We chose to stay at the Fountain Lodge Motel when we migrated to New Zealand recently. The website clearly shows it's not a new motel, and we found the photos had given a true representation. The unit we stayed in was clean, spacious, comfortable and met all our needs. The price was good value for money. The managers could not... more

Difficult to get checked in. Room small and very old fashioned - door consisted of sliding patio door with flimsy lock. Very noisy during night with a number of other units seeming to have all night parties. Having told the owner I needed to leave early (and paid in advance), there was no facility to drop off the key. Had... more

I read the reviews on here so thought we would give it go here. We got the three bedroom unit down the bottom. Dont think it had been used for a while and was quite "musty" they did have something plugged in to cover the smell. The unit was definately in need of a make over.. very dated. Place wasnt... more

My husband & I stayed at the Fountain Lodge for two weeks end Sept / beginning of October '09. We both said how clean the rooms were. The owners are very pleasant, helpful people who can't do enough for You. They both were helpful in tips on where to visit, what sights to see & where to eat , even... more

My husband and I stayed at the Fountain Lodge Motel on two occasions during 08-09. Each time we had an awesome stay the managers are two of the nicest people we have met. Very helpful in terms of finding what we needed in the area, knowledgeable on local information, could not do enough to help us. The motel is charming... more

I’ve stayed here regularly over the past few years or so and would definitely recommend Fountain Lodge to anyone visiting or traveling through Whangarei. The rooms are fresh and clean and the grounds are well maintained. I've stayed both in the top section and the lower rooms and both are quite nice. If you can spend a bit extra though,... more

Reserved one of the "refurbished rooms" online for an extended stay in Whangarei. The price seemed right (NZ$130/night) with free WiFi. The first unpleasant surprise came when after submitting the reservation I was immediately charged for the entire stay (10 days), something that I have previously seen only for all-inclusive resorts. To be fair, Webster defines "refurbishment" as "painting and/or... more