Livingston Motel
Motel, 4-star42 Landing Road, Whakatane, New ZealandShow on map
Top rated
Guests rate it highest for service, location and value.
9.21,234Reviews- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.4 out of 10, at 42 Landing Road.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Convenient Location Located just minutes away from Nga Tapuwae o Toi Walking Track and Whakatane Airport, Livingston Motel offers easy access to both nature and travel hubs.
Comfortable Amenities Guests can enjoy the convenience of a kitchenette, free Wi-Fi, and entertainment options like a DVD player and satellite TV in their heated rooms.
Explore and Relax Let our tour desk help you plan trips to White Island and Rotorua, or take a short drive to Ohope Beach and Kapu Te Rangi Historic Reserve for a day of exploration.
Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Livingston Motel? Book your stay now!
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Business center
- Family rooms
Rooms
9.2
Top rated
Rated 9.2 out of 10 by 1,234 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.4
- Service9.8
- Location9.4
- Rooms9.1
- Amenities9.1
- Value9.3
- Food & drink8.9
Guests mention
Friendly staffClean and spacious rooms
AprilNew ZealandGreat place to stay and good value for $
The location was great, Loved the room it was nice and spacious for our family of 5 including 3 children. Close to the river for morning/evening walks and shops were close by. Room was clean, tidy and comfortable the…
CarlyNew ZealandAlways like it there friendly staff clean
SaigeNew ZealandAwesome place to stay for a weekend away. The owners & cleaner are really lovely and inviting!
Hot tub of course! Place has everything you need
MatuakoreNew ZealandWill choose to stay there again in the future.
Good location
Nice and tidy
SharonNew ZealandBooked for work colleagues, good communication, facilities and location were great.
LoviniaNew ZealandFabulous
The Owners were very accommodating thoughtful and very kind and helpful in every way
Off street parking easy to get too handy to shopping centre's
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
42 Landing Road, Whakatane, New Zealand
Guests rate the location 9.4 out of 10 — superb.
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 2:00 PM until 09:00 PM
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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If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Livingston Motel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Guests are required to provide credit card details upon check-in. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- 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 breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- 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 Livingston Motel
What time is check-in and check-out at Livingston Motel?
Check-in is from 2:00 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 Livingston Motel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Livingston Motel?
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.
Is breakfast included at Livingston Motel?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Livingston Motel have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does Livingston Motel 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 Livingston Motel?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 2:00 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 Livingston Motel?
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 Livingston Motel?
42 Landing Road, Whakatane.
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