2.5 Star Hotel

Gateway Motor Inn

593 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand View Map

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Gateway Motor Inn offers well-appointed rooms with flat-screen TVs and free parking. A 10-minute walk from Mount Maunganui Golf Course, it has barbecue facilities in the garden. Featuring neutral shades, rooms have a fridge, microwave oven and dining area. Select rooms boast a kitchenette and a spa bath. Free WiFi access is available. A 6-minute drive from Tauranga Airport, Gateway Motor Inn is a 30-minute drive from Historic Maketu and Paengaroa. It is an hour’s drive from Waihi Beach. Added conveniences include laundry facilities and daily newspapers.

628 Reviews

8.0Very Good
Cleanliness
8.6
Staff
8.9
Location
8.0

What Guests Say

  • “The person who greeted me when I arrived was very friendly, and helpful. Greatly appreciated.”
  • “Friendly service and clean and comfortable”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Pets Allowed
  • Beachfront
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Room Options

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One-Bedroom Suite1/4

One-Bedroom Suite

442 sqft • 2 Queen

  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
Two-Bedroom Suite1/4

Two-Bedroom Suite

776 sqft • 1 Double, 1 Bunk, 2 Queen

  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
Studio1/4

Studio

291 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Coffee/tea machine
Executive Suite1/4

Executive Suite

442 sqft • 1 King

  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
Twin Studio1/2

Twin Studio

291 sqft • 1 Queen, 1 Single

  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Coffee/tea machine

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    What Guests Loved

    8
    Very Good

    Based on 628 reviews

    Location

    8

    Cleanliness

    8.6

    Staff

    8.9

    Overall Quality

    7.9

    Pros +

    • The person who greeted me when I arrived was very friendly, and helpful. Greatly appreciated.
    • Friendly service and clean and comfortable
    • The spa. Opportunity to borrow beach towels at no additional cost. Big living space. TVs.

    Cons -

    • Found it odd not having a kitchen sink.
    • Unusual not to have a sink in the room plus no electric blankets
    • Right on noisy motorway.Couch that felt like you were sitting on wires.
    Business Traveler (71)Solo Traveler (82)Traveling as Couple (194)Family with Young Children (181)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (7)Group Traveler (87)Total (871)
    6JoPosted on: 1-19-2026

    The person who greeted me when I arrived was very friendly, and helpful. Greatly appreciated.

    Found it odd not having a kitchen sink.

    8LeahPosted on: 1-19-2026

    Friendly service and clean and comfortable

    Unusual not to have a sink in the room plus no electric blankets

    5MichellePosted on: 11-27-2025

    The spa. Opportunity to borrow beach towels at no additional cost. Big living space. TVs.

    Right on noisy motorway.Couch that felt like you were sitting on wires.

    7EruetiPosted on: 6-22-2025

    clean. tidy .

    they asked for my credit card number and details before booking room, i stupidly gave them all the detail.. Im not saying it was them but after i did that i got an alert from my bank that somone tried to use my credit card at 3am in germany. I havent had a fraudulent transaction in like 15 years. So I dont know... thats my only complaint.

    1KiriPosted on: 5-5-2025

    Spa bath and shower as expected.Heaters provided as there was no air con.

    The bed that looked like a king in the photos was just two single beds pushed together – defeating the purpose of lying in the middle of a large bed – and offered average comfort at best.Make sure to request a top-level unit, as the noise from people above us on ground level was incredibly loud. I could hear every footstep, drawers opening, and even mistook the upstairs shower for our own – that's how loud it was.When I asked to move to a unit with no one above us (with only around five out of 17 units occupied), I was met with hostility. I was told it would cost me $150 extra to downgrade to a smaller unit – this was just 1.5 hours after checking in, during which we had only eaten at the table, briefly laid on one bed, and used the toilet.Despite being tucked into a corner unit (number 7), the location right next to a railway meant we weren't spared from the loud train noise.Other letdowns: no soap in the shower dispenser (thankfully I brought my own), no frypan to cook with, worn and dated rooms, and a spa with peeling and cracked sealant.Our unit didn’t match one pictured on booking.com

    6Flying C. B.Posted on: 5-3-2025

    Availability, pleasant staff, hot water, clean

    Website said 1km from town, it was 4km so our plan to walk to meals/drink, pools, look around were stymied. Quite a difficult place to find in traffic. Not well signed as you approach., especially in the dark Older furnishings. And few amenities. But reflected in the lower price.

    5BrendonPosted on: 4-30-2025

    Comfy bed and the lady at reception was very nice and friendly

    Too much traffic and train noise. One way exit on a busy highway meant having to wait along while because of the heavy traffic flow.

    7VikkiPosted on: 4-27-2025

    Plenty of room and the spa bath was awesome.

    No air con although small fan and heater were provided.One 1 blanket on each of the 4 beds and was only 1 spare blanket - was cold!No shampoo/conditioner providedVery uncomfortable couch

    8EdwardsPosted on: 4-27-2025

    Generally the stay was very good

    I would have liked there to be some milk in the fridge.we arrived late so couldnt go and get any from the office.also The noisy people in the unit above us.

    1KanwalPosted on: 4-25-2025

    Neat and tidy, comfy

    Absolutely noisy with trains and transport whole day and night, as the inn Is on Highway. Don’t waste your money by losing your sleep

    4MichellePosted on: 4-23-2025

    Disappointing, not value for money

    It is extremely noisy all through the night with traffic and trains going past The rooms are very basic, there are certainly no frills attachedDespite advising the host that we would be arriving much later in the day I then also received a phone call from them on the day asking when I would arrive. When I advised her that I had already let them know, she was very short

    6TeUrauraPosted on: 4-21-2025

    Nice room, clean and comfortable

    9StewartPosted on: 4-21-2025

    Excellent family accommodation for elderly couple, daughter and grandchilren.

    The milk provided seemed a bit old

    9ErinaPosted on: 4-21-2025

    Ample space in 2 bedroom unit. The manager was an absolute delight, very helpful, and extremely pleasant. Will definitely stay again. Thank you.

    1AdrianPosted on: 4-18-2025

    As the manager said: do your research before booking. This location is not suitable for sleep

    Incredibly loud through the night with multiple freight trains going past. Rooms unclean and little attempt to dampen road, train or aircraft noise. Planned road works limited access to the property but that's your problem apparently. Manager stopped servicing the room when we raised concerns. Classy - avoid!

    8JudithPosted on: 4-18-2025

    Great location, friendly, helpful staff. Value for money.

    A lot of traffic around, but didn't bother us too much.

    5NullPosted on: 4-15-2025

    The room was clean. Bed was comfortable.

    Quite surprised where the motel was situated. Concerned about the noise from the highway & trains. We were not kept awake by the noise.Having to wash pots in the bathroom. No facilities to cook anything. Only microwave.

    8MartinPosted on: 4-10-2025

    Clean and spacious room, good kitchenette, met on arrival - fresh milk was a nice touch.

    Location, had forgot that the motel is near the railway line so a little noisy at times, but managed to sleep.

    8RobynPosted on: 4-7-2025

    Perfect for an early morning flight as it took 7 minutes to get to the airport at 8.30am. A little dated decor but very comfortable and lots of room for a family. Would stay again

    8KristyPosted on: 4-6-2025

    Clean, comfortable.

    I was In a down stairs room, and it was very noisy with people in floor above me walking around , foot steps for hours, hard to get to sleep.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible toilet
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:30 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please be aware of the following Terms of Stay: - 1 car park per unit is supplied and any visitors must park on the road - All visitors must report to the office - No visitors after 22:00 - No noise after 22:00 - Rooms to be kept in a clean and tidy manner Please note that a valid credit card is required upon check in. Failure to comply with property policies may result in the eviction of guests and the loss of any deposits or payments made.

    Location

    Gateway Motor Inn

    593 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui

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