Aarangi Tui Motel

Located in the heart of Paihia, Aarangi Tui Motel provides comfortable and affordable accommodation just a short, flat walk to town, the bus stop, and the wharf. Only 150 meters from cafés, shops, and local amenities, and 200 meters from water-based activities including Hole in the Rock cruises, sailing, and dolphin swimming, this family-friendly motel offers a sunny position with clean and tidy rooms creating a ‘home away from home’ experience. The motel is situated adjacent to a playground and features a trampoline for younger guests.

Accommodation Options

• Studio Suite – Spacious and freshly refurbished ground floor studio with sunny lounge, full kitchen with refrigerator and stovetop, separate dining area, private bathroom, and 32-inch LCD TV with Sky TV. Queen bed or twin beds available (please request at booking). Rate based on 2 people. Backs onto garden area with BBQ access.
• One Bedroom Suite – Spacious and freshly refurbished unit with separate bedroom containing queen bed, sunny lounge with double sofa bed, full kitchen with dining area, private bathroom, and 32-inch LCD TV with Sky TV. Some units back onto garden area. Sleeps up to 4 guests.
• Two Bedroom Family Suite – Spacious family unit with two separate bedrooms (queen bed in bedroom 1, either 2 twin beds or queen bed in bedroom 2), sunny lounge with double sofa bed, full kitchen, dining area, and 32-inch LCD TV with Sky TV. Backs onto garden area with BBQ. Sleeps up to 6 guests.

Guest Facilities

• Free unlimited fiber broadband Wi-Fi throughout the property.
• Free off-street car and boat parking.
• Sky TV with over 50 satellite channels in all rooms.
• Smart TVs with Netflix capability in most rooms.
• Designated garden BBQ area.
• Guest laundry facilities on-site.
• Trampoline for children.
• Picnic area in garden setting.
• Daily housekeeping service.
• Tour desk offering free bookings for all Bay of Islands activities and tours.
• DVD players in rooms.
• Hair dryers in all bathrooms.
• Tea and coffee making facilities in all units.
• Irons and ironing boards available on request.
• Cooked-to-order breakfast available (surcharge applies).
• Reduced mobility rooms available.
• Express check-in and check-out.
• Baggage storage.
• Adjacent to children’s playground.

Location & Nearby Attractions

• Paihia Wharf – 150 meters (short flat walk) for ferry services and water activities.
• Paihia Town Center – 150 meters to shops, cafés, restaurants, and supermarket.
• Bus Stop – Short flat walk from the motel.
• Water-based Activities – 200 meters to Hole in the Rock cruises, sailing, dolphin swimming, kayaking, and parasailing.
• Paihia Beach – Within easy walking distance for safe swimming.
• St Paul’s Anglican Church – 100 meters away.
• Opua Forest Lookout Track – 400 meters for hiking.
• Waitangi Treaty Grounds – 2 kilometers (approximately 5 minutes by car).
• Paihia Waitangi Waterfront – Short walk along the foreshore.
• Russell – 15-minute ferry ride from Paihia Wharf.
• Jimmy Jack’s Rib Shack and nearby restaurants – Within close walking distance.
• Bay of Islands Airport (Kerikeri) – 16 kilometers (approximately 20 minutes by car).