Austria Motel

2.5 star property

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Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Sea Facing | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Balcony
Exterior
Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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36 Selwyn Rd, Paihia, 0200
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, St Paul’s Church
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio Suite, Kitchenette

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

Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Sea Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ground Floor

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

About the neighborhood

Paihia

Austria Motel places you next to Bay of Islands and within a 5-minute walk of Te Ti Bay. This 6-room motel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves.

What's nearby

  • Te Ti Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Paihia Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Paihia Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St Paul’s Church - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Te Tii Marae Waitangi - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

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

Guests of Austria Motel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available on request) for NZD 80 per vehicle one-way. Staff members are on hand to provide dry cleaning/laundry services, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage. This smoke-free motel also has barbecue grills.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Other standard amenities include kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 1 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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 free cancellation available at Austria Motel?

Austria Motel provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see around Austria Motel?

Located steps from Bay of Islands, this motel is in Paihia, and within a 10-minute walk of Paihia Wharf and Paihia Beach. You'll also find Opua Forest and Action World less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Austria Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Austria Motel have a casino on the premises?

No, Austria Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Austria Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What do couples enjoy most about Austria Motel?

Couples staying at this motel will value amenities like a kitchen, an ocean view in some guestrooms, as well as a terrace.

Are there hot tubs at Austria Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Austria Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Austria Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Austria Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Austria Motel.

Are there connecting rooms at Austria Motel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

What is the closest airport to Austria Motel?

The closest major airport to Austria Motel is Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands), which is 14 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Austria Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Austria Motel.

Austria Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Diane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Edwina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The couple who run this place are lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, and the hosts are lovely
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

L. Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean simple accommodation in great spot being so close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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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
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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
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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

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
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8/10 Good

Pradeep

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Manager was extremely nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great position, easy walk to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Brenda

It was acceptable.Not great, not awful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Harley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very handy and nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Krystyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach and maint street.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, convenient, helpful host
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Willard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023