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Auto Lodge Motor Inn

4.0 star property
Eco-certified motel with 24-hour front desk and indoor pool

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Interior entrance
Indoor pool, a heated pool
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (family unit) | Private kitchen
Standard Studio
Indoor spa tub

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr

Explore the area

Map
393 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, 4312
  • Fitzroy Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Pukekura Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Bowl of Brooklands
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Kitchen Studio | Private kitchen

Kitchen Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Portable fan
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Studio

Executive Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (family unit) | Private kitchen

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (family unit)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
Renovated in 2014
2 bedrooms
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

About the area

New Plymouth

At Auto Lodge Motor Inn you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Coastal Walkway and Pukekura Park. Highlights at this eco-friendly motel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Juliana's Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The motel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. 861 square feet (80 square metres) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Strandon motel include Puke Ariki and Saint Mary's Church.
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What's nearby

  • Fitzroy Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pukekura Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Observatory - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Taranaki Base Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cobb - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Paris Plage - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪St Pierre's Sushi - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Auto Lodge Motor Inn

Eco-certified motel with 24-hour front desk and indoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this motel measures 861 square feet (80 square metres) and includes conference space. The eco-certified Auto Lodge Motor Inn also features an indoor pool, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 4-star New Plymouth motel is smoke free.

  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • 861 sq ft of conference space
  • 80 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Auto Lodge Motor Inn offers 87 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This New Plymouth motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 10 to 28 for adults and NZD 10 to 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Juliana's Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 861 square feet of conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.00 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 28 for adults and NZD 10 to 22 for children
  • Pet fee: NZD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.00 per night

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Auto Lodge Motor Inn?

Auto Lodge Motor Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Auto Lodge Motor Inn?

As of 22 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Auto Lodge Motor Inn on 23 Apr 2025 start from NZ$149.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Auto Lodge Motor Inn?

Yep, Auto Lodge Motor Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Auto Lodge Motor Inn?

Yep, Auto Lodge Motor Inn is a short 7-minute walk from Fitzroy Beach.

Does Auto Lodge Motor Inn have a pool?

Auto Lodge Motor Inn has a heated pool and an indoor pool. The pool is open 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM.

Is Auto Lodge Motor Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Auto Lodge Motor Inn is a hit with families.

Does Auto Lodge Motor Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is served weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Auto Lodge Motor Inn?

No, Auto Lodge Motor Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Auto Lodge Motor Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Auto Lodge Motor Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Auto Lodge Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 734 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 734 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 734 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 734 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 734 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the bathroom needs a new door, why is there no ducting in bath? Apart from that beds good & room relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacoba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Also dog friendly, which was great for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sophia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms comfortable beds shower needed new shower head, pool and spa pool very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Auto Lodge New Plymouth is fine. It is dated and could definitely do with a tidy up / update. However, it served its purpose and was adequate for my over night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaye

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was so nice and clean, we had two rooms which worked so well with the 3 kids we had with us. Pool was great for the kids. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air con but overall a very nice stay. Easy to find and plenty of parking. Was great for me and two kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend. Lovely people. Room was satisfactory. Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

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

New Plymouth, best place to stay

It was a lovely stay, will stay here again, maybe for a few days to enjoy what they have to offer. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

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

Amazing

Getting the upgrade was worth the extraand getting ocean view. 5 star. 1 of the best rooms as a hotels.com gold member ive stayed at in the world
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lui

Travelled with partner
Very close to the city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prajith

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice one we really enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Auckland

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shivraj

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

Enjoyable stay

Enjoyed our stay and had fun in pool & spa (nice amenities).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accomodating and spotless
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Bridget

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had everything you need for a night away. The pool was a hit. Customer service of the staff was the biggest takeaway!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Daphne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location close to CBD and amenities. Had everything we needed to self-cater.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sue.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish it had air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Haley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay with our small dog--it's easy to walk out the back and down to the beach. The staff are friendly and the rooms are clean and comfortable. Highly recommend for dog lovers.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024