Howick Motor Lodge – A Favorite for Families in Auckland
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Howick Motor Lodge offers studio, small family, and large family apartments. Each room includes a private courtyard or balcony, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchenette with a refrigerator and tea/coffee maker. Family rooms feature twin and queen beds, full kitchen facilities, and private bathrooms. The lodge has a seasonal outdoor pool with a sun deck.
Dining Nearby
The lodge is a 5-minute drive to Basalt, serving mains and live music on Fridays. Windross House Restaurant, 3 km away, offers Italian-European dishes and a wine list. Half Moon Bay Marina has seafood spots like Tony's Pizza and The Coffee Bean. The Howick Village area includes multiple cafes and bakeries.
Activities & Recreation
Guests can explore Cockle Bay Beach, Howick Historical Village, and Mangemangeroa Reserve's waterfall walk. The lodge is 2.5 km from Half Moon Bay ferry terminal, with connections to Waiheke Island. Nearby, Vector Wero Whitewater Park offers rafting, while Pakuranga Golf Course is 3 km away.
Location & Transport
The lodge is on Pakuranga Road, 21 km from Auckland Airport. Half Moon Bay ferry terminal provides 35-minute rides to downtown Auckland. Eastern Beach is 5 km away, and Eden Park is 19 km. Public buses (Route 6) stop near Cockle Bay Beach.
Services & Extras
Free Wi-Fi, guest laundry, and off-street parking are available. Staff speak English, Chinese, and Hindi. Pets are allowed on request. The lobby offers fax/photocopy services, and Sky TV channels are included. Rental cars can be arranged for exploring Auckland and the Hauraki Gulf.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free parking
- Off-site car park
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor