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Opononi Lighthouse Motel

2.5 star property
Opononi motel in historical district

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Located in the heart of Opononi's historical district, Opononi Lighthouse Motel offers a cozy retreat with a sunny terrace and laundry facilities. Connect to WiFi, unwind with a book from the library or store your bike safely. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Terrace

Room options

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Living area

One Bedroom Unit

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Family Unit

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Unit

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Living area

One Bedroom Triple Unit

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Living area

Studio Access Unit

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Unit

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
45 State Highway 12, Opononi, 0452

What's nearby

  • Opononi Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Omapere Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Pakia Hill Lookout - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Hokianga Harbour - 12 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Ngawha Springs - 53 min drive - 73.3 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Landing Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Opononi Beach Takeaways - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Boar & Marlin - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Harbourside Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Opononi Lighthouse Motel

Enjoy your visit to Opononi with a stay at Opononi Lighthouse Motel. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby mountain biking, scuba-diving and snorkelling. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 20
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 20

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)
    • No alcohol served on site
    • No stag or hen parties
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Jet-skiing nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Bike parking

Accessibility

  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
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Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Opononi Lighthouse Motel
Opononi Lighthouse
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Opononi Lighthouse Motel Opononi
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Frequently asked questions

Does Opononi Lighthouse Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Opononi Lighthouse Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Opononi Lighthouse Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Opononi Lighthouse Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Opononi Lighthouse Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Opononi Lighthouse Motel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as fishing, jet-skiing and powerboating. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting.

Does Opononi Lighthouse Motel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Opononi Lighthouse Motel like?

Opononi Lighthouse Motel is located a short 1-minute walk from Opononi Beach.

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Opononi Lighthouse Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Location
Beach
Service staff
Room
View
Bed
Gardens
Welcoming

What guests liked

  • The beach is conveniently located right across the road with easy access and stunning views. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great spot and lovely facilities
Allwyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The Lighthouse motel is a well maintained older property. Big rooms, quiet, comfortable it was perfect for an overnight stay.
Alison, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Clean and had everything we needed.
Bruce, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay
Ian, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice location close to the water. Room was clean and spacious, a little bright at night. Nice pub and fish and chip shop down the road. Really nice people at hotel and in town.
Timothy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful gardens, clean unit, friendly owners
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent ; but it would have been nice to have a spa later in the evening! Say after dinner: all very helpful and a comfy clean unit!
BRIAN, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent place to relax and enjoy the wonders of the Hokianga.
1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful location, very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely new property.
Cynthia, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely spot to stay at.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect stay. Great hosts, location, accommodation, parking, etc., etc. Thanks for the lovely tomato - it was delicious!
Mathew, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Absolut breathtaking scenery, very friendly and helpfull stuff
Julia, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice unit, clean and well addressed. 1 minute walk to the water. Few minutes more walk to the grocery store and pub. Great stay Tagi, thank you.
Mike, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Repeat guest, lovely place.

This was my second visit here and I stayed for 3 nights. Great location for walking the shore. Beach is right across the street. Newly refurbished room. Lovely.
tracy, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great motel- clean, comfortable and attractive gardens. Lovely place to stay.
Andrea, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Quite location, pleasant hosts and close to all other amenities. Enjoyed my stay
Alan, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Lovely self-catering stop over.

Lovely location by the Water front, beautiful gardens, supermarket 5 minures walk where we could buy stuff to cook on the communal BBQ. One of our favourite stops whilst travelling the North Island of New Zealand.
Karen, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice clean and quiet motel in the beautiful Hokianga!

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful views and room size
Kathryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We loved our stay at Opononi Lighthouse, in fact we decided to stay several more nights. Very friendly and helpful owner, a great unit and beautiful gardens. Right opposite the beach and very handy to the local 4 Square and other shops. We would certainly go back there again. :)
Pauline, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice cozy place, just right to settle in from a long day travelling

10/10 Excellent

Great location, very clean comfortable and spacious. Staff wonderful
Francis, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This motel was faultless!
Diana, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly,clean & quiet. Great location.
Ian, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Beautiful spot right by the water. Lots of space in the one bedroom suite
Shelby, 1-night trip