Some even have cheaper rooms if you share facilities. There are very few 5 start hotels in NZ, the good ones are mostly four star hotels. The Chains in this range include, Quality Hotel, Flag Inns and Best Western. These are by far a more popular choice of accomodation compared to hotels. As with other accomodation modes, the range is from cheap to expensive.
Motels are typically big units that usually have full kitchen facilities.
They are suitable for families as you request for units that have more than one room. You should be able to park your car near your unit. Most motels will not have a dining facility. The larger or more upmarket ones may have a restaurant. It was essentially a 2 room unit.