Marlin Court Motel

Located on Seaview Road in the heart of Paihia, Marlin Court Motel offers affordable, family-friendly accommodation just 150 meters from Paihia’s main beach and an easy stroll to cafés, restaurants, kayak hire, and the wharf. This welcoming 3-star motel features clean, spacious units with modern amenities, creating a comfortable home away from home. With a seasonal outdoor pool, garden picnic area, and proximity to all Bay of Islands attractions, Marlin Court Motel provides excellent value for families, couples, and travelers exploring New Zealand’s stunning northern region.

Accommodation Options

• Studio Apartment – Spacious ground floor studio with comfortable queen bed in lounge area, well-equipped kitchenette with fridge, microwave, hot plates, toaster, and essential utensils, separate bathroom, and flat-screen TV with streaming services including Netflix and Disney+. Perfect for couples seeking cozy, self-contained accommodation.
• One Bedroom Apartment – 36m² apartment sleeping up to 3 guests with queen bed in separate bedroom and single bed in lounge. Fully equipped kitchenette with hot plates, fridge, microwave, toaster, and cooking utensils. Private bathroom and flat-screen TV with streaming options. Ideal for small families or friends traveling together.
• Two Bedroom Family Apartment – Spacious 52m² ground floor apartment accommodating up to 4 guests with queen bed in bedroom one and two single beds in bedroom two. Fully self-contained with complete kitchen including oven, fridge, microwave, toaster, and utensils. Separate bathroom, lounge with sofa bed for extra flexibility, and flat-screen TV with streaming services. Wheelchair accessible, making it perfect for elderly or disabled guests and families.

Guest Facilities

• Free unlimited fiber Wi-Fi throughout the property
• Free off-street car and boat parking (boat parking on request)
• Seasonal outdoor pool for guest use
• Flat-screen TVs with Freeview, streaming apps including Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, Maori TV, and TV on demand
• Garden BBQ facilities
• Picnic area in garden setting
• Daily housekeeping service
• Complimentary linen and kitchen utensils supplied
• Hair dryers and luxurious toiletries in all bathrooms
• Tennis court available for hire next door (NZD $15)
• Luggage storage available
• Front desk open daily 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Location & Nearby Attractions

• Paihia Beach – 150 meters (3-minute walk) for safe swimming and water activities
• Paihia Town Center – Short walk to cafés, restaurants, shops, and supermarket
• Paihia Wharf – 11-minute walk for ferry services and water-based activities
• Kayak Hire – Easy stroll from motel
• Waitangi Treaty Grounds – 2.1 kilometers (approximately 5 minutes by car)
• Haruru Falls – 6-minute drive
• Christ Church Russell – 10-minute drive
• Bay of Islands Airport (Kerikeri) – 17 kilometers (approximately 20-25 minutes by car)
• Horotutu Beach – 25-minute walk
• Central location with excellent walkability to all Paihia attractions