Bounty Motel

3.5 star property
Sandy fun near Paihia Wharf and Paihia Beach

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Free self-parking
Point of interest
Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Garden Area | Living room
Exterior
Budget Family Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$90
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept

Explore the area

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42 Selwyn Road, Paihia, 0200
  • Paihia Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Paihia Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Twin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Kings Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Bedrooms Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Pillow menu
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Budget Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
TV
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

1 Bedroom Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Pillow menu
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Paihia

At Bounty Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Paihia Wharf and Paihia Beach. Highlights at this beach motel include in-room free WiFi and balconies. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. Each morning full breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Paihia motel, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Waitangi Treaty Grounds and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Russell Beach.

What's nearby

  • Paihia Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Paihia Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Haruru Falls - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Russell Beach - 27 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paihia Sports Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Bounty Motel

Sandy fun near Paihia Wharf and Paihia Beach
WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and meeting rooms are available. An airport shuttle at scheduled times is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Bounty Motel. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Paihia motel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1985
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Bounty Motel offers 29 shared accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Paihia motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium digital televisions are provided. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM to 8 PM at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 19 for adults and NZD 19 for children

Things to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Portable fan
  • Shared accommodation
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: NZD 30

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance. The reservation will otherwise be considered a no-show.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately NZD 19 for adults and from NZD 19 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 32 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 20.00 (one-way), (from 3 to 15 years old)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 30

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 21 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 and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Bounty Motel.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Bounty Motel
Bounty Motel Paihia
Bounty Paihia
Bounty Hotel Paihia
Bounty Motel Paihia, Bay Of Islands
Bounty Motel Paihia
Bounty Motel Motel
Bounty Motel Paihia
Bounty Motel Motel Paihia

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Bounty Motel?

Yep, Bounty Motel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Bounty Motel?

As of 27 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bounty Motel on 2 Sept 2025 start from AU$89.79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Bounty Motel?

Yep, Bounty Motel is a short 7-minute walk from Paihia Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and kayaking. You can also find boat tours.

Does Bounty Motel serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is offered daily between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bounty Motel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6 AM - 8 PM at scheduled times for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bounty Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bounty Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Bounty Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 597 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 597 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 597 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 597 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 597 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, close to shops and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and easy walk to activities. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, staff was nuce and it was conveniently situated
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Quiet and spacious. Great shower water pressure Maintenance a bit needed, basin leaing a bit, furniture tops a bit faded. No tissue box
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower a bit antiquated and awkward for seniors, handrail seems to be wrong position and water regulator not easy-to-control. Not a major problem but lets a good suite down.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, lovely rooms, lovely vide from the balcony, back door access, layndry available, washing line also.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Heinrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is very nice, comfortable, has everything you need. Even a continental breakfast for $19.00 NZ dollars choices of cereal, toast, spreads, fresh and tinned fruit, fresh crossants,tea,coffee . Amazing owners and staff, i had a studio unit and it was roomy comfortable, clean,tidy, tv. Close to shops, eateries and tours all in a 15 minute walk. I will go back..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

albert l.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
nice large suit wi
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would happily stay again in this property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEFAN, Wattle Downs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was bigger than i thought and very clean The staff were very warm and welcoming aswell I enjoyed my stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to shops and boats.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and easy to find clean and tidy. The plug socket in the bedroom below the mirror didn't work and that was the only plug in that room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful managers and a short walk to the wharf.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value and comfort

Great stay - very comfortable. A little dated and no aircon but well worth the money - will stay again. Staff friendliness second to none
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dundee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location; walking distance to beach, wharf, and restaurants. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Laure

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were there during Waitangi week so it was a good place to crash at the end of a busy day. Really clise to a selection of cafes
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

GKlizicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it.

They helped us get tours and gave us lots of info. We loved our room. The kitchen was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orland, Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Selwyn gave us a wonderful reception. Though it is a bit dated it was spotless and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025