Pangsapuri di Paihia

Great stay at this motel which is well positioned on the main road and a short walk from the Wharf and bus terminus. Clean, modern hotel with well furnished room - tv/ sky/tea, coffee facilities etc - housekeeping daily. The reception staff are helpful, knowledgeable and lots of tourists info available. I would certainly stay here again and would recommend .

Spent a couple of days in Pahia with a friend mountain biking and playing golf. Stayed in a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with views over the pool and out to the water. Nice big apartment, huge lounge, nice balcony overlooking the pool. Very comfortable. Two *******: it's very hard to get out of the underground parking, and they don't heat the pool. My own pool isn't much smaller at home, it costs me about $150-200 per month to heat. When I'm paying about $550 per night for an apartment, heat the damn pool it was freezing.

We loved our stay here. Our second floor corner suite had gorgeous views of the bay and sunrise. Fantastic location as it’s a short walk to restaurants, bars, and the ferry wharf. Waitangi is a short drive or walk away. Our suite was immaculately clean and had everything we needed for three nights. The bed was comfortable, and we had plenty of space. Lyn was warm and friendly and gave us good local recommendations. We would happily stay here again!

My husband and I stayed at Ala Moana for a month (mid-February to mid-March) and were very happy with this accommodation. John is a marvelous, friendly, helpful host, and he and staff member William keep the units clean, fresh, and comfortable. The daily service was more than we needed, but they always checked and offered. John accommodated our requests and went out of his way to be sure we had everything we needed. He even ordered a couple of beach chairs so we could sit in the shade at the beach! (YES! This beach has shade, some benches, and calm, peaceful, protected waters. Whether first thing in the morning or later in the day, it makes for a delightful refreshing swim!) The location directly across from the beach and at most a 5-minute walk to shops, the wharf, and restaurants, was perfect! Some have mentioned the bar next door. Even though it looks like a fun, local place, we knew there was live music some nights, and we wondered if noise would be a problem. At least from our location in #3, noise was NEVER an issue. It was perfectly quiet. We had a one-bedroom apartment with a kitchenette (no oven or freezer) (unit #3). The bed is very comfortable, the area is spacious, the basics for cooking and dining are provided. (I should note that we didn’t really cook at all, but we brought things in for breakfasts, lunches, and snacks and ate there frequently.) There was a comfy sitting area for reading, doing projects, playing games, enjoying wine and cheese, or watching TV. The decor was simple and tasteful. For us, comfort trumps decor, so we weren’t looking for high-end interior design. Furnishings included a kitchen table with chairs, a coffee table in the sitting room, sofa, day bed, small patio table and chairs on the little deck, plus a fantastic view balcony patio overlooking the bay for shared use (which makes up for the fact that the unit’s deck faces the parking spots). Other shared amenities include washers, dryers, clothesline, ice. Some things that make me especially happy: lots of storage (closets, drawers) to unpack everything, ample towel racks and hooks for wet linens, beach towels, bathing suits, shelves in the bathroom to organize toiletries, plenty of outlets for charging phones, laptop, etc. These are little touches that so many places lack and that greatly enhanced the convenience and enjoyment of our stay. While most guests were there for one night to a few nights, we would definitely recommend it for a short or longer stay and hope to return for 1-2 months again!

Pros-Close to all the action, modern clean facility with a lane pool to share. Basement parking with lifts to your floor. Full kitchen and laundry facilities. Bed is very comfy, as are pillows. Nice thick robes to wear.Has aircon.Yay! Cons-Layout a bit strange. Open only door for a breeze, no window. Stairwell intrudes into ensuite/ laundry. Need to be a contortionist to access wash machine. Couch is very low and uncomfy. Had to use bed to layout suitcases. Without a major layout reno, I think the couch could be replaced and a luggage rack or two placed near the door, and the bedroom tv be in working order. Management and workers very helpful and friendly. Would I go again? Indeed I would!

The location of this motel was excellent. Very easy walking distance to everything you need. It was a clean and tidy place, but unfortunately it needs a good update/ maintenance. We stayed on the ground floor, and while there was plenty of space for us, but the bathroom left a lot to be desired. The sliding door, was almost off it's track and was crumbling at the bottom due to the moisture from the bathroom. This was because, you were unable to open the window at the shower more than about 3cm, so it was unable to get fresh air in or the steam out. There was no fan/extractor in the bathroom either. Because of this issue, the shower curtain had quite a bit of mould on the bottom of it as well. These are not quick fixes, but full maintenance issues, hence why we didn't complain. There are no screens on the windows (this was pretty much everywhere we stayed though, so not unusual), so bugs were able to come into the rooms if left open for fresh air. The staff we did see were friendly and professional. The photo's are out of date on the website, this place is looking tired. I wouldn't rate this 4 stars, maybe 3, but I'm sure with a spruce up and some maintenance it would meet 4 stars. It was very clean .

Return visit to this awesome lodge whilst competing the in Beach to Bay Ocean Swim Series last weekend. Outstanding as always. Friendly, professional, knowledgable, personal service from the team. Rooms are exactly what you need and the shared spaces are well catered and create an atmosphere of community. Can't wait to visit again, highly recommend. Pic is taken on the morning of the swim and the beach is literally a few minutes stroll from the lodge.

We absolutely loved our 3 night stay here at the Austria motel located in the centre of Paihia and close to all the amenities needed. The absolute highlight was the giant balcony on which we wined and dined every evening. The owner (who was filling in for the actual owners) was absolutely wonderful to chat with and offer help and advice. I absolutely know where to stay the next time we're in Paihia !