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Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Bay of Islands
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Junior Suite | Living area
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Junior Suite | Terrace/patio
Junior Suite | View from room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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104 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200
  • Paihia Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Paihia Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Suite | View from room

Executive Suite

  • 86 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room (1 Queen 1 Single)

Standard Room (1 Queen 1 Single)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite | Living area

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Paihia

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

What's nearby

  • Paihia Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Paihia Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Haruru Falls - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Russell Beach - 27 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Paihia Sports Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Alfresco's - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Bay of Islands
Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Paihia hotel is smoke free.

  • 113 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1981
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia offers 113 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 30-cm flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 3-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-cm flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40 per night.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 30.00 for adults and NZD 15.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 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. 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, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Free WiFi in public areas has a 3-device limit.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 427 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 401 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mathew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Another great stay.

Great for a night away. We have stayed in a couple of hotels in Paihia, but always come back to the Kingsgate Hotel. The rooms are always clean and comfortable. We stayed in a king bed room which has a small seating area with a table and a couch. Bathroom was clean and tidy. Would recommend to couples or family’s.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hemal

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quiet stay at the Kingsgate over Easter 2025. We missed the rains, but we could see the effects of it around the place. I still enjoyed my stay and friendly staff there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurdip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious clean roóm Wide breakfast options East check-in and staff was awesome at reception and restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness
Good 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every good easy to get around Staff were friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kris

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean throughout. Nice nice shower and tub. Separate toilet closet. Beds were clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Needs improvement

We arrived early, hoping to check in, but the front desk agent—who was on a smoke break—told us we’d have to wait. I mentioned that I’m a VIP and that my booking included early check-in, but she dismissed it and suggested we go into town for lunch and return later. After doing so, we were eventually allowed to check in about 30 minutes early. We were also eligible for a complimentary room upgrade. Judging by the number of empty parking spots, it was clear the hotel wasn’t fully booked. When we returned an hour later to inquire about the upgrade again, we were told the only available upgrade would be to a suite, which wasn’t offered to us. The room we were given had a strong musty smell from the moment we walked in. We had to keep the door open as much as possible for the entire three-day stay just to air it out. We had also hoped foot any kind of upgrade to a balcony or the 2nd floor but it wasn’t to be. A cyclone passed through during our stay, which knocked out power for about 14 hours. The hotel did offer a complimentary breakfast with toast, jams, cereal, etc., which we appreciated during the outage. Later, once the storm had eased, we asked the front desk if we could borrow umbrellas to go for a walk. We were told not to bother, that the umbrellas would just turn inside out, and were advised to wear jackets with hoods instead. Surprisingly, they refused to provide any umbrellas at all. We ended up buying two cheap ones from a nearby do
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. The reception remembered us from the last time we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was happy with the room I booked as we could access it via a lift. The staff were super friendly, especially Trina who does breakfast and evenings. The breakfast surpassed our expectations. A five minute walk and we were at bars and restaurants. So location was great as well. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Carpets need cleaning or replacing but otherwise clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janita

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

Little Family getaway

First stay at the Kingsgate and absolutely loved it. Close walking distance to the restaurants, and main shops. Friendly and accommodating staff. Comfortable beds and parking. Our little daughter loved the pool. We stayed here overnight before a day trip out to Urupukapuka Island. Will definitely look for deals here when we visit again, but will include the breakfast option.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was extremely noisy in the corridors, therefore not good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leigh

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They didn’t have good WiFi. It was in fact unuseable. Staff just made excuses but all guests we spoke to couldn’t use/connect to WiFi. I chose this hotel because it said WiFi - I had work to do as our stay was for 6 nights.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

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

Convenient

Hotel was close to where boats leave for island tours & ferry to Russell.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lesley

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

DON’T BOOK IF YOU NEED WIFI ACCESS.

Do not book this hotel if you require wifi, it does not work. The staff were apologetic and said management are aware of the problem but have not rectified it and this has been going on for a very long time. We have been travelling around new zealand for a month and have had no problem in connecting our uk phones to wifi in pubs, motels, cafes etc. so it is not a problem with our phones. We were paying over 300NZD per night for our suite but had to use the pub down the road to gain wifi access. On the upside its a good location easy walking to local bars and restaurants. The unit was clean but does need an update of new furniture as there were sofa beds to sit on which were very uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Archana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Reg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Denis, Beaconsfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located in Paihia. Modest furnishings but adequate for a very pleasant vacation. Good walking along the waterfront.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

JASON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean close to all amenities and shopping ect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025