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Vista Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
Motel in Wairoa with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Dinner served, local and international cuisine
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
  • River view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

House, 4 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 Queen Beds, 3 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
2 Bridge Street, Wairoa, 4108

What's nearby

  • Alexandra Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gaiety Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Standring Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lambton Square - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mahia Beach - 49 min drive - 59.0 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe 287 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Richie's Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Oslers Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Eastend Cafe and Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ponderosa Fish Shop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Vista Motor Lodge

Property highlights
A garden, a playground, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Vista Motor Lodge. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Vista Restaurant, serves dinner. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and a front-desk safe
  • 1 meeting room, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Vista Motor Lodge feature perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Patios, separate dining areas, and microwaves

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

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Vista Restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • In-room dining only
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 14.00 per person

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
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
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Vista Motor Lodge Wairoa
Vista Motor Wairoa
Vista Motor Lodge Motel
Vista Motor Lodge Wairoa
Vista Motor Lodge Motel Wairoa

Frequently asked questions

Does Vista Motor Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Vista Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vista Motor Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vista Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Vista Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Vista Motor Lodge located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Alexandra Park, Gaiety Theatre, and Standring Park. Lambton Square is 1 mi (1.7 km) away.

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Vista Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 77 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Friendly welcoming and convenient

An older complex that could be updated but was very roomy and conveniently located. Well serviced and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Wairoa Overnight

Great hotel. Perfect to stop and break up the trip between Lake Waikaremoana, Mahia and then back to Napier. Double room unit, ideal for a family where kids require their own room. Had a good supplied kitchenette will all the required necessities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed at this motel several times. Location is great but unfortunately our room had no carpet due to flooding, a bit disappointing but out of the owners control
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large and very clean unit. Some traffic noise especially in the morning
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quiet and town easily accessible

8/10 Good

BHASKAR

Liked: Cleanliness
Neat and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roseanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anne was lovely and as we were arriving late she got the rooms nice'n'warm, left the lights and TV on. Many thanks :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fantastic place great air conditioning great pool great service and friendly staff always stop for a chat
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ngame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient to everything..awesome host Ann was very helpful 🙂 thank you xx
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff.Close to town and the restaurant was open.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited our needs and provided a comfortable night sleep and accomdation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our rooms were spacious, everything was very easy for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were able to check in early. The room was clean and tidy. The air conditioner helped keep the room nice and cool.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Due to cyclone damage around Wairoa, i think one has to commend them on getting back on track. Yes enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ann greeted us warmly when we arrived with a bottle of fresh milk for our coffee and tea and made us feel at home. The rooms are spotless clean and have all the amenities you need for comfort and the kitchenette is terrific for cooking meals. It is a very cheery and welcoming place to relax and rest near the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the most cleanest and convenient I have stayed an accomodation here in NZ.Ive been staying in other motels here in NZ and I can really guarantee you this place is the best plus the staff was so friendly and accomodating.Very kind the lady that gave us the key. Highly recommend this place.I will definitely come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Sharelle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Needs new pots we had pot woth rust in them couldn't even cook food in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Well!!!!!!!!

No room avaliable , transferred to other motel a bit out of town , was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

craig

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was no carpet in my room?! It had been lifted and just a couple of rugs down. The shower walls were falling off. The bed was from the 70s These owners are just taking the p
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property needs a huge upgrade and the cleaning was not that great. U pay for what u get. Got given milk that expired that day, some sugar in unit no tea or coffee, yet there was the unit for it to go in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely host. Great that there was a restaurant. Clean and tidy motel. Comfy bed. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Roomy property close to town with lovely river views. Reception staff friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025