi-Fi I the whole area is slow . So this is not the lodges fault. The internet providers have not given priority to this remote area.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 31, 2026Sehr ordentlich und sauber Küche super, BBQ super Zum Motel gehört ein wunderschöner Rasen auf einer Klippe. Fantastischer Ausblick. Man kann dort frühstücken.....
Teilweise etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Der Hgw1 auf der anderen Seite des Motels kann in der Nacht laut sein.
7/10
Reviewed Jan 28, 2026The site was well kept, with a gas bbq. Owner was friendly, gave plenty of recommendations for the local area
The room was advertised as soundproof, however ciuld here the people in the room next door chatting.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 24, 2026Location
All good
8/10
Reviewed Jan 22, 2026Pratique si l’on veut aller au Cap Reinga. 4square / café bar restaurant où l’on mange très bien juste en face.
Manque peut-être d’un peu de modernité.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Clean, comfortable. Great to walk across the road to get dinner at bar/restaurant.
5/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026It was a nice standard room and a nice location.
The heating in the room was very poor. It was winter and all we had was a little fan heater. It was noisy to keep on through the night and when we turned it off the room got very cold. What made it worse was my wife was with me and she feels the cold.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Perfect location and great stay
Just the weather wasn't great at the time
10/10
Reviewed Jan 8, 2026Die Lodge hat eine richtig tolle Lage. Der Ausblick auf das Wasser ist wunderschön. Auf der anderen Seite der Straße ist ein kleiner Supermarkt (etwas teurer) und eine Möglichkeit sich essen zu holen. Wir haben uns da gerne das Essen besorgt. Von Pukenui aus kann man in 1h mit dem Auto Cape Reinga erreichen. Richtung Süden ist der MaiTai Beach 1h entfernt (sehr empfehlenswert) sowie der Puwheke Beach (ebenfalls empfehlenswert). Der 90 miles Beach ist nur 10 min mit den Auto entfernt. Unbedingt beim Container Cafe vorbeischauen. Sehr leckeres 🍦
8/10
Reviewed Jan 1, 2026Fantastic location and exceptionally clean room.
10/10
Reviewed Dec 28, 2025Excellent Accomodation, Family Environment, Met our needs.
N/A
8/10
Reviewed Dec 21, 2025Comfortable size. Looks like kitchen had been recently renovated and was well equipped for cooking. Great location being only 1 hour to Cape Reinga and Te Paki sand dunes. Shop and pub across the road and right next to wharf.
Nothing really.
9/10
Reviewed Dec 16, 2025Super sauber! Schöne Gartenanlage. Sehr freundliches Personal. Sehr gutes Frühstück & Abendessen auf der anderen Straßenseite.
9/10
Reviewed Dec 16, 2025Nice place, friendly reception and she gave helpful tips for food, drinks and shops. Room was big with a complete kitchen. Location of the motel was very good along highway 1 to Cape Reigna.
All was OK
8/10
Reviewed Dec 14, 2025Great location overlooking the estuary and boats. Good size room with a comfortable bed. Bar/eatery across the road. Under an hour to Cape Reinga.
Nothing to complain about 😊
7/10
Reviewed Dec 11, 2025Nice little swimming pool, good location for Cape Reinga and Te Paki dunes
It looked good but internally was just a little tired and in need of a refresh
9/10
Reviewed Dec 9, 2025This was a lovely clean comfortable motel. Very friendly and helpful staff. We booked one night but stayed a 2nd night as it was a great place to stopover when travelling to Cap Reigna.
Nothing of any consequence
10/10
Reviewed Nov 24, 2025Excellent location.
9/10
Reviewed Nov 23, 2025View and Location
10/10
Reviewed Nov 22, 2025Great location, very clean, comfortable beds, very friendly, and helpful hosts
5/10
Reviewed Nov 22, 2025Le personnel est disponible et sympa
Installations vieillottes malgré la cuisine refaite et l’évier de la sdb.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 8, 2025Had all the conveniences we needed to make our stay comfortable.
Although the traffic outside the lodge was busy and noisy we enjoyed our room.
9/10
Reviewed Oct 30, 2025excellent location for exploring the area. supermarket and cafe/restaurant across the road. Kitchen and bathroom looked newly renovated. Spacious and very comfortable
7/10
Reviewed Oct 29, 2025Very good location to local amenities and it was comfortable
10/10
Reviewed Oct 28, 2025Loved the location and the room was lovely.
N/A
10/10
Reviewed Oct 27, 2025My sister and I were greeted with a warm friendly. welcome from the owner,he also mentioned,A Cafe,Bar, Takeaway,Dairy across the road also a self service pump⛽station. Our Unit,absolutely clean through out-all windows have mosquito screens fitted, kitchen,lounge,bathroom, bedroom plus bedding(NO STAINS on mattresses and pillows)👍💯.Our unit was tended to (without us having to ask for clean towels or toilet paper👍). Whole complex outside -parking👍, grounds immaculate especially the sea view(stunning). Thank You Pukenui Lodge Motel,Wharf Road, Pukenui 10/10
There is NOTHING NOT TO LIKE
8/10
Reviewed Oct 13, 2025Place was clean and pleasant surroundings. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Place was a bit isolated but still ok. Several places for takeaway nearby.
8/10
Reviewed Oct 4, 2025Very clean property, close to the harbour and shops across the road. Kitchen well provisioned. Good stop off on the way to Cape Reinga
8/10
Reviewed Oct 4, 2025clean
10/10
Reviewed Sep 16, 2025I had a "suite " with every facility I could want. Cafe, pub and four-square all directly across the road. Nice situation overlooking the marina
7/10
Reviewed Sep 7, 2025Good location, very clean.
A little dark.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 1, 2025Loved everything about it, have been there many times, we enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. Friendly staff, nothing is too much trouble. Will definately stay again.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 31, 2025It was the perfect location for us, within walking distance of the bar and restaurant and four square across the road. Our unit very comfortable and clean.
Guest Feedback
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What guests love
- •Cleanliness
- •Friendly staff
- •Good location
- •Comfortable accommodations
Areas to consider
- •Some maintenance issues
- •Price concerns
Cleanliness
8.46/10Most reviews mention cleanliness positively, though some noted basic installations.
Service
8.83/10Consistently praised for friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.97/10Repeatedly highlighted as excellent for accessing local amenities and attractions.
Room Quality
8.32/10Some reviews indicate rooms need a refresh despite being described as clean.
Amenities
8.55/10Most guests found amenities satisfactory for their needs.
Value for Money
8.51/10Generally viewed as good value, though noted some concerns about pricing.
Food and Beverage
8.56/10Standard offerings available nearby, no specific complaints.
Overall Experience
8.63/10Most guests had a positive stay, with emphasis on comfort and location.