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Marlin Court Motel

Marlin Court Motel
Average price*: $96 NZD125 (year-round)
  • Rooms: 12
    • Address
      Corner Seaview & Mcmurray Roads
      Paihia
      New Zealand
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars 5 reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #25 of 34 hotels in Paihia
Description:
Marlin Court is a good quality motel offering superb accommodation in a mix of studio and one and two-bedroom apartments. Marlin Court is located... Marlin Court is a good quality motel offering superb accommodation in a mix of studio and one and two-bedroom apartments. Marlin Court is located only metres from Paihia's main beach, shops and restaurants and just ten minutes beachfront walk from the wharf and all the attractions of the beautiful bay of islands. more » « less

TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars Based on 5 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3 based on 4 reviews Rooms
    • 3 based on 4 reviews Service
    • 3 based on 4 reviews Value
    • 4 based on 4 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 1 review Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 40% based on 5 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 40% based on 5 reviews Older travelers
    • 40% based on 5 reviews Families with young children
    • 40% based on 5 reviews Young singles
    • 40% based on 5 reviews An amazing honeymoon

Reviews of Marlin Court Motel

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1 of 5 stars
Papamoa
Apr 1, 2008

What an awful place. From the very start, we thought "uh oh, what did we book?" The website is mis leading, their rooms are out dated, there are no phones in the rooms, their "pool" is no bigger than a paddling pool for children, no kitchen table for the kitchen, hardly any furniture, and the hosts are un friendly and... more

Management response from
JohnDavison, Owner

The above "review" came about as these people, who had booked to stay with us for three nights, changed their minds and decided to leave at 9.30 on the morning of their last night. As there was no good reason for them to leave early and we had taken their booking in good faith, I informed them that they would...

Jan 5, 2008

My husband and I stayed at the Marlin Court for 3 nights. We were there out-of-season so it was pretty quiet. The owners gave us an upgrade from a studio to a one bedroom. The motel is not fancy but our room was incredibly clean and comfortable. The kitchenette was great. The owners gave us recommendations for restaurants and tour... more

Mar 29, 2007

booked for 2 nights, had such a great time we stayed for 3. very clean and nice location will be staying again more

Dec 28, 2005

We stayed here for two nights in a one-bedroom unit. The motel is a clean, basic motel with laid-back hosts. It's a decent (10-15 min.) walk to the main town, so I wished we had looked around a bit more to see if we could have found a motel closer to town or with a view of the water. My... more

Oct 5, 2004
5/5 found this review helpful

Stayed at the Marlin Court for 3 days in September.Great little motel 10 mins.walk along the beachfront to the middle of town.Found the owners very knowledgeable and helpful.Best night's sleep I had in N.Z. Don't know what kind of beds they have at the Marlin Court,but I just want one... more

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Marlin Court Motel Address

Corner Seaview & Mcmurray Roads, Paihia, New Zealand