Located close to Thames Historical Museum and Thames Hospital, Coastal Motor Lodge provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
Free self parking
Express check-out, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Beach towels, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
32-inch TVs with premium channels
Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Family friendly
Highchair
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Beach towels
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator (single-level property)
Stair-free path to entrance
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides
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Access via exterior corridors
Fan
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 20
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 20
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Property is also known as
Coastal Motor Lodge Thames
Coastal Motor Lodge
Coastal Motor Thames
Coastal Motor
Coastal Motor Lodge Motel
Coastal Motor Lodge Thames
Coastal Motor Lodge Motel Thames
Frequently asked questions
How much is parking at Coastal Motor Lodge?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Coastal Motor Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of NZD 20 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 7:00 PM–10:00 AM for a fee.
What time is check-out at Coastal Motor Lodge?
Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 20 (subject to availability).
Where is Coastal Motor Lodge located?
Situated in the historical district, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Goldmine Experience, Thames Historical Museum, and Goldfields Shopping Centre. Thames Hospital and Thames War Memorial Civic Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Coastal Motor Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.0
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 237 reviews
10 - Excellent
139
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 237 reviews
8 - Good
74
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 237 reviews
6 - Okay
18
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 237 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 237 reviews
2 - Terrible
0
9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lance
Jan 2, 2023
Kathleen was a great host, quick, friendly check in and our service. The rooms and grounds were well kept.
Lance
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Don
Nov 5, 2022
The location is stunning and the staff are really welcoming and friendly. Wish we could have stayed longer. Will definitely be back
Don
10/10 Excellent
Roger
Nov 26, 2022
This is the 3rd time of staying at the beautiful property. The owners are very friendly, helpful and make your stay fantastic right from the minute you walk in.
Hope to see you again soon
Roger
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Toni
Oct 5, 2022
Clean quiet easy
Toni
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
SIMONE
Nov 14, 2022
Friendly and obliging staff. Great location just a few minutes from Thames. I would stay there again. Cottages were well set up with pleasant maritime themed decor. Comfortable beds. Up to date bathroom. Sunny cottage needs a new stovetop as it is old & takes ages to cook on & is therefore not really a full kitchen. One of the 2 cottages I paid for was rather musty because it didn't have windows in the bedroom to get the sun like the other cottage so needs a dehumidifier at least & a bit of renovation.
SIMONE
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
6/10 Okay
Dave
Sep 13, 2022
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice location slightly out of town, so very quiet - unfortunately, this made me more aware of the creaking floor every time I moved, it made me feel sorry for the people below on the ground floor. The unit was generally run down, with a shower head at shoulder height (I'm pretty standard height, 5 foot 10) and slippery stairs to access. Might be a lovely overall experience in the summer months.
Dave
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Patricia
Dec 24, 2022
This property is located directly on the coastal highway with excellent views of the bay. It's a quaint little property that is tucked into Thames. The property emphasizes eco-friendly protocals, which means that each unit is only alotted 40 liters of hot water at a time. This results in a 20 minute wait between showers. This wasn't a problem for us; however, larger families might struggle with this.
Patricia
6/10 Okay
Andrew
Aug 21, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Been coming here for nearly 10yrs now and its in a steady decline. Only 1/2 a roll of toilet paper, no tissues anymore and alot of dust on the bench. Needed a good clean and a think about how much more cost cutting before you lose your old customers who expect better. Lucky its in a beautiful location! Not sure if we will be back.
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Sandra
May 8, 2022
It was close to shops and restaurants. The lady greeting us was very friendly
There were rats or a possum scratching around in the ceiling of the unit we stayed in, but we were able to get shifted to another unit which was pest free. The shower in the unit we ended up in didnt drain properly so you ended up almost flooding the bathroom following a shower.
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
4/10 Poor
Maile
Apr 18, 2022
Maile
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
4/10 Poor
Jayda
Mar 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was good, close to town, nice grounds well kept. Room needed a deep clean - couch was dirty and smelly, duvet covers needed a good wash. Some units have a neat views of the sea, some units look over the back of a house. All very average
Jayda
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Troy
Mar 10, 2022
We had the front chalet which was clean, tidy, well equipped with a comfortable bed. Its location gave us a beautiful view of the water and sunset and made for a lovely way to end a great day. Will definitely be back
Troy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
A
Feb 12, 2022
A
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
6/10 Okay
Shelley
Feb 4, 2022
The property has a nice outlook. Not welcoming for children.
Shelley
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Judith
Jan 27, 2022
Judith
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ad
Jan 15, 2022
It was the perfect spot for a short holiday. Seaview and all. We will definitely be vack! Thanks Lynda!
Ad
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kim
Jan 15, 2022
Seaviews and sunset views to die for. Awesome slice of paradise.
Kim
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
8/10 Good
Paul
Jan 8, 2022
Paul
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
6/10 Okay
Desiree
Jan 7, 2022
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Sweet little place. Definitely needs an aircon, after a long trip we wanted to take a nap and the fans just didn’t cut it in 28 degree weather. Parking seems to be a problem, they should maybe think about painting parking lines as some guests cannot park straight. Amazing sun set views, friendly staff, convenient location.
Desiree
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
8/10 Good
Barry
Dec 21, 2021
Extremely pleasant situation with well kept lawns and gardens.
Barry
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
S
Sep 27, 2021
Great host , extremely clean, overall a good comfortable stay
S
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
Jul 30, 2021
Ok
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Jul 25, 2021
It was beautiful
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
May 29, 2021
Have stayed here more than 4 times. Was a last minute option. Roomy unit on ground floor