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Dolphin Motel

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69 Williams Road, Paihia, New Zealand
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Ranked #15 of 44 hotels in Paihia
4.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
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“Affordable motel in Paihia, Bay of Islands”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Stayed with Paul at Dolphin Motel, and took a boat trip to discover real dophins too! Affordable and clean, handy to the shops and cafes, got to be a recommend! More

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Paul Rowland, Manager at Dolphin Motel, responded to this review
28 April 2012

Many thanks for your review.Yes we take pride in being welcoming,affordable and to the standards of cleanliness that people expect.Its great that we are able to book people on the great Bay of Island attractions being only 100 metres to the Wharf in the heart of Paihia, and the Dune Rider trip to Cape Reinga.Our kiwi knowledge can also provide... More

Kent
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“hard to fault”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

had 2 nights here in March 2012. Cheap, very clean, modern, excellent facilities, good location, friendly staff, what's not to like? More

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Paul Rowland, Manager at Dolphin Motel, responded to this review
6 March 2012

Many thanks for your kind review.It was a pleasure to have you. Its great to have many different nationalities here and give them the Kiwi hospitality and the standard of accommodation that people demand at a reasonable price,plus discounted tours. Paul More

Feilding, New Zealand
1 review
“Excellent service at Dolphon Motel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

My wife and two kids stayed at Dolphin motel for 4 nights during our trip around the far north. We had booked over the internet so did not reallly know what to expect. We were very pleasantly suprised once we arrived. We stayed in one of the one bedroom units and were very happy with it. Where the real point... More

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Paul Rowland, Manager at Dolphin Motel, responded to this review
19 January 2012

Thanks very much for your awesome review. Since taking over management since late April 2011 I pride myself in giving our visitors the best service,and giving as much information about the wonderful area and further afield to give them the "Kiwi Experience" More

Auckland
1 review
“Highly recommended :-)”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011

My parents, two sisters and myself (all adults) stay in the family unit which we booked for one night but eventually we stayed for two nights. The unit meets our needs and it is clean. The host/manager (in unit 4) is extremely helpful, friendly and kind. Coming from a different country and with different culture, we felt welcomed (that's why... More

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Greg Marshall, General Manager at Dolphin Motel, responded to this review
28 September 2011

Terima kasih for your review. Having a great knowledge from travelling in many countries in the World its great to relate to many cultures,and give the Kiwi Experience. Come back and see us sometime. Paul More

Auckland
2 reviews
“Friendly and helpful staff, beautiful and clean room”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

My boyfriend and I stayed in the Jacuzzi studio room for what was meant to be only one night. We had wonderful service and when we walked into our room it was immaculate (I am a clean freak and inspected the shower, toilet, kitchen sink, bathroom rubbish bin, cutlery etc and found everything spotless) We had a wonderfully HUGE t.v... More

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Greg Marshall, Manager at Dolphin Motel, responded to this review
23 September 2011

Many thanks for your great review.It was indeed a pleasure to have you two. We pride our selves with cleanliness of the rooms. Also to supply that little extra public relations to make your stay enjoyable. Pity about the weather,thats the breaks!However the sun is here now. Paul Rowland Manager More

Brisbane, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great Location---excellent for the price”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011

2 bedroom unit was great with everything that we needed-clean and comfortable ---Paul was a wealth of knowledge and advised us on what to do and see while we were there. Paul went out of his way to assist travellors. Good accommodation for the price. More

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Greg Marshall, Manager at Dolphin Motel, responded to this review
23 September 2011

Very appreciated your review.Yes I pride my self in having a great "Kiwi" knowledge on New Zealand,and also have travelled many parts of the world,and being able to tune into a lot our tourists needs. Tourism is the backbone of the New Zealand economy and we ensure with price,quality and information we can make an enjoyable stay. Come back and... More

Kaikohe, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Perfect for our Needs.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2011

The location was great, only a short work to the hub of Paihia. The 2 bedroom unit was very clean, well equipped and beds were very comfortable. The host was very helpful and friendly. More

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Sydney, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Excellent Place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2011

Home away from Home. Motel/Apartment style with kitchenette,and great selection of Sky Channels,even Aussie ones.Close to shops and waterfront. Staff very helpful with organising tours and working out helpful tips for the rest of my stay in New Zealand. More

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Auckland, New Zealand
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“A really great place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2011

We found our room to be spotlessly clean and the beds very comfortable. We had a spa bath that I couldn't get into because of sore back/leg but the owner Greg gave me the keys to another unit for the night so I could shower.Nothing was too much trouble to him. Also let us stay on till 11.30am instead of... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Clean, friendly, helpful and well located.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2011

This Motel is close enough to the wharf area for trips around the Bay but far enough away from the hub to be peaceful. Owner and staff are very helpful and friendly; arranged our next Motel and our trip to Ninety Mile Beach etc. Well located for a visit to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds etc. More

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69 Williams Road, Paihia, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* RM242 - 499

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