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Marlin Court Motel

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Large Studio Apartment | Living area
One Bedroom Apartment
One Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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60 Seaview Road, Paihia, 0200
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Makana Chocolate Boutique
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Large Studio Apartment | Living area

Large Studio Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment

One Bedroom Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Mountain view
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Paihia

You'll be centrally located in Paihia with a stay at Marlin Court Motel, within a 15-minute walk of Paihia Wharf and Paihia Beach. .This spa motel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Waitangi Treaty Grounds and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Haruru Falls.
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What's nearby

  • Paihia Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Paul’s Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Makana Chocolate Boutique - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Opua Forest - 7 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mako Beach Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Marlin Court Motel

Colonial motel with a full-service spa and an outdoor pool
Marlin Court Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

This Paihia motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the motel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. 32-inch LED televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1985
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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 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
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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Marlin Court Motel Paihia
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Marlin Court Hotel
Marlin Court Motel Paihia, Bay Of Islands
Marlin Court
Marlin Court Motel Paihia
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Marlin Court Motel Paihia
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Marlin Court Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The service was awesome and the rooms were perfect for our large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with family and small children
Toilet door didn’t lock, not as tidy as photos indicate and expensive for what it was. noisy outside at night with foreigners talking and shouting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Janine

Travelled with family
O k for 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

Very friendly service, accommodating, comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and friendly host, we had an enjoyable two night stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and comfortable, and the owner was very obliging if and when we needed anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jared

Liked: Staff & service
Very dated apartment, no air conditioning, no extractor fan in bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Comfortable bed. Great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice but this place is quite dated and in need of refurbishment. Way overpriced for what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Allen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is so old and outdated. Our room’s toilet lavatory has red-brown stain on it, its yuck. Had to inform Ruth about this and she just said sorry I shouldve mentioned it lol. Our shower’s water flow is sooooo weak can’t use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

eric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good rooms and comfortable. Only improvement would be an AC to cool down a bit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice, clean and tidy motel room and welcoming, friendly staff. Perfect as a base for walks in Russell, Opua and other nearby islands and coast.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Lower Hutt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner! Terrific!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay and enjoy the beach and surrounding areas
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akinobu

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Neil

Travelled with partner
Served it’s purpose
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance to the ferry and lots of places to eat if you don't want to cook.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Summer

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

10/10 Excellent

Areta - John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's great to see Kiwis running our motels
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach. Roomy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome. Ruth picked me up from the bus stop. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024