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Comfort Inn Sunset

3.0 star property

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Seaview 3 Bedroom Family Cottage | Private kitchen
Streamside / Seaview 3 Bedroom Family Cottage | Living area
Exterior
Deluxe Seaview 3 Bedroom Family Deluxe Cottage
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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1017 Tararu Rd, Thames, Waikato, 3500
  • Goldmine Experience
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The Treasury
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Thames Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Bedroom Garden Courtyard Unit

Single Bedroom Garden Courtyard Unit

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Seaview 3 Bedroom Family Cottage

Seaview 3 Bedroom Family Cottage

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Seaview 3 Bedroom Family Deluxe Cottage

Deluxe Seaview 3 Bedroom Family Deluxe Cottage

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Queen Beds and 3 Twin Beds

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Streamside / Seaview 3 Bedroom Family Cottage

Streamside / Seaview 3 Bedroom Family Cottage

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Seaview Queen Deluxe

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bedroom Garden Courtyard

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Thames

When you stay at Comfort Inn Sunset in Thames, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Goldmine Experience and Burke Street Wharf. .This apartment is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from The Treasury and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Thames Historical Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Goldmine Experience - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • The Treasury - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Thames Historical Museum - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Thames Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Hauraki Rail Trail Thames - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hot Chocolate Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hot Chocolate Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Melbourne - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Comfort Inn Sunset

Apartment in Thames with free parking
Comfort Inn Sunset offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Thames apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a picnic area and gas grills.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Deck/patio
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Pets stay free

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Virtual front desk

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 9 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Sunset Motel Thames
Sunset Motel Apartment
Sunset Motel Apartment Thames

Comfort Inn Sunset Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 140 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John and Marita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room, bathroom very clean , comfy bed. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location just out of town. Beach out front of the motel with lovely views of the sunset over the beach. Comfortable bed, electric blanket, good shower pressure, was able to watch the rugby game on tv because there was Sky Sport and movies in the room. Host had turned heat pump on prior to visit and text instructions on key.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely convenient motel situated at the edge of Thames. Beautiful scenery particulalry the wading birds on the beach in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

all good

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

toni

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always have a great stay at Sunset Motel. Check in is always a breeze with self check in. Diane (manager) is super lovely, always keen for a chat and helps out if we ever need anything. All the staff are great, very respectful of privacy especially during turnover service. Location is brilliant, clear view to the water if you are keen on fishing and need to check what’s happening. Reserve right next door if you bring your pup for exercise. Just a great property to relax or get away.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean and restful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

martin

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Quiet spot near the water

All the amenities we needed and a comfortable bed. Close to town. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

tracy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good place for walking the shore.

Great location, walkable to shoreline. Easy parking and check in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Twyla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little gem gives you a great view of the ocean. The accomodations are super clean, roomy with a cute little kitchenette! The beds are super comfy! Air conditioning after. Hot day of hiking was so appreciated! The owners were delightful and ready to fix any issues that Came up! Loved this little find!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were blessed to find a half pint of milk in the frig which we used for breakfast cereal. This was no mistake left from a previous occupant because this is the second time we experienced this nice touch of hospitality. Also they washed our almost week's clothes and refused payment Finally it is right on the Firth of Thames north of Thames. So it is a very quiet place to rest by the found with gentle breezes blowing. A beautiful spot in my opinion. The room was quite comfortable with separate living room. What more could you want?
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful setting as it is behind a reserve with pohutukawas and picnic tables leading down to the small beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Des

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Would not use again. Window latches missing and the ones there were unusable. Lots of coming and going from access to beach area made you feel insecure. Drapes on windows not clipped correctly, tv reception was terrible shower not much better. No reception never saw anyone and the drive into the unit was like driving the bronks. They seem to accommodate for permanent occupancy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis, Cobourg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hosts only communicated by email, so we did not meet them during our stay. They left detailed instructions about the accommodation & the area. The room was large, clean, the kitchen was well equipped. Grill available. The property is across from the bay. Pretty sunsets. We enjoyed the deck, along with local ducks who came by for a visit. Grocery stores close by. We used the motel as a base to explore the Coromandels Peninsula. Worked well.Good stay.

8/10 Good

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location by beach, accommodation was fine
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Phyllis, Cobourg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sunset Motel is a bit dated, but the room was clean, quiet & comfortable. You check yourself in. The room key & a booklet of clear information about the motel & the area are left on the table. We never met our hosts. The kitchen was basic, but had most of what we needed. No coffee pot, but there was a French press available. Thames is a good sized town, with a grocery store close by. We bought steaks to grill on the bbq. It’s nice sitting on the deck watching the sun go down. Lots of birds in the area. It’s a bit of a drive to get to the tourist areas, such as Cathedral Cove & Hot Sand Beach. But it’s nice to get back to the quiet of the motel. It looks like the motel is up for sale. There is an area of free camping along the bay next to the motel. There were only a few camper vans while we were there. But I can imagine it gets busier as the warmer weather approaches.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice unit. Access driveway very narrow and untidy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Adrianna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Clean and comfortable. Grounds aren't picture perfect, but it was nice to park right next to our unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

toni

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024