Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel
7.7Good
(649 Ratings)
"Fantastic value for money.
Spacious and warm rooms.
Well equipped kitchen."
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Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel consists of Castles Units and Garden Units. It offers self-contained accommodations with a flat-screen TV and unlimited free WiFi access. Just 6 minutes’ walk from beautiful Tahunanui Beach.
Golf course (within 2 mi)
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Heating
Wheelchair accessible
WiFi/Internet
Beach access
Ski in/Ski out
Garden
Laundry services
Beach front
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Toilet with grab rails
Key access
Contactless check-in/out
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Tennis court
Cleaning products
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2026
Would stay again - Very comfortable and spacious with new fittings. Great location close to food and beach. Easy walk to beach. Easy self checkin. Friendly staff. VERY CHEAP. Felt like home. Quiet in complex. No noise from neighbours.
One bedroom with opening window = King bed (luxurious and comfy) and single bed. Very clean sheets and bedding. Air conditioning in bedroom. Galley kitchen = very clean stove, new sink, new cutlery and dishes, large rubbish bin, clean microwave, new jug not plastic.
Separate toilet through bathroom = opening window. Bathroom = new shower! Plenty of hot of water straight away. New sink! Modern hairdryer. Nice thick towels. No shampoo or conditioner but liquid body soap provided. Hand soap in bathroom provided.
Lounge/living room = large with one single bed, comfy sofa, dining table and four chairs, dresser drawers, panel wall heater, smart tv (a little slow but worked and connected to streaming). Lovely bay windows.
Lots of parking right outside.
What we didn’t like was: noisy road on weekdays early morning. It’s an old place but everything was clean except for -
Only complaint - Dirty floor especially behind doors - couldn’t take off shoes first night. Next day they vacuumed at request (but didn’t vacuum behind the doors in bathroom). It’s an old building but the important bits are new. Still worth it. Would stay again.
9 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
Location wise
Think they didn’t vacuum the room cause there was long hair on the floor next to the bed.
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2026
Easy cheap close to places
Up stairs, noisy highway
6 / 10Average·Aug 2026
Location and cost effective
Poor room service.
$$$$
7.7Good
(649 Ratings)
"Fantastic value for money.
Spacious and warm rooms.
Well equipped kitchen."
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
FAQs
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this motel has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this motel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this motel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel?
We found 23 amenities for this rental. This includes golf course (within 2 mi), free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, and heating.
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