Finding the best motels in Pukekohe comes down to what you need from the room: a kitchenette for a working week, a spa bath after a long drive, or a two bedroom unit with space for the whole family. The motels in Pukekohe listed below all sit within a few minutes of the town centre and Pukekohe Park Raceway, with off street parking at the door and daily servicing. ASURE Aveda Motor Lodge and BK’s Counties Motor Lodge give a sense of the range on offer.
1ASURE Aveda Motor Lodge
ASURE Aveda Motor Lodge sits on Edinburgh Street within walking distance of the Pukekohe town centre, with studios, apartments and a purpose built accessible suite across its room range. Rooms come with king beds, kitchenettes, reverse cycle air conditioning and Smart TVs carrying Sky channels, and the lodge takes group and corporate bookings alongside individual stays. It suits business travellers, families and visiting sports teams who want cooking facilities and secure parking close to town.
Services
- Executive studios for two guests with a king bed and kitchenette
- Large executive studios upstairs, sleeping up to three
- One bedroom and two bedroom apartments with a separate lounge
- Easy accessible studio with a walk in shower and wide doorways
- Group and corporate bookings taken through a group enquiry service
Highlights
- Member of the ASURE Accommodation Group
- Purpose built accessible accommodation suites
- Free secure courtyard parking with a single entry point
- Guest laundry, useful for washing team uniforms on group stays
- Ensuite bathrooms with heated towel rails, and spa baths in some rooms
Location & Contact
Name: ASURE Aveda Motor Lodge
Address: 151 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe 2120, Auckland
Phone: 09 239 0074
Website: avedamotorlodge.co.nz
2BK’s Counties Motor Lodge
BK’s Counties Motor Lodge is on East Street, a short hop from the Pukekohe train station and Pukekohe Park Raceway. Rooms run from budget studio apartments through to family hotel style units, and the grounds include a secure outdoor entertainment area with a full sized swimming pool. Complimentary WiFi comes with every stay, with no usage charges added on top.
Services
- Hotel style studio rooms
- Hotel style studio plus with bath
- Standard one bedroom and two bedroom units
- Premium studio units
- Premium studio access unit
Highlights
- Full sized swimming pool in a secure outdoor entertainment area
- Complimentary WiFi with no extra cost or over use fees
- Freephone booking line on 0800 880 600 alongside the local landline
- Walking distance from the train station, handy for guests arriving without a car
Location & Contact
Name: BK’s Counties Motor Lodge
Address: 78 East Street, Pukekohe 2120
Phone: 09 238 5969
Website: bkscountiesmotorlodge.co.nz
3Pukekohe Motel
Pukekohe Motel sits on Paerata Road, a short drive from Pukekohe Park Raceway and the Pukekohe Golf Club. The units are newly built with soundproof and fire resistant walls, central air conditioning, Smart TVs carrying Sky channels and kitchen or kitchenette facilities, and the executive units add a spa bath. Electric vehicle charging is available on site to guests staying at the motel.
Services
- Studio rooms upstairs with a queen bed and a single bed
- One bedroom executive units
- Executive units with a spa bath
- Two bedroom units for families and small groups
Highlights
- Electric vehicle charging on site, available to guests
- Soundproof and fire resistant construction through the units
- Central air conditioning in every unit
- Smart TVs with Sky channels in the bedrooms and the lounge
- Laundry facilities and private parking with the two bedroom unit
Location & Contact
Name: Pukekohe Motel
Address: 12 Paerata Road, Pukekohe 2120
Phone: 09 238 9211
Website: pukekohemotel.co.nz
4Parkview Motor Inn
Parkview Motor Inn is on Queen Street, 400 metres and about two minutes walk from the main street shops, with a Pak’nSave supermarket next door. Its ten ground floor units are serviced daily and run from an economy single studio through to an executive one bedroom unit, each with kitchenette facilities, a heat pump, Sky TV and free WiFi. Auckland International Airport is roughly 38 kilometres away and the Karaka sales centre about 20 kilometres.
Services
- Studio units with a two burner hob and microwave
- One bedroom units with kitchenette facilities
- Executive one bedroom units
- Twin studio units with a heat pump and Sky TV
- Economy single studio units
Highlights
- Ten ground floor units, serviced daily
- Wheelchair access available
- Air conditioning and heat pumps fitted in the rooms
- Two minutes walk from the main street, with a supermarket next door
Location & Contact
Name: Parkview Motor Inn
Address: 75 Queen Street, Pukekohe 2120, Auckland
Phone: 09 238 4068
Website: parkviewmotorinn.co.nz
5Touchwood Motor Lodge
Touchwood Motor Lodge is on Edinburgh Street, set in spacious grounds of lawns and mature trees about 35 minutes from Auckland Airport. Units are serviced daily and range from standard studios through to two storey two bedroom apartments with a full kitchenette, so the lodge takes both overnight visits and extended stays. A supermarket and a spread of restaurants are within walking distance.
Services
- Standard studios for one or two guests
- Executive studios with additional space
- One bedroom units set up for families
- Two storey two bedroom apartments with a full kitchenette
Highlights
- Private off street parking space at each unit
- Free high speed WiFi in every room and throughout the common areas
- Reverse cycle air conditioning in every room
- Spacious grounds with lawns and mature trees in a country town setting
Location & Contact
Name: Touchwood Motor Lodge
Address: 146 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe, Auckland
Phone: 09 238 7205
Website: motorlodge.co.nz
Motels in Pukekohe at a Glance
| Business | Highlight |
|---|---|
| ASURE Aveda Motor Lodge | Member of the ASURE Accommodation Group |
| BK's Counties Motor Lodge | Full sized swimming pool in a secure outdoor entertainment area |
| Pukekohe Motel | Electric vehicle charging on site, available to guests |
| Parkview Motor Inn | Ten ground floor units, serviced daily |
| Touchwood Motor Lodge | Private off street parking space at each unit |
How to Choose the Right Motel in Pukekohe
- Match the unit to the group: a studio suits one or two people, while a two bedroom unit gives families separate sleeping spaces and a lounge.
- Check the kitchen description carefully, as a kitchenette with a two burner hob and microwave is a different proposition from a full kitchen on a longer stay.
- Work out what you are walking to. Queen Street and Edinburgh Street put you close to the town centre shops, while Paerata Road and East Street favour a car.
- Ask about accessibility before booking if it matters, since ground floor units, wide doorways and walk in showers are only offered at some properties.
- If you are travelling for an event at Pukekohe Park or bringing a team, confirm parking size, guest laundry and group rates directly with the motel.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pukekohe Motels
What does a motel in Pukekohe usually include?
A standard Pukekohe motel unit gives you a private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge, a television and either a kitchenette or a full kitchen. Air conditioning or a heat pump and free WiFi are close to universal, and units are typically serviced daily. Cooking facilities are the main reason people choose a motel over a hotel room for a longer stay.
How do I find motels in Pukekohe near the town centre?
Queen Street runs through the middle of Pukekohe, so a Queen Street address puts the shops, cafes and bars within a few minutes walk. Edinburgh Street is a short walk out from the centre, and Paerata Road and East Street sit slightly further along the main routes into town, which suits guests who have a car. If you are arriving by train, the Pukekohe station is walkable from several of the properties on this page.
Which motels are handy for Pukekohe Park Raceway?
Pukekohe Park hosts both motor racing and horse racing, and the properties above are all within a short drive of the circuit. Event weekends fill local rooms quickly, so book well ahead if you are coming for a race meeting or for the Karaka yearling sales, which sit about 20 kilometres north.
Can I book a Pukekohe motel for a sports team or a group?
Yes. Several motels here take group and corporate bookings, and some can split king beds into singles, provide guest laundry for washing uniforms and set aside parking for a van or a coach. Contact the property directly rather than booking rooms individually, as group arrangements are usually handled outside the standard online rate.
Are there accessible motel units in Pukekohe?
Some properties publish purpose built accessible units with walk in showers, wide doorways and accessible kitchenette benches, and others offer ground floor units with wheelchair access. Accessibility varies unit by unit rather than property by property, so describe what you need when you call and ask which specific unit will be allocated.
What do star ratings on New Zealand motels actually mean?
Star gradings you see on booking sites are often self assigned, so they are not directly comparable between properties. The recognised independent scheme in New Zealand is Qualmark, the quality assurance system operated for the tourism industry, which assesses accommodation against a published set of criteria. You can check whether a property holds a current grading through Qualmark.
How far is Pukekohe from Auckland Airport?
Pukekohe is roughly 35 to 40 minutes drive from Auckland International Airport depending on traffic, and the northbound and southbound motorway ramps are around ten minutes away. That makes the town a practical overnight stop either side of a flight, or a base for people working across South Auckland and northern Waikato.
Do Pukekohe motels have parking?
Off street parking is standard, and most units have a dedicated space directly outside the door. A couple of properties enclose their parking in a courtyard with a single entry point, which is worth asking about if you are travelling with tools, bikes or gear in the vehicle.
How We Chose the Best Motels in Pukekohe
Every business in this guide was found by searching for motels in Pukekohe, then checked against its own website. Names, addresses and phone numbers are taken from the business’s own site rather than a directory feed, so what you see here is what they publish themselves. We also check that each one is actually based in or genuinely serving Pukekohe, rather than a national operator running a local landing page. A business with no website of its own is not listed, because there is no primary source to verify it against.