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Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Bay of Islands

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a flagpole, and a signboard in the background.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea and hills, and flags hanging outside.
A hotel room with a bed, a view of the sea, and a sliding glass door.
A modern hotel with a glass facade overlooking a body of water, a covered outdoor area with plants, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A spacious room with a piano, multiple seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of a body of water and greenery.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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104 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, St Paul’s Church
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Suite 1 King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room (1 Queen 1 Single)

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Standard Room (1 Queen 1 Single)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea and islands.

Junior Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 559 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard 1 Queen And 1 Single

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

Standard 1 Queen And 1 Single

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a view of the sea, and a sliding glass door.

Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 926 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Paihia

Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of this Paihia hotel, you'll find Bay of Islands and Te Ti Bay. Paihia Wharf and Paihia Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Paihia Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Te Ti Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Paihia Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St Paul’s Church - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Makana Chocolate Boutique - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Seaside - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Bay of Islands
Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Paihia hotel is smoke free.

  • 113 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1981
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia offers 113 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 30-cm flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 3-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 30.00 for adults and NZD 15.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A 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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Free WiFi in public areas has a 3-device limit.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia to the airport?

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia is 13.9 mi (18-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 Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia?

As of Jul 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia on Aug 16, 2026 start from $92, including 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 Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia.

How close is Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia to the beach?

This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Paihia Beach and 9.7 mi (31-min drive) from Russell Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 30.00 for adults and NZD 15.00 for children. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia have a pool?

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia have a restaurant?

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia is home to McKenzie's, which features local cuisine and ocean views.

Does Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia to downtown Paihia?

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia is 0.1 mi away from Paihia.

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 433 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 394 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, spacious friendly sraff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great room, great location, staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, comfortable bed
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Torben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, pool, restaurant and bar. Everyone friendly and good food. Right across from the water with beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charmaigne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. Quick and easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom & bathroom were clean & tidy, with a good air con unit in the bedroom. Staff were friendly as well. The hotel is in a great location in Paihia. The only minor issue is a lack of room safe, and the shower in the bathroom could do with an upgrade - just wasn’t powerful enough
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

RĂ©gine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with spacieuse room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location as close to town. Apartment clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience/stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosaria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large room with comfortable bed. Waterviews from restaurant and front of property. Easy walk to good restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Oleasant staff andclean room. 2min walk to warf and shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy. Room serviced everyday. Excellent location, walking distance to restaurants and bars. Front of house staff very friendly and helpful When extending our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities, very comfortable bed, great shower, good to have air con in room during the summer. Top location and easy going staff. Restaurant food is very delicious.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Vaughan

Liked: Cleanliness
Very basic but handy for what I needed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The noise in the room from other guests was off the charts. There is a central corridor connecting the rooms and all the noise from kids, people talking etc comes straight under the door into the room. I barely slept
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Srinivas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was really good place to stay for holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shixuan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic stay at the Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge. The location is excellent—very convenient for getting around Paihia. The room was spotless and well-maintained. Everything was all good. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jutta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not need air condition
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful balcony. Ocean view
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026