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Paihia Star Motel

Paihia

Paihia Star Motel is located in Paihia, within 10 km of Opua Forest and 3.3 km of Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Haruru Falls is 7.3 km from the motel and Kemp House and Stone Store is 27 km away.

Popular points of interest near the motel include Paihia Beach, Te Ti Bay Beach and Paihia Harbour. The nearest airport is Bay of Islands Airport, 23 km from Paihia Star Motel. This was the most surprising find of our trip. Super clean with a breakfast that literally fed us all day! Trevor and Letia were exceptional hosts. You can even pick fresh tomatoes from the garden!

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9.1
Wonderful
160 reviews
Price from
$116
per night

Bay of Islands Gateway Motel & Apartments

Paihia

Offering quality accommodation, this 4.5-star property is nestled between Paihia and Waitangi on Te Ti Bay. Gateway Motel & Apartments offers a range of accommodation suitable for small groups, corporate travellers, team building and wedding parties.

Free parking is available on site. Limited boat parking and mountain bike storage is also available and must be booked in advance. The motel also offers laundry facilities and luggage storage. Ideal location as a base to explore the Bay of Islands. Friendly and very helpful owner operators. Clean, comfortable, good shower. Parking right outside the apartment door, gas station 100 metres away, good supermarket just as close. 2 minute drive or 15 minute pleasant walk into Pathia. Wish we had stayed longer, next time we will

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9.1
Wonderful
175 reviews
Price from
$109
per night

Bay Cabinz Motel

Paihia

Bay Cabinz Motel offers self-contained private chalets overlooking Paihia village. Set amongst native surroundings with sea or garden views, it provides free Wi-Fi and shuttle service to/from the bus depot. The location was perfect. The view is amazing and the cabins are well appointed and comfortable. Ali and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!

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9
Wonderful
341 reviews
Price from
$102
per night

Colonial House Motel

Kerikeri

Just 10 minutes' walk from the Kerikeri River and set amongst gardens, the peaceful Colonial House Motel boasts free unlimited WiFi, Netflix and 50+ TV channels and a saltwater pool.

Colonial House Motel is ranked second out of 14 motels in Kerikeri by travellers on Trip Advisor. Reception allowed early checkin. We arrived on an early flight, very tired, and the lady was very nice and accommodating. The kitchen was fully equipped and room was clean.

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9.1
Wonderful
640 reviews
Price from
$124
per night

Kerikeri Park Lodge

Kerikeri

The 4.5 star Kerikeri Park Lodge is just 4 km from Kerikeri Golf Club and 3 minutes' drive from Kerikeri's town centre. Paihia is 20 minutes' drive away. Cape Reinga Tours pick up from the motel on a daily basis. The rooms were so spacious and lovely, easy walk to the market, a real luxury hideout

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9
Wonderful
286 reviews
Price from
$118
per night

Ash Grove Boutique Motel

Paihia

All cottages and apartments at Ash Grove Motel open onto landscaped gardens. They are equipped with 32’’ flat-screen. Each has a small kitchen and guest laundry can be found on site.

Guests can enjoy views of the peaceful countryside, go fishing or have a barbeque on site. All the tours and cruises available in the Paihia region can be booked from the motel’s tour desk. it's a lovely place with wonderful owners. They're not only helpful with settling down but also with the plan of my trips afterwards. If you have a car, this should be the number one choice no matter you are going to kereikerei or pahia The swimming pool is lovely too

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9
Wonderful
189 reviews
Price from
$110
per night

Kauri Park Motel

Kerikeri

Set in lush sub-tropical gardens, Kauri Park offers an outdoor pool and units with spa bath. The motel features free Wi-Fi and free private parking.

Guests can make use of the barbecue pavilions in the gardens or explore lively Kerikeri restaurants and cafes, less than 2km away from the Kauri Park Motel Kerikeri. Very tidy grounds lovely set up especially with the views of gardens and fruit tress

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9.1
Wonderful
378 reviews
Price from
$136
per night

Averill Court Motel

Paihia

Averill Court Motel offers spacious self-contained accommodation, only 150 metres from Paihia Beach. All rooms are built around a central pool area with spa pool, swimming pool and sun terrace.

Each studio and apartment at Averill Court Motel Paihia includes satellite TV and some movie channels available. All rooms feature plunger coffee and an electric kettle and either a kitchen or kitchenette with cooking facilities. Great staff, really went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. Location was good, close to a nice swimming beach

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8.5
Very Good
1,197 reviews
Price from
$82
per night

Bounty Motel

Paihia

An à la carte breakfast is available and served across the road from Bounty Motel, at the Kingsgate Hotel. The tour desk can book dolphin cruises and trips to the famous Hole in the Rock. Bounty Motel also offers a guest laundry and luggage storage facilities. Free parking is provided on site. Friendly staff and great location

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8.2
Very Good
2,567 reviews
Price from
$77
per night

Dolphin Motel

Paihia

Dolphin Motel is centrally located just 100 metres from Paihia wharf. All rooms feature a stovetop, fridge and satellite TV. Guests enjoy up to 2GB of free WiFi.

Dolphin Motel provides apartment-style accommodation of studios, 1 and 2-bedroom units and family units. Some include a fully equipped kitchen and ceiling fans. All are non-smoking. very good price performance relation. quite calm and lots of parking places. good located. close to beach, supermarket, restaurants and nice hiking track. very friendly and supportive staff.

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8.1
Very Good
1,099 reviews
Price from
$69
per night

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