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Dolphin Motel
69 Williams Road (Paihia) 0200

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. Laundry facilities and free car parking are available for guests. The tour desk can book local activities, such as dolphin-watching cruises and arrange itineraries and reservations throughout the country. Dolphin Motel is situated 100 metres from the beach and the shops and cafes of Paihia town centre. Paihia Ex-Servicemen's Club is a 1-minute walk from the motel.

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Exceptional

8.4/10

Rooms: 11

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Nice Motel, friendly staff, a huge room with spa bath. The manager was extremely friendly, courteous and most helpful. The location of this Motel is great. Within easy walking distance to shops, rsa Club with the best meals and cheap as there! We enjoying staying here for 2 nights and the facilities were above our expectations. We had bad weather but the manager offered us a video recorder, plus movies which was very welcomed and made us feel right at home. Top class - 10 out of 10 Dolphin Mote.
all reviews » loved the roominess of the apartment - ideal when travelling with a toddler who likes to run around. Also loved the separate bedrooms and full kitchen. Really loved being greeted with a free beer or softdrink, and free wifi. Also the added mile Paul went to pay our toll for us - saved us having to stop if the baby was asleep. Thank you Paul. Great location within easy walk to everything, and great recommendation about meals at the RSA. Paul was very helpful and keeps a tidy motel. Lovely that the location was just at the end of the main street where you can access lovely fresh baked food early in the morning and you are only a five minute walk to the pier to meet your potential boat outing. There was a ceiling fan in our room but the rooms stayed cool enough without it. We were really surprised, we had booked last minute, and had liked the look due to the low cost, we were amazed at the friendly great service, the rooms very very nice and the quality of the bathroom was impressive,really couldn't fault the place, would not hesitate to stay here again - very happy what a nice end to our holiday. We were amazed at what good value for money the motel was. Paul, the owner/manager couldn't have been nicer, the rooms were way better than expected, better than many 3/4 star hotels in the uk with a few nice little touches (fresh milk on arrival being one). We wouldn't hesitate to go back and to recommend it. The whole experience of staying at the Dolphin Motel was amazing. The Manager was very friendly,helpful,and made us very welcome,(even a bevy waiting for us on arrival!!) parking the boat not a problem. The unit was very comfortable and great daily service, ensured a feeling of being looked after. To start with we liked the welcome we received from Paul which included a complimentary beer. Paul went out of his way to ensure that we were happy. The proximity to the sea and shops is very central but not on a busy road, perfect! The room was extremely clean and comfy. Paul was a very friendly and helpful host. Went out of his way to help wherever he felt it was needed. Thankyou Paul! Very clean units and even a dishwasher drawer. Close to shops and restaurants and a short wander to the wharf and ferry to Russell. All very good, value for money, very clean and tidy, Paul was very helpful and friendly, put us in a 2 bedroom unit although we had only booked a 1 bedroom unit, quiet location, within easy walking distance of all facilities. Great service, and came each day to check if we needed anything and serviced the rooms daily. Outstanding and friendly Warm welcome and a friendly goodbye. Would recommend in an instant. Comfortable beds and warm. Awesome. It was great to arrive on a hot day and to find we had ceiling fans in all rooms, also waiting for us was a cookie time biscuit each which was unexpected, the room was also very nicely made up and spacious. The receptionist Paul was very friendly and helped us with booking the Dolphin cruise when we were in need of doing so. I would highly recommend staying here if your on a tight budget as its great value. Amazing 7 people apartment. Excellent treatment from the owner. Quality price unbeatable. Extremly helpful booking tours in the area. Free wifi, free parking. Fully equiped. I'd repeat withouth a doubt. We met paul at the reception upon arrival and felt immediatly at ease. He was so friendly and accomodating. Room was good. Minutes walk to beach. A little noisy at night but nothing that kept us awake. Loved the kitchen, didn't use it but looks fantastic. Spa was great but found the soap dispenser in the wrong place for laying back in spa. Was a lovley place to stay and would definately reccommend. Our host, Paul, was so helpful with helping us plan activities nearby! The location is just a few minutes walking to the beach and through the most charming little town with great shops and dining!. The people were really friendly and could not do enough to help. Booked tours, did not panic when our credit card did not work straight away and gave advise and suggestions. Always welcoming. Paul was very friendly, offered me a beer upon arrival. room was serviced when we were not there, booked our guided tour, got us best deals, gave good tour advise. In general he was awesome. The location was great and Paul couldn't do enough to help us. We stayed there 4 nights in total. Free wifi was fantastic after having to pay for it virtually everywhere else we went. The motel is located at handy position to restaurants, beach, transportation and recreation center. It is very clean and tidy. And Paul the motel owner is very nice as well. Paul was very helpful & kept us up to date with helpful tips; it was not in the main tourist area which was brilliant, but you could walk there quickly if you wished. It was more than expected! Everything: Facilities, Clean, Comfort and we also knew the owner Paul, who helped us with attraction bookings and was very friendly at all. Owner/manager very helpful. Early chech-in, gave us a couple of beers, chocolates on the counter. Were able to leave car while going on the boat trip. All good P.R. Location - close to main center but in a quiet street Friendly manager Clean facilities Comfortable bed and good quality linen Large bathroom Modern shower. The locality was excellent and the staff were friendly and attentive to our needs during our stay offering good advice and ideas for local attractions. Awesome place to stay, very clean room and owner was a real gem (he even shouted us a couple of beers!). Keep up the good work, Paul...We'll be back ;). I enjoyed the rooms, which gave us privacy, as my sister was with us as well. The price was excellent, as was the service. Thank you for a great stay. The owner/manager, Paul was a delight. Helpful and friendly. It is a5 minute walk to the center of things in this nice sea side village of Paihia. Great value for money - accomodation was clean and service excellent. The Manager, Paul was most obliging and friendly - would recommend to anyone. Very friendly staff. Well designed and well equipped unit in easy walking distance of the centre of Pahia. Liked the 3 room arrangement. arrived by a very friendly Manager, who offered us a cold drink , unheard off but most appreciated . also very informative about Pai -hia. Great location, walking distance to waterfront, restaurants and shops. Friendly owner. Well kept facilities. Fantastic value for money. Great facilities, very clean and close to the town. Our host was exceptionally welcoming and helpful. We greatly enjoyed our stay. Close proximity to bustling town centre. Warm welcome given on arrival Help given on places to eat, trips etc. Value for money. clean and comfortable bed. good location for jazz festival nice tiled bathroom with good shower water pressure good kitchen. Although not the newest of the accommodation choices available in Paihia it has been updated and is clean and comfortable. Nice one bedroom unit. Short walk from the wharf and shops. Large allocation of wifi use. Paul very helpful and friendly. The friendly hospitable staff, especially manager. Cleanliness of the room. Location- walking distance to the amenities. Paul, the manager, was extremely friendly and helpful. Motel was clean and comfortable, and close to all town amenities. Spacious units and very clean. Owner emailed as soon as we booked to welcome us and offer to email info about area. We really enjoyed staying at Dolphin Motel.The family room was very spacious.the kids really enjoyed the spa bath. Paul excellent manager, upgraded and room perfect with a spa bath. Spotless. Best of 20 motels on our trip to NZ. We found it conveniently located and the staff were very friendly. The facilities were good for a budget price. Got a large and very spacious room with full kitchen facilities at an affordable price. Owner was very helpful. quiet warm windows open close to town stayed two days room cleaned and tidied after first day which was nice. Good value for money. Kitchenette was well equipped. Has everything you need. The place was clean. fantastic spacious room, well equipped and very clean. great service and close to town but quiet. Staff was very friendly and gave us good service. The room was clean, wide and had a good spa. This is in a great location. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. I would recommend it. The owner Paul was excellent with us, the rooms were very nice and spacious for the 4 of us. Just the weather - the Motel was perfect for us and we enjoyed our stay here. Took a drive over to Russel at the managers suggestion - what a great place with a ferry ride and fabulous restaurants. Loved the area. Screens on the windows would be nice, or fans on the ceiling. Was unfortunately quite warm while we were there. :(. We were so busy having fun in Paihia that our boys (7 & 9)didn't get a chance to use the play equipment within the school grounds (just opposite). Nothing at all. Only one small thing was that there was a strong smell of cleaning products in the units. Maybe less perfumed ones with a lower chemical odour should be tried. Nothing to dislike. Light in kitchen needed to be brighter. The next morning we left early and did not know what to do with the key so left it in the room. We were told we left the place in an untidy condition when we actually left it clean. No big pans in the kitchen. The internet in our room didnt work. We had to go outside to use it. Some router issue. Tile floors looked great but were very slippery, was a wet and wild night outside and this made it quite dangerous walking through the unit. Nothing. Can't fault the motel at all. Did have a large group of noisy backpackers move in next door on my 2nd night. Can't blame the motel for inconsiderate neighbours. The free WiFi service was quite a bit slower and inconsistent compared to other motels I have stayed during this road trip; I was able to connect to a 'hot spot' I had a subscription for via another motel in the vicinity and this was considerably faster and consistent. Nothing!!. Have no complaints. It was all good. There was nothing we did not like. Nothing. Would go back. Rooms should have little bed side lights so when one can 't sleep ,easy to have a read without disturbing the other person in bed . quantities of crockery- only 2 of each(had friends over for a cup of tea but not enough cups). The steep narrow steps to the upper level are difficult when carrying suitcases. The rooms were noisy due to the closeness to the property next door and the late-night arrival of guests. Location such that most of the units backed onto private house with very noisy permanent residents. Loud talking and music disturbed sleep at night. We stayed 3 nights but room service didn't top up room supplies each day. Fresh towels were not hung up, rather just piled on the lounge suite for us to do. Use of internet - should have wifi. Free internet hard to lock into. Nothing. Nothing. none. no coffee plunger (very disappointed) shower curtain does not work properly, flooded the bathroom. Just that they didn't clean the bathroom when we were staying, but actually we didn't really know if it was included in the rate.

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Dolphin Motel Room information

Room Type	Max	from
Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment [Room Information]	4	from NZD 98.10	Search
Features a king-size bed in the master bedroom. This room has no capacity for additional guests. Room Facilities: Work Desk, TV, Toilet, Telephone, Shower, Satellite TV, Refrigerator, Radio, Microwave, Kitchen, Hairdryer, Dishwasher, Cable TV, Bathroom
King Studio [Room Information]	2	from NZD 72.00	Search
Studio unit featuring an en suite bathroom with hairdryer. The kitchen has a 2-burner stove, microwave, cooking utensils and refrigerator. Includes a 32-inch LCD satellite TV. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 (see Hotel Policies). Room Facilities: Work Desk, TV, Toilet, Telephone, Shower, Satellite TV, Refrigerator, Radio, Microwave, Kitchenette, Hairdryer, Dishwasher, Cable TV, Bathroom
Large Family Apartment [Room Information]	7	from NZD 126.75	Search
Large apartment with 2 bedrooms, separate living areas and air conditioning. Please note that there is no capacity for additional guests. Room Facilities: Work Desk, TV, Toilet, Telephone, Shower, Satellite TV, Refrigerator, Radio, Microwave, Kitchen, Jacuzzi/Whirlpool, Hairdryer, Dishwasher, Cable TV, Bathroom, Balcony, Air Conditioning
Queen Studio [Room Information]	2	from NZD 71.10	Search
This studio features a microwave, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. This room has no capacity for additional guests.
Studio with Spa Bath [Room Information]	2	from NZD 97.50	Search
Large unit featuring an en suite bathroom with spa bath for 2 people. Includes a full kitchen, air conditioning, and a 32-inch LCD satellite TV. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 (see Hotel Policies). Room Facilities: Work Desk, TV, Toilet, Telephone, Shower, Satellite TV, Refrigerator, Radio, Microwave, Kitchenette, Jacuzzi/Whirlpool, Hairdryer, Dishwasher, Cable TV, Bathroom
Two-Bedroom Apartment [Room Information]	4	from NZD 111.75	Search
Two-bedroom apartment with full lounge and kitchen facilities. This room has no capacity for additional guests. Room Facilities: Work Desk, TV, Toilet, Telephone, Shower, Satellite TV, Refrigerator, Radio, Microwave, Kitchen, Hairdryer, Dishwasher, Cable TV, Bathroom, Balcony
One-Bedroom Apartment [Room Information]	4	from NZD 94.50	Search
One-bedroom apartment with lounge and kitchen facilities. This room has no capacity for additional guests. Room Facilities: Work Desk, TV, Toilet, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Seating Area, Satellite TV, Refrigerator, Radio, Microwave, Kitchen, Ironing Facilities, Iron, Heating, Hairdryer, Fan, Dishwasher, Cable TV, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom

Amenities at Dolphin Motel

Transportation

Shuttle Service (surcharge), Shuttle Service, Car Rental, Bicycle Rental, Airport Shuttle (surcharge), Airport Shuttle

Services

Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access

Miscellaneous

Soundproofed Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, Family Rooms, Designated Smoking Area

General

WiFi everywhere, Private parking, Parking on-site, Free Parking

Front-desk/reception area services

Tour Desk, Newspapers, Luggage Storage

Food & Drink

Breakfast in the Room, Breakfast details, BBQ Facilities

Cleaning services

Trouser Press, Laundry, Ironing Service, Dry Cleaning

Business facilities

Fax/Photocopying

Activities

Windsurfing, Horse Riding, Hiking, Golf Course (within 3 km), Fishing, Diving, Cycling, Canoeing

Important information to guests

Guests arriving outside reception opening hours (8:00-20:00) are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

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Featuring free WiFi and a barbecue, Dolphin Motel offers accommodation in Paihia. Free private parking is available on site. Every room has a flat-screen TV. Some rooms feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom. A TV is provided. Bike hire and car hire are available at this motel and the area is popular for golfing. You can engage in various activities, such as horse riding, windsurfing and diving.