Thames is home to Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tararu Bay and Ngatea Water Gardens, while Thames Historical Museum and The Treasury are cultural highlights. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hunting, hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Thames.
Thames War Memorial Civic Centre - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Thames Historical Museum - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
The Treasury - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 98 min drive
Restaurants
Tastebud Cafe - 14 min walk
Bakehouse - 17 min walk
Seoul Chicken - 14 min walk
Subway - 16 min walk
Cafe Melbourne - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels have a pool?
Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels?
As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels on 11 November 2026 start from NZ$187, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of NZD 39 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels?
Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM.
What time is check-out at Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels located?
Situated in Thames, this aparthotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Hauraki Rail Trail Thames, Goldfields Shopping Centre and Thames Hospital. Thames Historical Museum and The Treasury are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Easy check in, convenient location, we walked to the wharf and the shops. main road location but still quiet enough. Room was very spacious. Recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Ali
26 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice room and clean, recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Niranjan
30 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place to stay and great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
23 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was very comfortable and staff very friendly and obliging
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Bryan
23 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely people..nice quiet location..clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good
Dundee
12 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very spacious room and friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good
Jill
4 May 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
No spa.
Room freshener rather overwhelming.
Did not meet any staff except at check-in.
Very clean & towels changed daily.
Our room was very comfortable and quite spacious. Although on a busy road, the room was quite soundproof and the traffic noise did not disturb us at all.
The furnishings were very tasteful and comfortable and we enjoyed having a large TV screen.
Would definitely recommend
Pool was there but we did not use it. A very short drive into town. Easy parking at property and in town. Comfy bed and everything was spotlesd. Decent sized room with outside seating area lovely in the evening
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good
Jonathan
3 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Staff made everything easy
pretty pool area
Easy phone charging on nightstands
convenient to other things not on the Cormandel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Gert
17 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A good medium-sized motel with good service and spacious rooms. Despite being close to the street, the room was quiet and well equipped. The air conditioning is particularly pleasant in summer. So recommended it hits best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
29 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Wonderful stay.
Exceptionally maintained, high end finishings, soft sheets. Friendly and Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good
Gillian
27 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Convenient clean well resource Ed and wuiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay
William
20 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Spotlessly clean, the cleaner does a fabulous job. Good crispy sheets, comfy room, nice grounds
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good
Katrina
12 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic room with two separate bedroom areas. Comfy beds. Great kitchen. Slightly strange shower with a domed room, but had everything we needed. Pool was ok, but a bit dirty. Staff were lovely. Location was good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Sharon
14 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
All good except for proximity to busy road just beyond the pleasant gardens and little pool which we didn’t use. But double glazing helped reduce noise.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Jonathan
26 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a large room with a kitchenette which made it easy for us to organise our own breakfast. It was also within easy distance of the local restaurants, a laundrette and a petrol station which was very useful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Elise
11 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place is a little outdated but clean and spacious - it had a nice little kitchenette and everything we needed. We used the washer and dryer so that was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Linda
30 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Lovely units , great pool !
A great place to stay at the base of the Coromandel
Peninsula . It was a clean , comfortable studio well equipped kitchenette . Gardens and outdoor pool are lovely . It is just off the highway but within walking to restaurants .