Seaside stay .Your stay at this Kohimarama motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Barfoot & Thompson Stadium and Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World. Auckland Domain and Auckland War Memorial Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
University of Auckland - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
Auckland War Memorial Museum - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
Sky Tower - 13 min drive - 8.9 km
Eden Park - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
Getting around
Auckland Orakei Station - 6 min drive
Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 15 min drive
Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
The Coffee Club - 16 min walk
De Fontein - 15 min walk
BurgerFuel - 16 min walk
Kohi Beach Eatery - 4 min walk
Good George Brewing Craft House - 15 min walk
About this property
Aarangi Motel
3-star motel near Barfoot & Thompson Stadium
As a guest of Aarangi Motel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The business-friendly Aarangi Motel also features dry cleaning/laundry services and express check-out. Free self parking is available.
This 3-star Auckland motel is smoke free.
1 building
9 guestrooms or units
2 levels
Childcare (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-out
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Garden
No smoking on site
Aarangi Motel offers 9 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.
This Auckland motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Accessibility
No elevator
Room amenities
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private or shared bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Refrigerator
Room service
Separate dining area
Stovetop
Tea bags/instant coffee
Toaster
More
Access via exterior corridors
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Portable fan
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets: NZD 35 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of NZD 35 per night
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Airport shuttle fee: NZD 70 per room (one-way)
Pet deposit: NZD 35 per night
Pet fee: NZD 35 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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; cash is not accepted
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted.
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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Aarangi Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 128 reviews
10 - Excellent
55
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 128 reviews
8 - Good
44
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 128 reviews
6 - Okay
20
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 128 reviews
4 - Poor
8
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 128 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Wendy
May 19, 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
All my needs were met… the unit had all appliances etc, great cafes within 200 m, beautiful park and playground within 400 m and the beach only 100 m away. Felt very safe and so easy to park right outside my door. Also dog friendly. My host was extremely welcoming and pleasant. Definitely will go back.
Wendy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Patricia
Apr 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Dated but clean.
Too much large furniture for small lounge area.
Bed Pillows comfortable
Outside chairs comfortable
Garden over grown
Suited my need.
Patricia
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Walid
Apr 11, 2025
Walid
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Walid
Travelled with family
Apr 10, 2025
Liked: Amenities
A friendly staff that addressed all our requests with a smile. The location of the place is great as it is minutes walk to the beach and a string of shops and restaurants. Thank you for a wonderful stay for my family . Walid
Such an awesome location, close to beaches and restaurants. Great place, lovely hosts.
John
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Nalan
Travelled with family
Mar 30, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We loved the location so close to the beach. The neighbourhood is pleasant and felt safe. Access to the garden and a small outside area with table and chairs was very pleasant. The motel is clearly from a bygone era – this added some quirky charme, on the other hand despite some modernisations the place is fairly tired and needs a lot of tlc. While the place is mostly clean, there were small ants, and some missed dirt in hard to reach places. The hot water pressure was very low and made for a decisively disappointing shower experience. The friendly and welcoming manager sort of makes up for the shortcomings with her friendliness but there's only so much she can do.
We enjoyed our stay at Aarangi. We had a very friendly welcome from the excellent manager. We had the spacious family room for 2 of us, but it would be more than adequate for a family of 4. Excellent value for money in a very nice area, close to the beach.
Horrible stay in this horrible old motel. We were lied to when checking in and not given the room we booked. After realising the bait-and-switch we requested to be out in the right room, which the staff and manager protested and gave multiple made up excuses (none of which aligned with the others or were true). They finally admitted they were holding it in hope of a walk-in to arrive, which is bizarre for a motel to screw over their already paying guests, when we were almost the only people in the whole place. The rooms were old, filthy bathrooms and didn't have fire alarms. They eventually conceded the room was empty and we should be in it, and refused to offer any discount for the terrible experience or hour lost relocation my family to the new room. We won't ever stay at this awful motel ever again. Note: photos limited to 8, so could only show a few things. The shower was blocked and disgusting, among multiple other issues.
I stayed overnight at Aarangi Motel with some friends and it was a great experience; the manager was very friendly, we had safe and easy access to our room and were a short walk away from the waterfront and beach at Mission Bay. Also dog friendly! Will definitely come again :)
Generally happy with our stay, the two things that detracted were the shower, nice enough however could do with a re-grout and update of the silicaone as there was some dark mould present. The iron could also do with an update as when ironing my brand new white shirt, when steaming, it left rust stains that I had to try and wash out which I managed to do however not the best pre-wedding preparation.
Awesome place to stay for business or family trips
Location is 150m away from an awesome beach to relax. Hosts are friendly and helpful. Renovated and decorated units. Great value for money !!!!
Amin
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tara
Travelled with partner
Nov 29, 2024
Our host was wonderful! We flew in from the US and she was able to get us into our room early so we could recoup after the long flight before heading into Auckland center to see some museums. Access to everything was easy from here and the coastal road is especially beautiful on a clear day! Would definitely stay here again if we’re back in Auckland!
Have stayed here many times over the last 7 years usually with husband and small dog. Awesome hosts and reasonably priced for it's almost waterfront location and proximity to Auckland city. Highly recommended.
Linda
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Dianne
Travelled with group
Nov 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good motel for a reasonable price. Location was close to beach and cafes. Older style motel but clean and comfortable