Orana Motor Inn & Restaurant

Hotels
7.2 (327 reviews)
238 Commerce Street , Kaitaia , NZ

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Exceptional food
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Dated decor

Categories

Cleanliness
5.13
Concerns about dirty rooms and floors mentioned.
Service
8.6
Staff are described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
8.14
Located in a great area with minimal competition.
Room Quality
5.59
Rooms are noted as dated and in need of a makeover.
Amenities
6.12
Limited amenities and missing items like cutlery and plates.
Value for Money
7.58
Good value for the price mentioned, despite some issues.
Food and Beverage
9.13
Exceptional food quality highlighted by multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
7.3
Overall experience is mixed but emphasizes good value for money.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 07:16

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Orana Motor Inn & Restaurant in Kaitaia offers an array of luxurious amenities for a relaxing stay. From an outdoor pool to a children's playground and a sun terrace, guests can unwind and enjoy their time at the property.

Modern Comforts
Each room at Orana Motor Inn & Restaurant is thoughtfully designed to provide modern comforts. With a flat-screen TV, cozy seating area, and a kettle in every room, guests can relax in style. The private bathrooms are equipped with showers, free toiletries, and a hairdryer for added convenience.

Convenient Facilities
In addition to the comfortable rooms, the property also features a shared lounge for guests to socialize and unwind. With free WiFi, an on-site restaurant, and complimentary parking, Orana Motor Inn & Restaurant ensures a convenient and pleasant stay for all visitors.

Experience luxury, comfort, and convenience at Orana Motor Inn & Restaurant. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience!

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 327 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.13
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.14
Room Quality: 5.59
Amenities: 6.12
Value for Money: 7.58
Food and Beverage: 9.13
Overall Experience: 7.3
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Soumik • extended_group • nz
7
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Avi G • solo_traveller • nz
6
Pros:

Front desk calling me to check my check in time

Cons:

Cleanliness was questionable with ants in the sink.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Judy • solo_traveller • au
5
Cons:

plastic shower curtain
very small room

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Jennings • family_with_children • nz
3
Staff were brilliant, unfortunately the units did not keep up to the same standard.
Pros:

On arrival the staff were friendly and very helpful. It's a pity that the rest of our stay didn't live up to the same standard.

Cons:

Toilet was leaking all night and constantly refilling.
The heater above the door didn't work as it's not connected to anything. Found other heater in the closet the next morning.
Sky TV system held on/dangling from cable ties. No battery in the actual tv remote, so you have to turn off tv at the wall, otherwise you have the tv screen lite up all night.
No blankets in the closet for those cold nights.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Musa • couple • nz
10
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • nz
8
Worth the money, staff super friendly!
Pros:

Clean tidy, staff at reception always super friendly as always which makes a massive difference

Cons:

Rooms are dated but to be fair really clean and it shows the staff care by that.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • nz
10
The staff is a great resource for the facility kind friendly and knowledgeable
Pros:

Off street parking
Clean and comfortable

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Vithana • family_with_children • nz
6
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • extended_group • nz
7
Pros:

Close proximity to town (grocery stores, gas stations, fast food restaurants).

Cons:

Bit dated with the interior rooms, no fan in the shower so build ups with moisture.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Anjula • extended_group • lk
9
Pros:

Location

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Rubbel • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Samir • family_with_children • nz
10
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • gb
3
The ghost motel
Pros:

Nice Towels, reasonable shower & tea/coffee making facilities

Cons:

Hole in the bedspread and net curtains, marks on the carpets,mismatched furniture which was damaged and worn. The Room and bathroom were dated and in poor repair. Found Ants walking around the table fridge seal was broken and dirty, cobwebs around the windows and in round the chairs. Was given a different room than we booked as the other rooms had all allegedly all gone, despite a sign saying No vacancies the motel was a ghost town with only one other guest. The restaurant/ bar was closed on as it was a Sunday.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Anahera • family_with_children • nz
5
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • au
1
very tired. Needs renovation
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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April Dawn • family_with_children • nz
4
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The Equipment like a toaster etc was not in the Unit. Not all go to the Restaurant.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Seilala • family_with_children • nz
7
Loved the fact that it was central and easy to find.
Pros:

I liked the room. Bed was comfortable. Loved the sensor light in the toilet.

Cons:

The bin wasn't emptied the next day. Also, had to use the same bin (which was in the main room) for the toilet and bathroom. Never got to use the pool.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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peng • solo_traveller • nz
7
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Sameera • extended_group • nz
4
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Dianne • family_with_children • nz
10
Pros:

Friendly helpful staff and cat, awesome food.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee