Poenamo Hotel

Property class: 3.5

Room options

View all photos for Family Studio

A hotel room with a large bed, two smaller beds, a desk, and a sofa. There is a TV on the wall and a window with a view of the outdoors.

Family Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, Poolside

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

Deluxe Studio, Poolside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Twin Studio

A hotel room with two single beds, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Twin Studio

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Studio, Poolside (2 Night Special)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double Studio

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and artwork on the wall.

Double Studio

7.2 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Cabin

A compact room with a bed, a gray sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a mounted TV.

Cabin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

Studio, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern, single-story house with large sliding glass doors leading to a kitchen and living area.

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

A modern, single-story house with a deck, large sliding glass doors, and a small outdoor seating area.

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family House

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden walls, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family House

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

A two-story mobile home with a gray exterior, white railings, and a concrete driveway.

Standard Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Auckland

A family-friendly stay in Auckland awaits you at Poenamo Hotel. Within steps you'll find Takapuna Golf Course and Driving Range and Smales Farm within a 15-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .Enjoy the gym along with access to a driving range and a playground. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Hillcrest hotel include Takapuna Beach and Queen Street Shopping District.

What's nearby

  • Takapuna Golf Course and Driving Range - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Auckland University of Technology North Campus - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Smales Farm - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Pupuke - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Eventfinda Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Daldy Street Tram Stop - 7 min drive
  • Karanga-a-Hape Station - 9 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kfc - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Beer Spot - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gather Eatery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Lab - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vibe Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Poenamo Hotel

Poenamo Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Poenamo Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Auckland hotel is smoke free.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Poenamo Hotel offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and a hairdryer. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 8 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per stay.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.0 per day

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

You need to know

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, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Children aged 8 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Poenamo
Poenamo Hotel
Poenamo Hotel Northcote
Poenamo Northcote
Poenamo Hotel Hotel
Poenamo Hotel Auckland
Poenamo Hotel Hotel Auckland

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Poenamo Hotel?

Poenamo Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Poenamo Hotel?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poenamo Hotel on 26 Nov 2026 start from AU$105, 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 parking available at Poenamo Hotel?

Yep, Poenamo Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Poenamo Hotel?

The closest beach to Poenamo Hotel is Takapuna Beach (2.5 km).

Does Poenamo Hotel have a pool?

Poenamo Hotel has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is Poenamo Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, laundry facilities and a BBQ, it's no surprise that Poenamo Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Poenamo Hotel?

No, Poenamo Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Poenamo Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Poenamo Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Poenamo Hotel?

There is a golf course next to Poenamo Hotel.

Poenamo Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 231 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1000 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was awesome stay i reccomend planning your next stay away at Poenamu motels
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff front of house were amazing and also the room attendants were so happy and the bar staff were also super wonderful 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was great and good amenities close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Kitchen was great and nearby shops very handy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a great location, very clean, nice looking pool and very good value for money. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, lots if restaurants around
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value and location. Nothing flash but gets the job done.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were friendly and the room was clean, pool area was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Proximity to motorway
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time, room was acceptable for my needs, value for money and good surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 3 nights, check in was easy, staff very friendly, room was clean and tidy,staff serviced the room daily, very handy location to the motorway, great meals and friendly staff at the out back bar which is part of the complex, will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I very much enjoyed staying in the double pod. I like basic, almost austere accommodation, but I like a reasonable degree of comfort also. This was perfwct. Nice elevated outlook too, at the back of the complex, well off the main road. Would I book here again? Certainly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great facility with everything you need close by. Arange of eating and drinking venues which did not disaapoint
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a wonderful stay at the Poenamo Hotel. Beds were super comfortable and one of the cleanest hotels I've ever stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a great place to stay - need total upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

It was a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very clean room nice staff laundry was excellent, room quiet dated could do with overhaul .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Poor condition and old
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to be
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Purpose of visit was locality and motel was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025