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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. We stayed for one night and were very happy with our choice. The motel was very quiet, which allowed us to get a restful night's sleep. The room was clean and well-maintained, and the bed was very comfortable. It was a great option for a peaceful and comfortable stay.

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9.2
Superb
185 reviews
Price from
US$129
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. The rooms was bright and airy and comfortable. The kitchenette was well equipped and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

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9.1
Superb
303 reviews
Price from
US$100
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. Wow, this has been a great experience! The Colonial House Motel is a lovely place, a beautiful garden, nice rooms, filled with hospitality. Owner Mark personally showed us our room, making us feel welcome from the very first second on. The room is equipped with everything an (overseas) tourist needs. In our room there was even a travel adapter power plug. Laundry service is available complete with clothes airers. When we arrived, Mark was working in the garden. Upon arrival he said we came on a good time: time also for a short break from gardening. This was another way we felt very welcome. The owners not just own this place, they live it. They live hospitality. Thanks very much, Mark and Paula. I would highly recommend the Colonial House Motel for anyone travelling in the Kerikeri and Bay of Islands area.

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9
Superb
538 reviews
Price from
US$117
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 comfortable spacious accommodation. Clean, quiet and everything available. Great little kitchen. Bed comfortable. Plenty of pillow choices. Very happy and highly recommend this place to stay.

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9.3
Superb
247 reviews
Price from
US$107
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. Beautifully maintained gardens, property and pool area, which made our short stay all the more pleasing. Our hosts were most welcoming and very helpful, thank you.

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9.2
Superb
230 reviews
Price from
US$99
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
335 reviews
Price from
US$122
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. We had enjoyed our stay for 3 days 2 night. Winnie had provided us with excellent services on booking day trip and tour and ensure we got good times and wouldn't miss out the important activities. Sizeable room and nothing we can complaint about.

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8.5
Very good
1,469 reviews
Price from
US$86
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. Easy covered parking, great location to visit the area, easy to walk into the town. Quiet despite being next to a bar/resturaunt (sun/mon) Spotlessly clean and comfotable beds. amazing shower!

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8.2
Very good
2,333 reviews
Price from
US$96
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. Comfortable, quiet, near center. The staff are charming and most helpful.

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8.3
Very good
1,031 reviews
Price from
US$70
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. This was the most surprising find of our trip. Super clean with a breakfast that literally fed us all day! Trevor and Letia were exceptional hosts. You can even pick fresh tomatoes from the garden!

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8.7
Fabulous
143 reviews
Price from
US$84
per night

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