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Opononi Lighthouse Motel

2.5 star property
Beach motel in Opononi with free parking

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Private spa tub
BBQ/picnic area
Studio Access Unit | Living area | TV
Two Bedroom Family Unit | Living area | TV
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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One Bedroom Unit | Living area | TV

One Bedroom Unit

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Two Bedroom Family Unit | Living area | TV

Two Bedroom Family Unit

Highlights

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

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Two Bedroom Unit | 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
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom Triple Unit | Living area | TV

One Bedroom Triple Unit

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Studio Access Unit | Living area | TV

Studio Access Unit

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Studio Unit

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Unit | 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
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

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

Motel in the historical district
You can look forward to a terrace, a library, and laundry facilities at Opononi Lighthouse Motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
  • Bicycle parking and a fish cleaning table
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Opononi Lighthouse Motel feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and separate dining areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Opononi Lighthouse Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Opononi Lighthouse Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Opononi Lighthouse Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Opononi Lighthouse Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Opononi Lighthouse Motel located?

Situated in Opononi, this beach motel is steps from Opononi Beach, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Omapere Beach and Pakia Hill Lookout. Hokianga Harbour and Hokianga Art Gallery are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Opononi Lighthouse Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 355 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 355 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 355 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 355 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 355 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

The Lighthouse motel is a well maintained older property. Big rooms, quiet, comfortable it was perfect for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful location, very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely new property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Excellent place to relax and enjoy the wonders of the Hokianga.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Perfect stay. Great hosts, location, accommodation, parking, etc., etc. Thanks for the lovely tomato - it was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Absolut breathtaking scenery, very friendly and helpfull stuff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Lovely spot to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Quite location, pleasant hosts and close to all other amenities. Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Great motel- clean, comfortable and attractive gardens. Lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

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. :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10

Booked through Expedia and it was very expensive for what it was. The room was very old, wall paper coming off in places, old furniture, bed rolled to the middle, noisy from adjacent unit, bathroom and kitchen very dated. Worth about $90/night not $208au that Expedia charged.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Nice clean and quiet motel in the beautiful Hokianga!

8/10

Excellent service, and couldn’t be more helpful. Use of the laundry was very welcome. Room was excellent for space, but a little dated. The bed wasn’t the most comfortable and the room was hot (even though it had a dehumidifier and fan).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Wonderful views and room size
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

From the time our booking was confirmed, our communication by email, phone or in-person with Tagi, the manager, was courteous prompt and helpful. We were allocated the disability unit which was appropriate and well suited to our needs. As indicated in my ratings, all staff and facilities deserved the highest scores.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Beautiful spot right by the water. Lots of space in the one bedroom suite
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Great location, very clean comfortable and spacious. Staff wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

This motel was faultless!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

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