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4.3 out of 5

"Easy walking distance to the ferry and lots of places to eat if you don't want to cook. " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 24 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

Marlin Court Motel places you in the center of Paihia, within just a 5-minute stroll of Paihia Beach and within 15 minutes of Paihia Wharf. Highlights at this Colonial motel include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi.

This motel has free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

With a stay at this 3-star Paihia motel, you'll be 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Waitangi Treaty Grounds and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Russell Beach.

One Bedroom

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
NZ$144* Per night/room 9 Apr. - 10 Apr.

Two Bedroom

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Studio

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Marlin Court Motel ratings based on 9 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Marlin Court Motel

Everyone (2) Couples (4) Family (5)
4 out of 5
Easy walking distance to the ferry and lots of places to eat if you don't want to cook.

Posted by on 24 Mar. 2024

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5 out of 5
Friendly staff. Very comfortable bedding. Great location. Easy walk to town and tours. Great wi-fi. Quiet.

Posted by on 3 Nov. 2023

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4 out of 5
Good price and clean and comfortable

Posted by on 23 Sep. 2023

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5 out of 5
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

Posted by on 29 Aug. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

29 Aug. 2023 by Ruth

Thankyou for your review Donna. We're glad to hear you found it clean and comfortable. Hopefully we'll see you again.

5 out of 5

Posted by on 17 Jun. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

31 Jul. 2023 by Ruth

Hi Michelle. Thankyou for taking the time to leave a favourable review. I'm glad you found it clean and comfy.

4 out of 5
Good bed and shower

Posted by on 12 Oct. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

13 Oct. 2022 by Carol

Thankyou for leaving us a review and we hope to see you again.

4 out of 5
The room was very generous in size, short walk to beach and restaurant.

Posted by on 21 Mar. 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

28 Mar. 2021 by Ruth

Thankyou for your review

4 out of 5
I enjoyed the friendly staff upon arrival. The couch was very uncomfortable to sit on.

Posted by on 15 Jan. 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

20 Jan. 2021 by Ruth

Thankyou for taking the time to write a review.

4 out of 5
It is a good deal for somebody on a budget. Still close to the waterfront and main facilities.

Posted by on 1 Jan. 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

2 Jan. 2021 by Brodie

Thank you for staying with us. We look forward to hosting you again.

About the Marlin Court Motel

Location 60, Seaview Road, Paihia, 0247

Property Features

Marlin Court Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Paihia motel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1985
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Marlin Court Motel offers 12 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. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • In-room kitchenette
  • LED television
  • Digital channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stove
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenware
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Wardrobe or closet

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 20
  • Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

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 Visa, Mastercard, Barclaycard, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Cash or credit card deposit required
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:30 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 7:00 PM
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Car not required
  • Credit card pre-authorisation
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Hotel Names

  • Marlin Court Motel
  • Marlin Court Motel Paihia
  • Marlin Court Paihia
  • Marlin Court Hotel
  • Marlin Court Motel Paihia, Bay Of Islands
  • Marlin Court
  • Marlin Court Motel Paihia
  • Marlin Court Motel Motel
  • Marlin Court Motel Paihia
  • Marlin Court Motel Motel Paihia

You should know

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.