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Ala Moana Motel

3.5 star property

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Sea View small Studio #8) | Terrace/patio
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Sea View small Studio #8) | Terrace/patio
On the beach, beach towels
Garden
Aerial view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $83
$72 nightly
$83 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 12 - Jun 13

Explore the area

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52 Marsden Road, Paihia, 247
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St Paul’s Church
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen Studio Apartment) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen Studio Apartment)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Sea View small Studio #8) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Sea View small Studio #8)

  • Sea view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Sea View Studio # 7) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Sea View Studio # 7)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard One Bedroom Apartment | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard One Bedroom Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 516 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea Facing | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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28-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels, TV

Studio Apartment (Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 516 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Paihia

A stay at Ala Moana Motel places you in the heart of Paihia, steps from Paihia Beach and Bay of Islands. .This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from St Paul’s Church and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Paihia Wharf.

What's nearby

  • Paihia Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St Paul’s Church - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Paihia Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Te Ti Bay - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Te Tii Marae Waitangi - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ala Moana Motel

Ala Moana Motel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Paihia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Ala Moana Motel Paihia
Ala Moana Motel
Ala Moana Paihia
Ala-Moana Motel Paihia, Bay Of Islands
Ala Moana Motel Hotel
Ala Moana Motel Paihia
Ala Moana Motel Hotel Paihia

Ala Moana Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 164 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy, comfortable, great scenery and wonderful friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location was fantastic, great service, and the room was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Len

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff, nice location within walking distance of downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach view as advertised small accomodation as advertised was ok for couple of nights
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly owner, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaunne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kindly let us in early, great advice to visit Russell island, good clean room with a view in a convenient spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beds! Excellent location. Peaceful porch. We wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent and a great view of the bay .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and comfortable and very handy to shops and the pier for water cruises
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff and the location of the property was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Owner was friendly and helpful with ferry information. Room was straight across the road from the beach for an early morning swim
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was wonderful and clean. The owner was very pleasant and helpful. The view of the ocean from our suite and the balcony was unobstructed and lovely. The location was perfect. It is close to everything and within walking distance of all the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keleah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
John was a fantastic host! We appreciated the hospitality, close location to amenities and beachfront. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean and comfortable room. Views from accommodation towards the beach. Easy walking to ferry and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hosts, great location and place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, easy as, no dramas
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Beautiful view of the bay. Friendly manager.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hohepa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location great water views, beach straight across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position within easy walking distance to all shops and amenities. Very friendly staff, and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless and well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tarnia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was friendly and ver professional. The access to the beach and Tips Oyster next door was soooh good!! Room was very clean as were all cooking facilities and sky tv was clear and easily accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James Loman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a great view. Owner was friendly. Unit is older but clean and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Basic older style motel but has everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host was very friendly.. room was perfect. Higly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025