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Ala Moana Motel

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel near Bay of Islands

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea Facing | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen Studio Apartment) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
52 Marsden Road, Paihia, 247
  • Paihia Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Paihia Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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

Studio Apartment (Twin)

  • 516 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea Facing | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea Facing

  • 517 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen Studio Apartment) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

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

  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard One Bedroom Apartment | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard One Bedroom Apartment

  • 516 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

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

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

About the neighborhood

Paihia

On the beach.You'll be steps from St Paul’s Church and a 5-minute walk from Bay of Islands. Paihia Beach and Paihia Wharf are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Paihia Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • St Paul’s Church - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Paihia Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Russell Beach - 26 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte’s Kitchen - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ala Moana Motel

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Bay of Islands
As a guest of Ala Moana Motel, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Ala Moana Motel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Paihia hotel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Ala Moana Motel offers 9 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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Union Pay.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ala Moana Motel to the airport?

Ala Moana Motel is 14.2 mi (19-min drive) away from the Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ala Moana Motel?

As of Jun 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ala Moana Motel on Jun 12, 2025 start from $77.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ala Moana Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ala Moana Motel.

How close is Ala Moana Motel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ala Moana Motel offer free breakfast?

Ala Moana Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ala Moana Motel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Ala Moana Motel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Ala Moana Motel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Ala Moana Motel have a pool?

Ala Moana Motel does not have a pool.

Does Ala Moana Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Ala Moana Motel to downtown Paihia?

Ala Moana Motel is 0.1 mi away from Paihia.

Ala Moana Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chrissy & Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Proximity to sea and seaview. Nextdoor to good restaurant. Easily able to walk to Paihia. Friendly welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Owner was happy to organise our outings for us after we discussed what the best options were.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor, Auckland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older style property, but lovely & clean with comfortable bed & pillows. Everything needed anticipated & provided.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mel

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

Paihia

Just an over night in Paihia. Check in was great and rooms were clean and bright. Would certainly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

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

Great.

Great place, great location, great owner/ manager. Would stay here again with pleasure
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unit was spacious, great kitchenette, comfortable bed. Fantastic views over the water right in front of unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5+ out of 5. Amazing

We had an absolutely fantastic experience and would recommend staying here to anyone! The combination of location, great room, and old fashioned hospitality were perfect for us. We truly felt right at home. The owner John is a proper NZ gentleman and was so very nice. We walked to everything and watched fireworks right across from the beach. Pretty amazing all around. Laundry, location, and thoughtfully run. We loved our stay. Next to everything. Great for my family. Would have stayed longer if I had known how it would be.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to wharf. Comfortable no frills property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Definitely recommend

The apartment was clean and well presented 1970s retro. House keeping guy came everyday very pleasant person. John the host was very informative about the area and tours. Very convenient for town, ferries to other islands and shop's. Within walking distance to the Watangi treaty grounds got to say well worth a visit free shuttle from the wharf and back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well located, had everything you needed, John was friendly and helpful, unit was serviced each day & had a lovely sea view.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Nice place to stay, typical older motel, but very nice. Clean, bed was okay for 1 night. Friendly and close to everything. Recommend you stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

GREAT LOCATION AND AMAZING STAFF. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Loved the property manager (owner on vacation). She provided guidance on everything we asked about from laundry to local locations to driving to the airport. Fabulous location!!! Able to walk to everything in the little town. The furnishings are a bit dated but everything worked and even our teenage girls liked the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marvin

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

10/10 Excellent

Laki

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Hohepa

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

8/10 Good

Keith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The apartment was overall very good but we think the bathroom facilities need updating
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The studio we booked was great and had an amazing view of the bay. The property staff was super nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Susan, Kula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. A little dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good welcome and check in. Comfortable room near the beach, everything you need. John was very helpful with ideas of where to go and what to do. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024