9.2

412 reviews

Central Motor Lodge

Central Motor Lodge

362 Thames Street, Morrinsville, 3300, New Zealand

Choose dates to view prices

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Room service

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Central Motor Lodge

Central Motor Lodge is a motel in Morrinsville, New Zealand, located at 362 Thames Street, about 0.9mi from the city center. This address places guests close to town attractions while keeping travel convenient and easy.

Inside, the experience blends practicality with comfort: free private parking and free on-site parking, complimentary Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, private entrances, and soundproof rooms. Rooms include kitchenware and a kitchenette, offer a garden view, and feature a bathtub with free toiletries; non-smoking options are available, and the property operates as an adults-only setting.

Additional amenities include room service, meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges), spa tub, and golf course access (extra charges). A garden, picnic area, and garden spaces provide outdoor charm. The property has 412 reviews from guests, reflecting its standing among travelers.

In Morrinsville, New Zealand, Central Motor Lodge sits at 362 Thames Street, about 0.9mi from the city center—an easy hub for town adventures with a comfy retreat to return to after a day on the road. Practical comforts shine here: free on-site parking, complimentary Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, private entrances, and soundproof rooms help travelers settle in with ease.

For outdoor charm, a garden, picnic area, and garden spaces provide a relaxing backdrop for morning coffee or a sunset stroll. On-site extras include room service, meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges), a spa tub, and golf course access (extra charges) for those looking to add a little extra activity to the stay.

Room choices run from the Deluxe Suite and Superior Suite to Studio options and Family configurations, offering a range of sizes and layouts. Examples include a 592 sq ft Deluxe Suite, a 355 sq ft Studio, a 657 sq ft Deluxe Family, and a 452 sq ft Superior Suite, with other options like the Studio, Queen and Double Room with sea or panoramic views also listed. Payment is flexible: cash is accepted, and major cards such as Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club, JCB, and Eftpos are supported.

Closest airports

Hamilton International Airport

18.1mi

Tauranga Airport

36.3mi

Rotorua Airport

53.1mi

Auckland International Airport

60.6mi

Most popular amenities

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Room service

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Bathtub

Rooms

Deluxe King Suite in Central Motor Lodge

Show 8 photos

Deluxe Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

590 sqft

Spa tub

City view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

+

More details

Twin Studio in Central Motor Lodge

Show 8 photos

Studio, 1 Twin Bed

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

355 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

x3

More details

Queen Studio in Central Motor Lodge

Show 9 photos

Studio, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

355 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

+

More details

Deluxe Family Room in Central Motor Lodge

Show 10 photos

Deluxe Family

2 Twin Beds

1 King Size Bed

655 sqft

Spa tub

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

+

More details

Family Room in Central Motor Lodge

Show 9 photos

Family

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

655 sqft

Spa tub

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

+

More details

Superior Suite in Central Motor Lodge

Show 7 photos

Superior Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

450 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

+

More details

Deluxe Studio with Spa Bath in Central Motor Lodge

Show 7 photos

Deluxe Studio

1 Queen Size Bed

420 sqft

Spa tub

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

More details

Standard Suite in Central Motor Lodge

Show 6 photos

Suite

1 King Size Bed

450 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

+

More details

Show 8 photos

Studio, 2 Twin Beds

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

+

More details

Show 7 photos

Deluxe Studio, Jetted Tub

Spa tub

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

+

More details

Double Room, Panoramic View

More details

Lodge

More details

Guest reviews

9.2

412 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

🇬🇧

Muckydoguk

9.1

January 2025

A great motel room with all you need for any length of stay. Daily servicing (which you don’t often get), access to laundry facilities. A walk to local town centre. Good WiFi connection. Powerful shower. Good air conditioning AND a ceiling fan (crazy but so useful).

Would have liked more instant coffee as part of the complimentary tea/coffee option. Might look at installing a couple of EV chargers. I think it will start to become a factor when choosing accommodation.

🇳🇿

Dorothy

8.2

August 2025

We have stayed here several times now. It is consistently excellent , very clean , friendly and helpful staff and a 2 minute walk to town and dinner. There's not really much more to say. I've stayed at their competitor's. Similair price. Very bad experience. This place will have our custom consistently as they can be relied upon to be excellent every time. Thank you

There wasn't anything not to like

🇳🇿

Diana

10

January 2024

Wonderful location right in centre of town on the main road. Very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was more than adequate for a continental choice, lovely toasted/natural muesli in individual packets, nice warm toast, soft, spreadable packets of butter and for once not rock hard straight out of fridge! Fruit in individual sealed punnets and not too sweet. Little milk jugs for individual use, in short perfect meal and delivered beautifully on time each day. Microwave and dishware plus washing up facilities beautifully positioned and very clean. Teatowel and dishcloths supplied. Beds very comfortable with good reading lights on each side and positionable too. Comfy couch and chair for watching TV. Dining chairs and table adequate and phone nearby. Extra pillows in cupboard, bathroom very clean indeed and excellent water pressure out of every tap/showerhead. Good sized bathroom, large mirror and shaving/blowwave plugs in good position. Staff very friendly and all in all we loved our stay. Not too noisy either. We even had a small piece of chocolate left on our newly made beds the next night. Fabulous job guys!

There was nothing we found that we didn't like.

🇳🇿

Henry

10

February 2025

Excellent location handy to township everything in walking distance and great selection of restaurants and eatery's and first time stayers in Morrinsville was was such a delight.

Should've booked early and stayed a bit longer. Was sad leaving the next morning so luckily we ordered a lovely breakfast to keep our tummies happy.

🇳🇿

Dominique

10

May 2025

Such a great experience! Had to stay over a night to break a trip. Staff were amazing, the room was immaculate and well kept. Added touches like extra milk and bottled water definitely went a long way. After we left, the staff contacted us to let us know we had forgotten something. Blown away with the level of customer service. I will definitely be back to stay if in the area again. Highly recommend!!

🇳🇿

Dorothy

9.1

March 2024

Location to town meant we could walk to our convention venues. Very xlean and great facilities. Everything we needed. Cleaners couldnt be more helpful.

Only minor issue was the traffic noise which kept me awake the first night. After that i either got used to it or there wasn't as much.

🇳🇿

Alan

10

December 2024

Great place, clean & tidy and friendly staff. Cool dog too lol. Would stay there again any time at all, well worth it. Spotlessly clean with all the facilities you need - the bed was comfy, the rate was pretty good, the staff friendly and wifi pretty darn good too. All in all would stay there again in a heartbeat.

🇳🇿

Claire

10

December 2024

Would highly recommend! The staff were incredibly friendly, checking in and checking out was super quick and easy with no hidden charges. The cleanliness was superb, the location was central and close to everything and the room had every amenity you would need. Would stay again and would recommend

n/a

🇳🇿

Sam

10

March 2024

It was a pleasure to stay here, very comfortable bed, being able to have a relaxing bath and having fresh milk each day. The breakfast was a cooked English breakfast with continental available also and well worth it. All the staff were very welcoming and helpful and lovely to interact with. Nothing was a problem. Will definitely stay again.

Nothing!

🇸🇬

Richard

9.1

August 2025

Always a pleasure to stay here. Pleasant staff and clean, comfortable rooms.

No complaints. Room was too hot initially until I worked out how to turn the heating down, but all very easy.

Points of Interest Around Central Motor Lodge

Attractions

Hobbiton Movie Set

17mi

Matamata

17.1mi

Waikato River

30.5mi

Amenities of Central Motor Lodge

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Room service

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Bathtub

Stay rules - Central Motor Lodge

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property