Marlin Court is an affordable family-friendly motel only 3 minutes walk from the beach and an easy stroll to cafes, restaurants, kayak hire, the jetty or the centre of Paihia. Guests find our units clean and spacious. There are studios, one bedroom apartments and two bedroom units to choose from. Please advise us if you need to be downstairs (studio or one bedroom). The upstairs rooms are not suitable for very young children. All units have their own bathroom. The studios and one-bedroom units have kitchenettes. The 2 bedroom unit even has an oven. Linen and kitchen utensils are supplied. Bring your beach towels and enjoy the pool or the beach. Perhaps bring your tennis racquets too and hire the court next door for just NZD15. Plenty of free carparking. Parking for boats on request. Unlimited free Wi-Fi (fibre). The TVs come with various options. Apps include Freeview Streaming TV, TV on Demand, Maori TV, YouTube and you can use your account for: Sky Go, Netflix, Disney etc. We hope to see you soon! Ruth & Brodie Stopforth (new owners since December 2020)

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Paihia, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Brears
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Was given a choice of room, friendly staff and a comfortable stay. Will be staying here again.
  • Heather
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Clean and well maintained. Very nice bed linen, soft towels and quiet location.
  • Annette
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very helpful and friendly manager who was a pleasure to deal with. Very clean, full kitchen well stocked and given a whole litre of milk so enough for breakfast and hot drinks.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Marlin Court Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/check-out
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Salt-water pool
    • Fence around pool
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Portuguese

    House rules

    Marlin Court Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 19:30

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 06:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 47. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 20

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Marlin Court Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests arriving outside reception opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

    Guests under the age of 20 cannot be accommodated unless accompanied by an adult over 20 years of age.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Marlin Court Motel

    • Marlin Court Motel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Swimming Pool
      • Beach
      • Tennis equipment

    • Room options at Marlin Court Motel include:

      • Studio
      • Apartment

    • Yes, Marlin Court Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Marlin Court Motel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Marlin Court Motel is 850 yards from the centre of Paihia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Marlin Court Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Marlin Court Motel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.