8.4 / 10 Guest Rating

Dolphin Motel

Name: Dolphin Motel
Address: 69 Williams Road, Paihia, nz
Rating: 8.4

69 Williams Road, Paihia, nz

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

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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 · 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.

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Roberta

NZ

Verified booking

family_with_children

Standard Room

Stayed in Feb 12, 2026

"Great place to stay at and short walking distance to everything you need."

Exceptional

10.0

Hi,at the Dolphin motel ,the room was a great size for us,location was wonderful,close to the shops,restaurants,beaches and walking to waitangi.Our motel room was lovely and very clean.We enjoyed our stay and we will be back again.Thank you Dolphin.y

We loved everything at Dolphin motel,could not fault anything.Lovely place and location.Very good price for accomadation in paihia.

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Tana

NZ

Verified booking

family_with_children

Standard Room

Stayed in Feb 11, 2026

"Excellent"

Excellent

8.0

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Jonothan

NZ

Verified booking

couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Feb 11, 2026

"Very Good"

Very Good

7.0

Staff was welcoming and room was clean and tidy

No air-conditioning fan worked but not good and roof fan was noisy and shaking when turned up room was hot and muggy

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Sharon

NZ

Verified booking

couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Feb 10, 2026

"Pleasant and comfortable. Suited our needs at the time."

Good

6.0

Location was convenient to where we were attending event. Facility was clean and welcoming.

NA

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Laurie

NZ

Verified booking

couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Feb 10, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

10.0

Very clean & comfortable. Good location.

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Liz (Elizabeth)

NZ

Verified booking

couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Feb 10, 2026

"Very Good"

Very Good

7.0

Staff lovely close to water and shops

Bad smart tv

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Abbey

AU

Verified booking

couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Feb 10, 2026

"We had a great time here. The staff were nice, and the place was clean, bed comfortable, and the area was quiet."

Exceptional

10.0

The space was very close to the town centre, it was clean and spacious.

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Frances

NZ

Verified booking

extended_group

Standard Room

Stayed in Feb 10, 2026

"Great location, great reception enjoyable stay"

Exceptional

10.0

Spacious

X

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Te Rewa

NZ

Verified booking

couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Feb 9, 2026

"Lovely stay, will be back"

Exceptional

10.0

Tidy, clean, well looked after and friendly service

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Gordon

NZ

Verified booking

couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Feb 8, 2026

"Excellent"

Excellent

8.0

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About the Property

Facilities & Amenities

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Property Notes

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"Great place to stay at and short walking distance to everything you need."

"Excellent"

"Very Good"

"Pleasant and comfortable. Suited our needs at the time."

"Exceptional"

"Very Good"

"We had a great time here. The staff were nice, and the place was clean, bed comfortable, and the area was quiet."

"Great location, great reception enjoyable stay"

"Lovely stay, will be back"

"Excellent"