Admiralty Lodge Motel

The rooms were nice and spacious, and really comfortable.

This was the final stop on our trip around the North Island before heading back to Auckland and home. We were on the ground floor in a good sized room which was beginning to show some wear and tear, but was clean and comfortable. The friendly receptionist provided a jug of fresh milk when we checked in. It was easy to explore the eastern side of the Coramandel from here. We went up to Mataranghi Bay, drove around to Hot Water Beach then walked to Cathedral Cove on one day. The second day we just strolled around Whitianga.

Great sunrises from window. Brochure on table said free use of long board. Went to get one , office was closed. Housekeeping person walked by and we asked her. She showed us one in the maintenance building. We said we would be back for it in 30 minutes or so. Came back for it. Office still closed and maintenance building locked and housekeeping gone. Called phone number on office door and asked about board. Manager said it was reserved for someone else. How could they get it if no one is on premises to check it out. Another couple was also having issues with something but no staff to help.

This motel has come under new management recently which does not seem to know how to maximise the attraction and efficiency of what is undoubtedly a potentially very good establishment. Room sizes are most generous, and the efficient A/C is a huge bonus. My structural complaint is that there is insufficient sound proofing between floors so we were left in no doubt about the daily routines of the guests immediately above us! Daily control of staff seems to be lacking and defect reports are rather shrugged off by the new owner who seems to sit in the office all day doing who knows what. Twice we had to assist couples who arrived after the front office closed at 6 pm and the owner/manager failed to respond to telephone calls made as instructed on the office door. The new team must understand that it is in a service industry!! There is no consistency in the cleaning and checking of rooms so one room may not have trash removed while another ran out of toilet rolls. It is screaming out for proper quality control. I just hope that the new manager will learn lessons and respond to ensure that this great asset does not just fade away into service decay. However and currently, having compared this motel with many others along the esplanade this is the one to choose even though it is a good 20 minute walk into town for restaurants. Phil and Michelle run a friendly and swift taxi service, WHITI CITY Cabs for $10 a trip. Well worth it for the moment but will it survive?!

Lovely sea views and sun rise from the upper floors.

Everything was perfect, from very friendly staff, amazing views, comfy beds and the spa was great! They lend you paddle boards, spades, life jackets and everything you need to have fun at the beach (right across the property). Will defs return. Just great!

Comfortable, clean & tidy and great location. Staff really polite and friendly and super helpful. :)

The staff were great. A great welcome and good hospitality. The view is nice. The traffic noise is significant in the room and the pool and there is no way to get away from it as there are no public areas away from the road. The amenities may be ok but it was hard to know as the management was in transition and there was no compendium in the room. The room was clean but tired. There were holes in the wallboard where there was art. The carpet is stained. The chairs on the balcony were extremely tired and uncomfortable. While the view is nice , you need transport to the restaurants and stores in whitianga unless you relish a 20 minute walk each way. It’s a nice walk though! Absolutely nothing wrong with a short stay there but it is not a 4 star at this time. The staff are all very pleasant and that makes a big difference to any stay.

The location was great and the room excellent. Staff were helpful. Great views.

Great view from our balcony. Lovely sea side town. Motel was very comfortable and easy to get to