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Dolphin Motel

4.0 star property
Upmarket motel, a short walk to Bay of Islands

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
Front of property
Exterior
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
Reception

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
69 Williams Road, Paihia, 0200
  • Popular LocationPaihia Wharf6 min walk
  • Popular LocationPaihia Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationWaitangi Treaty Grounds5 min drive
  • AirportKerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)19 min drive

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About the area

Paihia

At Dolphin Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Bay of Islands and Paihia Wharf. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a picnic area and tour/ticket assistance. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Paihia motel include Paihia Beach and Te Ti Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Paihia Wharf - 6 min walk
  • Paihia Beach - 7 min walk
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 5 min drive
  • Haruru Falls - 6 min drive
  • Russell Beach - 32 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Just Fish and Chips - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nauti Penguin - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Dolphin Motel

Upmarket motel, a short walk to Bay of Islands
Dolphin Motel offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Dolphin Motel also features a picnic area and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Paihia motel is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Dolphin Motel offers 33 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

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

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

  • One-time housekeeping
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 45 per room (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 25 (one-way), (from 2 to 12 years old)

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, 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. 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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Property Registration Number 115946340

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Dolphin Motel.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dolphin Motel?

Dolphin Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Dolphin Motel?

As of 27 July 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dolphin Motel on 29 July 2024 start from AU$107.91, 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.

Is parking available at Dolphin Motel?

Yep, Dolphin Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Dolphin Motel?

Yep, Dolphin Motel is a short 7-minute walk from Paihia Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dolphin Motel?

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

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dolphin Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Dolphin Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 631 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 631 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 631 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 631 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 631 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Kind of got what we paid for but it was very dated and although it has a kitchen it was not well equipped. No sharp knives. The microwave had to be lifted off its stand to be plugged in, Which was no easy feat. The staff were friendly and it was certainly large and clean enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammara

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Within walking distance of wharf area and major restaurants. Facilities were clean. Bed was comfortable. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and welcoming. Private and central to town centre. Less than 3min walk
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brylee

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed how close everything was, walking distance to the closest grocery store and takeaways as well as the township. View was amazing. Definitely 9/10

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, perfect location, nice room
Friendly staff, perfect location and nice, modern room. Cooking facilities basic but good for simple meal prep. Shower nice and warm. Bed pretty comfy, plenty pillows and sheets. A few cobwebs missed but overall very good stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We booked 3 rooms and none of them had a decent hot water system. The hot water ran cold after 2 minutes in all of them The rooms are getting very dated. However the staff were very friendly and helpful Location was good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully clean rooms. We had a nice balcony. Great parking. Would definitely go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Margaret was very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The manager was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rowanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The facility had everything and was within close walking distance to the shopping centre and foreshore cafes/launch trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pity there was no ice tray in the fridge.. everything else was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Shylah

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a classic motel in a small town. We were in the older side of the establishment, the room as quite dated as were the appliances. The towels were very small and were quite old (white towels but were grey and fraying). The space was good as it fit the purpose we needed (a bed and a shower) however it wouldn't be somewhere we'd book if we were spending lots of time in the room. The staff were very lovely and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay here! Definitely stay in the deluxe superior rooms as you’ll be in the newer section/build onsite. Lovely stay and super close to everything. Parking onsite.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean, comfortable room with nice balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older motel but well kept up. Clean and had everything required for our stay. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Netta

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Not the best motel you can find
sheets were not clean. Bed not so comfortable. no milk available.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I agree with the negative reviews, what pictures you see on the website is not what you get. They advertise this beautiful photo but you stay in this old part of the motel. The management has let this part go into disrepair as the carpet is worn out in some sections and there is mould in the rooms and they do smell. The major problem is there is no smoke alarm in the room and it can be seen that they don’t care and it’s seen time after time again in the reviews
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was a modern unit clean & tidy but in some areas too compact. KItchen: not enough bench space when you had the electric kettle, toaster & chopping board out all being used plus butter, no rail to hang a wet dish towel on, no cupboards yes there was two drawers for the cups plates etc, micro wave sitting on a stool was a bit inconvenient for older people having to bend down to see the controls. Bath/toilet: toilet seat was too high my wifes feet could'nt touch the floor & even me at 5ft 71/2 inches my feet would'nt touch the floor either. Shower floor very dangerous when wet for elderly people we had to put towels down to prevent us from slipping and falling Hand basin: was too small no room to put toilet bags or make up items etc No shelf under it. Lounge: Could not get TV to work properly even with help of receptionist at start, could not switch it off at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Alastair

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Man Chuen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Nice staff. The room was big and spacious. Very good location as it is right in the centre of Paihia. Airconditioning was not working very well which the remote control was not working. A lot of grasshoppers in the room. The room smelled a bit moldy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable unit close to town
We had a studio unit in Blue Dolphin block on the first floor. We could look out over the parked cars so the balcony was an asset. Unit was modern and clean. Cannot comment on other blocks or the ground floor units which would be looking at card. Easy walk to town centre for shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

darren

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