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Parakai Geothermal Motel

2.5 star property

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2 Bedroom with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 2 | Private kitchen
Front of property
Studio Unit 2A with Single Person Tub | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Unit with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 7 | Terrace/patio
Villa with Private Mineral Hot Pool | Living area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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151 Parkhurst Road, Parakai, Helensville, 0830
  • Place, Parakai Springs
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Parakai Aquatic Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Palm Springs Geothermal Pools
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Unit with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 7 | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Unit with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 7

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Villa with Private Mineral Hot Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 7 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 20
  • 4 Double Beds, 3 King Beds, 1 Single Bed and 10 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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2 Bedroom with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 2 | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 3 | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 3

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Queen Room with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 4 | Living area

Queen Room with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 4

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 8 | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 8

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Unit 2A with Single Person Tub | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Unit 2A with Single Person Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Queen Room with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 6 | Living area

Queen Room with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 6

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 9 | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 9

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 5 | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio with Mineral Hot Pool Unit 5

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Unit 1A with Private Mineral Hot Pool | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Unit 1A with Private Mineral Hot Pool

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room A with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room A with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room B with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room B with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room C with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room C with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room D with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room D with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room E with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room E with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room F with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room F with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room G with Shared Kitchen and Dining Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Parakai Geothermal Motel

A hot tub, express check-in and express check-out are available at this motel. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a garden.
Parakai Geothermal Motel offers 9 accommodations with free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

There are 11 hot springs open between 2:00 PM and midnight.
During your stay at Parakai Geothermal Motel, you're just a quick walk from Kaipātiki Recreation Reserve. Enjoy features like free self-parking and 1 hot tub.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes hot springs
  • Steps from Kaipātiki Recreation Reserve and Parakai Aquatic Park
Parakai Geothermal Motel offers its guests hot springs and a hot tub. Parakai Geothermal Motel also features a terrace, a garden, and express check-in. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Helensville motel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • 11 hot springs
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Living room

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 11 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 2:00 PM - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 40 ºC

Accessibility

  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 7 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 36 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 36 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information and lockbox information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 2:00 PM to midnight.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Parakai Geothermal Motel Motel

Parakai Geothermal Motel Helensville

Parakai Geothermal Motel Motel Helensville

Parakai Geothermal Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 112 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Russell

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy, laid back and all around great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Mandie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Rosaria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice to have our own private thermal pool at our room. Would have liked there to have been onsite front desk or reception as I needed to communicate via phone on several occasions during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

ATMA

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was spotless, we saw no - one. We appreciate that we finally had a Ph number that was answered on our arrival to help us deal with our entry problems. Apart from that, I had asked 3 separate questions by text & not one of them was answered, it felt like we were communicating with a robot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the room was awful had mould in the shower, holes in the walls. had been plastered a bit around the ranch slider but not painted. most walls had damage. was very run down in a poor condition.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Suzie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was rather run down
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nadine

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Shafrana

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, wonderful place to stay even during rainy days. The covered private spa area is a winner every-time. We come here annually for our getaways to unwind form the city life.
Private geothermal spa, room sleeps 3
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jarrod

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bed very old hot pool was Okay but too small for 2 tall adults
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hot pool rooms are run down a little bit now we do stay there regularly and hoping for a couple of little changes Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

john

Unit 7 was rustic but enjoyed the isolation from the other units.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, staff were helpful and their intention to please was very obvious
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good amenities. The geothermal tub was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant, Hamilton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic very helpful and pleasant. People staying must be aware cellphone coverage sporadic. Mineral pools very theraputic
Private mineral spa
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jaakko

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Booking service was unacceptable. No staff to help with eithet The room or entering there
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jarrod

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bed is way too old and saggy needs to be replaced in unit 3 We do how ever enjoy staying there for the geothermal pool and we're regulars there Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just need a bit of CRC on the door. Try to open and close it and sometimes it wont open until you wiggle it backwards and forwards a bit, then it opens.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Below average
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole checking in system made it easy to access our room without waiting and the the thermal tub was great way to soak and relax the bosy before bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

justine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, enjoy the tub
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025