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Aotearoa Lodge

★★★ 70 Racecourse Road, Whitianga, NZ

8.7 guest rating· 501 reviews

About this hotel

Tranquil Gardens and Beach Proximity

Nestled on 2.5 acres of serene gardens, Aotearoa Lodge provides a peaceful retreat just a short walk from Buffalo Beach.

Comfortable Accommodation

Each studio and apartment features modern amenities such as a TV, en suite bathroom, and tea/coffee facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Convenient Facilities and Activities

Guests can enjoy complimentary car parking, free wifi, and access to a shared kitchen and lounge area. Additionally, the tour desk offers exciting excursions to explore the stunning Coromandel Peninsula coastline.

Book your stay at Aotearoa Lodge for a relaxing getaway near the beach and convenient amenities.

Rooms & rates

One-Bedroom Family Apartment

Sleeps 4 · 78 m² · 2× Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Microwave
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa

Senior Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Sleeps 3 · 28 m² · Queen Bed, Twin bed

  • Balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Self-Catering)

Sleeps 3 · 35 m² · Queen Bed, Twin bed

  • Balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2 · 16 m² · Queen Bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Full Kitchen)

Sleeps 4 · 78 m² · Queen Bed, Double bed, Twin bed

  • Balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

Standard Studio, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2 · 16 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

Superior Studio, Non Smoking, Balcony (Queen Superior Studio)

Sleeps 2 · 23 m² · Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

Superior Studio, Balcony (Twin Superior Studio)

Sleeps 2 · 23 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

Superior Studio

Sleeps 2 · 23 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hair dryer

One-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 3 · 35 m² · Twin bed, Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf course
  • Tour desk
  • Business center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
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  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property

Location

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70 Racecourse Road, Whitianga, NZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.7501 reviews

+ Clean and well-maintained+ Friendly staffParking could be betterSomewhat dated facilities
Cleanliness8.7
Service9.2
Location8.8
Room Quality8.7
Amenities8.7
Value for Money8.2

Great place to stay.

10.0

This is a fantastic place. The people that run it are really lovely and have been so great with all our changes.

Rusiate · NZ · 2026-07-24

Very comfortable

9.0

Very comfortable stay. Very good value.

Fiona · NZ · 2026-06-27

Correct

8.0

Pas très loin du centre-ville dans un secteur calme Bonne literie

Manque de meubles de rangement dans la chambre ou la salle de bains. Peu de produits de bain ( Davon shampoing). Moquette au sol et avec l’humidité odeur de renfermé

Philippe · NC · 2026-06-19

Perfect for our one night stopover

7.0

Nice quiet location, still close to town

Elsa · GB · 2026-06-08

Good to know

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for NZD 15 per person per night when using an available cot.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.