Comfort Inn Sunset - Thames
-37.109512, 175.518834Overview
3-star beachfront motel on the Firth of Thames coast
Setting & Grounds
Comfort Inn Sunset is set within 5 acres of native bush on the coast of the Firth of Thames, north of Thames town center. The property includes a fenced bird nesting area for oyster catchers and a reserve next door for exercising dogs. Guests have access to a shared BBQ area with provided oil and picnic tables for outdoor meals on the deck.
Rooms & Amenities
All units at Comfort Inn Sunset Thames include a separate lounge area with a sofa, a full kitchen with a full-size cooker and fridge freezer, and a private bathroom with newly renovated showers. Select accommodations offer sea views from the bedroom and a private deck for sunsets, such as the Apartment with Sea View and the Streamside Seaview 3 Bed unit. The motel provides free private parking with a carport beside each unit, as well as a free-to-use laundry facility near reception.
Location & Activities
Comfort Inn Sunset sits on the Hauraki Rail Trail, providing direct access for cycling enthusiasts exploring the Coromandel Peninsula. The motel is a short drive from The Pauanui Summit Track and the quirky theme park near Thames with water-powered inventions. Guided tours to historical gold mining relics and the self-guided photographic museum are available within a short trip from the property.
Family & Pet Policy
The motel offers family-friendly accommodations like the Unit 9 that sleeps up to 9 guests, with enough chairs and a sofa for group seating. Pets are allowed, and the property provides a safe grassed area for children to run and a 2-minute walk to the bay for dogs. Fishing and kayaking are accessible nearby, with a beach for strolling and driftwood collecting.
Guest Experience & Service
Guest self check-in is available, with detailed instructions left at the unit for a contact-free arrival. The manager provides services like washing guests' clothes at no charge and turning on the heat pump before late arrivals. A complimentary carton of milk is left in the fridge, and the motel has received repeat stays from couples and families who return for the sunset views and quiet location.
- Setting: 5 acres of native bush on the Firth of Thames coast
- Rooms: 8 units with full kitchen, seaview options available
- Activities: Hauraki Rail Trail, gold mining tours, zipline tours
- Family: Unit 9 sleeps up to 9, dog-friendly with safe grassed area
- Service: Free laundry, complimentary milk, heat pump pre-set for late arrivals
- Nearby: The Pauanui Summit Track, quirky water-powered inventions theme park
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:4 persons
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Essential information about Comfort Inn Sunset
| 💵 Lowest room price | 85 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 2.4 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 66.9 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Auckland, AKL |
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