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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.

Beautiful spot 50yards from beach.

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9.1
Superb
161 reviews
Price from
US$119
per night

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.

Our stay in the excutive suite was great. Level of cleanliness was exceptional.

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9.1
Superb
180 reviews
Price from
US$112
per night

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.

Clean, comfortable, could park motorcycle in front of my door. Friendly owners. Big TV with Sky.

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8.5
Very good
1,148 reviews
Price from
US$74
per night

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.

The location was excellent. Wharf is also walking distance.

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8.2
Very good
2,624 reviews
Price from
US$75
per night

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.

Everything. Location, well equipped facilities and comfortable.

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8.1
Very good
1,164 reviews
Price from
US$73
per night

Other facilities offered at Ala Moana Motel include barbecues, a ticket service, a tour desk and luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing. The property offers free parking.

Location, cleanliness, size of room, parking, super friendly and helpful staff.

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8.8
Fabulous
577 reviews
Price from
US$85
per night

Set on the Paihia waterfront in the heart of the Bay of Islands, this motel offers refurbished suites with free Wi-Fi directly opposite Paihia Beach. All suites offer a patio or balcony with sea or garden views.

Loved the location, our view from #14, the balcony. Ken and Lyn were very friendly.

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8.7
Fabulous
435 reviews
Price from
US$107
per night

Just 150 metres from Paihia Beach, Austria Motel offers self-contained accommodation with a private balcony and free WiFi. It features a barbecue area and a sunny terrace with lovely bay views.

Austria Motel Paihia is 4 minutes’ drive from the famous Waitangi Treaty Grounds, and 10 minutes’ drive from Haruru Falls. Kerikeri Airport is a 25-minute drive away.

Staff allowed us to have a late check in which was very useful. Location is great, close to the pier.

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8.8
Fabulous
442 reviews
Price from
US$122
per night

Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground features an outdoor pool, a gas barbecue area and private beach facilities. Located just 4 km from central Paihia, the property offers rooms with free Wi-Fi access (100MB/day) and views of the Waitangi Lagoon. Free parking is provided on site.

It was perfect. Couldn't fault it. Owner is amazing! Very accommodating and approachable. It was such a relaxing time. The pool is great and so is the view.

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8.5
Very good
176 reviews
Price from
US$92
per night

Alfa Boutique Motel offers apartment-style accommodation just 100 metres from Paihia Beach. Each of these modern studios has a separate kitchen, bathroom and balcony.

All apartments at Alfa Boutique Motel Paihia are fully self-contained with a hairdryer, iron and ironing board. Some feature LCD TVs. All rooms are non-smoking.

Superb location, right at the start of Paihia. Staff are warm and welcoming, and the apartment is spacious and a very well-equipped kitchen, there is a great cafe, bar and restaurant meters away and of course the beach right across road. This place was great stay and value for Money!

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8.1
Very good
133 reviews
Price from
US$98
per night

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  • Averill Court Motel
    Budget options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,151 reviews

    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.

    Excellent staff, manager was great, perfect location.

  • Bounty Motel
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,624 reviews

    Just 100 metres from Paihia Beach, this motel offers self-contained accommodation with access to a shared patio, a garden with outdoor seating and free unlimited WiFi.

    Everything, location was a walk away to the shops and wharf.

  • Dolphin Motel
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,164 reviews

    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.

    Nice new complex Good sized room Excellent location

  • Ala Moana Motel
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 577 reviews

    Ala Moana Motel is located on the waterfront in central Paihia. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV with 50 satellite channels and a patio.

    Very easy walk to all amenities. A lovely place to stay.

  • Breakwater Motel
    Budget options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 435 reviews

    Set on the Paihia waterfront in the heart of the Bay of Islands, this motel offers refurbished suites with free Wi-Fi directly opposite Paihia Beach.

    Great views , 5 minute walk to pier and restaurants.

  • Bay Sands Seafront Studios
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 309 reviews

    Located opposite Ti Beach, Bay Sands Seafront Studios is just 600 metres from the centre of Paihia.

    The privacy and the caring Hospitality from the owners

  • Admirals View Lodge
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 262 reviews

    Set in a peaceful neighbourhood, Admirals View Lodge offers self-contained accommodation with scenic sea views in most rooms. Featuring a library, it offers Wi-Fi, bike rental and parking for free.

    staff was friendly and the room was clean and tidy

  • Marlin Court Motel
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 377 reviews

    Marlin Court is an affordable family-friendly motel only 3 minutes walk from the beach and an easy stroll to cafes, restaurants, kayak hire, the jetty or the centre of Paihia.

    Clean, comfortable,Had everything we needed. Quiet

Great access to the city centre! Check these motels in Paihia

  • Bay of Islands Gateway Motel & Apartments
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 180 reviews

    Offering quality accommodation, this 4.5-star property is nestled between Paihia and Waitangi on Te Ti Bay.

    Owners went out of their way to make our stay perfect.

  • Paihia Star Motel
    Central location
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 161 reviews

    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.

    Love the comfortable beds, cleanliness and amazing breakfasts.

  • Austria Motel
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 442 reviews

    Just 150 metres from Paihia Beach, Austria Motel offers self-contained accommodation with a private balcony and free WiFi. It features a barbecue area and a sunny terrace with lovely bay views.

    Excellent customer experience. Welcoming and warm.Perfect location great beds

  • Anchorage Motel
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 393 reviews

    Anchorage Motel is ideally located on Paihia’s waterfront, opposite a white sandy beach. Guest facilities include free Wi-Fi, a tropical garden with a swimming pool and a barbecue area.

    Perfect for my young family, friendly and welcoming

  • Bayview Motel
    Central location
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 393 reviews

    Situated on Paihia’s waterfront, this motel offers self-contained apartments featuring a private balcony or patio with views over the beach and the Bay of Islands.

    Local was great and close to all things out I. Oaihia

  • Alfa Boutique Motel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 133 reviews

    Alfa Boutique Motel offers apartment-style accommodation just 100 metres from Paihia Beach. Each of these modern studios has a separate kitchen, bathroom and balcony.

    Thanks Wendy for making hubby and I feel so welcome 💛

  • Te Tiriti Motel
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 663 reviews

    Set in sub-tropical gardens, Te Tiriti Motel offers a relaxing escape situated in Waitangi in the Bay of Islands. It features an outdoor pool.

    Everything was nice pool was nice for a cool off

  • Aarangi Tui Motel
    Central location
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 157 reviews

    The Aarangi Tui Motel is located in the heart of Paihia, only 150 metres from the wharf.

    Central to everything. Nice flat 5min walk into town

  • Cook's Lookout Motel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 104 reviews

    Cook's Lookout Motel offers refurbished self-catering accommodation, just 5 minutes’ drive from Paihia town centre. Most rooms offer superb ocean views over the Bay Of Islands.

    The view was fantastic. The room had everything needed

  • Outrigger Motel
    Central location
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 210 reviews

    Located in Paihia, the tranquil Outrigger Motel is 200 metres from the beach and a range of cafes and restaurants. Enjoy a sun terrace and a BBQ area. Free Wi-Fi vouchers are available at reception.

    very clean, good location, friendly staff, very quiet.

  • Riverside Lodge Paihia
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 401 reviews

    Situated in Paihia, 5 km from Opua Forest, Riverside Lodge Paihia features barbecue facilities and a garden, as well as free WiFi. Built in 1990, the property is within 2.3 km of Haruru Falls.

    We bought and paid all our food outside the facility

  • Edelweiss Motel
    Central location
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,034 reviews

    Featuring a heated outdoor swimming pool, spa pool and access to a tennis court, Edelweiss Motel offers self-contained accommodation just 100 metres from Paihia Beach.

    Loved it spa bath in my room was amazing will be back

  • Aloha Seaview Resort Motel
    5.9
    Scored 5.9
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 1,174 reviews

    Located in the Bay of Islands, Aloha Seaview Resort Motel is a quiet, family-friendly motel offering free Wi-Fi, a swimming pool and stunning sea views.

    Good location easy to find and good for our needs.

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Motels that guests love in Paihia

  • Avg. price/night: US$88.64
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 577 reviews
    Ala Moana is a great motel, just a short stroll to the town centre. The room itself was very spacious, clean, comfortable, and the kitchenette had everything you needed if you were eating in. The bathroom was a good size. John was a lovely host and very helpful. Would definitely recommend staying at Ala Moana if visiting Paihia.
    Deborah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$59.91
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 157 reviews
    Location was great. Free parking is good
    philippa
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$88.64
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 577 reviews
    This motel ticks all the boxes Location / Clean/ etc
    L
    Lilian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$79.47
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,164 reviews
    Great staff and motel room was clean
    Davan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$73.97
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,151 reviews
    Excellent motel.
    Nigel
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$73.97
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,151 reviews
    This motel had everything we could've needed. It's set back from the road, unlike most other motels in the area, which means it's perfectly quiet and no road noise when you want to sleep. Beds were comfy too. The small kitchen (microwave, electric hob, kettle, toaster) was very useful, and we appreciated that it was in a separate little room to our bedroom. The pool and hot tub were an additional bonus (although the pool was probably a little cold for some!). Laundry facilities also a plus.
    Elizabeth
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$73.97
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,151 reviews
    Comfortable motel room, good location
    Jasmine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$80.72
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,624 reviews
    Free parking. Access to boat cruise.
    Andy Brunning
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$75.50
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 377 reviews
    No view look out at the back of the neighbouring motel.
    Vicki
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$59.91
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 157 reviews
    A great priced motel, very close to town and the marina. Had everything we needed to make meals. Easy check in and free parking.
    sb1712
    Young couple