Mana-Nui Motel is a classic 1970's-style motel with older style units and modern studio units available. It is located in the heart of Whitianga and only 2 minutes' walk from the white sands of Buffalo Beach. All guest rooms feature heating, a flat-screen TV and 12GB of free WiFi per person. Mana-Nui Motel is a 5-minute walk from The Lost Spring hot pools. Kuaotunu Beach is a 15-minute drive and Coromandel is a 35-minute drive away. All rooms offer a toaster, fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. They have an private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Some rooms have a full kitchen with cooking facilities. Guests enjoy a children’s playground, BBQ facilities and a guest laundry. Breakfast in your room is available for an additional charge. The motel is a short walk from a number of restaurants and cafes.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Whitianga, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
3 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Bernie
    Australia Australia
    a pleasant motel , very central to everything, and with on - site owners There's a lovely pool and hot tub spa. Restaurants and bars are very near The owners were welcoming and the whole establishment is well run
  • Michelle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Super friendly and helpful couple, Joanne and Mervyn were fantastic hosts. Very helpful to have the spa ready with extra towels for my son who is in a wheelchair. Great location right in the heart of town and 2 minutes walk to main beach. Had...
  • Sherry
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff went above and beyond to make sure our stay was great.

Area info

Amenities of Mana-Nui Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Inner courtyard view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Playground
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Mana-Nui Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Mana-Nui Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Mana-Nui Motel

  • Yes, Mana-Nui Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Mana-Nui Motel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Playground
    • Swimming pool
    • Spa facilities

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Mana-Nui Motel on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from Mana-Nui Motel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Mana-Nui Motel include:

    • Apartment
    • Studio
    • Suite
    • Family

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Mana-Nui Motel is 1,300 feet from the center of Whitianga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Mana-Nui Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Mana-Nui Motel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.