Stayed at the Dolphin Motel over Christmas period. Paul the Manager was so friendly and welcoming. Excellent service Clean. Value for money and was close to all amenities and a short walk to town.
I would fully recommend this Motel for people travelling to Paihia for a holiday. I would definitely stay here again.

Clean, tidy, no air conditioning but with fans in each of the rooms this motel is fine for a quick visit to Pahia.

It had great kitchen facilities if you needed them (with a dishwasher) and great location to the centre of Pahia.

Good value for money.

4 of us stayed in Paihia for New year ( 2012/2013). We found Paul absolutely amazing, a bottle of wine and packet of biscuits to see the new year in and then in the morning he dropped off some fresh cruissants for our breakfast. Such a friendly helpful guy, like staying with a friend.
Motel was perfect location, clean and comfortable beds, nothing flash but excellent value. Just little short on bowls etc for us ladies who wished to rattle up a meal but had all the basic gear and a host of resturants at ones door, who would be cooking anyway!I recommend this Hotel and would stay there again.
Gail Nicholls of Speedwell Tours.

Thanks Paul for a great stay in Paihia. We really appreciated your hospitality - especially the pack of ginger nut biscuits waiting for us on arrival after a long drive from Auckland! The double bedroom facilities provided us with most of our needs for a family of four, however it would have been great to have a bit more space in the kitchen. The beds were very comfortable to sleep in and rooms whisper quite considering the location and the summer holiday traffic. Will definitely recommend to family and friends.