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Aarangi Tui Motel

Property class: 3.5

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A building with large windows and potted plants along the exterior. - Aarangi Tui Motel (Paihia)
A hotel with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a fenced outdoor area with chairs and tables. - Aarangi Tui Motel (Paihia)
A compact hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors. - Aarangi Tui Motel (Paihia)
A modern two-story building with large windows, a covered outdoor area, and a parking lot. - Aarangi Tui Motel (Paihia)
A living room with a sofa, a TV, a dining table with chairs, and large windows with blinds. - Aarangi Tui Motel (Paihia)
A garden, a playground, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Aarangi Tui Motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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Room options

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A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, a refrigerator, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A compact room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window.

Studio

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A living room with a sofa, chairs, a dining table with chairs, a television, and a kitchen area in the background.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Hill view
  • 32 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A living room with a sofa, chairs, a dining table with chairs, a television, and a kitchen area in the background.

Studio Suite

  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Paihia, Aarangi Tui Motel is in the city center and near the beach. Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point Historic Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Action World and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway. Makana Confections and The Kauri Workshop are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving. Visit our Paihia travel guide
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16 Williams Road, Paihia, 0200

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, dense green foliage, and rolling hills in the background.
    Bay of Islands
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A waterfront pier with buildings and a boat docked.
    Paihia Wharf
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A calm beach with pebbles, a small island, and a boat in the distance.
    Paihia Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Paihia Mountain Bike Rentals
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St Paul’s Church
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Seaside
    27 min drive
  • CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen
    4 min walk
  • Breeze Cafe
    12 min walk
  • Duke of Marlborough Hotel
    27 min drive
  • El Cafe
    9 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: NZD 13 to 20 per person

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 13 to 20.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Aarangi Tui Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aarangi Tui Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Aarangi Tui Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Aarangi Tui Motel located?

Located in the heart of Paihia, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Paihia Mountain Bike Rentals and Bay of Islands. Paihia Wharf and Bay of Islands Kayaking are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Aarangi Tui Motel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Basic motel close to shops

This motel has basic facilities and will work for those looking for convenience and value for money. We found the place damp and cold. One of the rooms had mouldy curtains and smelly bedspreads. The walls were very thin and we could hear the neighbours moving about. We had to sleep with earplugs on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
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8/10 Good

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

Family comfort 2 bedroom apartment

Great proximity to the wharf and main street. The kids had a trampoline to use and there is the primary school playground and oval to use after schools finished. No oven just a cooktop but the facilities were all good if you didn't want the expense of eating out.
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8/10 Good

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

good location

good location
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice friendly place to stay, great location handy to everything
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Our three night stay in Paihia

This Motel was very conveniently located with easy walk to the waterfront and facilities. Motel was basic ,functional with off street parking
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very dissapointing

The photos of this motel are deceiving. Our 2 bedroom 'apartment' was very dated and small. It certainly looked nothing like the photos. The carpet was dirty and in poor condition. The curtains were in very poor condition and the ones in bedrooms had what appeared to be a cigarette burn in them and had mold all through them. The kitchen and bathroom were clean. We felt this motel was very shabby and overpriced and we were not happy to stay there. We checked out again and we're given a full refund. I would never stay there again. We went across the road and got a lovely room which was cheaper.
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hosts were very friendly. Room size and comfort was satisfactory for the price paid. Excellent location being close to everything.
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unfortunately we had a loud party going on to 1.30am next to our room so did not get much rest other than that the room was fine
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relatively quiet, close to everything, comfortable stay. Sofa bed not as comfortable as others we have used but overall very happy with our stay.
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8/10 Good

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

Motel spacieux et calme

Motel spacieux et bon rapport qualité-prix
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Walking distance to shops, food and waterfront

The room was very compact but did include everything we needed as was equiped with kitchen facilities and a heater.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convenient distance to downtown & waterfront.

Visited Paihia a great little town. Motel was of the old style that has done some renovations but could use some further tlc. Accommodations were clean & quiet. Did here the noise from toilets/showers above being used.
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

family weekend away

good place to stay with kids. Handy to school with great playgrounds and good location close to town.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Highly recommend this Motel

Very comfortable motel. Older building very well maintained and cared for. Great service and caring owners. Very helpful.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun in Paihia

The motel was convenient to everything in Paihia. The owners were very helpful on arranging activities and day trips. The room served its purpose.
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a break

Very pleasant, great location
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8/10 Good

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

Recommended

Good location just a short stroll from shops, restaurants and pier. Well equiped and comfortable rooms
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Family room

This hotel was in a very good location, easy walk to the shops and ferries. It fitted the 6 of us well, with the use of the sofa bed. It was handy having a kitchen but very simple and small so wouldn't be able to make a big fancy meal. The water pressure in the shower was hopeless. Very handy having washing facilities and a clothes line. It had a trampoline at the back and next door to the primary school so we also had use of the playground there. It was serviced very well. Bit pricey but suited us well.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

OK stay.

We stayed for two nights so that we could do a cruise in the bay. It was ok. Washing was cheap. Not airconditioned.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very average.

Pretty average and overpriced for its age and upkeep. Overall old fashioned nz motel that needs a facelift. Showers impossible as all family members struggled with burning or cold water. Location is everything I guess, hence the rate. That said, very convenient to the main area as a short walk to 'downtown' and the harbor.
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities: Modest; Value: Reasonable; Service: Respectful;
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average; Value: Great deal; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Beautiful;
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10/10 Excellent

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

Return of Honeymoon Trip 42 years later

Excellent all round stay
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8/10 Good

Liked: Room comfort

close to the action

Old style motel with all the comforts. right in the main street close to everything, and a quite neighbourhood.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paihia-oc'14

The owner is very helpful and full of warmth on my arrivals. Every needs us taken care of. Definitely will recommend friends who self drive to Paihia.