Long haul destinations have become very popular for tourists and New Zealand has benefited. It’s a country with great scenery and a friendly welcome. The accommodation is varied and one of the options is to stay in New Zealand motels. These can be found in cities, beach locations and in the countryside.
The largest city, Auckland, has a lot to offer the visitor and the All Seasons Ellerslie Motor Inn is a good base. It’s only 20 minutes from Auckland Airport and it’s a convenient distance from the Ellerslie Racecourse and the Convention Center. There are plenty amenities nearby, including an 18-hole golf course, multi screen cinema, shops, restaurants and cafes. Local nature walks are there to introduce the flora and fauna.
The 23 room inn includes two family rooms and one room, suitable for guests with disabilities. This example of New Zealand motels is appropriate for business guests and those on vacation. There are meeting rooms, Internet access and free, private parking. Rooms have en suite bathrooms, fridge, an iron and ironing board and satellite television. There is also room service, a launderette and a baby sitting service available.
The Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge is at the Pauanui Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula. This is one of the most scenic of New Zealand motels and is set in landscaped gardens, affording a view of the Coromandel Ranges. The motel is made up of one and two bedroom units in colonial style cottages. Each one has a fully equipped kitchen, large bathroom and a dining and lounge area. Complimentary newspapers and continental or cooked breakfasts are delivered to the unit.
Guests are a short walk from the beach and there is a heated swimming pool and a floodlit tennis court on site. A golf course is also right next door and golf clubs, along with bikes, can be rented. There are laundry facilities and gas barbecue sets are available from reception. The area offers opportunities for game fishing, trekking and scuba diving.
The Glowworm Motel at Waitomo is the nearest accommodation to the famous Glowworm Caves. This is another scenic location for New Zealand motels and guests can go on tours of the caves and visit the cave museum. There are six studio units, two family units and one three bedroom cottage, each with a fully equipped kitchen, shower, electric blankets and television. The surrounding countryside offers black water rafting, rock climbing and horse trekking. Guests can also visit the local waterfalls and a native bird park. This member of the New Zealand motels community also has a play area for children and a large swimming pool.