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Marlin Court Motel

3.0 star property
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Outdoor pool
One Bedroom Apartment | Balcony view
One Bedroom Apartment | Balcony view
One Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
Large Studio Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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60 Seaview Road, Paihia, 0200
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St Paul’s Church
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪22 min drive‬
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Large Studio Apartment | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Large Studio Apartment

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Apartment

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

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About this property

Marlin Court Motel

Colonial motel with full-service spa and outdoor pool
Along with a full-service spa, this motel has an outdoor pool and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
Marlin Court Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a hairdryer and free toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Paihia motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Children aged 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.

During your stay at Marlin Court Motel, you're just a quick walk from Bay of Islands. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself with a visit to the full-service spa
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Paihia Beach and 11 minutes on foot from Paihia Wharf
Marlin Court Motel offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Paihia motel.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the motel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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
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Marlin Court Motel Paihia
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Marlin Court Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

4/10 Poor

Janne

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023