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Dolphin Motel

2.0 star property

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
Blue Dolphin Block Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Private kitchenette
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Blue Dolphin Block Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Blue Dolphin Block Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
69 Williams Road, Paihia, 0200
  • Paihia Wharf
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Paihia Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Blue Dolphin Block Superior Studio, 2 Queen Beds

Blue Dolphin Block Superior Studio, 2 Queen Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Blue Dolphin Block Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Blue Dolphin Block Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Blue Dolphin Block Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 3 Twin Beds

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Studio (Queen)

Studio (Queen)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Blue Dolphin Block Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Blue Dolphin Block Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Blue Dolphin Block Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Blue Dolphin Block Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

Blue Dolphin Block Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

Blue Dolphin Block Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio (King)

Studio (King)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Paihia

With a stay at Dolphin Motel in Paihia, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Islands and Paihia Wharf. .This motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Paihia Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Te Ti Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Paihia Wharf - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Paihia Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Haruru Falls - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Russell Beach - 32 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte’s Kitchen - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Motel

Motel with free parking, a short walk to Bay of Islands
Dolphin Motel offers 30 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 23 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
Property Registration Number 115946340

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Dolphin Motel Paihia
Dolphin Paihia
Dolphin Motel Motel
Dolphin Motel Paihia
Dolphin Motel Motel Paihia

Dolphin Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 690 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 690 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 690 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 690 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 690 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to town and beach as well as affordable. Minor but there was a spiderweb up in the bathroom that may have been there for about a week. It's not a biggie but something that could be done about it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chiu shu

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHANE A ROBERTS SUPERIOR

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ross

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great premises. Comfortable and easy access to shops.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
1st class accommodation, nothing spectacular but clean, well maintained and comfortable. Just a 5 minute walk from the seafront and it’s many bars/restaurants/attractions/tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 minute walk off the main road to the water, shops and restaurants. So quiet and away from the activity. Use of laundry on site.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gaganpreet Singh and Nidhi Bhambra

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Management friendly and accommodating. Room very clean and comfortable. Location ideal for walking around the hub of Paihia. Only stayed overnight to go on a day tour. What I was able to see and do in a very short time frame was very impressed. Another “to come back and stay” on my list.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Karsten

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tash

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed ourstay .. loved it was close to everything 😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHANE A ROBERTS SUPERIOR

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only there for a night but it was perfect in that it was so close to everything. The unit was very clean and tidy. A great comfortable night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the shower wasn't so good as it ran out of hot water to soon,think its on a timer, otherwise thought the man was lovely as we had an upstair unit booked but because we are old he changed to one down stair.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay worth every cent!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chunhou

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very helpful. Location is good and it's not far from the shopping centre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Shamil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Its okay for few night
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
the checkin guy was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff were very nice and location was walking distance to shops and restaurants. Room was outdated and had a bad smell. Also, there were only a few channels that worked.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

YANINA MONICA GAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean and it has a good size tv. Nice kitchen. Hour the head supervisor is so kind, polite and accommodating. This place is highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl and Ria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly, cosy and clean unit
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was very friendly and room was clean and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024