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Essex Arms

Essex Arms Motel in Waikato
Essex Arms Motel in Waikato
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(250 Ratings)
"Excellent customer service, very kind & helpful"
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6 / 10
Average(250 Ratings)

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High-end valueWell priced for this area
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Enhanced cleaningExtra health and hygiene measures to ensure your safety

About this motel

Located on the banks of the Waikato River, Essex Arms features a bar, a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. It offers rooms with a flat-screen TV and satellite channels. Free parking is available on site.

Amenities

Business facilities
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Heating
Wheelchair accessible
Bar
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Garden
Accessible Parking
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Key card access
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products

Map of Waikato

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Hamilton Gardens
18.7 mi
Hamilton Lake Domain
17.7 mi
Bridal Veil Falls
28 mi
Taitua Arboretum
17.3 mi

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

6 / 10
Average(250 Ratings)
100% verified reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2026
Very handy to everything
Clean tidy quite
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2026
Peace - own space for 2 pple, but only 1 person stayed. Clean bathroom/ towels change.
Nothing to complain about, just check heaters
7 / 10Good·Sep 2026
It was easy to find and secure.
It was fine.
5 / 10·May 2026
Location
Advertised to have food at the bar but food was not available at all. Even had a sign in the bar saying food is available while the bar was open. Advised they had no cook. Was one of the reasons we booked there.
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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 Essex Arms. 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 Essex Arms pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Essex Arms?

We found 18 amenities for this rental. This includes business facilities, free parking, non-smoking, heating, and wheelchair accessible.

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