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Austria Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A modern apartment with a living room, dining area, and kitchen. - Austria Motel (Paihia)
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of buildings. - Austria Motel (Paihia)
A multi-story hotel with a covered parking area, outdoor seating, and a flag indicating a location in Austria. - Austria Motel (Paihia)
A multi-story hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, a car parked in the driveway, and a staircase leading to the upper levels. - Austria Motel (Paihia)
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a balcony with seating, and a view of the city. - Austria Motel (Paihia)
Austria Motel provides amenities like a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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Room options

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View all photos for Standard Studio Suite, Kitchenette

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Standard Studio Suite, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Sea Facing

A parking area with a bus, cars, and buildings near a body of water.

Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Sea Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a built-in microwave.

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 300 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ground Floor

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ground Floor

  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Paihia, Austria Motel is in the city center and near the beach. Action World and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit The Old Packhouse Market and Bay of Islands Farmers Market. Makana Confections and The Kauri Workshop are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Paihia travel guide
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36 Selwyn Rd, Paihia, 0200

What's nearby

  • A wooden pier with a sign reading "Kororareka" overlooking a calm harbor with several boats.
    Bay of Islands
    2 min walk - 0.1 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
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St Paul’s Church
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Action World
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Seaside
    26 min drive
  • Bad Habits
    3 min walk
  • Charlotte's Kitchen
    5 min walk
  • El Cafe
    10 min walk
  • Breeze 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

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 4 km
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
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Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 80 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Austria 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 Austria Motel?

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

What time is check-out at Austria Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Austria Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM–6:00 PM on request. A fee of NZD 80 per vehicle applies.

Where is Austria Motel located?

Located in the heart of Paihia, this motel is steps from Bay of Islands Kayaking and Bay of Islands. Te Ti Bay and Paihia Wharf are also within 10 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

Austria Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Warm and friendly welcome, very comfortable accommodation and super close to all the restaurants and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sizeable room, comfortable and easy walk to beach and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, convinent and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great location comfortable accommodation

Great location less than 5 minutes away from the wharf, shops , restaurants etc Accommodation was perfect in a quiet location and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was helpful and accommodating. The property is quaint and rustic, but clean and comfortable. Great location with beach, wharf, restaurants and shopping within walking distnce
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay were very welcoming, the photos don’t do the place justice it was actually very nice to stay, carpet was rather new feeling and the beds were very comfortable will definitely stay here again when we come back up to Paihia
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really fantastic stay - quiet, comfortable, and clean. We really enjoyed how close we were to the waterfront and being a short walk away from the Four Square.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious and clean. Owners were friendly and hospitable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely friendly owners, comfortable accommodation. Well equipped and clean. Great balcony and a stones throw away from the town, shops and beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. While it’s an older motel, it’s very comfortable and clean. I’ll be staying there on the next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff/owner was very friendly. The rooms were well kept and very clean. Location was great. I would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A nice stay

Very good welcome and lots of advice for activities in the area. The owners are very friendly and willing to talk about new zealand and the bay of islands.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but a little outdated. Parking was tight. Staff was excellent. Nice having laundry facilities. Great town.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay for a few days. Owners friendly and helpful. Facilities good clean and serviceable..
Bay of Islands from bedroom
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely stay here again! Location is great! Your off the busy main road and only a few minutes walk to all restaurants and stores. The room was very spacious and super clean! The owners were super friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just fine. Reed welcomed me and had a number of great suggestions of what to do and where to eat. He and his wife were very nice and as a result, I had a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price, very clean, comfortable room with good facilities, helpful staff, close to the shops, restaurants and cafes. So much to do around town and beyond. We'll be back to explore more.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy Walking distance to dining and transport
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I wanted to run out a find a slice of Apple strudel to celebrate this super sweet hotel. I loved it!!! Super clean, convenient location. Covered parking too. I would stay there again for sure. Eileen who checked me I. And cleans the rooms is very sweet too.
Room view
Front sign
Building
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable room, bed was good and room well furnished. Nice bathroom and very clean. Handy to have a kitchenette for 2 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay. Good facilities. Good tv options like netflix. Great balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

VG

Great place to stay, esp. Room 1. Central, comfortable, friendly, good value
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heavenly

The mgr was very helpful and lots of fun. Great location - walking distance to town. Pick room 1 - it has a great view and huge deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025