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The Essex Arms

Property class: 3

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Lobby
Game room
Restaurant
Porch
Lobby

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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151 Main Street, Huntly, 3740
  • Place, Waikato River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Hakanoa Walkway
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, SkyCity Hamilton
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (King room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Double)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Huntly

The Essex Arms places you next to Waikato River and within a 15-minute walk of Lake Hakanoa Walkway. This 22-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Waikato River - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Hakanoa Walkway - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Waikato - 23 min drive - 25.2 miles
  • Hamilton Gardens - 27 min drive - 25.7 miles
  • SkyCity Hamilton - 29 min drive - 24.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robert Harris - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell Taupiri - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hopin stopin - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Essex Arms

The Essex Arms features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Guests can enjoy free wired internet and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators and coffee makers are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

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.
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra 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

Essex Arms Hotel Huntly
Essex Arms Hotel
Essex Arms Huntly
The Essex Arms Hotel
The Essex Arms Huntly
The Essex Arms Hotel Huntly

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Essex Arms?

The Essex Arms provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see within easy reach of The Essex Arms?

This hotel is located in Huntly, just steps from Waikato River. You'll also find Turangawaewae Marae and Lake Hakanoa Walkway within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Essex Arms?

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

Does The Essex Arms have a casino at the property?

No, The Essex Arms doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Essex Arms?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Essex Arms a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like free wired internet as well as a restaurant and a bar/lounge.

Does The Essex Arms have a hot tub?

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

Does The Essex Arms have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Essex Arms doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Essex Arms allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Essex Arms though service animals are welcome.

Does The Essex Arms have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Essex Arms?

The closest major airport to The Essex Arms is Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.), which is 29.6 mi away (39 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Essex Arms?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Essex Arms offer a balcony.

The Essex Arms Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Anne

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

Clean & comfortable

Was a comfortable stay after a big drive......room was large & clean....staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lusio

Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing

We didn't enjoy our stay at all ! When we 1st arrived we had to wait approximately 40-45mins outside for some one to server us then we were told our booking online was not made ?? Then once that was delt with our room was cold and the fridge in the room didn't even keep the food we got chilled and the little freezer boxs had little ice build up but didn't freez we put 2 I blocks in there and they melted then as it states on the wall at reception 10am is check out we went to go check out at reception at 9.50am and no one was at reception there was to note on what to do with the room card we were very disappointed over all
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Dean

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

dishonest.

Will never book here again as they will not honour the advertised price on this sight as they claim not to be listed here...funny they knew the driver was coming though..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Convenient for a nights sleep when heading south from Auckland if arriving in the evening. Relatively close to Auckland airport. Wifi is available in certain areas but not all rooms. Unfortunately not in our room but in a common room so it worked fine.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

cheap, about all.

no internet, beds are bad, area seemed very shady. front desk was nice
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Chez

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central Location

Unusual Greeting by manager but he was obliging. Rooms nice and big. Nice bathrooms but no hot water. Bed far too old.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sylvie R.

Disliked: Staff & service

Not Worth the Price

Don't believe the infos about the Wifi. The hotel has no wifi connection for its clients. They tell you to come to the lobby and try to catch free wifi connections from the Public Library or the Main Street; that didn't work for me.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Most enjoyable. Room had all we required. We were at Hampton Downs each day and it was convenient for us to travel the short distance
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good basic motel, large bedroom and large bathroom. WiFi only by reception, rooms hard wired network but you need to take network cable - though this was not a problem for us. Secure parking. Huntly is a bit down on its luck, but the chip shop and Chinese were very good.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

A no-frills but okay hotel

This is a no-frills hotel but comfortable, quiet and clean, with a restaurant attached. There is a problem with wifi though which is only available in lobby and one or two other areas but not in rooms. It's in a very workaday town with little to see but there are plenty of food outlets nearby.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Nice place in town with takeaways and stuff .

Good location not far from auckland international airport in a small town . Rooms were good , no kitchnet and sink at least to wash cups n stuff we had to use hand basin in bathroom , No table to eat fud which was the worst part , only one light in bedroom , was not much bright .
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jen

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

Comfortable.

A surprisingly comfortable and spacious room. It was very clean and the staff were really friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place if you are in the neighborhood, or passing by. There's really nothing to do in Huntly, but there's plenty to do outside the town, so it would be worth staying here.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Close to where i wanted to be it eas greatl

I would definately stay there again, good value for money, nice secure car park.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Modern; Value: Great deal; Service: Good, Friendly; Cleanliness: Immaculate;
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Facilities: Modest; Value: Average price; Service: Below average; Cleanliness: Pleasant; Room 12 opposite smokers entrance way, street side window noisy during day
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a convenient and easy option.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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