The lodge offers a range of relaxed studios and 1- or 2-bedroom suites, making it suitable for both family holidays and business trips. The property is set in the Hawke’s Bay region of the North Island, providing easy access to various attractions such as Splash Planet, Cape Kidnappers, and Hawke’s Bay Airport.

Key features of Valdez Motor Lodge include whirlpool baths in most of the rooms, fully equipped kitchens in each room, free WiFi access, an outdoor pool, free parking, garden and BBQ facilities, meeting rooms for business travelers, a dry cleaning service, and flat-screen TVs and air conditioning in all rooms.