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Kapiti Gateway Motel

2.5 star property
Suburban motel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub

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Exterior
Executive Studio | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Studio, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Kapiti Gateway Motel offers a peaceful retreat near Nga Manu Nature Reserve. Guests can relax in the spa tub after exploring, while families appreciate the playground and seasonal outdoor pool complete with comfortable sun loungers for afternoon breaks.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
The current price is AED 328
AED 379 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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Superior Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Executive Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Studio, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Apartment | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Executive Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 44 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Bathtub | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 44 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
114 Main Road, Waikanae, 5036

What's nearby

  • Nga Manu Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Waikanae Beach - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Southward Car Museum - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Raumati Beach - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Paraparaumu Beach - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Roastery Kapiti - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Long Beach - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Olde Beach Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lokanti - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Divine India - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Kapiti Gateway Motel

Motel near Nga Manu Nature Reserve
Located close to Southward Car Museum and Waikanae Beach, Kapiti Gateway Motel provides a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), laundry services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Barbecue grills, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: NZD 16 per person

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1975
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: NZD 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 16 per person
  • Pet fee: NZD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Kapiti Gateway
Kapiti Gateway Motel
Kapiti Gateway Motel Waikanae
Kapiti Gateway Waikanae
Kapiti Gateway Motel Motel
Kapiti Gateway Motel Waikanae
Kapiti Gateway Motel Motel Waikanae

Frequently asked questions

Does Kapiti Gateway Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Kapiti Gateway Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NZD 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Kapiti Gateway Motel?

This motel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kapiti Gateway Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kapiti Gateway Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 20.

Where is Kapiti Gateway Motel located?

Situated in the suburbs, this motel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Nga Manu Nature Reserve and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Southward Car Museum. Waikanae Beach and Lindale Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Kapiti Gateway Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 234 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caveman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and survise. Rooms are very warm and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa with trackside on the tv.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting family in Waikanae. Easy motorway access. Walking distance to the Waikanae shops and the suburban train station. Not ultra modern but everything you need and comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, spacious room, comfortable bed, appreciated the biscuits and bathtub
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Security light going on and off all night was a real dog to put up with , otherwise very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and it lived up to its name as a gateway to Kapiti. The facilites were excellent and close to an excellent pizza and pasta place. The motel was clean, warm and the bed really good to sleep in.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Cleanliness and friendliness of management .
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

doug

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Impeccable cleanliness! Have seldom stayed at any hotel with this level of cleanliness. Well kept and managed property. Keep up the great work!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Siddartha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Gem in Waikanae

The new hosts were very welcoming, friendly, helpful & hospitable. Although it was something out of the 1970's the unit was very tidy & clean; & it felt like blast from the past.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

stay

Had a small issue On arrival dealt with immediately with a smile. Good stuff!!.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

NOEL JOSEPH RAJESHVANAND ANISH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and welcoming on arrival .No hesitation to recommend to others .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean hotel but dated simple room. Main problem is it very close to the train tracks and you are waken 4 x times a night by Very loud Trains. Nice staff but don’t recommend because train. Will not return
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After a long stressful drive where I was constantly held up with roadworks and slow vehicles, I was very late and was going to miss the cut off time for the office. Upon arriving I was greeted by the most lovely lady on the front desk who reassured me it was no problem I was late. I then later checked my messages to see they had tried very hard to contact me ( I was driving so couldn’t check my phone) and had arranged for me to still access my room no matter the time. It honestly made my Day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very tidy, Francis and the other staff member we met were super friendly and wonderful. Francis was such a lovely person, made us feel very welcoming from the beginning :) Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have been before, will definitely go again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Amenities
Lovely couple manage/own this motel. Very helpful, friendly and nothing is a problem. Would suggest this place to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Place

Very accommodating. We arrived sort of late in the evening and warmly welcomed and they organized our room for us. Lovely couple runs the place. Would happily stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly people! Very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could not fault this motel really lovely owners
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Getting used to the train noise didn't take long
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Amenities
Loved our overnight stay with The Gateway. Our only negative comment is re the noise of the freight trains.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caveman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful survise and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great motel in Waikanae. Spotlessly clean, lovely sheets and everything you need. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025