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Austria Motel

2.5 star property
Austria Motel sits right by the ocean, offering travelers a peaceful coastal retreat where they can enjoy barbecue grills on sunny days and relax in comfort.

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This seaside property offers relaxation and practical amenities. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and convenient dry cleaning/laundry services. The outdoor terrace is perfect for unwinding after exploring, and the barbecue grills are ideal for casual meals with ocean views.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Hill view
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • Ocean view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 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 | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 3229 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ground Floor | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ground Floor

  • 592 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Paihia, Austria Motel is in the city center and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point Historic Reserve, while Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are cultural highlights. Action World and Makana Chocolate Boutique are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Paihia travel guide
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Map
36 Selwyn Rd, Paihia, 0200

What's nearby

  • Paihia Wharf
    Paihia Wharf
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Paihia Beach
    Paihia Beach
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St Paul’s Church
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Action World
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Opua Forest
    7 min drive - 1.9 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 near Bay of Islands
  • Austria Motel provides amenities like a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
    • Smoke-free premises and barbecue grills
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Austria Motel feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

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
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Pets

Pets not 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

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 80 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Austria Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Austria Motel?

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

What time is check-out at Austria Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Austria Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM–6:00 PM on request. A fee of NZD 80 per vehicle applies.

Where is Austria Motel located?

Located in the heart of Paihia, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Bay of Islands and Te Ti Bay. Paihia Wharf and Paihia Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Austria Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, convinent and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely stay here again! Location is great! Your off the busy main road and only a few minutes walk to all restaurants and stores. The room was very spacious and super clean! The owners were super friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay for a few days. Owners friendly and helpful. Facilities good clean and serviceable..
Bay of Islands from bedroom
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

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

VG

Great place to stay, esp. Room 1. Central, comfortable, friendly, good value
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaylah Alexys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price, very clean, comfortable room with good facilities, helpful staff, close to the shops, restaurants and cafes. So much to do around town and beyond. We'll be back to explore more.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Arno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy Walking distance to dining and transport
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay. Good facilities. Good tv options like netflix. Great balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable room, bed was good and room well furnished. Nice bathroom and very clean. Handy to have a kitchenette for 2 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a balcony and spacious unit. It was super clean and updated daily.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025