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Casa Bella Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Bay of Islands

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Exterior
Studio, 1 King Bed (Upstairs) | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Casa Bella Motel is a tranquil retreat where you can unwind in the garden, indulge in a relaxing spa tub experience, or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool. Stay connected with free WiFi and enjoy perks like laundry facilities, self parking, tennis courts, luggage storage and barbecue grills.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Studio (Upstairs)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed (Ground) | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed (Ground)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 40-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Studio (Ground)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed (Upstairs) | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed (Upstairs)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Studio, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
3 MacMurray Road, Paihia, 200

What's nearby

  • Paihia Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St Paul’s Church - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Paihia Wharf - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Russell Beach - 25 min drive - 8.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Paihia Sports Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ti Bay Takeaways - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Casa Bella Motel

Motel near Bay of Islands
Consider a stay at Casa Bella Motel and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities, and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), 3 outdoor tennis courts, and luggage storage
  • Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, kitchens, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15.00 for adults and NZD 15.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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
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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Casa Bella Motel
Casa Bella Motel Paihia
Casa Bella Paihia
Best Western Paihia
Casa Bella Motel Paihia, Bay Of Islands
Casa Bella Motel Motel
Casa Bella Motel Paihia
Casa Bella Motel Motel Paihia

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Bella Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–8:30 PM.

Is Casa Bella Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa Bella Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Bella Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Casa Bella Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Casa Bella Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Bay of Islands and Paihia Beach. St Paul’s Church and Paihia Wharf are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Casa Bella Motel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

6.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 230 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jude

Liked: Staff & service
Property is a bit dated, showing wear & tear, leaky taps, old linen, dull rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Loraine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
owners extremely unhelpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Saffron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The office ladie was amazing so happy with the service , thank you so much I’ll definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I would stay again. Sealed area dirty. Most windows had broken latches. Electric plugs had to be wiggled to get working
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Karin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
There was no working hot tub, which is why we booked it. The room was dark, unpleasant and looked nothing like any of the pictures. There was no kitchen facilities except a fridge which wasn't turned on. The room smelled extremely strongly of cleaning chemical, but the room itself was dirty- there was hair on the shower for example. The lack of hot pool was disappointing, but we actually couldn't stay- the smell was overpowering and the room was unhygenic. We were not given a refund, so I recommend looking at this place before booking / paying for it. The man who was working there was very lovely and I believe he was rushed off his feet this day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was tidy but the room smelt like mold and often had a puddle beside the toilet only one small pot and a fry. pan to cook with
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was easy, no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Haylee Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it 😆
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sadly, the pool was closed due to C-19 restrictions. Hotel is dated but room was very clean and presentable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Good location

Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Was overall ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whole package
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Pool and hot spa makes it compare well with more expensive places.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room could use a ventilation system as the room had a lot of condensation. Extractor fan in bathroom required as it got quite steamed up with use. There was an unpleasant odor on last morning from the bathroom. Smelt like stale water sitting in drains. Room was clean and tidy. We got what we paid for and were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Friendly staff, clean room, great spa and pool. Would definitely come back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Selwyn

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

Well rested

Lovely place very nice people
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet Kaur

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

5 out of 5

Very good experience and staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
The room was quiet. The motel is handy to beach, restaurants etc. The unit had everything we required. The shower pressure was very weak and the units are a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything. it was safe and good environment.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Diane, Whangarei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet room, close to everything we needed. Swimming pool and spa both available (although not used by us this trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Sonnie, Paihia new zealand

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didnt enjoy it at all. The owners were real to my brother
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aimee, NZ

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, very understanding and approachable. Facilities are great for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was dirty unable to swim in it. Room was musty and damp, and not very clean. Very disappointing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

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

Pleasant stay.

When staying at the bay of Islands this Motel is comfortable, great bed, great shower and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived in New Zealand a few weeks ago. Gov. said anyone arriving in last 2 weeks would have to self quarantine for 2 weeks. (We found out from an I-site that we were still ok to travel). We had decided that if we had to quarantine, we would choose the Casa Bella Motel. We had stayed here 2 nights last year and liked it that much! Good internet, expanded cable channel and great staff. Will be back next year.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

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