Mooring Lane Lodge offers seaside accommodations in Whitanga Harbor. It is located right on the water and within a 5-minute walk of multiple beaches and the ferry. Every room features a private entrance and outdoor dining area. Each suite is equipped with a flat-screen TV and DVD player. Kitchenware, toaster and a BBQ are provided. Guests have access to the lodge kayaks and bicycles. Bed linen, towels and toiletries are included. Key features of the area are Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove, which are popular locations for travelers and are within 9.3 mi of Mooring Lane Lodge. Whangamata is 27 mi from the property, while Thames is 23 mi from the property. Auckland Airport is 53 mi away.

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

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
5.0
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  • Sam
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Perfect location for a relaxed break. Fun water taxi over to Whitianga which had plenty of restaurants and bars to choose from. The hosts were super helpful and gave us some great recommendations. Great location to pop to cathedral cove and hot...
  • Jack
    Australia Australia
    The hosts, Tam and Charles, were incredible. Nothing was too much for them, they were welcoming and polite and it just made the experience so much better. The property was the most beautiful spot and perfect access into the town, beaches or just...
  • Filippo
    Italy Italy
    Heaven place in the middle of the forest (we had windows facing the fern) and facing the bay. Everything in the apartment was lovely, and hosts were super kind and helpful.

Host Info

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Mooring Lane Seaside Accommodation is right on the waterfront opposite Whitianga town. The lodge has can two accommodation options-: Harbourside Apartments are self contained. Both with Super-king beds, and the option to add a small bedroom with two singles. The bathrooms have a shower and a toilet. The outdoor living has a dining table and a BBQ. The open plan living is very comfortable, with a lounge area, and another dining table. The kitchenette has a fridge, microwave, hotplate. Complimentary tea and coffee is provided as well as a start up breakfast hamper. Mooring Lane is waterfront, being nestled between the Whitianga harbour entry and the native rainforest backdrop. It is located at Ferry Landing, opposite Whitianga town, only 5 minutes on the ferry. (running continuously, between 7.30am and 10.30pm) Walking options are the best of both worlds, with stunning beaches and native bush walks, anything from 5 minutes along the shelly beach lane to the ferry up to several hours-or fill in the day. You will pass by several local cafes if you want to stop refuel on the way! With town being so handy, there is a great variety of eating out places to choose fro
Tam and Charles have ten years experience in Tourism having recently sold Wairua Lodge, a mountain lodge in the Coromandel Ranges. We love this area, and decided to move from the mountains to the seaside, and offer waters-edge accommodation on the Whitianga estuary. Our boat is kept in the bay next to Mooring Lane Lodge.
Arrive, park your car for your entire stay, if you want (you wont need it) Tour trips will pick you up by boat from the Ferry Landing wharf, and you can even shuttle to Hot Water Beach, and Cathedral Cove (no parking issues) Throw and towel over your shoulder and wander to one of the many beach within 5-15 minutes walk. Choose from the little beach at the bottom of the garden, and see local fishing and pleasure boats passing by. Watch and the tide ebb and flow in the Whitianga estuary. Five minutes further to the stunning smooth white sand beaches of Front Beach and Flaxmill Bay. Then venture up Shakespeare's Cliff, and over to the exclusive Lonely Bay beach, which is only assessable for foot or boat.....then onto Cooks Beach. Stop and refuel at the local cafes-Eggcentric, Cook Landing, and Mercury Bay Winery.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Mooring Lane Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Check-out

Until 10:30 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 16 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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Mooring Lane Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Mooring Lane Lodge

  • The prices at Mooring Lane Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Mooring Lane Lodge is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Mooring Lane Lodge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Mooring Lane Lodge include:

    • Suite

  • Mooring Lane Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Horseback riding
    • Walking tours
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Beach
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bicycle rental

  • Mooring Lane Lodge is 1,800 feet from the center of Whitianga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.