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Livingston Motel

Property class: 4

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A hotel room with a bed, a glass table with a remote control, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of a pool and landscape through a glass door.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area with a glass table, and a seating area with two sofas.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and blue cabinets. There is a dining area with a glass table and metal chairs.
A two-story motel with a sign advertising spa pools and a 50+ discount.
A hotel room with a glass dining table, a black leather sofa, a bed with a red pillow, a TV, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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42 Landing Road, Whakatane, 3120
  • Place, Whakatane Aquatic Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Whakatane War Memorial Hall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Papaka & Puketapu
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whakatane (WHK)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a kitchenette.

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Spa Pool Studio)

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower area, and a toilet. There is a towel rack with two towels, and a small table with a bottle and a tissue box.

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Spa Pool Studio)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Spa Pool)

A hotel room with a bed, a glass table with a remote control, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of a pool and landscape through a glass door.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Spa Pool)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio with Bath

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and two chairs.

Studio with Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, leather sofas, a glass coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Whakatane

Located in Whakatāne Town, Livingston Motel is within a mile (2 km) of sights such as Whakatane Hospital and Whakatane War Memorial Hall. Each of the 15 rooms at this 4-star motel includes a kitchenette, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Whakatane Aquatic Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Whakatane War Memorial Hall - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Te Papaka & Puketapu - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Whakatane District Museum and Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Pohaturoa - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Moxi Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Village Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Livingston Motel

Guests of Livingston Motel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and laundry facilities. There's free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a picnic area, a garden, and barbecue grills.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels and DVD players. Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 18 for adults and NZD 18 for children

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 18 for adults and NZD 18 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Livingston Motel?

Livingston Motel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Livingston Motel?

This motel is situated in Whakatāne Town within a short 17-minute walk of Whakatane War Memorial Hall and also 18 minutes on foot from Whakatane Aquatic Centre. You'll also find Whakatane River Walk and Mataatua: The House That Came Home within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Livingston Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does Livingston Motel feature a casino?

No, Livingston Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Livingston Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is Livingston Motel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a kitchenette as well as a garden and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at Livingston Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Livingston Motel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Livingston Motel offers a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Livingston Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Livingston Motel.

Are there connecting rooms at Livingston Motel?

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

How far is the airport from Livingston Motel?

The closest major airport to Livingston Motel is Whakatane (WHK), which is 5.1 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Livingston Motel?

Yes, some guestrooms at Livingston Motel offer a patio.

Livingston Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 319 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are amazing. Room was bigger than ot looked in the pictures. Spa pool was great. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean rooms.. great service.. very quiet location.. great spa
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was well presented, and staff were brilliant. Good value also.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great, comfy stay. Staff were really friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacious and clean. Great size spa tub. And very friendly service. Also close (walking distance) to Kopeopeo shops etc We will definitely come back, and recommend this place to anyone looking at staying in Whakatane.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew and Oriwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, clean room, awesome stay Will book again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodation, great hosts and staff. Excellent 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and the spa was fabulous very enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon Marama

Liked: Amenities
Close to town nice host ..Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was lovely and made our stay feel very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
spa pool was excellent. parking wasvery good. staff very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, all amenities we needed. Comfortable and spa bath in the room was a bonus. Close to shops. Lots of parking. Amazing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was great the bed was comfortably and the Spa was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and clean rooms. Staff were brilliant and friendly. Will stay there again. Thanks Eddie.👍😀
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed a couple of times now, the service from the hosts is great, they are friendly and helpful. Definitely will recommend to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome friendly staff! Let me know what time supermarkets close as that’s where we were heading after a late check in. Told us to run the spa in the meantime (my boys stayed to watch it)so it will be full when we got back as it’s deep. Was an awesome stay fully equipped room warm and clean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

SHANE A ROBERTS SUPERIOR

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here often for business trips and always feel very welcome. Well appointed rooms and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything needed was there. Rooms and bathroom very clean. Spa bath huge and very relaxing. Eddie the host is very friendly and obliging. Would definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was good, met our expectations, good size rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, well appointed kitchen that allowed us to prepare meals. Fabulous shower pressure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DIANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and convenient! Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn

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

Awesome Accommodation

Great place. So welcoming and staff so friendly and helpful In ever back here i would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tumatawhero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little room, staff were really nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable beds had almost everything that you needed. Great location. Very friendly/helpful staff. Great location and quiet. Recommended for extended stays. Even had a Spa!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025