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7.9

1,042 reviews

Cortez Motel

Cortez Motel

55 Landing Road, Whakatane, 3120, New Zealand

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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

Cortez Motel is a 3-star motel in Whakatane, New Zealand, located at 55 Landing Road, just 0.5mi from the city center. Minimum price starts from $71 per night, offering approachable comfort for travelers. Featured amenities include an outdoor swimming pool (free), private parking (free), Wifi (free), a spa tub, tour desk, private entrance, on-site parking (free), non-smoking rooms, kitchenware, a kitchenette, a garden, a bathtub, and free toiletries.

Relax by the outdoor pool, unwind in the spa tub, or stroll through the garden after a day of exploring. Free Wifi and free private parking help stays stay easy, with a private entrance and in-room kitchenware and kitchenette adding a homey touch.

With 1,042 reviews, Cortez Motel continues to be a popular choice for travelers visiting Whakatane. The address remains 55 Landing Road, and the location is about 0.5mi from the city center in New Zealand.

Whakatane’s 3-star stay invites travelers to soak up sun by a seasonal outdoor pool with a shallow end, unwind in a spa tub, and wander a garden after a day of exploring. Free Wifi and private parking keep things easy, while a private entrance and kitchenware add a home-away-from-home touch. After sunset, a stroll through the garden or a soak in the spa tub caps off a day of discovery.

A variety of studio and family configurations provide flexible options, including Queen Studio, Studio Queen, Studio King, Standard Studio, and Family layouts to suit couples, groups, or families.

Payment options include cash, Visa, Mastercard, and Eftpos. With 1,042 reviews, this Whakatane stay remains a popular choice for travelers seeking approachable comfort, located about 0.5mi from the city center.

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

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Rooms

Queen Studio in Cortez Motel

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Studio, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

260 sqft

Spa tub

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Bathtub

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Superior Family Room in Cortez Motel

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Family Superior

2 Twin Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

430 sqft

Spa tub

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Bathtub

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King Studio in Cortez Motel

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Studio, King Size

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

260 sqft

Spa tub

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Bathtub

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Family

3 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

430 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

Microwave

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Queen Studio - Disability Access in Cortez Motel

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Studio, Queen Size, Accessible

1 Queen Size Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

Private entrance

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Twin or Double Studio in Cortez Motel

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Studio, 1 Twin Bed

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenware

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Studio

1 Double Bed

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Twin Studio - Disability Access in Cortez Motel

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Studio, 1 Twin Bed, Accessible

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

Microwave

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Studio, Jetted Tub

Spa tub

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Studio, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Guest reviews

7.9

1,042 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Anonymous

10

July 2025

My family and I booked in last minute.. Staff at the reception was excellent as I reserved 2 rooms short notice and to be close by each other.. Staff recommended the rooms next to each other with door opening to 2nd room.. But I decided to take Room 8 & 12 as my parents are older and easier to walk to ( Rm 8 ) Staff gave Milk ⭐️ Room overall is good value for your dollar!. Comfortable bed, everything you need for your stay ✌🏽

So my kids are glue to their gadgets normally when they know we’re staying for the night.. Wifi was a little on the poor side.. Would connect then disconnect, Staff gave 100gigs coupons for wifi. But we went out before resting and lost that coupon… But can connect to wifi but doesn’t last long. So I kinda brought unlimited data with my plan on my phone.. And that was fixed but overall great stay, Staff was awesome.. And honestly would book again in future.

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Joleen

9.1

August 2024

The location was great, facilities were what was expected, it was quiet even though it is on a main road.

The room was a bit cold, but it was a freezing wet day. It would have been good to have the heater on earlier. The heater cord wasn't that long so it had to be put on the bench top or right next to the bed which was a fire hazard. There were a couple of stains/cracks in the Spa bath so didn't want to use the bath incase there were other germs unseen.

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Angela

8.2

January 2025

Everything was really good very impressed with the cleanliness The managers were so lovely I was a bit grumpy when I left because of the lack of sleep which wasn’t the managers fault Sorry managers such lovely people.

The place whilst clean and very comfy was dated and our room was quite dark it could do with a lighter colour and modernising but having said that I was very comfy it met our needs I WOULD RECOMMEND TO OTHERS it’s a great central location and easy access

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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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Samuel

9.1

February 2025

From the moment we arrived everything was great, check in was quick and easy. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Our room was super clean and tidy and had everything we needed,we totally loved the room. The biggest draw card was the pool which was just big enough and refreshing after a day of travelling. Thank you very much to the staff, we will definitely be back to stay again.

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Riria

8.2

March 2025

Easy to find, great signage, easy to check in, friendly hosts, clean modern facilities, great shower gel and shampoo!

The only thing that we found was the tv remote was missing the volume keys and there were no buttons that we could find on the actual tv, so we couldn’t turn the volume down at all. So when my daughter went to bed in the other room, the tv had to turn off.

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Fiona

10

July 2024

The checking in process was simple and straightforward with great communication from the initial online booking with a follow up phone confirmation. The room was clean, with everything we needed to have a comfortable stay. The spa bath was fabulous. The cleaning person was so friendly and professional. Great location and we didn't even notice the noise from traffic in spite of being on the main road. Good parking as well.

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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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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 🤣🤣

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

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Cortez Motel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • 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.