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Austria Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Bay of Islands in Paihia

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Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Sea Facing | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ground Floor | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Exterior
Balcony

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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36 Selwyn Rd, Paihia, 0200
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, St Paul’s Church
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio Suite, Kitchenette | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio Suite, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Hill view

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Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Sea Facing | Terrace/patio

Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Sea Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Ocean view

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Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 3229 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Partial ocean view

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ground Floor | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ground Floor

  • 592 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Paihia

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Bay of Islands and Paihia Beach. Te Ti Bay and Paihia Wharf are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Paihia Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Paihia Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St Paul’s Church - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Opua Forest - 7 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mako Beach Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Austria Motel

Motel near Bay of Islands in Paihia
As a guest of Austria Motel, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. An area shuttle within 4 km and an airport shuttle (available on request) are available for a fee. Austria Motel also features laundry facilities and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

This Paihia motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Austria Motel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

This Paihia motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 4 km
  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 80 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 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, 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Austria Motel Paihia
Austria Motel
Austria Paihia
Austria Motel Paihia, Bay Of Islands
Austria Motel Motel
Austria Motel Paihia
Austria Motel Motel Paihia

Frequently asked questions

How close is Austria Motel to the airport?

Austria Motel is 14 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 Austria Motel?

As of Jan 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Austria Motel on Jan 26, 2026 start from $127.66, 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 Austria Motel have an airport shuttle?

Austria Motel offers an airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, on request, for a charge of NZD 80. per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Austria Motel to the beach?

This motel is a short 6-minute walk from Paihia Beach and 9.9 mi (32-min drive) from Russell Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Austria Motel offer free breakfast?

Austria Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Austria Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Austria Motel?

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

Is there free parking at Austria Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Austria Motel have a pool?

Austria Motel does not have a pool.

Does Austria Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Austria Motel to downtown Paihia?

Austria Motel is 0.1 mi away from Paihia.

Austria Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very handy and nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

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

VG

Great place to stay, esp. Room 1. Central, comfortable, friendly, good value
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean and tidy. Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Di

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The WiFi was weak
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P

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

Central comfort

Right in the middle of town with everything within walking distance. Beautifully comfortable bed in a well equipped apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tryphena

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Pros: Clean, tidy, comfortable, good location Cons: Tricky carpark, dated fittings, there was an issue with staff and our bookings, which was stressful. Thankfully Expedia stepped in to sort quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sue and John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Warm and friendly welcome, very comfortable accommodation and super close to all the restaurants and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. While it’s an older motel, it’s very comfortable and clean. I’ll be staying there on the next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, and the hosts are lovely
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a balcony and spacious unit. It was super clean and updated daily.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaylah Alexys

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Excellent

Owner friendly and very helpful. Rooms large and comfortable. No hesitation in recommending.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very central in Paihia and everything is so assessable by foot. The unit is self contained, very clean, comfortable and spacious. The hosts are very friendly and provided us with lots of very useful tourist information like best places to eat and places of interest. Loved our time here and definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant stay ,We parked the car under cover at the motel and walked around the township,caught. the ferry to Russell.No need to start the car.. until our departure to days later.The unit was spacious and,comfortable.The outside deck was a nice place to have have happy hour
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great position, easy walk to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Arno

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy Walking distance to dining and transport
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff/owner was very friendly. The rooms were well kept and very clean. Location was great. I would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay. Good facilities. Good tv options like netflix. Great balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas J

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

Heavenly

The mgr was very helpful and lots of fun. Great location - walking distance to town. Pick room 1 - it has a great view and huge deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, convenient, helpful host
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price, very clean, comfortable room with good facilities, helpful staff, close to the shops, restaurants and cafes. So much to do around town and beyond. We'll be back to explore more.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025