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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom
344 square feet
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Other room types
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom
344 square feet
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Blue Dolphin Block Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
495 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
560 square feet
2 Queen Beds and 3 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 7 guests
(up to 6 children)
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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
409 square feet
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Studio (King)
258 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Studio (Queen)
226 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Blue Dolphin Block Superior Studio, 1 King Bed
301 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Blue Dolphin Block Superior Studio, 2 Queen Beds
344 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Blue Dolphin Block Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible
301 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Bay of Islands

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

When you stay at Dolphin Motel in Paihia, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Islands and Paihia Beach. This motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Te Ti Bay and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Paihia Wharf.

Make yourself at home in one of the 33 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.

Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dolphin Motel features barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. This Paihia motel also offers a picnic area and laundry facilities. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Dolphin Motel is a smoke-free property.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Total number of rooms - 33
  • Free self parking
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Garden
  • Off-street parking

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Dolphin Motel offers 33 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • LCD TV
  • TV size: 32
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Housekeeping - once per stay
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toaster
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Local maps
  • Window screens
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Mini-fridge
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counters/sink
  • Grab bar - near toilet
  • Number of days between towel changes: 2
  • Number of days between bed sheet changes: 5

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Accessibility

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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

Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 23 years old

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting

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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 23 years old. 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, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 8 AM

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Front desk closes daily at 6:00 PM

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 3

Social distancing measures are in place

Events/parties not allowed

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Number of children who can stay free - 2

Debit cards

Fees

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 45 per room (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 25 (one-way), (from 2 to 12 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Dolphin Motel Paihia
  • Dolphin Paihia
  • Dolphin Motel Motel
  • Dolphin Motel Paihia
  • Dolphin Motel Motel Paihia

We should mention

Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Alcohol is not served at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in is available.

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