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909 reviews

Cortez Motel

Cortez Motel

55 Landing Road, Whakatane, 3120, New Zealand

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+1-833-728-2041

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Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Spa tub

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Cortez Motel

Welcome to the charming Cortez Motel, your cozy oasis in the heart of Whakatane, New Zealand! Just a hop and skip away—only 0.5mi from the city center—this delightful 3-star motel combines the comforts of home with an adventurous spirit. With prices starting from a wallet-friendly $71, you'll find it hard to resist soaking up the sun or splashing about in the outdoor swimming pool, all while relishing the lush surroundings and local charm!

Our happy guests can’t stop raving about their experiences at Cortez Motel, with a fantastic review score of 909! Each room is equipped with elements designed to make you feel right at home, from the kitchenette for keen cooks, to free Wi-Fi for keeping up with your travel plans. With a private entrance and non-smoking rooms, you can truly unwind at your own pace. The added perks like free toiletries, a spa tub perfect for relaxation, and an inviting garden area only sweeten the deal!

Whether you're traveling solo, with family or a buddy, the Cortez Motel offers something for everyone. Enjoy the convenience of on-site parking, book exciting tours at the tour desk, or simply bask in the bliss of your very own paradise. Make Cortez Motel your first choice for a fun getaway and experience Whakatane like never before!

After a thrilling day exploring the beautiful Whakatane, there’s no better way to unwind than taking a dip in our seasonal outdoor swimming pool, where adults can splash around in the shallow end and soak up the sun! Surrounded by vibrant greenery, the pool area is the perfect spot to kick back and enjoy your surroundings while sipping a refreshing drink or simply lounging with a good book. Just remember to bring your best pool floaty—because splashes and giggles await! When the sun begins to set, the warm ambiance of the pool area transforms into a tranquil retreat; a perfect way to wrap up your day of adventure.

For those who want to take their relaxation up a notch, the Cortez Motel offers inviting spa baths in select studio accommodations. Imagine soaking in warm water after a day of hiking or beachcombing—the pampering you deserve! It’s the ideal way to rejuvenate and bond with your travel companions. Whether you're planning a romantic escape or a fun-filled family trip, our variety of room types includes family-friendly options like the Superior Family Room and Family Room, both spacious enough for your crew! With combined accommodations for up to six adults, you’ll be sure to find your perfect fit.

When it’s time to savor some local flavors, make use of your in-room kitchenette for a delicious homemade meal with fresh produce from the nearby markets. Alternatively, step outside and explore Whakatane’s delightful culinary scene—full of eateries that cater to every taste. And don’t forget to visit the tour desk on-site to book an exhilarating escapade, whether it’s a fishing trip, a scenic helicopter ride, or a cultural tour. At Cortez Motel, adventure is just around the corner, and relaxation seamlessly awaits you in your cozy home away from home!

Closest airports

Whakatane Airport

4.6mi

Rotorua Airport

37.4mi

Tauranga Airport

47mi

Most popular amenities

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Spa tub

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Garden

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Superior Family Room

1 Twin Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

430 sqft

Spa tub

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Bathtub

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Welcome to our spacious Superior Family Room, boasting over 400 square feet of comfortable living space. With accommodations for up to 5 adults and 4 children, this room is perfect for families looking for a relaxing getaway. Enjoy the convenience of a kitchenette, spa tub, and a flat-screen TV, ensuring a memorable stay for everyone.

Queen Studio

1 Queen Size Bed

260 sqft

Spa tub

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Bathtub

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Welcome to our Queen Studio, a cozy and stylish studio room with a spacious 258 sqft of space. Perfect for couples or a small family, this room offers a comfortable queen size bed, a spa tub, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a private entrance. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a flat-screen TV, free toiletries, and a dining table.

King Studio

1 Twin Bed

1 King Size Bed

260 sqft

Spa tub

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Bathtub

x3

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Relax in this spacious King Studio with a private spa tub, kitchenette, and flat-screen TV. Accommodating up to 3 adults and 1 child, it's the perfect retreat for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Studio with Spa Bath

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

260 sqft

Spa tub

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Bathtub

+

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Indulge in relaxation and comfort in our spacious Studio with Spa Bath. Unwind in the spa tub, enjoy the convenience of a private kitchenette, and cozy up in the sitting area while watching your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV. Perfect for a couple's getaway or a small family retreat.

Twin Studio - Disability Access

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

Microwave

x3

+

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Our Twin Studio - Disability Access is a spacious and well-equipped room perfect for a group of 3 adults and 2 children. Featuring a private bathroom, kitchenette, flat-screen TV, and comfortable beds, it offers convenience and comfort for an enjoyable stay.

Standard Studio

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x3

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More details

Experience comfort and convenience in our Standard Studio room, perfect for families or groups of up to five. Relax in the spacious, well-equipped studio with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and a cozy sitting area, all within easy reach of popular attractions.

Standard Family Room

2 Twin Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

430 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

Microwave

x6

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x4

More details

Our spacious Standard Family Room is perfect for your family getaway, offering 431 sqft of comfortable living space and accommodating up to 6 adults and 4 children. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom, well-equipped kitchenette, and a range of amenities such as a flat-screen TV, microwave, and refrigerator for an unforgettable stay.

Queen Studio - Disability Access

1 Queen Size Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

Private entrance

+

More details

Step into our Queen Studio - Disability Access and experience a cozy and accessible space, perfect for a couple or small family. With its private entrance, kitchenette, and comfortable Queen size bed, this room offers all the amenities you need for a relaxing stay. Enjoy the convenience of a flat-screen TV, microwave, and refrigerator, as well as the added comfort of free toiletries, towels, and a sitting area. Book now and make yourself at home in our lovely Queen Studio.

Family Room

3 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

430 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

Microwave

x5

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x4

More details

Experience the perfect family getaway in our spacious Family Room, offering 431 sqft of comfort and convenience. This room accommodates up to 9 guests with 3 Twin beds and 1 Queen-size bed, featuring a private bathroom, kitchenette, flat-screen TV, and various other amenities to ensure a memorable stay.

Guest reviews

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909 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Lugina

10

April 2024

Very comfy queen bed, quietness of guests. Well-mannered children in the rooms before the office. 2 towels,thank you. Despite the above, I would definitely stay again. Ngā mihi

The parking needs lines painted, other guests parked silly. We had to park on the grass behind our unit. Reception male said my credit card declined. In actual fact, my card was quite topped up. I think you mistyped my account number. I slipped over in the shower. Once the soap rinsed off into the bottom of the shower, it became slippery. I'm all good, though. No pain. Just my pride 🤣🤣🤣 Our rolled up face cloths had dead moths on them, probably blown in by the open window.

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Chris

8.2

February 2024

Clean and comfortable. I really liked not having to wash the dishes.

We advised that we would be arriving between 7 and 8pm and this was approved by the motel. When we got there at 7.30pm the office was closed, but did answer when we knocked. To be fair Cortez did try to ring us but large parts of the roads we were on had no cell coverage. They were wondering when we didn't answer if we weren't genuine. We did say what time we would arrive and they did agree. I think they were a little suspicious because booking.com omitted our credit card from the booking details, but that was no fault of ours.

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Anonymous

8.2

October 2023

It's was clean and the hosts and the workers were lovely. We were there only over night but it was great for our needs. I had a spa bath my needs were met👍🏾 Loved it, it was sooo what I needed!

Completely out of their control as there were road works happening right outside & the road workers cut the power. So we couldn't shower. Had the road workers told the Motel they were turning the power off at 9am we would of showered before 9. But not Cortez fault I had to sit in the car with my smelly sister to Auckland 🤣🤣

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Mandy

8.2

February 2024

Very convenient to where I needed to be for work. Ample of free parking is a bonus. Room was very big and well equipped.

Due to no aircon the only way to get relieve from the heat is to open windows, use the fan. Sadly (and I know this is not the property's fault) this was made hard by room neighbours with a nasty smoking habit who came to sit right outside the window. maybe no smoking on premises or a smoking area away from other rooms would be an option.

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Rauaroha

10

April 2023

We appreciated our stay at the Cortez. It accommodated our family. We near had the entire complex to ourselves as we had booked in advance, this could've been a nightmare for hotel owners, however, they were so relaxed and accommodating that we chose to spend most of our time at the motel. We will definitely be booking with them again.

Not that we didn't like it, cause the stay was amazing. Perhaps just a comment that one family members bathroom window had no latch and the window opened wide to the roadside, this made showering uncomfortable to some extent and finding men's underwear in our bathroom cabinet. Granted I didn't mention it when we got there as I was busy with preparation for grad, however, did explain this to owner and he was awesome and sorted it asap.

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Colin

8.2

April 2023

The rooms were clean and well maintained. Wifi was free and with good reception. Bed medium firm and comfortable. Adequate off street parking although may be tight if the motel was full. Plenty of kerbside parking in the adjacent side street. Within 1km of large supermarket with main town centre about 1.5km from motel.

The reception closed early on the day we arrived, albeit after our arrival, and had not opened at 8am the next morning when we left. We therefore had to depart leaving key in room and phoning reception mid morning, However the motel people gave us a good welcome and were very friendly on the phone.

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Marryanne

9.1

January 2024

Nice little cosy motel, on the main road but hardly any noise from traffic. Car park available, I managed to get a room with my car parked right outside, prefect. Pool is awesome, courtyard sees the sun all day. I felt relaxed..

Update the Motel Information folder in the room. Out dated, was looking forward to having a cooked breakfast but no longer provided by the motel. Prices for washing machine and dryer also out dated costs.

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De

9.1

January 2023

The atmosphere was lovely and the room was better than expected for the price. The lady on reception was filling in for her friends but did a great job, was very approachable and friendly. We loved the pool and the great quality fan provided in our room. The beds were pretty comfy and well made. We would definitely stay here again. We were provided extra towels for the pool too.

The fan was a little too loud even on the lowest setting, our double bed had a very slight lean to it, the bathroom was hard to lock and the toilet didn't always flush well. The bathroom windows open up quite far and people can walk past (although it is around the back) and see in so we had to keep them shut for privacy. Our towel rail was broken and there wasn't really enough space to hang our wet togs and towels.

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Colin

9.1

August 2023

The motel layout is very good, there is a court yard between the two wings and not a parking lot which is great, on a hot evening it will be good to use. The rooms was very spacious and clean with everything provided that you need. The pool is a good size, pity it was too cold to use.

It's had to find something I didn't like, except the TV system was playing up, they were waiting for someone to come and look at it. If it was not for that, I would have had no issues what so ever.

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Kahlia

8.2

September 2023

The Staff were really friendly whenever I needed help they were more than happy to help, also close to town so didn't have to drive too much. we loved that there was a pool, BBQ area, and garden space to sit in.

The floors in the bathroom and kitchen were really sticky and there was mold in the bathroom, also An extra pillow per person would have made our stay that much better, and making sure the remotes to the tvs actually work would have been awesome.

Points of Interest Around Cortez Motel

Attractions

Ohope Beach

3.8mi

Rangitaiki River

8mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • Seasonal

Amenities of Cortez Motel

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Spa tub

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Garden

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Cortez Motel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Cortez Motel

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Cortez Motel?

At Cortez Motel, check-in is available from 02:00 PM until 08:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM.

Is there parking at Cortez Motel?

Yes, there is ample parking available at the Cortez Motel. The parking is not only free but also private, as it is located on-site. Additionally, there is no need to make a parking reservation in advance.

How much does a stay at Cortez Motel cost?

Starting prices for Cortez Motel are around $71. This may vary based on room categories and travel dates. To confirm rates, please provide your stay dates.

What are the room types available at Cortez Motel?

The Cortez Motel offers a variety of room types including Superior Family Rooms and Standard Family Rooms, both accommodating up to 6 adults and 4 children. There are also Queen Studios and King Studios, accommodating 2 adults and 1 child, and 3 adults and 1 child respectively. All rooms are non-smoking and range in size from 258 sqft to 431 sqft.

What are the main attractions at Cortez Motel?

At Cortez Motel, guests can make the most of their time by enjoying the leisure amenities provided. One of the highlights is the outdoor swimming pool, which is available seasonally. This gives guests an opportunity to relax and take a dip in the pool during their stay. The pool is located outdoors, providing a pleasant environment for guests to unwind and enjoy the warm weather. Guests should note that there are age restrictions in place, as the pool is for adults only. Additionally, the pool features a shallow end, making it suitable for guests of all swimming abilities. Apart from the pool, guests can also take advantage of the spa tub, offering a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. With these leisure amenities, guests at Cortez Motel can indulge in some leisurely activities during their stay.

Is there a swimming pool at Cortez Motel?

The Cortez Motel has one pool available. The pool is open seasonally and is located outdoors. It has a shallow end and is reserved for adults only.

Which payment methods are supported by Cortez Motel?

The payment methods supported by Cortez Motel include Visa, Mastercard, and Eftpos. Cash payments are also accepted.