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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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is ￥18,672
￥21,637 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12

Room options

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Standard Studio Suite, Kitchenette | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio Suite, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Hill view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Partial ocean view
  • 300 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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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 hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Paihia travel guide
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Map
0200, Paihia, 36 Selwyn Rd

What's nearby

  • Paihia Wharf featuring a bay or harbor and a coastal town
    Paihia Wharf
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Paihia Beach showing a pebble beach and a bay or harbor
    Paihia Beach
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds featuring a pond
    Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Te Tii Marae Waitangi
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Opua Forest
    7 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Orange Frog
    2 min walk
  • Charlotte's Kitchen
    5 min walk
  • Duke of Marlborough Hotel
    27 min drive
  • CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen
    5 min walk
  • Mako Beach Bar
    7 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), smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance
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.

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

Is Austria Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Austria Motel?

As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Austria Motel on Mar 11, 2026 start from ￥18,672, 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.

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

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kaylah Alexys

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas J

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

Heavenly

The mgr was very helpful and lots of fun. Great location - walking distance to town. Pick room 1 - it has a great view and huge deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Excellent

Owner friendly and very helpful. Rooms large and comfortable. No hesitation in recommending.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very central in Paihia and everything is so assessable by foot. The unit is self contained, very clean, comfortable and spacious. The hosts are very friendly and provided us with lots of very useful tourist information like best places to eat and places of interest. Loved our time here and definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a fantastic stay at the property. From the start, the customer service was great as Elaine was such a pleasure and always willing to help. When we talked in the room, it was nice and clean. The location is awesome; everything you'd need in Paihia is a walkable distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was as promised. Clean, quiet, and convenient. Great view of Russell and the bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This small family run motel was fabulous for our purpose and budget. Owners were very friendly and knowledgeable about local eateries and attractions in the area. Very clean and comfortable. Handy walking to town for shopping and restaurants. Easy walk down to the wharf for our Bay of Islands cruise and ferry to Russell.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Tryphena

Liked: Amenities
Pros: Clean, tidy, comfortable, good location Cons: Tricky carpark, dated fittings, there was an issue with staff and our bookings, which was stressful. Thankfully Expedia stepped in to sort quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025