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Dolphin Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Bay of Islands
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
Blue Dolphin Block Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living room
Blue Dolphin Block Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Front of property
Blue Dolphin Block Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Private kitchenette

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan

Room options

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Blue Dolphin Block Superior Studio, 2 Queen Beds

Blue Dolphin Block Superior Studio, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Blue Dolphin Block Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Blue Dolphin Block Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Blue Dolphin Block Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 3 Single Beds

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Studio (Queen)

Studio (Queen)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Blue Dolphin Block Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Blue Dolphin Block Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Blue Dolphin Block Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Blue Dolphin Block Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

Blue Dolphin Block Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

Blue Dolphin Block Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio (King)

Studio (King)

Studio (King)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Paihia Pacific Resort Hotel

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (507)
The price is AU$180
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Paihia Pacific Resort Hotel
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About the area

Map
69 Williams Road, Paihia, 0200

What's nearby

  • Paihia Wharf - 6 min walk
  • Paihia Beach - 7 min walk
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 5 min drive
  • Haruru Falls - 6 min drive
  • Russell Beach - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte’s Kitchen - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Motel

Motel near Bay of Islands
Dolphin Motel provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and barbecues
  • Tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and toasters

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 23 years old.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting
Property Registration Number 115946340

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Dolphin Motel Paihia
Dolphin Paihia
Dolphin Motel Motel
Dolphin Motel Paihia
Dolphin Motel Motel Paihia

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolphin Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dolphin Motel?

As of 11 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dolphin Motel on 21 Jan 2025 start from AU$144.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dolphin Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Dolphin Motel located?

Situated in Paihia, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Islands, Paihia Wharf and Paihia Beach. Te Ti Bay and St Paul’s Church are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 326 out of 656 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 656 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 656 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 656 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 656 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Willie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We had a pleasant stay here. We had the 2 bedroom unit. It was well equipped and comfortable. The carpets were a bit worn out and the dishwasher wasn't working.

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon, Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Grammar welcome as soon as we checked in. Location to town for eating and drinking was great, everything was so user friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was a great location, rooms very clean & tidy, beds comfy, check in and out so easy. Very relaxed atmosphere. We would recommend and definately come back. A tall standing mirror attached to wardrobe door would be great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to town and beach as well as affordable. Minor but there was a spiderweb up in the bathroom that may have been there for about a week. It's not a biggie but something that could be done about it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chiu shu

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
1st class accommodation, nothing spectacular but clean, well maintained and comfortable. Just a 5 minute walk from the seafront and it’s many bars/restaurants/attractions/tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 minute walk off the main road to the water, shops and restaurants. So quiet and away from the activity. Use of laundry on site.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gaganpreet Singh and Nidhi Bhambra

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Management friendly and accommodating. Room very clean and comfortable. Location ideal for walking around the hub of Paihia. Only stayed overnight to go on a day tour. What I was able to see and do in a very short time frame was very impressed. Another “to come back and stay” on my list.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Karsten

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tash

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed ourstay .. loved it was close to everything 😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only there for a night but it was perfect in that it was so close to everything. The unit was very clean and tidy. A great comfortable night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the shower wasn't so good as it ran out of hot water to soon,think its on a timer, otherwise thought the man was lovely as we had an upstair unit booked but because we are old he changed to one down stair.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay worth every cent!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chunhou

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very helpful. Location is good and it's not far from the shopping centre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Shamil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Its okay for few night
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
the checkin guy was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff were very nice and location was walking distance to shops and restaurants. Room was outdated and had a bad smell. Also, there were only a few channels that worked.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

YANINA MONICA GAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean and it has a good size tv. Nice kitchen. Hour the head supervisor is so kind, polite and accommodating. This place is highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl and Ria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly, cosy and clean unit
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was very friendly and room was clean and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024