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Austria Motel

2.5 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Paihia

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Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Sea Facing | Living area
Balcony
Exterior
Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area
Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Bathroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio Suite, Kitchenette

Standard Studio Suite, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • Ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 300 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ground Floor | Living area

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ground Floor

  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Paihia

Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Bay of Islands and Te Ti Bay. Paihia Wharf and Paihia Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Te Ti Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Paihia Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St Paul’s Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Te Tii Marae Waitangi - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Austria Motel

Motel perfectly located for exploring 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 Jun 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Austria Motel on Jun 15, 2026 start from CA $155, 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Diane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue and John

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was helpful and accommodating. The property is quaint and rustic, but clean and comfortable. Great location with beach, wharf, restaurants and shopping within walking distnce
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edwina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The couple who run this place are lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sizeable room, comfortable and easy walk to beach and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jackie

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessie-Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay were very welcoming, the photos don’t do the place justice it was actually very nice to stay, carpet was rather new feeling and the beds were very comfortable will definitely stay here again when we come back up to Paihia
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely friendly owners, comfortable accommodation. Well equipped and clean. Great balcony and a stones throw away from the town, shops and beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

L. Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean simple accommodation in great spot being so close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious and clean. Owners were friendly and hospitable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but a little outdated. Parking was tight. Staff was excellent. Nice having laundry facilities. Great town.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

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

Great location comfortable accommodation

Great location less than 5 minutes away from the wharf, shops , restaurants etc Accommodation was perfect in a quiet location and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Pradeep

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Manager was extremely nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brogan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really fantastic stay - quiet, comfortable, and clean. We really enjoyed how close we were to the waterfront and being a short walk away from the Four Square.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just fine. Reed welcomed me and had a number of great suggestions of what to do and where to eat. He and his wife were very nice and as a result, I had a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

10/10 Excellent

Harley

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

10/10 Excellent

Krystyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach and maint street.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

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

A nice stay

Very good welcome and lots of advice for activities in the area. The owners are very friendly and willing to talk about new zealand and the bay of islands.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Willard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I wanted to run out a find a slice of Apple strudel to celebrate this super sweet hotel. I loved it!!! Super clean, convenient location. Covered parking too. I would stay there again for sure. Eileen who checked me I. And cleans the rooms is very sweet too.
Room view
Front sign
Building
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025