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Kapiti Gateway Motel

2.5 star property

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Studio, Multiple Beds
Reception
Exterior
Studio, 1 Queen Bed
Studio, Multiple Beds | Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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114 Main Road, Waikanae, 5036
  • Place, Southward Car Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Waikanae Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Nga Manu Nature Reserve
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Studio

Executive Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio, Multiple Beds

Studio, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Apartment

Executive Apartment

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Bathtub

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Kapiti Gateway Motel

Along with a hot tub, this motel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a business center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
Kapiti Gateway Motel offers 14 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

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

During your stay at Kapiti Gateway Motel, you'll be close to Nga Manu Nature Reserve. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a business center and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a business center, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 5 minutes by car from Southward Car Museum and 7 minutes from Nga Manu Nature Reserve
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Kapiti Gateway Motel offers its guests a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Kapiti Gateway Motel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Waikanae motel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: NZD 16 per person

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1975
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: NZD 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per night.

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 continental breakfast: approximately NZD 16 per person
  • Pet fee: NZD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. 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.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Kapiti Gateway Motel Waikanae
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Kapiti Gateway Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 251 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable and well appointed room for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well kept, enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff, location, easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

B A M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was able to check in 1 hour early, staff helpful. Unit very clean and well appointed, would definitely like stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reviewed separately - everything was great about the Kapiti Motel. We were very happy & would absolutely recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have been before, will definitely go again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
An idea location. Checkin was easy, room clean and upgraded since last visit. Will come again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could not fault this motel really lovely owners
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very tidy, Francis and the other staff member we met were super friendly and wonderful. Francis was such a lovely person, made us feel very welcoming from the beginning :) Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed it was close to everything just felt very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caveman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and survise. Rooms are very warm and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

Great place

Great place to stay. Francis, my host, is a treasure!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caveman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay for the weekend. very nice and friendly survive highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, spacious room, comfortable bed, appreciated the biscuits and bathtub
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly people! Very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great management & staff , awesome facilities, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Amenities
Lovely couple manage/own this motel. Very helpful, friendly and nothing is a problem. Would suggest this place to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

Lovely Place

Very accommodating. We arrived sort of late in the evening and warmly welcomed and they organized our room for us. Lovely couple runs the place. Would happily stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caveman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful survise and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly host. We had an excellent stay at Kapiti Gateway Motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa with trackside on the tv.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great motel in Waikanae. Spotlessly clean, lovely sheets and everything you need. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025