16 Northgate Motor Lodge

4.0 star property

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A hot tub in a sunlit room with wooden flooring, a small table, and two chairs.
A motel with a signboard, a parking area, and a building with a white roof.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with chairs, a television, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a dishwasher.
A gated driveway leading to a building with a landscaped garden.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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16 Northgate, New Plymouth, 4312
  • Place, East End Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fitzroy Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pukekura Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Premier Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

16 Northgate Motor Lodge

A hot tub, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are available at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite.
16 Northgate Motor Lodge offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at 16 Northgate Motor Lodge, you're just a quick walk from East End Reserve. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and a hot tub.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Full breakfast served weekdays for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Within a 15-minute walk of East End Reserve and Fitzroy Beach
As a guest of 16 Northgate Motor Lodge, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. 16 Northgate Motor Lodge also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star New Plymouth motel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 17 for adults and NZD 10 to 17 for children

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 17 for adults, and NZD 10 to 17 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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16 Northgate Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 421 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 421 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 421 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 421 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 421 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

maryellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Raewyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice & comfortable rooms, well catered for, central to downtown, beach, gardens, etc
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room , great staff , very close to main road so traffic noise
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly informative welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly couple running this establishment and very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room,everything you would want ,would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay couldnt fault anything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for a week and really enjoyed it. Safe, warm, quiet and clean - all at a reasonable price. Would definitely stay there again if i visit New Plymouth.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean and comfotable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless and well equipped. The man on reception and the cleaner were both very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome accommodation very handy to city centre....would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. I loved the local map, that the motel manager gave me. And the convenience of picking up daily milk from their fridge. Thank u 2 all the staff, 4 making my 4 night stay very special.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location close to only require comfortable room would recommend and use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 2 nights at this lovely spot and had time on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, reasonably quiet for the busy location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had everything we needed and it was convenient for visiting the various sights
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kiani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are so lovely and the property/facilities were well maintained.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly service .. very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice clean, convenient accommodation. Would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to super market, McDonalds and Burger Fuel. Parking right outside and spa was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NP getaway

Great motel and very quiet, lovely spa
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property would happily use again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in went good and property ell located
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great. Location was convenient. Even tho it was on the main state highway, it felt safe and cosy and was quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024