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Ala Moana Motel
One - Bedroom Apartment with Balcony and Sea View, Ala Moana Motel in Bay of Islands
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Ala Moana Motel
Ala Moana Motel
Balcony/terrace, Ala Moana Motel in Bay of Islands

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9.0

Exceptional

685 reviews

685 reviews

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9.7

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location
Excellent for walking
Parking
FREE
Walkable places
Bay of Islands Uniting Parish
160 m
Maritime Building
170 m
Paihia Harbour
180 m
1880 Elizabeth Colenso nee Fairburn Norfolk Pine
190 m
Paihia Bookshop
250 m
Closest landmarks
Pahia center parking site
200 m
Post Office
200 m
Paihia Pharmacy
210 m
Bay of Islands Swordfish Club
360 m
Pipi Patch Bar
370 m

Ala Moana Motel

52 Marsden Road, Paihia, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, 0200 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the Paihia part of Bay of Islands, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. This 3-star property is packed with in-house facilities to improve the quality and joy of your stay.

Highlights

Sparkling clean

Front desk [24-hour]

Excellent room comfort & quality

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Daily housekeeping

Facilities

Front desk [24-hour]

Bicycle rental

Car park

Shuttle service

Tennis court

Waterfront

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

BBQ facilities

Cheaper than 98% of all properties in Bay of Islands in the last 24 hoursCompared to 180 Bay of Islands properties at Agoda for various dates
Value for money9.0
Location rating9.7

Rooms available at Ala Moana Motel

One - Bedroom Apartment with Balcony and Sea View
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  • Room size: 41 m²/441 ft²
  • Beach view
  • 1 sofa bed and 1 single bed...
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Studio Queen Bed
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  • Room size: 48 m²/517 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 2 single beds and 1 queen b...
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Studio Waterfront
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  • Room size: 26 m²/280 ft²
  • Beach view
  • 1 queen bed
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Studio Twin
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  • Room size: 41 m²/441 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 queen bed and 3 single be...
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Large Studio with Kitchen
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  • Room size: 27 m²/291 ft²
  • Sea view
  • 1 double bed
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Studio Triple Bed Room
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  • Room size: 48 m²/517 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 queen bed and 3 single be...
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Standard - 1-Bedroom
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  • Room size: 48 m²/517 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 queen bed and 1 sofa bed ...
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Waterfront Studio
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  • Room size: 48 m²/517 ft²
  • Beach view
  • 1 queen bed
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One-Bedroom Apartment
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  • Room size: 48 m²/517 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 queen bed and 1 single be...
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Twin Studio Apartment
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  • Room size: 48 m²/517 ft²
  • 3 single beds and 1 queen b...
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Frequently asked questions

What kind of water sports activities are readily available at Ala Moana Motel?

Ala Moana Motel delivers a variety of water sport activities such as diving, canoe, fishing, and snorkeling for you to take full advantage of while lounging here.

Is car parking available at Ala Moana Motel?

Ala Moana Motel has car park onsite free of charge for travelers traveling with vehicles to take full advantage when staying at this property. Please contact the property for more information, or log into your Agoda account and contact the property through Agoda's direct message chatbox.

What bars are in close proximty of Ala Moana Motel?

While staying at Ala Moana Motel, enjoy your evening or night out at Bay of Islands Swordfish Club or Pipi Patch Bar to get the most out of your nightlife.

At what time of the year is Ala Moana Motel most popular?

Ala Moana Motel's most popular month where verified guests travelers have stayed the most is in April.

What was the average room rate for Ala Moana Motel been in the past month?

The typical room rate for Ala Moana Motel in the past month is 115.47 NZD, compared to city's average of 216.44 NZD.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Ala Moana Motel's breakfast?

60.0% of our past guest ratings have given an optimistic review and comments about this property's breakfast. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Ala Moana Motel down in the review section.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Ala Moana Motel's pet services?

67.0% of our verified visitor ratings have given a positive appraisal and remarks about this property's pet services. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Ala Moana Motel down in the review section.

What is the average rating that past Couples' have given to Ala Moana Motel?

Past couple travelers that have stayed at this property have given Ala Moana Motel an average rating of 8.8. You can look up on more detailed customer ratings, and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified guest travelers down in the review section.

What is the average rating that verified Families with older children have given to Ala Moana Motel?

Past families with older children that have stayed at this property have given Ala Moana Motel an average rating of 8.7. You can look up more thorough customer testimonials and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What do local visitors think about Ala Moana Motel?

Past local travelers that have stayed at this property have given Ala Moana Motel an average rating of 9.4. You can look up on more descriptive customer evaluations, and remarks for this property down in the review section.

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What people love about Ala Moana Motel

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Clean abd very conveniently located to shops and wharf."

    Robin

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    August 30, 2022

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Our room was spacious and clean and I loved the retro feel."

    Robyne

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    January 3, 2021

  • 8.4

    Excellent
    Location

    "Great little motel near town."

    KAREN

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    April 26, 2021

Property ranking|Compared to 180 Bay of Islands properties
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Cheapest price score
Location score
9.7/10
Service score
9.6/10
Value for money score
9/10
Better than
98
%
of Bay of Islands properties
Better than
96
%
of Bay of Islands properties
Better than
95
%
of Bay of Islands properties
Better than
94
%
of Bay of Islands properties
Overall rating:

9

Exceptional
685 reviews
Cleanliness
9.0
Facilities
8.1
Location
9.7
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More about Ala Moana Motel

More about Ala Moana Motel

Ala Moana Motel

Have a hassle-free trip while enjoying the services and amenities offered by Ala Moana Motel. Never be out of touch with your contacts, with free Wi-Fi offered throughout your stay. Exploring Bay of Islands is made even more convenient with the car hire services available at the motel. If you plan to arrive by car, you'll appreciate the motel's free parking, right on-site.
The motel provides front desk services such as concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes for guests' convenience. If you need, the ticket service and tours can even help you book tickets and reservations at all the best shows and programs nearby. Staying for a long time, or just need clean clothes? At the motel, your favorite travel outfits will be kept clean and available with laundry service provided on-site. For lazy days and nights, in-room conveniences like daily housekeeping let you make the most of your room.
Smoking is limited to designated areas only, for the health and well-being of all guests and staff.
Equipped with handy amenities, guestrooms at Ala Moana Motel guarantee a comfortable stay for all travelers. Some rooms are equipped with linen service and blackout curtains for your convenience. Some rooms at Ala Moana Motel include separate living room and balcony or terrace as part of their design layout. In-room entertainment such as cable TV, is provided for guests in select rooms.
The motel also offers a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea in some rooms for when you feel like it is needed. It's good to know that a hair dryer, toiletries and towels are provided in some guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Guests who prefer to make their own meals will love the in-house BBQ facilities available here.
Recreational facilities at Ala Moana Motel are designed for escape and relaxation. Don't forget to explore the motel's easily accessible beach. Get wet in the best way on sunny days by joining water-world activities like fishing, snorkeling and diving. If you like water sports, you'll appreciate the convenience of watersports equipment rentals, boats and canoes provided by Ala Moana Motel.
Have some easy fun without traveling far, while playing hiking trails at Ala Moana Motel. Have fun with your friends or family, or even meet new people at the library.


Reasons to stay here

Rooms don't get much cheaper than here, being less than 97% of the city's accommodation.
This accommodation is highly recommended for its location, scoring higher than 95% of other options in the city.
This accommodation is highly rated for its staff and service, beating 95% of competition within the city.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent
Facilities

8.1

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

2 mentions

Beach

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
Outdoor
  • Bicycles
  • Waterfront
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Diving
  • Fishing
  • Garden
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • On-site entertainment
  • Outdoor recreational features
  • Snorkeling
  • Tennis court
  • Ticket services
  • Tours
  • Watersport equipment rentals
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • BBQ facilities
  • Kitchen
Services and conveniences
  • Concierge
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Heating in public area
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Library
  • Luggage storage
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Babysitting service
  • Family room
Land sports
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Access
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soundproof rooms
Getting around
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [on-site]
  • Rental car
  • Shuttle service
Sports equipment rental
  • Bicycle rental
Available in all rooms
  • Balcony/terrace
  • Blackout curtains
  • Carpeting
  • Cleaning products
  • Closet
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary tea
  • Electric blanket
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchenware
  • Linens
  • Microwave
  • Private entrance
  • Refrigerator
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Shower
  • Soundproofing
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Wi-Fi [free]

Location

52 Marsden Road, Paihia, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, 0200
Exceptional
Location

9.7

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-3 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Baby cot/crib available upon request
Children 4-17 year(s)
Must use an extra bed
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 18 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from13:00
  • Check-in until20:00
  • Check-out until10:00
  • Reception open until20:00
The property
  • Number of rooms 9

Reviews of Ala Moana Motel from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
9.0
Cleanliness9.0
Facilities8.1
Location9.7
Service9.5
Value for money9.0
High score for Bay of Islands
Rating
9+ Exceptional (18)
8-9 Excellent (5)
7-8 Very Good (4)
6-7 Good (0)
<6 Below Expectation (1)
Time of the year
Mar - May (8)
Jun - Aug (5)
Sep - Nov (4)
Dec - Feb (11)

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10.0
Exceptional
Robyne from Fiji
Couple
Studio Queen Bed
Stayed 3 nights in December 2020

Just the best!”

This place was retro themed but included all the mod cons. Our room was spacious and clean and I loved the retro feel. Location was the best, beachfront and a one minute walk to shops and the wharf. The Manager was friendly and accommodating, I phoned in to say we’d be late checking in so our room was prepped for our very late arrival. We are so pleased we booked here it made our Paihia stay just the best!

Reviewed January 03, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Robin from New Zealand
Couple
Studio Triple Bed Room
Stayed 4 nights in August 2022

Very comfortable and convenient”

Good value for money. Clean abd very conveniently located to shops and wharf. John and staff very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed August 30, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Karen
Couple
Studio Waterfront
Stayed 1 night in November 2021

Great Motel”

Our trip was wonderful. The Motel has a beautiful view, it is near the centre and very clean studio.

Reviewed November 22, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Tilak from New Zealand
Couple
Studio Waterfront
Stayed 2 nights in December 2021

Very friendly and accommodating”

John was a very friendly and accommodating host, even surprising us with a complimentary bottle of bubbly for New Years. Would definitely recommend this to any prospective visitors

Reviewed January 03, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Sandra from New Zealand
Couple
Studio Waterfront
Stayed 2 nights in March 2021

Holiday in Paihia”

This motel is very central to the shops, bars, restaurants, wharf etc all within walking distance. The owner was super friendly.

Reviewed March 18, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Kaye from New Zealand
Couple
Studio Queen Bed
Stayed 1 night in August 2021

Exceptional”

Had a great one night stay, John was super accomodating, friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back

Reviewed August 09, 2021

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9.6
Exceptional
George from New Zealand
Couple
Studio Waterfront
Stayed 1 night in February 2022

Awesome place”

Great value for money friendly host definitely definitely gna stay here again

Reviewed February 14, 2022

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8.8
Excellent
Denise from Australia
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in March 2020

Excellent”

Great location in Paihia. Very warm & friendly greeting on arrival. Accommodation extremely clean and had a range of facilities to cater to all requirements with good cooking equipment available to utilise if not wanting to dine out regularly. Don’t be deterred by older style exterior of motel (design not maintenance) as rooms themselves are certainly ok. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed March 07, 2020

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8.0
Excellent
Jo from Australia
Family with young children
Stayed 3 nights in January 2020

Perfect location. Old and dated for the price ”

Although super clean this is an old 70’s style motel . I loved it having a kitchenette so we could have breakfast coffee etc with the groceries we’d bought. Supermarkets close by. Right next door to rayz bar so could enjoy a cold beer . I just thought for the amount of money we paid compared to our previous accomodations on this trip , the place wouldn’t have been so old . Staff helpful

Reviewed January 29, 2020

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8.4
Excellent
KAREN from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Studio Waterfront
Stayed 3 nights in April 2021

Excellent”

Great little motel near town. Friendly staff, lovely views, great value

Reviewed April 26, 2021

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4.8
Sam from New Zealand
Couple
One - Bedroom Apartment with Balcony and Sea View
Stayed 2 nights in October 2021

Very dated, musty, and noisy”

While the price was good… upon entering our allocated unit we were hit with a musty, dusty, unloved smell and old furnishings in disrepair. Due to the age of the building the movement noise from the living quarters above was very noticeable too. We ended up foregoing our second night and found somewhere else in the area to stay.

Reviewed October 03, 2021

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Hello Sam, We are most concerned and disappointed to read your review. It always our intention to provide comfortable accommodation, we take your feedback seriously. This is how we are addressing your concerns. The first comment was found to be somewhat misleading, however a plumber was called who checked the drainage, pipes, hot water cylinders at the rear of the property and even used a meter to check the interior walls, all came back negative. I note that you both arrived at separate times. We also even asked the following guests to monitor, they only noticed a slight whiff of cleaning products. We are spreading the TLC The lower bracket on the heated towel rail has been repaired, the temporary hairdryer has been replaced. we have ordered a posh new pair of bedside cabinets and replaced the old fan. Our housekeeping staff have rearranged the Kitchen utensils and have been asked to check daily. Regards John

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Ala Moana Motel
9.6
Exceptional
HYOSUK from South Korea
Couple
Studio Queen Bed
Stayed 1 night in August 2017

Perfect place to stay in Paihia!”

I highly recommend this plcae to anyone wanna stay in Paihia. The host is really friendly and helpful to us, and the room was really clean and cozy. The location was also perfect to go main block of Paihia (just 5 mins on foot). If you have a stay in this motel, you can see the beautiful sunset of beach shore, just in front of your room!

Reviewed September 23, 2017

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9.6
Exceptional
Lesley from Australia
Couple
Studio Waterfront
Stayed 3 nights in January 2018

Bayside views without the luxury price tag”

We stayed 3 nights in this family owned motel, with all the comforts of home and friendly and helpful hosts (the owners). The location is brilliant, being on the main road just a few minutes walk from the town centre and jetty, and with views of the bay across the road. Very quiet, very clean, very pleasant and very reasonably priced. Les from Perth WA.

Reviewed January 15, 2018

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8.0
Excellent
YACY from Malaysia
Group
Studio Twin
Stayed 2 nights in November 2018

Good location”

The motel is good location around 5 to 10 minutes walk to the wharf and eateries. We stay there 2 nights, there was housekeeping on second day, which we don't expect. Parking is just right in front of the unit that we are staying. There is a small kitchenette in the unit, equipped with microwave, kettle, induction cooker, small oven, utensils.

Reviewed November 22, 2018

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9.6
Exceptional
Anson from Singapore
Couple
Studio Waterfront
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

Exceptional”

We had a great 1 night stay... excellent location... friendly host John gave us a room facing the bay... thank you

Reviewed May 22, 2019

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8.8
Excellent
Shirley-Anne from New Zealand
Couple
Stayed 3 nights in February 2019

A nice comfortable motel. ”

This motel is very central and was near enough for us to walk to the Waitangi treaty grounds. Great position and good value.

Reviewed February 11, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Hera from New Zealand
Business traveler
Standard - 1-Bedroom
Stayed 1 night in November 2017

Waikato Institute of Technology”

All of the above in terms of a short stay. Shower great and bathroom area roomy

Reviewed November 20, 2017

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8.8
Excellent
Dianne from Australia
Solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in April 2016

Great Location and Value Paihia”

Hotel is very 1970's and very nana but immaculately clean and amazing location

Reviewed April 30, 2016

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8.0
Excellent
Vivienne from Australia
Couple
Studio Waterfront
Stayed 2 nights in February 2018

Great location ”

Room was old but clean and comfortable. Very good location across from the water and walking distance to wharf and shops and restaurants.

Reviewed February 27, 2018

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9.6
Exceptional
Edward from Australia
Couple
One - Bedroom Apartment with Balcony and Sea View
Stayed 1 night in January 2018

Handy location and cute place”

Clean, comfortable and really friendly owners. Nice mid range place, very convenient location and great view from apartment.

Reviewed January 18, 2018

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