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Aquarius Motel

3.0 star property

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Balcony
Exterior
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Family Room, 1 Bedroom | Living area
Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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103 Harbour Road, Ohope, 3121
  • Place, Ohope Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohope International Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohiwa Harbour
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whakatane (WHK)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Studio, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Studio, Jetted Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Studio, Balcony

Comfort Studio, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Family Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Ohope

With a stay at Aquarius Motel in Ohope, you'll be next to a golf course, a 3-minute walk from Ohope Beach and a 1-minute drive from Ohiwa Harbour. .This beach motel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Maraetotara Reserve and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Ohope International Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Ohope Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Maraetotara Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ohope International Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Whakatane Hospital - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Ohiwa Harbour - 15 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baxter's Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ohiwa Oyster Farm - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kebab House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Moxi Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cadera - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Aquarius Motel

Beach motel in Ohope with free parking
Aquarius Motel offers 12 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Ohope motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 15 to 25 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 10 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 15 to 25 per person
  • Pet fee: NZD 10 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Aquarius Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 182 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay lovely and close to the beach. Great room nice and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location

Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, clean and tidy, short walk to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Every thing was A1 .I was made welcome and enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Marilyn

Suited our purpose. Was only average accommodation but that was reflected in cheaper booking fees. Ant infectation and blocked shower drain was a shame but solved later. However very quiet road position and easy walk to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lopeti F

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovey clean studio with all amenities , staff very friendly. will definitely stay again if I was to come back Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here a few times on motorcycle trips. Suits our requirements.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spacious, fantastic balcony, beach access

Nice layout, fantastic balcony and had a very enjoyable 2 night stay. Easy 2 minute access to Ohope beach a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, comfortable and quiet, loved the access to a stunning beach just a short walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome so comfortable bestest sleep . Gotta book number 9 again. Enjoyed our weekemd stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesseka

Disliked: Amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Warwick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Spacious unit. Comfortable. Stayed here several years ago and is becoming a bit tired. Had a musty smell
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If we went back to Ohope we would be happy to stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy checkin and personable service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Royden

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The motel is very clean and location is great The manager is was helpful and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lance

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Aquarius is the perfect place to enjoy OHope beach (amazing) and the whole area. Just steps from the beach! Thanks for the restaurant recommendations! We really enjoyed the port area too! Very comfortable & well stocked room! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good comfortable bed & room. Within walking distance of wonderful surfing beach. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Malia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Royden

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and staff very polite and helpful - Would stay again - Good beach access and quiet part of the beach
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was really good, nice and close to the beach. Check in was quick and easy. Nice, clean and simple which is good for a motel. Solid all round, will definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024