2 Star Hotel

Dolphin Motel

69 Williams Road, Paihia, New Zealand View Map

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Dolphin Motel

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Dolphin Motel is centrally located just 328 feet 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 accommodations of studios, 1 and 2-bedroom units and family units. Some include a fully equipped kitchen and ceiling fans. All are nonsmoking. 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 located 328 feet from the beach and the shops and cafes of Paihia town center. Paihia Ex-Servicemen's Club is a 1-minute walk from the motel.

713 Reviews

8.2Very Good
Cleanliness
8.7
Staff
9.0
Location
9.2

What Guests Say

  • “Great location; spotless room; great kitchen and laundry facilities and very helpful friendly staff; excellent price.”
  • “The staff were extremely helpful but the location was rather further from the beachfront than I had expected from booking.”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Standard Two-Bedroom Apartment1/4

Standard Two-Bedroom Apartment

377 sqft • 2 Single or 1 Queen

  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Clothes rack
Superior King Studio1/4

Superior King Studio

259 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
Superior Studio with Two Queen Beds1/4

Superior Studio with Two Queen Beds

323 sqft • 2 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Superior King Studio - Disability Access1/4

Superior King Studio - Disability Access

259 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible room
  • Accessible toilet
  • Air conditioning
Superior Apartment1/4

Superior Apartment

485 sqft • 1 Queen or 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Standard King Studio1/4

Standard King Studio

270 sqft • 1 King

  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Clothes rack

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    What Guests Loved

    8.2
    Very Good

    Based on 713 reviews

    Location

    9.2

    Cleanliness

    8.7

    Staff

    9

    Overall Quality

    8.2

    Pros +

    • Great location; spotless room; great kitchen and laundry facilities and very helpful friendly staff; excellent price.
    • Brand new rooms
    • The staff were extremely helpful but the location was rather further from the beachfront than I had expected from booking.

    Cons -

    • Luxury
    • See above and the design was a little different.
    • Have no real issues.
    Business Traveler (67)Solo Traveler (104)Traveling as Couple (618)Family with Young Children (482)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (12)Group Traveler (214)Total (1,078)
    10Ann-MariePosted on: 5-15-2016

    Great location; spotless room; great kitchen and laundry facilities and very helpful friendly staff; excellent price.

    10RamadanPosted on: 12-15-2020

    Brand new rooms

    Luxury

    8MargaretPosted on: 1-13-2026

    The staff were extremely helpful but the location was rather further from the beachfront than I had expected from booking.

    See above and the design was a little different.

    10LeonePosted on: 1-7-2026

    Overall great location. Everything is within walking distance in terms of convenient store, the beach, township. Clean property.

    9MichaelPosted on: 8-21-2025

    Everything + the manager - welcoming, friendly, made useful suggestions, local knowledge and of history of the area - we had a good two way conversation.

    9DavePosted on: 6-18-2025

    Regular visitors that always enjoy staying. Handy for everything and location great for walking about but far enough away from main road traffic.

    Have no real issues.

    6MariaPosted on: 6-5-2025

    Was no milk, and was told that there was no TV, but they fixed it

    6CheriPosted on: 5-3-2025

    Good downtown location. Able to walk to most places we wanted to go.

    The shower does not adjust well. It needs to be fixed. It is either boiling hot or very cold and is not able to be adjusted.

    1MeaghanPosted on: 4-30-2025

    Bad

    Mould on the ceilings, curtains dirty, holes in the netting. Curtains hanging off the tracks. Would not recommend it to anyone .

    4RonPosted on: 4-27-2025

    Location was ok just a short walk to town

    The noise from people who stay there the sheets had pen marks on it an the carpet smells of urine the shower head was blocked

    5CarolPosted on: 4-11-2025

    The staff were friendly

    The shower was awful. Old and mouldy.

    8MacdonaldPosted on: 4-3-2025

    Was very tidy and comfortable the seating area accommodated for all of us, beds and pillows were very comfortable. Cleaning was mostly good, apart from the door frames had some collected dust but didn't affect our use. Very happy, loved having our own private deck area also

    6Elizabeth F. W.Posted on: 3-31-2025

    Clean and comfortable.

    We didn’t like the fact we were expected to do dishes but in the bathroom sink. That’s actually repulsive. In the sunny north each room does really need air conditioning.

    9ParahaPosted on: 3-30-2025

    We always enjoy staying here at the Dolphin, the new section of the motel is beautiful. Can't wait to see what it looks like after the original side is revamped. Cheers guys

    8CaseyPosted on: 3-29-2025

    Clean and close to centre.

    No air con in the room just fans

    6BlairPosted on: 3-27-2025

    Great location as walking distance to the water and to the restaurants.

    Room and bed were uncomfortable.

    9John M.Posted on: 3-25-2025

    The room was well maintained and furnished. The beds were extremely comfortable.

    There were tiny ants throughout the room.

    9LauriePosted on: 3-24-2025

    Modern finish clean and comfortable.

    Sink mixer not secure. Plug not secure

    10ElizabethPosted on: 3-14-2025

    The location is ideal - within easy walking distance to shops and ferry. The room was comfortable, quiet and well equipped, with laundry available.

    Nothing to dislike.

    9PeterPosted on: 3-8-2025

    Friendly helpful welcome. Space for luggage in rooms Very clean and tidy Walking distance to centre of town

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible toilet
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Lower bathroom sinks available

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    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 damage deposit of NZD 50.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by cash. You should be reimbursed on checkout via cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Location

    Dolphin Motel

    69 Williams Road, Paihia

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