About this property

Offering quality accommodation, this 4.5-star property is nestled between Paihia and Waitangi on Te Ti Bay. Gateway Motel & Apartments offers a range of accommodation suitable for small groups, corporate travellers, team building and wedding parties. The property offers air-conditioned deluxe king studios, one and two-bedroom apartments and an executive suite. The studios, one and two-bedroom apartments have kitchenette facilities, unlimited free WiFi, satellite TV and the use of the barbecue area with outdoor seating. The apartments on the upper level open onto a communal balcony offering lovely sea views. Each unit has outdoor seating to enjoy the sunrise or sunset. Bay of Islands Gateway Motel & Apartments is conveniently situated 100 metres from a supermarket. Waitangi Treaty Grounds is a short walk away. The Waitangi Golf Course and Waitangi Mountain Bike Park are just a 5-minute drive from the property. Kerikeri Airport is a 20-minute drive away. Café/Restaurant - Breeze Café & Grill – 300m Café - Café 10 – 1.2, Restaurant - CBK Craft Beer & Kitchen 1,2Km, Restaurant - Greens Thai 1km, Restaurant - Greens Indian 1 km, Restaurant - Jimmy Jacks 1.1km,Café/Bar - Letz Café 1.1Km, Phat House Brewery 3.0 Km, Café - The Third Wheel 1.0 Km, Restaurant - The Blue Door 1.7km, Café - Whare Waka Café – 1.3km, Bay of Islands Cruise & Kayak - 650m, Waitangi Mountain Bike Park - 3.9km, Supermarket - 100m. Free parking is available on site. Limited boat parking and mountain bike storage is also available and must be booked in advance. The motel also offers laundry facilities and luggage storage.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 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 9.1

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
2 extra-large double beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marlene
    Australia Australia
    Spacious, awesome location and Julie and Martin were fabulous hosts. We were met with friendliness, generosity and lots of suggestions to make our visit to Paia that much more memorable!.
  • Mike
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful Bay of Islands, a little piece of paradise ❤️
  • Vicki
    Australia Australia
    We can’t recommend this Motel enough Julie and Martin were wonderful and friendly hosts. The room was spacious and clean with all facilities available. The location was perfect. Again totally recommend and would definitely stay there again.
  • Kathryn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location within easy walking distance of both Paihai and The Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Supermarket and beach access also within a short distance. Hosts Julie and Martin were delightful and helpful. Thank you for a great experience
  • Priscila_delvalle
    Italy Italy
    We stayed for one night and were very happy with our choice. The motel was very quiet, which allowed us to get a restful night's sleep. The room was clean and well-maintained, and the bed was very comfortable. It was a great option for a peaceful...
  • Paul
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Easy to find and stay, great quiet and comfortable place, Julie the Manager was very friendly and super helpful with local knowledge.
  • Kim
    Australia Australia
    A well-equipped motel unit, spacious and with plenty of storage facilities. The owner was very helpful and able to book tours as well as advise about various destinations. The motel is close to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and is also a...
  • Alec
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The hosts were very kind and helpful with great recommendations. The unit was very comfortable and had all we needed as a family with young children. It was in a great location very near to the beach and also to the Waitangi grounds but still...
  • Duncan
    Ghana Ghana
    Super central location. Helpful staff and comfy beds.
  • Linda
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely spacious family room. Well appointed with a well eqipped kitchenette. Bathroom spacious. All very clean and well maintained. Hosts friendly and helpful. Supermarket just up the road a little. Quiet.. on a oad, but a quiet one at night.....

Property surroundings

House rules

Bay of Islands Gateway Motel & Apartments takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:30 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 8 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 19
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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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.

Please be aware that this property does not allow children under 8 years of age to stay at the property.

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.

Please inform Bay of Islands Gateway Motel & Apartments in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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