Dolphin Motel

About this motel

Situated in Paihia, this lovely motel for $124 per night is a great choice for your next break. 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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Paihia

Nearby attractions

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi

1.19 miles

Dolphin Motel

4.1

Excellent(1,230 Reviews)

Motel in Paihia

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this motel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Paihia

Nearby attractions

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi

1.19 miles

Reviews

4.1/5.0

Excellent(1,230 Reviews)

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5.0

Apr 2024

Do NOT book the Queen Studio.

Good location.

Queen studio didn’t look as good as the photos. The door lock was faulty and took multiple tries to get it to work. Manager was no help. Kitchenette smallest space possible. Microwave didn’t work .

8.0

Apr 2024

Very acceptable motel

Excellent staff support

Room was above reception so a little noisy. Figuring out TV was complicated for no real reason . Needs a UX overhaul

9.0

Mar 2024

A highly recommended place to stay in Paihia.

We didn’t know what to expect but overall we were very pleased with our stay at Dolphin Motel. The owner was extremely welcoming and friendly. Parts of Paihia are very hilly, however, this motel is located on the flatter part of the town and it’s only a few minutes walk from the main town centre. Our two bedroom apartment in the new wing was nicely decorated, very clean and comfortable. The bedrooms and bathroom were a good size too.

In both bedrooms, there is only one clothes stand per room for handing a few clothes, no other storage is provided. This is acceptable for a short stay.

7.0

Aug 2023

Unit was good. Paihia was great

Very quiet

Unit very dark, no sun ever.

9.0

Jul 2023

Superb

Nice and close to attraction that we were attending.

4.0

Jul 2023

Made our whole trip in Paihia very terrible.

location

I rarely give comments, but for this one, I have to say something. I think we were staying at the old building/motel side. We stayed in a family suite with two bedrooms for two nights for $640. The bedrooms were freezing and had no heater and not enough quilts and blankets. The blankets they had were old/ blots and smelly ( All the bedding is very old ). We didn't have much sleep for the first night as it was too cold. The second night, they only can give us one little fan heater as someone else may be needed too; it was noisy. I had to up a few times to move the heater around for the kids between rooms... No room service, ants and cockroaches were over the kitchen. NO staff at the reception, need to call to communicate. only saw staff when we checkout.

9.0

Jul 2023

A very up to date and well maintained motel, within walking distance of all attractions.

The motel has very good facilities, and is very well maintained. Modern, clean and up to date. It is very well located, a couple of minutes walk away from the foreshore and all amenities. I would definitely stay there again. Highly recommended.

Nothing.

9.0

May 2023

all you need in a handy location, affordable and would stay again

awesome location, nice big rooms, comfy bed and lovely shower, receptionist was easy going and let us leave car parked there once we had checked out.

the only fault is the room needed a mop, several very sticky patches on the floor

9.0

May 2023

A comfortable, clean, warm, well located Motel. I will definitely book with Dolphin 🐬 Motel again.

clean & tidy, lovely reception

N/A

1.0

May 2023

not happy will not return

how close it was to township

it was very dirty , surfaces weren’t cleaned nothing looked wiped down , my family and I were very disappointed and were about to vacate the property the smell was that bad of musk and damp , we had bugs crawling around in different places of the place

7.0

May 2023

Good

Great location close to eateries and supermarket

Should change flooring on entrance. It was raining while we stayed and our 2 yr old kept sliping on tiles around the door. Or have a carpet matt around the door.

3.0

May 2023

budget, would be embarassed if international visitor saw this as the state of nz hospitality

location

decor felt tired, old cupboards, paint coming off

7.0

Apr 2023

Good

Great location

Room was reasonably clean however carpets were stained and room was generally a bit rough.

9.0

Apr 2023

Superb

New n modern for a very reasonable price . Handy to town

10.0

Apr 2023

a very pleasant stay in a comfortable unit.

very nice unit , quite and very clean would recommend particularly if you want to be away from Main Street.

nothing

6.0

Mar 2023

Pleasant

Why have a reception when you don't have anyone working in it? Went to check in at reception & no one working in it. Even had a bell to ring for assistance. Can you email customers the check in process? Not hard.

9.0

Dec 2022

Great location, clean and tidy

Great location, 5mins drive to centre. You could actually from the motel to centre. Accomodating and friendly staff. Organised with the online booking. comfortable and clean room and toilet. New furniture and appliances and utenstils. Quiet place/motel.

Its not a biggie but our towels wasnt changed after 2nd day as per motel policy.

7.0

Oct 2022

Good

Price and location

Stove elements didn't work

8.0

Oct 2022

Very good

Good size room and options

Showers kept running cold every 2 mins and had to turn off and on to get hot again

8.0

Oct 2022

Great stay.

Nice Room.

7.0

Oct 2022

Good

We have been allocated in the new building so all the indoor setting are new. It's cozy and nice.

I understand we need to keep the room reasonably tidy. But many rules sticking on the wall. Esp. the one saying we need to wash and put way all used dishes...... I feel like I just moved to a different places to do my housework. And I would worried that all the cups and dishes are not sterilized.

10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

Beautiful room, up to date facilities. Very helpful staff.

8.0

Oct 2022

Pleasant stay at the Dolphin. Would book again.

Very new unit with great balcony.

Bathroom fan didn't work.

8.0

Sep 2022

Very good

Amazing rooms with all you need :)

Fridge was mouldy and milk was expired

4.0

Sep 2022

it was ok but not up to the standard I expect for $150 per night

The location is great, just a short walk to village and wharf.

Bathroom had mould on the ceiling and in the shower. Behind the toilet was filthy and mould on the wall. No cereal plates, no egg slice. The barstools were broken and very rusty bottoms. No one at reception to greet us, just a note on the door saying which unit we were in. Rooms not serviced daily.

7.0

Sep 2022

Good

location

never saw anyone, if you needed anything reception was usually closed

7.0

Sep 2022

it was great overall, staff was absolutely lovely. Rooms were clean and tidy.

the buildings weren’t so close together and the layout of the rooms

The car parking

9.0

Sep 2022

Felt like home :)

loved the self service check in after 2pm :)

7.0

Sep 2022

Clean and quiet

It was close to town and very clean and quiet

The bed was very firm.

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Paihia?

The average price for a rental in Paihia is $124 per night. This rental is $0 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this motel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Dolphin Motel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this motel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Dolphin Motel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Dolphin Motel?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.

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Dolphin Motel

Motel in Paihia

Reasons to book

About this motel

Amenities

Map of Paihia

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Paihia?

Is parking included with this motel?

Is there a pool at this motel?

Is Dolphin Motel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Dolphin Motel?

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