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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. Easy walk to Waitangi, and similarly to Paihia

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9.2
Superb
186 reviews
Price from
US$141
per night

Set in a peaceful neighbourhood, ASURE Admirals View Motel offers self-contained accommodation with scenic sea views in most rooms. Featuring a library, it offers Wi-Fi, bike rental and parking for free. Great service, lovely staff. In general a really nice stay with amazing people who really try to make you feel at home!

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9.1
Superb
302 reviews
Price from
US$103
per night

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. this was the second time I have stayed at the property and enjoyed my visit once again the owners are delightful and welcoming great location to explore the area of Kerikeri

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9
Superb
542 reviews
Price from
US$120
per night

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. Very clean and well run, friendly staff. Good parking.

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9.3
Superb
248 reviews
Price from
US$110
per night

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. Just a short drive away from busy Paihia, you find this very clean and well maintained Motel. We enjoyed the pool in the lush gardens. The rooms are spacious, with super comfy beds. Highly recommend, we would come again!

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9.2
Superb
236 reviews
Price from
US$101
per night

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. Lovely warm welcome, nothing was too much trouble. Large, clean accommodation with apple and plum trees in the garden and plenty windfall fruits to pick. The pool was clean and not too cold.

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9.2
Superb
338 reviews
Price from
US$126
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. Excellent location, just 10 minutes walk to the wharf. The unit is very clean and well equipped, really like the kitchen panel and facilities. Every unit has its own parking space. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. We stayed for 3 nights in an apartment.

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8.5
Very good
1,478 reviews
Price from
US$76
per night

Start your day with our delicious and affordable Continental Breakfast. 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. Big clean room with good facilities. Soft bed. With car park

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8.2
Very good
2,368 reviews
Price from
US$92
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. We loved our stay in Paihia Dilphin Motel. The motel is within walking distance of the center of the town, but in a quiet area. The apartment was clean and tidy, the kitchen is well equipped. The bathroom had a toweldryer, which was a plus. A lot of birds live in the area, it was nice to wake up to birdsong in the morning.

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8.3
Very good
1,036 reviews
Price from
US$72
per night

Located within 1.2 km of Te Ti Bay Beach and 10 km of Opua Forest, Paihia Star Motel provides rooms in Paihia. The property is around 800 metres from Paihia Harbour, 3.3 km from Waitangi Treaty Grounds and 7.3 km from Haruru Falls. The owner Trevor was amazing. Cooked great breakfast and very attentive to our needs. Fabulous location

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8.8
Fabulous
146 reviews
Price from
US$87
per night

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