The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Thames

If you're planning a weekend getaway to Thames, New Zealand, you'll need to find a great hotel to stay at. We've analyzed all of the hotels in the area based on key criteria to help you figure out where to stay for a weekend in Thames. Whether you're a family or a couple, there are plenty of hotels in the area to suit your needs for the perfect long weekend. From affordable rates to luxurious amenities, there's something for everyone. Many of the hotels offer comfortable, relaxing rooms with easy access to nearby activities which are perfect for a 2-day or 3-day trip to the area. You'll also find plenty of great restaurants and bars in the area, perfect for a night out and the ultimate weekend of culture and cuisine. And there's no shortage of things to do in Thames, from sightseeing to exploring. So why wait? Book your hotel for a weekend escape in Thames at one of these terrific places to start planning your perfect weekend getaway.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Thorold Country House

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 36 Ngati Maru Highway, Kopu, Thorold Country House has great rooms from $145 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 6.7 km from the city center, visitors will especially love hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, free parking, and horse riding at this convenient hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Tuscany On Thames

Motel with prices starting at $118 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Thames
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Tuscany On Thames which has nice rooms starting at $118. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, hiking, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 200 Jellicoe Crescent. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, free parking, horse riding, and laundry facilities which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.1 km from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Rolleston Motel

Motel with prices starting at $106 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Thames
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed

We found Rolleston Motel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $106. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 105 Rolleston Street. You'll also find a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and fishing which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 2.3 km from the center of town. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Coastal Motor Lodge

Motel with prices starting at $127 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Thames
  • Pets allowed

With terrific rooms from $127, Coastal Motor Lodge, at 608 Tararu Road State Highway 25 provides mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers laundry facilities, family rooms, a microwave, a refrigerator, and an airport shuttle. It's located just 1.9 km from the city center, too. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Shortland Court Motel

Motel with prices starting at $117 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Thames
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pets allowed

Shortland Court Motel has a great guest rating of 7.90 out of 10, and offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and laundry facilities. The great rooms here start at $117 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 208 Jellicoe Crescent State Highway 25. Furthermore, it also offers family rooms, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, and private parking, which is nice for visitors. Just 1.3 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the Weekend Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, and Whitianga.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Thames, make sure you also see Best Hotels for One Week in Thames.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Thames?

Thames Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$123

Visitors will find a large range of terrific weekend trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Thames, New Zealand. The price of these weekend trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average weekend trip hotel price in Thames, New Zealand based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $123. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Thames.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $127
  • 3-star hotels: $117


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