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Aotearoa Lodge

70 Racecourse Road, Whitianga, New Zealand
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Christchurch, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

A absolutely fantastic place to stay in Whitianga. Very friendly owners and they will go the extra mile to make your stay pleasurable and memorable. Very clean and comfortable units, excellent facilities. I had a superb time up north and would highly recommend the Lodge to other people travelling to Whitianga. The owners of the Lodge also run the Scenic... More

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Heathrow
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Great place - need transport to get into Whitianga - self drive is best Take advantage of the 2 day Ultimate Breakaway option which includes a visit to Mercury Winery and also a boat trip to Cathedral Cove. Amazing fun! Lovely owners who can't do enough for you.

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Lynette010, Owner at Aotearoa Lodge, responded to this review
6 April 2013

Hi Maggie thank you so much for such a wonderful review. It was really great to meet your group. I hope you had a great trip back home, Many thanks Lynette Darryl More

Houston, Texas
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11 reviews 11 reviews
10 hotel reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

It is located close to the beach in a very quiet & pleasant setting. We got it for a good price but our room itself was quite small. We traveled with a baby..so we needed more room for him to play. The room had a fridge, cups & plates. But we thought it was a bit odd to not have... More

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Lynette010, Owner at Aotearoa Lodge, responded to this review
25 March 2013

Thank you so much for taking the time to post your review. I am pleased you enjoyed your stay May be next time you stay a family unit would be available. Lynette More

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

this is our 3rd stay at this place, it's very well maintained and comfortable, It is run by a lovely and characteristic couple who really make the stay there charming and very "KIWI" cultured. Its located within a nice stroll to the township or beach if you enjoy a walk or a short drive which is great because there is... More

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alstonville, nsw
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

We had plenty of room here with our family of four. Outdoor area for kids to run around. Well stocked kitchen very handy for families. Beds very comfortable & plenty of beds for kids to choose. Very neat & clean.

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Hamilton & Waikato Region, New Zealand
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

Very friendly and helpful hosts. Rooms and amenities very clean. Nice communal feel in the evenings if staying in the studio rooms and relaxing in the guest lounge area which is spacious. Met some really nice people. Overall a nice place to stay. :)

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Woking, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

This lodge is excellent for a stay in Whitianga, a little out of town but perfect with a car just 2 mins to town. The lodge is in a beautiful location and the grounds are so peaceful. The owners Lynette and Darryl are so accommodating and friendly, they make the stay. We had a Suite which was definitely worth it... More

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Lynette010, Manager at Aotearoa Lodge, responded to this review
16 January 2013

Thank you so much fir your great review. Darryl and I would like to thank you for staying at Aotearoa Lodge. Lynette More

Houston, Texas
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

This was our first stop on our NZ adventure after leaving Auckland. I had heard in the US that the family owned motels are the best and were our friends right! The Symes, owners of the Aotearoa Lodge were pleasant and made you feel so welcome. Our room was large with a large deck attached. I love flowers anyway so... More

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Lynette010, Owner at Aotearoa Lodge, responded to this review
16 January 2013

Thank you so much for your great review Darryl and I would like to thank you for staying at Aotearoa Lodge. Lynette More

Christchurch, New Zealand
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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013 via mobile

When we arrived in Whitianga we stopped at I site to get directions to this place, just as well we didn't go with my friends idea of randomly driving the streets until we found it else we could've been searching a while. It is not in the central part of town but this makes it perfect if you want a... More

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Lynette010, Owner at Aotearoa Lodge, responded to this review
14 January 2013

Thank you so much for your review and kind words on your stay at Aotearoa Lodge. Lynette and Darryl would like to thank you very much. More

Toronto, Canada
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39 reviews 39 reviews
24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2012

My wife and I spent our first night in New Zealand at Aotearoa Lodge after flying into Auckland earlier that day from Toronto. I'm glad to say that we weren't disappointed with the accommodation. The facilities were extremely clean and well maintained. The room was a little tight for two people with baggage - it's too bad the bathroom wasn't... More

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Lynette010, Owner at Aotearoa Lodge, responded to this review
16 December 2012

Darryl and i would like to thank you for your review. We hope you have enjoyed the rest of your vacation in New Zealand. More

 
 
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Aotearoa Hotel
Address: 70 Racecourse Road, Whitianga, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > North Island > The Coromandel > Whitianga
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Suites Wheelchair access
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#5 Family Hotels in Whitianga
Price range (per night): $87 - $135
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