Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka

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Quality Inn
8.5 (1079 reviews)
11 Marina Road , Tutukaka , NZ

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location / harbour and marina views
Friendly, helpful staff (exceptional reception service)
Excellent breakfast and strong on-site restaurant
Spacious rooms and comfortable beds
Good value for money
Easy check-in/check-out
Well-equipped kitchen in some apartments
Quiet and homely atmosphere
Good parking
Clean rooms (generally)
Cons:
Room maintenance issues (old carpets, paint needed, damaged skirting)
Bathroom problems (doors, ventilation, extractor fan) and need for overhaul
TV channel problems / streaming issues
Pool and laundry reported out of service
Empty shampoo/soap dispensers in showers
Underprovisioned facilities at times
Abbreviated restaurant hours during some stays
Some mattresses reported as old
No clear cancellation policy reported in one case
Pool temperature/outdated pool facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Rooms were frequently described as clean and tidy; multiple guests praised housekeeping and overall room cleanliness despite a few mentions of spiderwebs and tired fixtures.
Service
9.2
Staff repeatedly praised as friendly, helpful and exceptional (reception singled out, staff solved issues promptly); service is a strong point.
Location
9
Location is frequently highlighted positively (harbour/marina views, handy to coastal areas and activities); very convenient for visitors.
Room Quality
7
Mixed comments: many rooms spacious and comfortable, but several specific maintenance issues (old mattress, worn carpets, bathroom doors/ventilation, TV problems, skirting damage) lower this score.
Amenities
7
Amenities are inconsistent: good on-site restaurant and coffee, but reports of pool and laundry out of service, empty shower dispensers, underprovisioned facilities and abbreviated restaurant hours.
Value for Money
8.7
Several guests called it good value for money and praised large/apartment-style rooms and reasonable pricing relative to what was offered.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Breakfast and restaurant repeatedly described as excellent or superb; food and beverage is a clear strength for many guests.
Overall Experience
9
Overall stays described as comfortable, pleasant and enjoyable with strong service, good food and location; maintenance and amenity issues temper perfection but do not dominate guests' overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 01:40

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka offers a luxurious stay with free WiFi, a salt water outdoor pool, and a restaurant for guests to enjoy. Unwind with a drink at the bar and take advantage of the free parking provided by the property.

Convenient Location

Located just 8 minutes' drive from Matapouri and 90 minutes' from the Bay of Islands, Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka offers the perfect base to explore the stunning surroundings and attractions nearby.

Exciting Activities

Guests can make the most of their stay by enjoying various activities such as kayaking, sailing, fishing, day cruises, snorkeling, horse riding, and golf. With barbecue facilities, a tour desk, and luggage storage available, your adventure awaits at Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: WRE

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1079 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 9.2
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 9
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Marie • solo_traveller • nz
10
Tutukaka food and beer festival
Pros:

The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • nz
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • family_with_children • nz
9
Charming hotel in a beautiful bush and harbour setting.
Pros:

A spacious, clean, quiet hotel in a beautiful setting. Fabulous restaurant.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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thomas • family_with_children • ec
9
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Todd • extended_group • nz
9
Great staff , great location , lovely breakfast , will be back
Pros:

Great staff , amazing location

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Sheree • couple • nz
9
very pleasant
Pros:

outstanding breakfast

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Pohatu • family_with_children • au
10
Fantabulous location, scenery and hotel top notch!
Pros:

Over the hill from my mum's, perfect location, so much beautiful scenery to see and much to do. Hotel is in a PRIME location and definitely exceeded my expectations. Definitely booking here each time I return home. Thank you

Cons:

It was all PERFECT

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Antony • extended_group • nz
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Ericka • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Friendly staff on reception. Very clean room with modern spacious shower. Lovely generous lounge area. Great location.

Cons:

Very minor things, no complementary toiletries like shower caps, cotton buds or toothbrushrs etc for those who may have accidentally left them at home.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Rudi • couple • nz
8
Pros:

Centrally located at marina within walking distance of bars and restaurants and easy access to coast and estuary.
Breakfast was excellent.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Robbie • couple • nz
9
Pros:

Great room with good handicap facilities. Great view, comfortable beds, good breakfast

Cons:

All good

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Dave • couple • nz
10
Very relaxing break in best accommodation at Tutukaka Marina.
Pros:

Room was upgraded to Level 3 to improve view. Looked directly out on Marina and was beautiful.

Cons:

No hair dryer in room, but accepted room was undergoing minor remediation.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Kazz71 • solo_traveller • nz
10
Beautiful, peaceful location
Pros:

Friendly, helpful staff, nothing was to much trouble.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Tanya • couple • nz
9
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • solo_traveller • nz
9
Great place to stay for a weekend in Tutukaka
Pros:

Great Location, nice rooms and delicious breakfast

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • extended_group • nz
7
Pros:

great location.
massive apartment. nice comfy beds, kitchen well equipped - tea, milk etc
good value for money.

Cons:

needs a pain job and new carpets

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee