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Motueka Garden Motel

Google (214) 4.1
Tripadvisor (141) 4.2
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Many visitors praise the motel for its quiet environment, spacious rooms, and good value for money, with some highlighting the well-equipped kitchens and family-friendly amenities. However, common complaints include dated decor, a lack of soundproofing, and some guests finding the beds uncomfortable or experiencing issues with cleanliness and basic supplies.

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Address
71 King Edward Street, Motueka 7120, New Zealand
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Phone
0800 101 911
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Website
www.motuekagardenmotel.co.nz

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About this place Motueka Garden Motel

Motueka Garden Motel is a mainstream motel on King Edward Street, close to the town centre in Motueka. It is listed as gay-friendly, not as a gay venue. Google reviews average 4.1 from over 200 ratings, and units are standard New Zealand motel rooms. Motueka is the main supply stop before Abel Tasman National Park: Kaiteriteri and Marahau, where most water taxis and walks start, are 15 to 25 minutes' drive. Book early for the December to February summer peak, when the region fills up.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Outdoor terrace Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Reservation required WiFi Year-round Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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4.1
★★★★☆
214 reviews

Based on 214 Google reviews.

Peter Coburn
Peter Coburn Feb 2026
★★★★☆

Extremely pleased with our room. Quiet location only a few minutes drive town. The room was presented well. Freshly painted, new furnishings and carpet. Large windows over look the lawn and garden and garden. My only criticism is that they didn't replace the light fittings when renovating.overal good value.

Coralie Schrider
Coralie Schrider Feb 2026
★★★★★

We stayed here for 3 nights over the Waitangi Weekend in a Two Bedroom Apartment. It was very clean and tidy, the beds were comfortable. Great shower pressure and kitchen amenities. We stayed in unit 11, great for the kids, the playground is within view and the pool is directly in front of you. The managers were friendly and helpful and a quick drive to the town centre. We will be back to stay again, thanks very much!

María José Canovas Sanchez
María José Canovas Sanchez Jan 2026
★★☆☆☆

It's very old-fashioned in my opinion. It is clean, though. I think it needs renovation. The bed was comfortable.

Margaret Smith
Margaret Smith Jan 2026
★☆☆☆☆

Room shocking condition bathroon window mouldy round edges. heater top broken a fire hazard . Door to bathroom split at bottom. Shower flow uneven and connection lose. Has nail holes, it looks like round door at top and more slack work round cabin cutain ripped and to long at bottom and only going up 3/4 of window Not happy stay

Hayden Esau
Hayden Esau Jan 2026
★★★★☆

Friendly hosts. Pool was nice. Great bbq area with big lawn and 2 full bbqs. Nice quiet spot on the edge of town but not far from shops etc. Kitchen had everything we needed.

M D
M D Jan 2026
★★☆☆☆

Our arrival was a bit difficult, as we didn't receive any check-in information. Although we arrived on time, the reception was unattended, and we received no response to our messages. This can be very expensive for tourists who then have to call to inquire. Unfortunately, we were in the older, rear living area. The kitchen was very worn. The duvets, towels, and window blinds were not clean. It was very noisy; our apartment was on the ground floor.

KH
KH Dec 2025
★☆☆☆☆

Don't stay here if you want a good night rest. Room is not sound proof at all. Stayed at level one and could not sleep as people in level two caused loud noise when they are just walking in their room. Can hear everything they saying. Kitchen is badly equipped. Toliet does not have shampoo and bath soap. Old worn down. The motels closer to town looks better.

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Last updated on 24 October 2026

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