336 Puketona Road, Haruru Falls, 0271 Paihia, New Zealand
#9 of 34 hotels in Paihia
Guests' ChoiceBased on 153 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 April 2024
Kristin
CanadaEverything is very dated, facilities are basic, location is decent but noisy with the road. We expected a lot better based on the reviews and price. Would not stay again.
Was basic accommodation and good enough.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
John
New ZealandThere was no heater in the room
Staff and the views
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Kylie
New ZealandNo faults at all.
Just the most nicest place!!!!! Michael the owner was awesome, so helpful and friendly. Would 100% stay here again and highly recommend. AAA+++
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Pietru
New ZealandThe view was great
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Noeline
New ZealandRoad noise, and expensive for what it was
View was awesome
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Shu
New ZealandSmell
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Michael
New ZealandPool hours closed early. So unable to use as out sight seeing
Great location and staff was awesome.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Deb
United KingdomClean, comfortable, well equipped, up to date, with a wonderful outlook. Friendly reception and staff. Great location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Johannes
GermanyIncredible location and super friendly staff. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. Balcony/Terrace with a really nice view of the waterfall and lake. Kayaks were available free of charge and staff at reception gave wonderful tips for local sightseeing. Showers also had the highest water pressure I had yet to experience - very comfortable!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Barbara
New ZealandThe wardrobe in the centre of the main room. Not really needed and would have given a little more room.
The free treats were a real bonus. The owner was very thoughtful and kind. The views were amazing
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Ian
Norfolk IslandNo private deck. Too much clutter in room
A bit of a maze to walk around and neighbours close by but value for money and lovely location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Cecil
CanadaRoom was small and hard to walk around in. Not sure if it is normal for NZ, but the washing was $5 per load, $5 for the dryer, which is expensive by Canadian terms. Things worked well though, and it was easy to get tokens from the Reception office.
Beautiful spot with the river and waterfall in the view. The pool was nice, just too bad it closes at 6 pm. Similar to many motels. Parking was fine. We went to the restaurant next door for a nice meal, and got an old time rock and roll jam session to listen to. The hosts were nice and helpful, and the chamber man was great. The location was good for us because we did sea adventures in Paihia, and on the west coast in Opononi.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Michael
New ZealandStaff was very friendly and helpful. Very informative and answered all my questions. It was great being able to book the cruises from the reception desk. Ability to use the kayaks at the campground area, unfortunately due to short stay not able to use them.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Sarah
SwitzerlandMichael was so friendly and helpful. We had sweet useful touches in our rooms and he was able to book an amazing discounted boat trip around the islands.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
M
New ZealandFriendliness of proprietor. The lovely loction The peace and quiet
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
David
United KingdomPool only open 10 to 4
View Bed Patio
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Sharon
AustraliaNothing to complain about .
Provided cereal and milk in the room. New BBQs.New in room TV. Tremendous view of the falls and river area from the BBQ area. Nice clean pool . Friendly host who would do anything to make our stay better.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Bill
CanadaExterior of the building was a bit messy.
View. Friendly staff. Free kayaks.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Michael
New ZealandThe room is a bit dated now, but Michael has plans to upgrade eg electrics
The owner, Michael, is very friendly and helpful, even allowed us a late checkout so that we could use the Motel's kayaks for a high tide paddle on the last morning; pool was very handy right outside our door; use of kayaks a nice bonus
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Martha
United StatesWonderful views… peaceful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Caroline
AustraliaGreat experience from check-in to check out. Super friendly and accommodating staff. Great facilities. A very cozy stay. Our mistake was arriving too late to make the most of the pool 🤣 Awesome view of the falls and the river. Would happily stay again, and would definitely friends and family.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Michael
New ZealandLocation was very suitable.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Liana
AustraliaIt was old and no Airconditioning
Lookout over the river was lovely
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Johanna
New ZealandIt was perfect. Couldn't fault it. Owner is amazing! Very accommodating and approachable. It was such a relaxing time. The pool is great and so is the view.
Stayed in February 2024
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