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Marlin Court Motel

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Large Studio Apartment | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Room, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Large Studio Apartment | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Large Studio Apartment

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Mountain view
  • 560 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Large Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Paihia

You'll be centrally located in Paihia with a stay at Marlin Court Motel, within a 15-minute walk of Paihia Wharf and Paihia Beach. .This spa motel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Waitangi Treaty Grounds and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Haruru Falls.
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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
  • Makana Chocolate Boutique - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Te Tii Marae Waitangi - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Marlin Court Motel

Marlin Court Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

This Paihia motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Children 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. 32-inch LED televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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

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 elevator

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
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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 available

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 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-authorize 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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

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 Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time here. Stayed for 7 nights. Had no issues, close to the beach not a far walk from the wharf. Staff were lovely and the pool and spa pool were nice to relax in. Cheaper than most of the other motels so you dont feel ripped off. Will come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The service was awesome and the rooms were perfect for our large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

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
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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4/10 Poor

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and rusty
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was cozy comfortable clean easy access close to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Josip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in easy walking distance to various dining options, shops and tourist activities. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great motel, with incredibly friendly and helpful staff. If your looking for a good place to stay with a great price this is your best bet.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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6/10 Okay

Janine

O k for 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple and basic but very clean and comfortable, great value for money and super friendly staff. Would highly recommend as a great place, very reasonably priced place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Teresa

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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great value

Very friendly service, accommodating, comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Areta - John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's great to see Kiwis running our motels
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and spacious rooms. A nice stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, very clean and comfortable, walking distance to beach and shops. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of parking, Ruth was friendly, easy check in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

lili

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good price and clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

eric

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
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8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Comfortable bed. Great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good bed and shower
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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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