“Home away from home.”
This hotel is more like a mini personal apartment. You have a small kitchenette, separate bedroom, living room and washroom. It was comfortable and nice to have the extra space. Terraces appear to either face the bay, or the motel on one side, and car repair shop on the other. The terraces are large with table to dine. Keep in mind to select the bay view if this is your preference. The wharf and supermarket are each five minute walk away. As for staff rating, there isn't staff to interact with given the set up, as many of these inns in NZ only have reception between 8 AM and 7 PM, hence i give a 3 to make it average, however this does not detract from the stay. There are laundry facilities available for three dollars a wash. I would recommend staying here. It was roomy and comfortable in the quieter side of Paihia.