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Marlin Court Motel

3.0 star property
Colonial motel in Paihia with free parking

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Outdoor pool
Balcony view
Living area
Balcony view
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P3,539
P4,070 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Living area

Large Studio Apartment

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Paihia, Marlin Court Motel is in the city center and near the beach. Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Stone Store are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Paihia Beach and Haruru Falls. Paihia Wharf and Russell Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and skydiving nearby.
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60 Seaview Road, Paihia, 0200

What's nearby

  • Paihia Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Haruru Falls - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Russell Beach - 25 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte’s Kitchen - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Marlin Court Motel

Motel near Paihia Beach
Located close to Paihia Wharf and Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Marlin Court Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Marlin Court Motel include perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

Languages

English, Hindi, Portuguese

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1985
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Marlin Court Motel Paihia
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Frequently asked questions

Does Marlin Court Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–7:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Marlin Court Motel?

As of Aug 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marlin Court Motel on Aug 15, 2025 start from P 3,539.05, 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.

Is Marlin Court Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Marlin Court Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Marlin Court Motel?

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

What time is check-out at Marlin Court Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Marlin Court Motel located?

Located in the heart of Paihia, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Paihia Beach and Paihia Wharf. Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Russell Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Marlin Court Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and friendly host, we had an enjoyable two night stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Janine

O k for 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great value

Very friendly service, accommodating, comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay and enjoy the beach and surrounding areas
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and comfortable, and the owner was very obliging if and when we needed anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Comfortable bed. Great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good rooms and comfortable. Only improvement would be an AC to cool down a bit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Josip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in easy walking distance to various dining options, shops and tourist activities. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was cozy comfortable clean easy access close to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice but this place is quite dated and in need of refurbishment. Way overpriced for what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance to the ferry and lots of places to eat if you don't want to cook.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great motel, with incredibly friendly and helpful staff. If your looking for a good place to stay with a great price this is your best bet.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple and basic but very clean and comfortable, great value for money and super friendly staff. Would highly recommend as a great place, very reasonably priced place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Areta - John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's great to see Kiwis running our motels
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, very clean and comfortable, walking distance to beach and shops. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and spacious rooms. A nice stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

lili

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good price and clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of parking, Ruth was friendly, easy check in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner! Terrific!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Very comfortable bedding. Great location. Easy walk to town and tours. Great wi-fi. Quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good bed and shower
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach. Roomy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024