We had cause to find a motel after arriving in Whangarei rather late in the evening and chose Cherry Court Motor Lodge simply as it was the first one we saw.

The owner was most friendly,obliging and sympathetic to two weary travelers. As it was late and the motel was almost full he gave us a discount which was a nice touch.

The rooms at Cherry Court are fairly basic but clean and spacious. We thought they were pretty good value . Beds were firm and comfortable, each room has a basic hot plate arrangement and good shower/bathroom. All was very clean. Well off street parking is significant to the security conscious traveller

The location of this property was on the main highway through Whangarei and road noise was a little problem with truck brake noise noticable on a downhill grade. It is certainly no major problem that dropped off with the traffic later in the night

We didn't have breakfast next morning so can't comment on that.

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