How much does it cost to stay at Gateway Motel Holiday Park?

From $21.49 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Gateway Motel Holiday Park

From NZ$36 For 1 night, 2 adults Last booked 2 days ago 9.3 17 reviews

Communal area (added by manager 27 Mar 2018)

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Outdoor pool (added by manager 20 feb 2018)

Outside motel 2,1 (added by manager 18 oct 2018)

Communal kitchen (added by manager 18 oct 2018)

Comfortable accommodation in a quiet sheltered country area
Five minutes from Lake Ferry and 30 mins to Cape Palliser
Only 25 minutes from the famed Martinborough wine capital

There are gateways aplenty from this North Island site in the Wellington region. First up, Gateway Motel Holiday Park's Pirinoa setting is a nicely nifty gateway to Cape Palliser, the spectacularly scenic Cook Strait coast spot with the biggest seal colony on the North Island. Rambles galore are here, along with stunning scenery and the highly viewsome landscapes of the Cape Palliser lighthouse – see if you can stagger up all 250 steps (spoiler alert: it's very much worth it). Cape Palliser is to the south west from here; to the north, your gateway setting is a gateway to Martinborough (25 minutes' drive), the South Wairarapa town famed for its vineyards (the pinot noir is the one to bag, and if you're around in November you must pop along to the Martinborough wine festival). Also around – about 20 minutes' drive west – is Lake Wairarapa, surrounded by wetlands in the Wairarapa Moana Wetlands Park, and it's only five minutes' drive from Gateway to Lake Ferry and its beach and fishing for whitebait. Further afield and for shopping and sightseeing, Wellington is reachable in under 90 minutes' drive. Leisurely days on site can be sorted in and around the outdoor pool while the kids let loose at the play area and trampoline or by placidly surfing around the ground using the free wifi. Gateway Motel Holiday Park is a small and friendly park, welcoming families, motorbikers and student groups.

Campground type

Open all year

Tourist board rating

Please note

Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 40 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Visitors must be fully-vaccinated.

Languages spoken

English

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Peaceful, rural,…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Rachel B. Jan 2024

2 bedroom cabin

Liked: Peaceful, rural,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful location, handy to Palliser Bay & Lake Ferry, cabins well equipped,…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	4

Anonymous Jan 2024

2 bedroom cabin

Liked: Peaceful location, handy to Palliser Bay & Lake Ferry, cabins well equipped, everything we needed, clean & tidy, pool great,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful setting aided by the two grazing sheep on the lawn.…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Nov 2023

2 bedroom cabin

Liked: Peaceful setting aided by the two grazing sheep on the lawn.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Dated but immaculate small camp with friendly hosts and a chill vibe.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jul 2023

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: A super cute little campground with a handful of sites and a few cabins. The facilities are dated but they're kept very clean and the kitchen is well stocked with Cutlery and plates and cookware. We visited in winter so didn't try the pool. The host was friendly and after giving us a run down she left us to enjoy the place. It's an easy drive out to Palliser and Ngawi for seals and the lighthouse, or down the road to Lake Ferry for epic food and the freshest seafood at the local pub. We had our dog with us in the camper and that was all good to keep her on the lead. There's an old school trampoline for kids, and the pool in summer. Rural location and quiet at night except for the very occasional car.

Disliked: It is cold in winter so come prepared for that! The front gate is near the road and doesn't have a locked gate for small kids. The initial contact with the hosts was tricky but once on site they were lovely.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Love the hospitality.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Hayden K. May 2023

2 bedroom cabin

Liked: Love the hospitality.

Recommend to friends Visit again

good value for money. Roomy and clean

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Mar 2023

2 room unit 1 bedroom hotel or motel

Liked: Good set up. Clean and roomy. Easy parking. good value for money in a rather expensive neighbourhood

Disliked: Not very private, but easily bearable.

Recommend to friends Visit again

lovely location, very nice hosts

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Feb 2023

2 bedroom cabin

Liked: location, cleanliness and the pool

Disliked: it’s getting into its years

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pool was good The owners were friendly…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Feb 2023

2 bedroom cabin

Liked: The pool was good The owners were friendly

Disliked: My TV had a frozen screen on one of the 2 channels Don't think the doorbell works cos nobody ever answered it

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was an amazing location, laid back environment, and very friendly hosts.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Dec 2022

2 bedroom cabin

Liked: It was an amazing location, laid back environment, and very friendly hosts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I went on a fishing trip. Very nice and tidy wee…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Nov 2022

2 bedroom cabin

Liked: I went on a fishing trip. Very nice and tidy wee place, very easy to find. Chris and Rene are lovely have lots of local advice for the area. Shop with EVERYTHING you need 5 min up road and gasoline as your 30min from nearest town.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans

Motorhome service point

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Gateway Motel Holiday Park

3110 Lake Ferry Road

Pirinoa

Wellington Region

New Zealand

5772

Directions

Timezone

Pacific/Auckland +1200 (GMT+12:00)

GPS

-41.36918°N
175.17809°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Your first stop should be Lake Ferry, five minutes from Gateway and on the shores of Lake Onoke and Palliser Bay. The sunsets around here are spectacular and the lake is also known for its fishing, its peaceful and scenic setting, and its waterside walks. The Putangirua Pinnacles (10 minutes away) are a top spot for pics and strolls around the weird rock pillars. At Cape Palliser and Palliser Bay (half an hour's drive), climb to the top of the historic Palliser lighthouse for more viewsome scenes, followed by a ramble around the coastline – with camera in hand to snap shots of the seals. Just before the lighthouse is the old fishing village of Ngawi, where you can go spearfishing, hit the surf or land New Zealand's famed paua with their iridescent shells. If you're having a day trip to island capital Wellington, take the five-minute trip on the Wellington Cable Car funicular railway between Lambton Quay and Kelburn for views over the city, and have lazy days wandering around Wellington Museum, the Wellington City Art Gallery and the National Library of New Zealand. Te Papa, New Zealand's national museum, is a top place in the city to pick up affordable necklaces and other jewellery made from paua shells.

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Does Gateway Motel Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Gateway Motel Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Gateway Motel Holiday Park? Your first stop should be Lake Ferry, five minutes from Gateway and on the shores of Lake Onoke and Palliser Bay. The sunsets around here are spectacular and the lake is also … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Gateway Motel Holiday Park?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	noon –	10:30 p.m.
Depart by:	10 a.m.
On-park accommodation
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	10:30 p.m.
Depart by:	10 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Gateway Motel Holiday Park? From $21.49 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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