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8.4 / 10 Guest Rating

Dolphin Motel

69 Williams Road, Paihia, nz

Dolphin Motel - main view

About the Property

Central Location
Dolphin Motel is conveniently situated just 100 metres from Paihia wharf, making it the perfect base for exploring the area. Guests can easily access the beach, shops, cafes, and local attractions.

Variety of Accommodation
With a range of apartment-style units available, including studios, 1 and 2-bedroom units, and family units, Dolphin Motel caters to all types of travelers. Some units even feature fully equipped kitchens and ceiling fans for added comfort.

Convenient Amenities
From free WiFi and laundry facilities to free car parking and a helpful tour desk, Dolphin Motel ensures a hassle-free stay for guests. The tour desk can assist with booking exciting local activities like dolphin-watching cruises, making your trip memorable.

Book your stay at Dolphin Motel now for a relaxing and enjoyable experience in Paihia!

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking
BBQ facilities

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

Guests arriving outside reception opening hours (7:30-6:30) are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night ยท 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.4
Excellent1295 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the spacious rooms and frequently praise the friendly staff.

Categories

Cleanliness8.1
Service8.7
Location8.9
Room Quality8.3
Amenities8.2
Value for Money8.4
Food and Beverage8.3
Overall Experience8.3

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RoseusUS
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 15, 2026

"Comfortabe loding with amazing staff in walking distance of the wharf."

8.0

The best part of the Dolphin Motel is the staff. So very helpful and accommodating. The room was very adequate (though a little dated.) Not fancy but quite comfortable and great walking distance to town and the wharf. We actually probably would have stayed here longer if we had been able to change our other reservations. Good, safe parking and lodging.

Staff, parking, distance to main street and wharf.

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BaconnzNZ
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 9, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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SolveigseSE
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 9, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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jaininzNZ
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 8, 2026

"Good"

5.0

clean and tidy

he refrigerator and air conditioner were not working properly, which caused my fruit to go bad.

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ManfrednzNZ
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 6, 2026

"Quiet and clean Kiwiana"

9.0

Very clean, quiet and friendly.

All good.

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oliviacnCN
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 6, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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JohnnzNZ
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 5, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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RaymondnzNZ
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 5, 2026

"Great stay"

9.0

Peace and quiet clean and tidy

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BaconnzNZ
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 5, 2026

"Not what was advertised"

8.0

I booked for 3 couples and we got different rooms. I paid more and only realized when we arrived that there was a new extension. I had the room in the new part. Not sure how you can book in either old or new. The accommodation was in walking distance of the waterfront and shops and cafes. It is a reasonable price for the area.

My husband and I did have a room in the new section. Which was clean and the decor was good. The room costing more than our friends in the old section was smaller with no bathroom cabinet for your toiletries to be put, only the floor! The kitchette had ants for our 2 day stay. And a low stall on the floor with a microwave on it with no nearby plug socket so you would have to lift it up onto the Hob which is within the kitchen bench top. Next to the stall which has the microwave on is a tall flimsy cabinet which only holds a blanket and hairdryer. No cardboard or draws to keep clothes in. I am somebody that clears up before I leave a room but a notice on the wall explaining, if we didn't wash, dry and put away dishes and pans or the room left tidy, failure to do this we would incur an extra fee of $50. The beds are rock hard. In all 3 rooms we had booked. Don't speak very good English!

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NurmansgSG
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 4, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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