With 1000's of motels located throughout New Zealand, there's a motel to suit all budgets, from cheap, discount motel accommodation to luxury, 5 star motel accommodation. New Zealand motel accommodation also includes motor lodges and motor inns.
Motel rooms available usually range from studio, one or two bedroom units plus family sized units. Most motels are self-catering and provide tea, coffee and sometimes simple cooking facilities such as a microwave, lounge chairs and a television.
Accommodation in a motel in New Zealand is generally of a high standard and many are rated to give the traveller an idea of the quality provided. Motels offer guests free car parking outside of the motel unit.
Larger motels are often similar to hotels with a swimming pool, spa, sauna, games room, laundry and restaurant. Motels would suit individual travellers, couples, families or groups.
There are lots of places in New Zealand where you might like to stay in a motel, especially small towns and villages. Motels in Hanmer Springs for example are conveniently located near to the town centre - often within walking distance - and often include spas, free WiFi, super-king beds and SKY TV.