Casa Blanca Motel
397 Western Hills Drive 9 Kauika Road, Whangarei 0110 New Zealand
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#17 of 17 motels in Whangarei
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Finding an ideal family-friendly motel in Whangarei does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Casa Blanca Motel, a nice option for travelers like you.
Rooms at Casa Blanca Motel provide a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a kitchenette, and guests can stay connected with free internet access.
In addition, while staying at Casa Blanca Motel guests have access to room service and baggage storage. You can also enjoy a pool and barbeque facilities. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at Casa Blanca Motel.
If you’re looking for a sushi restaurant, consider a visit to Omoide Japanese Restaurant, Suncourt Sushi, or Eagle Sushi Bar, which are all conveniently located a short distance from Casa Blanca Motel.
Should time allow, Whangarei Quarry Gardens, Town Basin, and Burning Issues Gallery are some popular attractions that are within walking distance.
Casa Blanca Motel looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Whangarei.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
Pool
Breakfast in the room
Game room
Darts
Babysitting
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Wifi
Paid wifi
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Laundry service
Room features
Blackout curtains
Seating area
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Kitchenette
Microwave
Flatscreen TV
Electric blanket
Whirlpool bathtub
Refrigerator
Kitchenware
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
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Languages Spoken
English, French, Dutch, German
Location
397 Western Hills Drive 9 Kauika Road, Whangarei 0110 New Zealand
Getting there
Car recommended
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Have just spent three weeks here, using the Casa Blanca Motel as a base for visiting family and the area. It ticked all our boxes: it was comfortable, roomy accommodation and occupies a spacious open site - much roomier and more spacious than most NZ motels we have visited. Tel and Denise made us very welcome and put us at our ease. We were most impressed by the conscientiousness of the servicing team.
The Casa Blanca is what it is; it is not neither ultra modern nor posh. It unpretentiously met all our needs and we already have booked to return.
It has a large swimming pool. It is situated close to city centre and has ample easy parking.
Excellent value for money.
The Casa Blanca is what it is; it is not neither ultra modern nor posh. It unpretentiously met all our needs and we already have booked to return.
It has a large swimming pool. It is situated close to city centre and has ample easy parking.
Excellent value for money.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Clean room, friendly staff. Pretty basic and barebones but we were happy with our room! Some run down parts here and there (games room has seen better days for sure) but other than that, good, cheap stay. Only real con was that we didn't have a fan in our room, but one of the staff members quickly supplied one when we asked about it.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We only stayed for two nights but this was easily the most space we got from any of the motels we stayed in during our New Zealand trip. The hosts were very welcoming and encouraged us to use the (very decent sized) pool even though it was technically after hours. The grounds are a nice setting, feels like a small park.
They provide real milk which always makes me happy.
They provide real milk which always makes me happy.
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Date of stay: December 2013Trip type: Traveled with family
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Dont pay in advance , paid for 3 nights in advance as this is what they asked for, but after 2 nights when partner became sick due to diaylisis and we had to leave at 6am the following morning , this motel refused to refund . Said we needed proof and even after that said no guarantee we would get a refund. Disgusting behaviour, never ever heard of it...ever.
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The motel is poorly presented with rubbish and broken appliances piled hoarded around the yard. A few of the had tarpaulins on the roof obviously covering up leaks. The unit allocated to us had a tarp on the roof and a ground level window missing and covered up with cardboard and packing tape, not something we wanted with a newly crawling baby and a severe weather warning in place for the area. We were able to get a full refund and found a very decent motel for a similar price.
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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I entered the reception area to find the oldest framed photograph (I think - but still not sure) with a moldy stain on it. Messy. But not as much as the area next to the reception. A stockpile of whiteware...piled high. An old spa pool too. I think there was a trampoline well past its used by date. The room was very dated. We rewashed every utensil etc we used. The roof was covered with a tarpaulin as were many more near our room. Anither store area of junk piled high too near the laundry. We did meet a couple of cleaners on our way out. They were very pleasant. It appears to be used for emergency housing mixed with nightly booked rooms. Would not stay again.
Be weary.
Be weary.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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If you blink you’d miss the rundown sign at the front, then proceed down a path full of potholes. The reception was filthy and disgusting. We nearly turned around and left but thought we’d see what the rooms are like. stained toilet seat, so asked for another room, got transferred to the next door, only to find out there was no hot water as the sinks hot water was dripping not stop. we were told to shower in the original unit. . We were tired so thought we’d transfer back but the final straw was when I found a spider in the blanket when I got into bed. Loud knocking late at night, tooting horns early morning n a barking dog all night..I would NEVER ever recommend this is to anyone. This facility should be closed for good. still trying to recover from such traumatic experience. I feel sick just thinking about it.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Room Tip: Don’t be fooled by the positive reviews. It really is.. you pay peanuts-you get monkeys
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Does more need said? Not good, cockroaches through cupboards/rooms. No heating or Sky. Stay was supposed to be 3 nights, left after first. (Thought best not to add photos of infestation). Not value for money, would not recommend.
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Date of stay: September 2017Trip type: Traveled with family
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I staid with a girlfriend for four nights. This hotel is centrally located but has an eccentric owner. He has a lot of rubbish just outside next to the reception area. No info leaflets at all. We were only allocated 2 GB of WiFi for four days. This was cut off on day four. We only searched the internet for things to do and see near Whangarei. Everywhere else we were given 2 GB of WiFi per day. We had only been given milk on the first day. When asking for some on the third day as well as a little for the previous day, we were told that it is not given every day. However, the room rate is exactly the same rate as for staying one day. One of the two old lounge room chairs was in such bad condition, that we were not able to sit in it. The cleaning staff though were super friendly and did an excellent job. We stayed in numerous places on the North and South Islands and were quite happy with all of them. The best and with cheaper rates was New Castle Lodge Rotorua.
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Date of stay: March 2017Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Pleasant enough owners, nice pool, convenient parking outside room. Close to city centre easy 3min drive. Otherwise room decor was very dated, 60s/70s throw back. Spacious tidy rooms unfortunately a couple of cockroaches in self contained kitchen. Stayed in room 23.
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Date of stay: January 2018Trip type: Traveled with family
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Sorry we were only there for one night so didn't check out the facilities
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
20
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Frequently Asked Questions about Casa Blanca Motel
Which popular attractions are close to Casa Blanca Motel?
Nearby attractions include Quarry Arts Centre (0.9 km), Piggery Bookshop (0.9 km), and The Whangarei Growers Market (0.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Casa Blanca Motel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, free parking, and a hot tub.
Which room amenities are available at Casa Blanca Motel?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Casa Blanca Motel?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Casa Blanca Motel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Fat Camel, Turmeric Indian Whangarei, and Split Bar & Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Casa Blanca Motel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is Casa Blanca Motel located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.8 km away from the centre of Whangarei.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Casa Blanca Motel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, German, and Dutch.