Stayed here for four nights Mid January 2012 and I have to say I was a little disappointed. The motel looks great from the road and the reception, bar and dining area look nice and modern, however the rooms are in serious need of an update / renovate. I had a few issues with my room, mainly that being on... More

Great value, very clean, friendly staff and fantastic restaurant. Can't wait to return to Auto Lodge, New Plymouth.

We spent a very pleasant couple of days back in my old hometown, exploring the new developments. The Auto Lodge could not have been a better experience. Quiet, clean rooms, courteous staff, lovely sea views. We arrived a little early and were served complimentary tea on the terrace while we waited for our room to be ready. The arrival of... More

Very courteous staff, spotlessly clean room, very well serviced bathroom. the Auto lodge is one of the best motels I have ever stayed in, and I would recommend it to anybody. We were in room 78, with a wonderful sea view, although the next time we stay there (and there definitely will be a next time) we will ask for... More

As i am often in New Plymouth and know the place well - i am well aware there are flasher places to stay. However, this hotel is great value. I usually get the superior suite on the ground floor and have a large room with comfortable bed and a small kitchenette. Shower is usually great. Like the balcony access. Staff... More

Having booked & paid with Mainstay before reading some reviews we had become a little apprehensive about staying here. We should not have worried however because we were welcomed courteously and efficiently by reception staff (who also gave us complimentary local papers and magazines) before being shown where to park. Our room (67) on the first floor of the 'hotel'... More

Hotel room was very shabby. Weather was hot and could not have windows open at night because of traffic noise and noise from other guests. Lay awake from 11.00 pm to after 12.00 am before calling reception and complaining. Noise did subside somewhat soon after but a colleague in another room said they were woken at 3.00 am by noise... More

The room was incredibly noisy. Road noise in particular. We had prostitutes in the room next to us - and had New Plymouths finest filtering in and out at half hour intervals. Great with small children. The scody asian pros wondering from one room they had hired to another was another plus. When complained about to management they said that... More

We had our family reunion here in October and everyone enjoyed the friendly and relaxing atmosphere and great service. The food was plentiful and tasty and we were all made to feel welcome, even later in the night when we took group family photos! Many thanks to all the fabulous staff who helped to make our family gathering a happy... More