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Cortez Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Whakatane with free parking

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Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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55 Landing Rd, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, 3120
  • Place, Whakatane Hospital
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Whakatane Aquatic Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Whakatane War Memorial Hall
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whakatane (WHK)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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King Spa Studio | Desk, free WiFi

King Spa Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Desk, free WiFi

Family Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Family Room | Desk, free WiFi

Standard Family Room

  • 40 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Studio - Disability Access | Desk, free WiFi

Twin Studio - Disability Access

  • 24 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Spa Studio | Desk, free WiFi

Queen Spa Studio

  • 24 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio with Spa Bath | Desk, free WiFi

Studio with Spa Bath

  • 24 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Studio - Disability Access | Desk, free WiFi

Queen Studio - Disability Access

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Family Spa Room | Desk, free WiFi

Superior Family Spa Room

  • 40 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Whakatane

Located in Whakatāne Town within a short walk of Whakatane Hospital, Cortez Motel is within a mile (2 km) of Whakatane Aquatic Centre. This 15-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Whakatane Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Whakatane Aquatic Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Whakatane War Memorial Hall - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Te Papaka & Puketapu - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Whakatane District Museum and Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baxter's Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ohiwa Oyster Farm - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kebab House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Village Bakery - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Cortez Motel

Motel in Whakatane with free parking
At Cortez Motel , guests have access to an outdoor pool and a garden. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Helpful staff is there to provide front-desk service during limited hours, as well as offer insight about the area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other amenities include kitchenettes, sitting areas, and refrigerators.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Cortez Motel Motel
Cortez Motel Whakatane
Cortez Motel Motel Whakatane

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near Cortez Motel ?

This motel is situated in Whakatāne Town within a short 15-minute walk of Whakatane Aquatic Centre and also 18 minutes on foot from Whakatane War Memorial Hall. You'll also find Mataatua: The House That Came Home and Te Papaka & Puketapu within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Cortez Motel ?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Cortez Motel include a casino?

No, Cortez Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Cortez Motel ?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Cortez Motel ?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a kitchenette as well as an outdoor pool and a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Cortez Motel ?

Yes, some guestrooms at this motel feature private spa tubs.

Does Cortez Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Cortez Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Cortez Motel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Cortez Motel .

Are there connecting rooms at Cortez Motel ?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

What is the closest airport to Cortez Motel ?

The closest major airport to Cortez Motel is Whakatane (WHK), which is 5.1 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Cortez Motel ?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Cortez Motel .

Cortez Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 17 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SHARON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean room and they took our laundry and washed and dried it for us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly Owner and Value for Money

Sunny, the owner, was friendly and accommodating to several requests from us. We think he gave us the potatoe masher from his own home. Kitchen equipment enabled us to cook all our meals in the room (everything but oven). TV had lots of great channels and could swivel to different parts of the room. Beds felt new in No.5 and the kitchen looked modern. Bathroom and toilet looked a bit dated but were nice and clean. Housecleaning came everyday. Pool isnt maintained in Winter but looks like it would be nice for a Summer swim. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We made a last minute booking. It was a great price, had smiley staff & he was welcoming. They held another room for me the next night which we confirmed quite late. So, we appreciated having somewhere to stay. We really enjoyed the spa bath & fwkt it was great value for money. Thanks 😉
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nath

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They supplied an old electric heater that did not work. Just a poor place that wasn't clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely helpful staff. Rooms are a little outdated but good for the price you pay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean but small, dated and worn. Tv did not work and when we realised, office was closed so could not be fixed. Outside lights were turned off so pitch black when we walked back to the unit at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was tidy but very dated
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

jonathan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Servicing of units very poor
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Artistic ambience, pink flamingos and colour lights puts this place above the ordinary
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Colin, DANNEVIRKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonqa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For an older style motel, this was a great last minute find. Excellent value for money, pleasant large room and comfy bed. Thanks

8/10 Good

Paretoroa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 1 night with 3 children, and our bed setting was awesome. We had reasonable sized beds, with a comfort sized room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025