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8.1

Excellent

405 reviews

405 reviews

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7.7

Very good

Location rating score

Very good location
Parking
FREE
Nearby landmarks
Whangarei Quarry Gardens 1.3 km
The Papermill 1.3 km
Quarry Arts Centre 2.3 km
Book Inn 2.3 km
Hatea River 2.5 km
Lake Ora 2.5 km
Burning Issues Gallery 2.8 km
Claphams Clocks - The National Clock Museum 2.9 km
Piggery Bookshop 3.0 km
Creative Kiwi Arts And Crafts 3.1 km

Motel Sierra

26 Western Hills DriveWhangarei, Whau Valley, Whangarei, New Zealand, 112 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the Whau Valley part of Whangarei, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Whangarei Airport. Rated with 3 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to hot tub and outdoor pool on-site.

Highlights

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Hot tub

Daily housekeeping

Laundry service

Non-smoking

Facilities

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

BBQ facilities

Contactless check-in/out

Hot tub

Swimming pool [outdoor]

Laundry service

Tours

Value for money7.5
Distance to city center4km
Location rating7.7

Rooms available at Motel Sierra

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.6

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          Frequently asked questions

          Does Motel Sierra have a swimming pool?

          While lounging at Motel Sierra, you can delight in the None facility to get your day started the right way with a splash for a stimulating morning or evening.

          Is car parking available at Motel Sierra?

          Motel Sierra has car park free of charge for all guests traveling with a automobile. Please contact the property for more information, or log into your Agoda account and contact the property through Agoda's direct message chatbox.

          What are the property's policies for children's bedding at Motel Sierra?

          Motel Sierra's policy pertaining to children's bedding considers guests age 4 years and older as adults, and therefore must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge. You can find additional information about specific child policy and age range for this property, by checking the "Property policies" section located in the property page for more details.

          How many floors does Motel Sierra have?

          Motel Sierra has a total of 2 floors.

          How many rooms does Motel Sierra have?

          Motel Sierra has a total of 22 rooms.

          At what time of the year is Motel Sierra most popular?

          Motel Sierra's most popular month where verified tourists have stayed the most is in January.

          What do guests like most about Motel Sierra?

          Past visitors that stayed at Motel Sierra have given this property a rating of 8.0 for its remarkable cleanliness as the major highlight for their stay.

          What is the typical rating that past Business travelers' have given to Motel Sierra?

          Verified business travelers that have stayed at this property have given Motel Sierra an average rating of 7.6. You can look up more detailed customer assessments and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

          What is the average rating that verified Couples' have given to Motel Sierra?

          Verified couple travelers that have stayed at this property have given Motel Sierra an average rating of 8.0. You can look up on more descriptive customer ratings, and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified guest travelers down in the review section.

          What is the typical rating that verified Families with young children have given to Motel Sierra?

          Verified families with young children that have stayed at this property have given Motel Sierra an average rating of 7.7. You can look up more specific customer reviews and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

          What do local visitors think about Motel Sierra?

          Verified local visitors that have stayed at this property have given Motel Sierra an average rating of 7.1. You can look up on more in depth customer evaluations, and responses for this property down in the review section.

          What time is check-in and check-out at Motel Sierra?

          Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM. You may ask for early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated time frame may be charged an additional fee.

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          What people love about Motel Sierra

          • 9.2

            Exceptional
            Staff 

            "Clean and comfortable, nice pool and spa, friendly staff taking no chances with covid."

            Darryl

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            February 13, 2022

          Overall rating:

          8.1

          Excellent
          405 reviews
          Cleanliness
          8.0
          Facilities
          6.4
          Location
          7.7
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          More about Motel Sierra

          More about Motel Sierra

          Motel Sierra

          Motel Sierra is a distinct addition to Whangarei and a smart choice for travelers. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, get the most out of your trip with a stay at Motel Sierra.
          Motel Sierra offers numerous on-site facilities to satisfy even the most discerning guest. Never be out of touch with your contacts, with free Wi-Fi offered throughout your stay. If you plan to arrive by car, you'll appreciate the motel's free parking, right on-site. Staying for a long time, or just need clean clothes? At the motel, your favorite travel outfits will be kept clean and available with laundry service provided on-site.
          For lazy days and nights, in-room conveniences like daily housekeeping let you make the most of your room.


          Dining and things to do

          Guests who prefer to make their own meals will love the in-house BBQ facilities available here.
          Recreational facilities at Motel Sierra are designed for escape and relaxation. Finish your vacation days right by dropping in at the hot tub. Start your vacation off right with a dip in the pool.


          Reasons to stay here

          Rooms don't get much cheaper than here, being less than 90% of the city's accommodation.
          It's hard to beat the room comfort here, which is rated higher than 88% of other accommodations in Whangarei.

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          Amenities and facilities

          Good
          Facilities

          6.4

          Most talked about facilities

          Food & Dining

          1 mention

          Swimming Pool

          1 mention

          Housekeeping

          1 mention

          Languages spoken
          • English
          Internet access
          • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
          • Internet
          • Internet services
          • Wi-Fi in public areas
          Things to do, ways to relax
          • Garden
          • Hot tub
          • Swimming pool [outdoor]
          • Tours
          Cleanliness and safety
          • Anti-viral cleaning products
          • Cashless payment service
          • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
          • Hand sanitizer
          • Hot water linen and laundry washing
          • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
          • Protective screens in common areas
          • Room sanitization opt-out available
          • Rooms sanitized between stays
          • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
          • Staff trained in safety protocol
          • Temperature check for guests and staff
          Dining, drinking, and snacking
          • BBQ facilities
          Services and conveniences
          • Contactless check-in/out
          • Daily housekeeping
          • Dry cleaning
          • Elevator
          • Heating in public area
          • Invoice provided
          • Laundry service
          • Meeting/banquet facilities
          • Smoke-free property
          • Smoking area
          • Terrace
          • Xerox/fax in business center
          For the kids
          • Family room
          Land sports
          • Golf course (within 3 km)
          Access
          • CCTV in common areas
          • CCTV outside property
          • Fire extinguisher
          • Non-smoking rooms
          • Pets allowed
          • Safety/security feature
          • Security [24-hour]
          • Smoke alarms
          Getting around
          • Car park [free of charge]
          Available in all rooms
          • Alarm clock
          • Carpeting
          • Cleaning products
          • Closet
          • Dining table
          • Electric blanket
          • Electric kettle
          • Fan
          • Free bottled water
          • Hand sanitizer
          • Heating
          • Ironing facilities
          • Kitchenette
          • Linens
          • Microwave
          • Mobile hotspot device
          • Pool facilities
          • Private bathroom
          • Refrigerator
          • Safety/security feature
          • Satellite/cable channels
          • Separate dining area
          • Shower
          • Shower chair
          • Sleep comfort items
          • Smoke detector
          • Socket near the bed
          • Telephone
          • Toiletries
          • Towels
          • Trash cans
          • Window
          • Wine glasses

          Location

          26 Western Hills DriveWhangarei, Whau Valley, Whangarei, New Zealand, 112
          Very good
          Location

          7.7

          Property policies

          Children and extra beds

          Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

          All children are welcome.

          Infant 0-1 year(s)
          Stay for free if using existing bedding.
          Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
          Children 2-3 year(s)
          Stay for free if using existing bedding.
          If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
          Guests 4 years and older are considered as adults
          Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
          Others
          • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

          Some helpful facts

          Check-in/Check-out
          • Check-in from14:00
          • Check-out until10:00
          • Reception open until22:30
          Getting around
          • Distance from city center4km
          The property
          • Number of floors2
          • Number of rooms 22
          • Room voltage240

          Reviews of Motel Sierra from real guests

          Provided by verified guests of Agoda
          7.3
          /
          10
          Very good
          Cleanliness8.0
          Facilities6.4
          Location7.7
          Room comfort and quality8.6
          Service7.8
          Value for money7.5
          High score for Whangarei
          Rating
          9+ Exceptional (3)
          8-9 Excellent (4)
          7-8 Very Good (1)
          6-7 Good (0)
          <6 Below Expectation (4)
          Time of the year
          Mar - May (2)
          Jun - Aug (2)
          Sep - Nov (1)
          Dec - Feb (7)

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          Showing 12 verified guest comments
          4.8
          Latisha from New Zealand
          Couple
          One-Bedroom Apartment
          Stayed 2 nights in January 2023

          Okayish”

          Hotel was average, cheap option upon arriving very rude customer service from the husband, although wife very friendly and helpful vaccine passports are still required here, ran out of time for other hotel options so this was the last resort considering our situation not very helpful information wise linen had stains bed average kitchenette tidy aswell as bathroom, the room had flies flying around inside most facilities closed eg spa/gaming room and pool was very disappointed!

          Reviewed January 12, 2023

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          9.2
          Exceptional
          Darryl from New Zealand
          Business traveler
          Standard Studio
          Stayed 1 night in February 2022

          Exceptional”

          Clean and comfortable, nice pool and spa, friendly staff taking no chances with covid. No air-con, but the fan provided was sufficient for us on the very hot and humid night we stayed. Others might not find it adequate under similar circumstances.

          Reviewed February 13, 2022

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          4.4
          cherryl from New Zealand
          Group
          Standard Studio
          Stayed 1 night in July 2021

          lack of customer service”

          no proper soap

          Reviewed July 24, 2021

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          2.0
          Jordan from New Zealand
          Couple
          Standard Studio
          Stayed 1 night in April 2021

          Motel owner denied check-in, accuses us of trespassing”

          We reached the motel at 8.07pm to find the reception closed, so we called the number list on the office door. No one picked up, so we waited, hoping for someone to attend to us as we saw some lights. Few mins later, the motel owner (he said so himself) appeared and we politely requested for check-in. He asked if we understood the sign on the door - no check-in beyond 8pm. Later accused us of trespassing his property. 1) Agoda listed reception open until: 10:30 PM, not 8.00pm. Either way, it's the responsibilty of the owner to get this right. 2) He said he saw us on CCTV, but deliberately didn't answer the call. Presumely he saw that we're Asian and so question our ability to understand the door sign. Outright racist. 3) He accused us of disturbing him & trespassing. We were outside the reception office. If that is considered trespassing, I suggest the motel close permanently and don't accept any more guests, as everyone will be trespassing. We couldn't be bothered to argue with this and left without staying there. Good luck to anyone who wants to book this accommodation.

          Reviewed April 06, 2021

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          8.0
          Excellent
          austin from Ireland
          Solo traveler
          Stayed 1 night in February 2018

          Stayed for a night ”

          Stayed here for a night on way travelling north. Good value, good location ( although I had a car) some nice things to donin whangeri for the evening - walk to the local water falls from mair Park Etc This premises was a bit old - but friendly staff and clean - good for those on a budget - can park right outside room

          Reviewed February 27, 2018

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          Rodney from Australia
          Family with teens
          Stayed 1 night in March 2015

          Great Stay”

          Friendly Clean Comfortable

          Excellent

          Reviewed March 27, 2015

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          8.7
          Excellent
          Donald from Australia
          Couple
          Stayed 2 nights in February 2015

          Clean rooms”

          Clean and good beds nice pool and spa

          Very good

          Reviewed March 04, 2015

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          8.7
          Excellent
          Alan from New Zealand
          Couple
          Stayed 1 night in February 2015

          V ery good one night stay.”

          Location, clean, friendly operator

          I didn't have motel food, so can't rate it.

          Reviewed February 09, 2015

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          9.3
          Exceptional
          DAVID from United Kingdom
          Group
          Stayed 1 night in January 2015

          Excellent stopover”

          Location, Comfort, Friendly

          We had an excellent overnight stay when driving from the far North to Auckland. Highly recommended.

          Reviewed January 06, 2015

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          8.3
          Excellent
          juanita from New Zealand
          Family with young children
          Stayed 2 nights in January 2014

          awesome, affordable, comfortable”

          easy to find, the hosts, clean

          our stay was fine. We enjoyed the pool and the space outside for the kids to run around. it was close to all amenities including town, and quiet and clean and comfortable. Most of all this was a really affordable option

          Reviewed January 08, 2014

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          4.7
          Kiri from New Zealand
          Family with young children
          Stayed 1 night in September 2012

          Location was the main feature”

          Location

          Basically in & out - in area for work function for 1 evening. Jus the basic room, had everything but needs upgrading. Has a swimming pool and spa which was good but was too wet for pool & spa was closed when we were able to go. There must have been a youths sport function happening as there many children running around, knocking on our doors - complaints from other rooms as well. Not motels error but wasn't relaxing there with children running past room knocking on your door frequently - did forward complaint but children still noisy. Anyway short stay so overall okay but because of this experience probably want go back there again.

          Reviewed September 30, 2012

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          8.3
          Excellent
          Robi from Australia
          Couple
          Stayed 1 night in July 2012

          Good value, cheap motel but clean & friendly staff”

          Cheap; excellent fan heaters heated the room very fast

          excellent fan heaters heated the room very fast, thank heaven, because it was a frosty night. unfortunately they turned the sleeping blankets on for us, which we hate, but i'm sure most people would have liked that as an added plus! old style motel which was clean and had fresh coat of paint, curtains, etc. tv & fridge in the room, cooktop & microwave, so you could easily stay there for a week. yha double room was nz$54 in comparison. has a human life-size chess board you can try, plus a pool. don't think they have a restaurant so didn't eat there but had to give food/dining a mark below to submit?

          Reviewed July 10, 2012

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