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3 Star Hotels in Thames

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3 Star Hotels in Thames

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Thames on Hotels.com. These Thames 3 Star Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 23, 2026.

A modern outdoor deck with a glass door leading to a living area with a sofa and chairs, overlooking a body of water.

A building with multiple balconies and a central palm tree.

A cozy attic bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a white headboard, a small window, and a door.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a lamp, a map on the wall, and travel brochures.

1. Coastal Motor Lodge

Thames

CNY555

CNY638 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a stone accent wall.

A modern room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a bed.

Hanging flower baskets with a variety of flowers in front of a building.

2. Rolleston Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels

Thames

CNY597

CNY686 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building with a swimming pool and lounge chairs.

A residential building with multiple units, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a dining table with chairs, and a sliding glass door leading to a garden.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a TV.

3. Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels

Thames

CNY717

CNY824 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A landscaped garden with a clear view of the sea and distant mountains.

A modern white building with blue accents, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden.

A room with a view of a balcony, a table, and chairs.

A dining table set with various dishes, glasses, and a view of a landscape through a window.

4. Te Aputa Lodge

Te Puru

CNY468

CNY538 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern outdoor patio area with a concrete pathway, seating, and barbecue equipment.

A modern living space with a dining area, kitchen, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.

An aerial view of a resort with a tennis court, pool, and multiple buildings surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery, with a sign indicating the hottest end of the pool.

5. Tasman Holiday Parks - Miranda

Miranda

CNY498

CNY572 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A coastal area with clear water, a sandy beach, and houses on a hillside.

A residential area with a paved driveway leading to a house with a red roof. There are palm trees and other greenery in the foreground, and a body of water with mountains in the background.

A coastal view with a clear sky, palm trees, and a body of water.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a stone retaining wall, and tropical landscaping.

6. Paku Lodge Resort

Tairua

CNY594

CNY684 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A natural rock formation with a cave-like opening.

A coastal residential area with houses, a marina, and a mountain backdrop.

A coastal street with a bench, a road, and a view of the sea and a hill in the distance.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

7. Tairua Shores

Tairua

CNY686

CNY789 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A balcony with a wooden floor and glass doors leading to a covered outdoor area.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, grey sofas, a dining area with chairs, a kitchen with appliances, and a mirror on the wall.

A modern motel with a parking lot and a car parked in front.

A hotel lobby with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a TV screen.

8. Pedlars Motel

Paeroa

CNY512

CNY589 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A rectangular swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a wooden deck and palm trees.

A building with a sign labeled "SAUNA" and a stone pathway leading to it.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, a bed, and a living space.

9. Palm Pacific Resort and Motel

Whangamata

CNY907

CNY1,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A beach with clear turquoise water, a large rock formation, and a sandy shore.

An underwater view of a swimming pool with clear water and a lane divider.

A compact room with a wooden interior, a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, a small kitchenette with a refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A cozy, wooden-paneled room with a bed, a desk, and a TV.

10. Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Whenuakite

CNY644

CNY760 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, white wicker furniture, and a view of a residential neighborhood.

A street view with a building, parked cars, and palm trees.

A two-story building with a balcony, a sign indicating it is a motel, and a parked car in front.

11. Albert Number 6 Motel

Whitianga

CNY522

CNY600 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A garden with various plants and trees, including palm trees and agave plants.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a stove, and a range hood. There is a window providing natural light and a view of greenery outside.

A compact room with a bed, a sofa, a kitchenette, and a window.

A modern outdoor patio with a table and chairs, large sliding glass doors, and wooden beams.

12. Peninsula Motel

Whitianga

CNY636

CNY732 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A residential area with houses, a tennis court, and a swimming pool.

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside lamps, and windows with a view of trees.

A beach with a hill in the background, a sandy shore, and a clear sky.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by greenery and a mountain in the background.

13. Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge

Pauanui

CNY842

CNY968 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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Top landmarks in Thames

Hauraki Rail Trail Thames

8.4/10 (15 reviews)

Travelers who enjoy the great outdoors might want to go to Hauraki Rail Trail Thames when visiting central Thames.

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Burke Street Wharf

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

You might want to get your camera out and head to Burke Street Wharf— just one of the landmarks located 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from central Thames.

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Goldmine Experience

8.8/10 (15 reviews)

If seeing the sights is on your list of things to do, head to Goldmine Experience— just one of the landmarks located 0.6 mi (1 km) from central Thames.

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Goldfields Shopping Centre

8.2/10 (34 reviews)

If you like shopping, take time out to go to Goldfields Shopping Centre when in Thames.

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Thames Historical Museum

8.2/10 (11 reviews)

Thames Historical Museum is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central Thames, why not stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Thames has to offer, head to Thames Hospital, Hauraki Rail Trail Thames, and Goldmine Experience.

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The Treasury

7.2/10 (5 reviews)

The Treasury is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central Thames, why not stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Thames has to offer, head to Thames Hospital, Hauraki Rail Trail Thames, and Thames Historical Museum.

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School of Mines & Mineralogical Museum

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

School of Mines & Mineralogical Museum is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central Thames, why not stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Thames has to offer, head to Thames Hospital, Hauraki Rail Trail Thames, and Thames Historical Museum.

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Thames Coastal Walkway

Thames Coastal Walkway is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central Thames, why not stop by during your stay.

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