Braemar Motor Inn

3.0 star property

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Efficient kitchen with a stainless steel sink, stove, and cabinets.
Welcome to our hotel, where a sleek reception area sets the tone for a contemporary stay.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and desk area.
Welcome to the Braemar Motor Inn, part of the Sky hotel chain, located near Mount Craig.
Cozy retreat with a small bed, kitchenette, and comfortable seating area.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
152 Powderham Street, New Plymouth, 4601
  • Pukekura Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Fitzroy Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bowl of Brooklands
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family unit min 3 nights)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Minimum stay 3 nights)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Twin studio unit)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family unit)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Minimum stay 2 nights)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Braemar Motor Inn

Eco-certified motel in New Plymouth with free parking
Dry cleaning, laundry facilities and barbecues are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Braemar Motor Inn offers 23 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Braemar Motor Inn, you're just a quick walk from Govett-Brewster Art Gallery. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and TSB Showplace
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome free of charge (restrictions apply)
As a guest of Braemar Motor Inn, you'll find barbecue grills, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3-star New Plymouth motel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 14 per person

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 14 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Braemar Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 214 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
You get what you pay for. Advertise laundry services but you had to leave your laundry outside the door and they would do it. Wasn’t sure if this was an extra cost as the person at the desk was new and wasn’t sure. I done my own at the local.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location suited us perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Bronwyn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing we liked was it had sky, even though the colour on it was dreadful. The bed was passable and okay comfort. As for the pillows they were like dead weights and so heavy and uncomfortable. One part of the curtain was torn, the other part was dirty, the shower curtain was disgusting and stained at the bottom and when you had the shower going the water did not drain so you were standing in a pool of water. On the front door is a curtain, that was so grubby! I thought Braemar Motor Lodge had standards, but not this one. It kind of looked like they might have clients that are in emergency housing. Everything needed a big overhaul. There was an odd smell as well when we walked in. The cooking facilities look dangerous, one of the elements was up in the air and it looked like it wouldnt be safe to use. It also needs more than 1 single power point in the kitchen, as you cant have the toaster and jug plugged in at same time. Run down vehicles and shopping carts were not good welcoming mat. We couldn't wait to get out of there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pachara

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Curtains and shower curtain were extremely dirty. Shower was very difficult to adjust to proper water temperature and took several minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location as easy walking distance to waterfront, shops and parks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

karen

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Emergency housing base. Disgusting dirty material as window cover on door. Felt un easy with environment of other peopl
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Sumati

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s was not that great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Antz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This should never be advertised on your platform. Shame on you. You guys are facilitating people getting ripped off and and you should be reimbursing everyone that uses your platform to book this horrendous motel. I won’t be using Expedia again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

phill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We overall were happy with our stay at your motel one negative was the rock hard pillows.would stay again at same price if we were were back in new Plymouth again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Nice comfy bed however motel could be bought into the 21st century with a little TLC
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dont judge a book by its cover. We had a very peaceful stay and our opinions of the exterior were quickly humbled. The interior had been updated, and it catered for all our absolute essentials. The longterm neighbour's were friendly and considerate of our spaces and helpful with advice. We had absolutely no complaints about anything.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was close to the city centre. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Should have been told this motel is used as emergency homing, little parking as a result
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bin

Liked: Amenities
Like its location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Muneeb

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Shower pressure was great, and bedding was clean. There was a fridge in the room, which is always nice. The room had grimy marks all over, as well as some shoddy repairs. Honestly a bit expensive for the condition of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Im sorry to write this, as it was my mistake booking this place last minute. Pros - Cheap and close to the city. Cons - Its rough. A lot of WINZ housing tenants staying there. Noisy plumbing means you hear everything. Wasnt given WIFI password. Flies in the room, and i slept on top of sheets cos i felt i would get bitten.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
disgusting property
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Howard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Was very central to town. Comfortable bed. The Unit needs major refurbishing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

2nd night

Hotel ok for price but needs upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just needed a one night stay in a motel & we have stayed at Braemar Motor Inn a few years ago and were happy with it so booked in for the one night. The owner was very friendly. Our room was very clean and tidy, a comfy bed with clean sheets. No noise to keep us awake. We were very happy with our stay there and would recommend it. The building is old but everything works fine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

trevor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

T

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024