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3 out of 5
Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge
174 Vista Paku, Pauanui Beach, Pauanui

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful Pauanui
Family break in lovely Pauanui. Motel is in a great location near to shops/restaurants and short walk to beach or mini golf. Rooms were clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Facilities are good….lovely pool area and tennis court and new games room. Would be happy to return. Carole is lovely…made us and our dog Dexter very welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Carole on 18 Jan,2024
hi Fionait was our pleasure to have your family and Dexter staying here with us. So pleased that your stay was totally enjoyed.

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay as a young family. Rooms were clean and bedding lovely. Just across the road from the shops including supermarket, takeaway and two restaurants (book early!). The kids loved the playground and pool. Thanks so much Carole!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Carole on 14 Jan,2024
hi, thanks for the great review.we are pleased that you enjoyed your time here with us.Carole

10/10 Excellent

Deane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a nice quiet setting
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Carole on 15 Apr,2023
Hi DeaneWe are pleased that you enjoyed your stay here and hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Grahame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in Pauanui
A very peaceful location close to the shops and cafes. Very comfortable and well equiped. It is great to stay somehwre with comfortable seating for reloaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Carole on 30 Nov,2022
Hi Grahame, thanks for the great review. pleased you enjoyed the stay here. Carole

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to beach, shops, international lakes golf course. It’s worth going to the lakes golf course for a meal(best pizzas) hosts jarred & Chloe are amazing. Beautiful golf course & pro shop packed with items for all levels of golfers. Would recommend this motel to others
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Carole on 16 Nov,2022
Hi Rachelthanks for the fantastic review.We hope that you will come and stay again.Carole

10/10 Excellent

Nagy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to have a holiday, Staff are very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from carole on 8 Feb,2022
thank you for your awesome review. we look forward to seeing you again. thanks Carole

10/10 Excellent

Sanggoo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from carole on 21 Jun,2021
thanks for your rating. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay here. Carole

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Individual units with parking outside. Good size units with comfortable lounge, good size kitchen and bathroom. Close to shops
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Response from carole on 1 Feb,2021
hi Jane thanks for the review. we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay here with us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant stay at Pauanui Pines Motor Hotel. It started with a warm welcome when we arrived and the room was excellent. Big, well equipped with the addition of a little table and chairs in front where we could enjoy the weather!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Carole on 10 Mar,2020
Hi, thanks for the great review. The welcome is all part of the stay here. Glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay here with us. Carole

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Carole on 7 Jan,2020
Thanks for your rating. We hope that you will return to stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Very nice motel. Well laid out. Lovely pool and tennis court. Very obliging management.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Carole on 5 Jan,2020
Hi Greg Thanks for the great review. It's all about making our guests welcome and making sure that they enjoy staying here, so our pleasure. Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and pleasant. The bed big was so comfy. It was nice and quiet and centrally located in the town. The hosts were friendly and helpful. We loved the cabin and will definitely stay again when next in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Carole on 9 Dec,2019
Hi we are so please that we made you feel welcome and that you enjoyed your stay here with us. I hope we see you back here again. Thanks

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice accommodation in Pauanui
Great choice for budget friendly accommodation in Pauanui. Friendly management and nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from carole on 29 Nov,2019
Hi Michael Thanks for your nice comments. Carole

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Carole on 5 Nov,2019
thank you very much.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good No complaints. Nothing more to add. ################################################
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet spot for a night away. Host was very informative about what to do and where to eat in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from CW on 29 Jun,2019
Thank you. we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us.Carole

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tidy. Awesome location. Friendly welcome. The units had everything i needed and was very spacious. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from JC on 23 Apr,2019
Thank you for your review - we are glad you enjoyed your stay :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit was super clean and cosy. Hosts were friendly too. A nice relaxing end to our holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from JC on 27 Mar,2019
Thank you for your feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your stay :)

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pauanui pines motor lodge
Amazing place to stay. So peaceful and beautiful coastline - great for recovering from jet lag. David and Julie (owners) very friendly and helpful. Only complaint - should have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from JC on 5 Mar,2019
Thank you for your review!! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We thoroughly enjoyed our overnight stay here as a family of 4. The rooms were immaculately maintained and provided all of the comforts of a superior hotel. The staff could not accommodate us more and we enjoyed the facilities of the property including the tennis court and pool. The property is across the road from the shopping village and provide bikes to ride around town or the short distance to the beach. Highly recommended - thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from JC on 29 Jan,2019
Thank you for your review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hosts, great location and awesome facilities, ie pool, tennis courts and leafy shaded verandahs on chalets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from JC on 29 Jan,2019
Thank you!!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice Motel. Rooms a little aged and could do with air conditioning. Handy to shops but need transport to beech’s. Ok place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from JC on 22 Jan,2019
Thank you for your review!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, really clean and awesome pool
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from JC on 15 Jan,2019
Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed your stay :)

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from JC on 23 Dec,2018
Thank you!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a nice relaxing place with good facilities. Very quiet. Shower was good with plenty of room, temperature and power. Bed was comfortable and rooms of a good size. Lounge area was nice with good tv. Reception was good and staff helpful. It is located near to shops and restaurants but please check closing times as they are not necessarily open every day and do not stay open late. It is quite a walk to the beach. WIFI was not good. Pretty unusable in fact. I suspect this was as a result of trying to provide signal to an area rather than one location. Rooms are chalet style, dotted around the site. The door was difficult to lock and unlock. Very fiddly. Could have done with some instruction on how it worked. Tea and coffee provided. I didn’t use the kitchen to prepare any food but it was clean and looked adequate. If you are looking for somewhere in Pauanui to relax and chill then this is an excellent option.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from JC on 23 Dec,2018
Thank you for your review!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great lpace to stay.all that is required for a quiet comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from JC on 23 Dec,2018
Thank you, we appreciate your freview!

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location, comfortable room with everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from JC on 12 Nov,2018
Thankyou for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay! :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from JC on 24 Oct,2018
Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed your stay :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and quite motel. Owners where friendly and helpful and enhanced our stay at Pauanui Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from JC on 24 Jul,2018
Thank you for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

PeteG, Auckalnd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Somewhere quiet
I needed a few days away somewhere quiet, and that was what I got. The motel was as promised in the ads, and the shopping center is a few hundred metres away across the road. The first night I slept eleven hours it was so peaceful. Unlike some motels your unit is only serviced when it is requested, so I was undisturbed unlike other places I have been where you ae almost forced out for servicing. My only complaint is that the unit was cold at night (it being mid-winter) and the heater only enough to take the edge off the cold. I intend to stay here on future occasions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from JC on 5 Jul,2018
Thank you for your review, we are glad you are thinking about coming again !- we will certainly look in the heater situation.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice motel unit. The unit was very clean and well presented. The unit was private. The bed was comfortable. The room heater worked well and heated the room quickly. The bathroom and the kitchen were well equipped.The breakfast that was supplied was good. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Good location close to shops and resturants but very quiet. Easy parking alongside the unit. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from JC on 28 May,2018
Thank you for your review!

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place in an awesome spot.
Awesome place in a awesome spot. Wish we had more time there
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from JC on 28 May,2018
Thank you!! :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay. Friendly staff. Thankyou.!! Would definitely recommend the pines to anyone wanting to stay in Pauanui.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from JC on 27 Apr,2018
Thank you for your review!

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easter weekend get away
Went there for the Easter weekend. Hosts were awesome & the place has everything you need. Will be back !
Response from JC on 27 Apr,2018
Fantastic, we look forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great welcome
We arrived late and they stayed up for us, they were amazing hosts. Comfortable room, great facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from JC on 27 Apr,2018
We are happy your enjoyed your stay :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and quiet complete unit
Unit haa separate bedroom, bathroom and lounge/dining/kitchen. Did not use pool or tennis court but both available. Has guest laundry. Close to shops ns cafes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from JC on 11 Apr,2018
Thank you for your review ! We hope you have safe travels :)

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Motel
We enjoyed our stay very much, nice service and very helpful , great little cottages and gorgeous area. We'll book in again .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Response from JC on 11 Apr,2018
Thank you for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again :)

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place to Put Your Feet Up
Great stop and friendly owners. Maybe a fan for bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Response from JC on 8 Mar,2018
Hi Carolyn, thank you for your review. A fan is available in every room in the wardrobe. For some reason it was not there we would have kindly provided one on request :)

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Response from JC on 8 Mar,2018
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pauanui weekend trip
The hosts here were perfect. Accommodation very comfortable and clear. Bicycle hire was free and fun. Pool nice too
Response from jc on 8 Mar,2018
Thank you for your review!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
comfy clean and tidy accomodation
Great hosts, great place to stay and great location of NZ
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from JC on 8 Mar,2018
Thank you, we are glad you enjoyed your stay :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome relaxing time. Friendly and professionals hosts. Helpful and fun. Unit very comfortable. Location spot on!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Response from JC on 10 Feb,2018
Thank you for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay :)

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Auckland NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice motel - loved the little units
Enjoyed this motel, lovely setting and quiet. Impressed with the setting and the separate units. A great place to stay. It was nice and clean except for shower corners and window corners needing attention but that’s all. Otherwise one of the best we have ever stayed in! Thanks for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from JC on 7 Feb,2018
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad you enjoyed staying with us :)

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a really great stay. Our room was perfect for what we'd requested. We had great facilities in our unit and there is a small outdoor sitting area. The Information folder on Pauanui was very detailed and the Pines staff were helpful and very knowledgebase. Didn't get to enjoy attractive pool and tennis court Considering booking for same time next year to complete our holiday. Extremely quiet and cosy even in a tropical storm.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from JC on 10 Jan,2018
Thanks for staying with us - we hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Christine, North Queensland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable, self contained lodge
Lovely lodge, conveniently close to shopping centre. Fully self contained.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Response from JC on 10 Jan,2018
Thank you - we are glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Popey, Tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and accommodation
Was quite hot with no aircon but the cool sea breeze made up for it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Response from Julie on 15 Dec,2017
Thank you for your feedback - we are glad you enjoyed your stay :)

8/10 Good

Teresa, hikutaia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Very tidy and comfortable room with great facilities. It was a bit cold but apart from that, had everything I needed. Very quiet and peaceful, close to the beach. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Response from Julie on 5 Nov,2017
Thank you for staying with us, we appreciate your feedback :)

10/10 Excellent

k8, Mt Maunganui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A genuine welcome!
What a great little place - met all our requirements. Units are well designed, clean and inviting. Staff were awesome! Very friendly with a touch of personality. We are keen to return when the weather improves. The lemon trees strategically planted an excellent idea, just what my drink needed!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Response from Julie on 5 Nov,2017
Thank you for your feedback, we enjoyed you staying with us and look forward to your return :)

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Ipswich, Qld

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great find
We were pleasantly surprised by our one night visit to Pauanui. The Pines Motor Lodge was a great place to stay. The hosts were very helpful and rooms large, warm, and comfortable. We will certainly go back to Pauanui and we would stay again at the Pines Motor Lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017