6.6 · Pleasant455 reviews
- Check-in from 12:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Very good locationGuests rate the location 8.3 out of 10, at 151 Main Road.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Riverside Retreat with Modern Comforts
Scenic Location: Situated along the picturesque Waikato River, Essex Arms offers a serene escape with convenient access to nearby attractions like Lake Hakanoa and Huntly College.
Comfortable Accommodations: Each room is equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, heating, and a private en suite bathroom, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.
Dining and Entertainment: Indulge in a variety of culinary delights at the Old Spoon Cafe and unwind at the bar with a game of billiards or catch your favorite sports on the large flat-screen TVs.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Business center
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Garden
Rooms
6.6
Pleasant
Rated 6.6 out of 10 by 455 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness5.3
- Service7.3
- Location8.3
- Rooms6.8
- Amenities5.8
- Value6.3
- Food & drink6.3
Guests mention
Clean sheetsGood locationFriendly staff
ParehiwaNew ZealandClose to venue - Ngaruawahia. No photos.
Peace - own space for 2 pple, but only 1 person stayed.
Clean bathroom/ towels change.
Nothing to complain about, just check heaters
KamakaNew ZealandNice warm clean room.
It was easy to find and secure.
It was fine.
SuzyNew ZealandIt was fine. As I would expect for an old hotel in Huntley.
KimNew ZealandDisappointed 😞
The location somewhat, very handy but having your windows roadside by a bus stop wasn't the best.
Beds were uncomfortable
No restaurant available
Access to reception and signing in is behind the times.
No tv signal or…
Gaylene ArohaNew ZealandThe room was spacious even the bathroom. Bed was very comfortable.
Would have preferred milk instead of creamer
RoodraNew ZealandIf it was not late I would of found another hotel
TV did not work poor heating beds hard as i should be refurbished
Everything its a shit hole
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
151 Main Road, Huntly, New Zealand
Guests rate the location 8.3 out of 10 — very good.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 12:00 PM until 12:00 AM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Please note that there is a 2.6% nonrefundable charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card. Please note that there is a 3.5% nonrefundable charge when you pay with an American Express credit card. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Essex Arms
What time is check-in and check-out at Essex Arms?
Check-in is from 12:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Essex Arms allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Essex Arms?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Does Essex Arms have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at Essex Arms?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Does Essex Arms have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at Essex Arms?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 12:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Essex Arms?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Essex Arms?
151 Main Road, Huntly.
Other places we book in Huntly
Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.
