Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 30.00 for adults and NZD 15.00 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. It is advisable to contact the property for specific arrangements.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Paihia, just steps from Bay of Islands and 2 minutes by foot from Te Ti Bay. It is 0.1 mi from Paihia Wharf and 0.2 mi from Paihia Beach.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified, so it is recommended to check directly with the property for specific age policies.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of NZD 40 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required for availability.

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

Average nightly price at Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$126
February	US$144
March	US$122
April	US$104
May	US$88
June	US$81
July	US$84
August	US$86
September	US$94
October	US$94
November	US$118
December	US$115

What guests think

At Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia, travellers praise the waterfront location near the wharf and restaurants, generally clean and comfortable rooms, and friendly staff, while recurring drawbacks include dated areas, noise between rooms, inconsistent parking availability, and frequently unreliable Wi‑Fi.

Facilities include a pool and on‑site dining, though the pool can be cold or occasionally closed, and some buildings lack lift access. Breakfast is regularly described as good with bay views, while some guests find the dinner menu limited or the bar average. Expect a convenient, straightforward stay best suited to location‑focused visits.

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Facilities

Facilities include a pool and on‑site restaurant/bar, plus a small gym. Parking can be competitive and some blocks have stairs only; the pool is sometimes cold or closed due to conditions.

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John

20 Apr 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location. Very comfortable and the staff were very nice. Excellent gym. Close to restaurants and ferry services (hole in the rock tour). Nice walking tracks up and down the coast.

6

rocky

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, pool is not family friendly which is not heated

10

Zoe

23 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is very convenient and the swimming poor is very excellent

8

Michael

22 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good shower, stairs to second level were difficult with bags.

8

ANITIA

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a lovely hotel right in the beach front. Unfortunately there were really bad storms prior to or arrival and the waves had come over the sea wall into the pool and flooded the basement. This resulted in the pool being closed for our three night stay. This out of anyone’s control but was a little disappointing as I booked the hotel for the pool area to chill out at.The room was very well presented with two twin beds. There is a restaurant on site and a gym. Also very short 3 min walk to restaurants and shops and all the day trips at the pier.

8

Carmen

3 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Asked for a ground floor accommodation. Was told there is a lift to go to the upper floor and there was none on the side where we had the room.

8

Bryce

14 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean. Quite a lot of noisy occupants in other rooms. Staff were mostly good, checkin was easy enough. Parking was ok, but few spots available. Games room was ok, pool was good. Wifi a bit spotty.

10

Nives

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location, clean room with comfortable bed, walking distance to the wharf and restaurants. Please note that you can't check in before 2 and it seems that there are more rooms than parking places so when they are full you may not have a space.

8

David

2 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is an older property. The room was clean and comfortable. Parking was right outside our door. The pool was open but too cold (not heated). We had drinks at the bar and the view was incredible. Our bartender was very nice. The hotel is close to shopping and restaurants in Paihia. We ate dinner at Zane Grey’s (disappointing) but breakfast at Paihia Bakery Espresso was very good for coffee and breakfast sandwiches.

8

Luba

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

We enjoyed our family stay here, great location, clean tidy pool, staff at the bar was super friendly we had inconsistency with housekeeping service but the team have fixed it really quickly. We will be back, thank you

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Cleanliness

Many reviews highlight clean, tidy rooms and well‑presented spaces. A few note lapses like musty odors, missed vacuuming, dated or stained carpets, or an isolated item left behind.

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Joanne

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great for a night away. We have stayed in a couple of hotels in Paihia, but always come back to the Kingsgate Hotel. The rooms are always clean and comfortable. We stayed in a king bed room which has a small seating area with a table and a couch. Bathroom was clean and tidy. Would recommend to couples or family’s.

10

Archana

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very beautiful and clean.

8

Tina

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is excellent. We usually have a mini suite which is spacious and has great amenities. The cleanliness of the room is usually excellent but a little disappointed this time with the vacuuming. There were hairs and lolly papers in the lounge area that had been missed from the previous occupants.

4

Megan Helene

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Terrible musty smell in the room. Bought our own air freshner, which didn’t help. Open sliding doors to try and air room, made no difference. Smoke to staff the next day, only thing they could do was give us a can of air freshner. Staff did come and look and send it was probably the vents. Sprayed air freshner, made a little difference. Room was right next to the Laundry, which was very noisy. Only enjoyable part was leaving for the day and on return sitting on the balcony looking at the view, also to avoid as much of the smell as possible. Could not wait for check out day

10

Catherine

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Carpets need cleaning or replacing but otherwise clean.

10

Jessie

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in the perfect position just down from the wharf. It has plenty of parking. The staff are so friendly and helpful. The rooms are a little old but absolutely clean, the beds are plush with plenty of pillows and doonas. The bathroom is well equipped and clean with a shower only. There was a bit of noise in the hallways at night so sound does carry, but not the hotel's fault. Would def recommend this hotel to others and stay here again if I was visiting the Bay of Islands.

8

Bryce

14 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean. Quite a lot of noisy occupants in other rooms. Staff were mostly good, checkin was easy enough. Parking was ok, but few spots available. Games room was ok, pool was good. Wifi a bit spotty.

8

AIK HAOW

20 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Need a thorough check through during cleaning. Found an used underwear sittng behind the curtain.

8

Kris

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff and clean throughout. Nice nice shower and tub. Separate toilet closet. Beds were clean and comfortable

10

Linda

4 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Helpful and friendly staff. Close to everything. Ample flat parking. Amazing sunrise view from the dining room for breakfast buffet. Building is a bit dated, particularly in hallways, but rooms have been revamped at some point with modern bathroom. Would happily stay again.

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious with comfortable beds and some offer great bay views. However, decor can be dated, noise travels from corridors and parking areas, and Wi‑Fi is frequently weak or unusable; a few layouts feel cramped (especially toilets).

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10

Diana

11 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious room

8

Ashley

23 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Great room. The wifi is very weak and intermittent in room 301

4

Sue

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was extremely noisy in the corridors, therefore not good value for money.

6

Sam

11 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A "sea view room" was leaning your head out an open window to see a sliver of the ocean. Perfectly acceptable room, for half the price that I paid....

8

Gayla

26 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable bed

10

Marianne

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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6

Marisol

11 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Well placed in central location and with swimming pool. Noise travelled between rooms and corridors. Basic accommodation. In need of updating.

6

Nicholas

9 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good position, rooms are basic but clean and tidy. No lift for 2nd floor unfortunately, but not much they could do about that. Wifi was pretty much useless, couldnt do anything whilst connected. Eventually turned wifi off and used mobile data

4

Sarah

11 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Great view from the suites, but the room itself is tired and in need of renovation. Limited parking and no working WiFi for whole stay.

10

Rosaria

17 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Large room with comfortable bed. Waterviews from restaurant and front of property. Easy walk to good restaurants.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful at reception and breakfast, with several mentions of standout service. A few guests report unfriendly or unhelpful interactions and occasional communication lapses.

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10

Joanne

12 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. The reception remembered us from the last time we stayed.

8

Jorge

8 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this facility. The rooms were very comfortable, parking our van was a breeze, and the location was conveniently close to all the attractions. The staff, on the whole, were extremely helpful and respectful, making our experience pleasant. However, we did encounter one front desk employee who was not as friendly and welcoming as the others. This stood out in contrast to the otherwise excellent service we received.

10

David

17 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

great room, great location, staff very friendly and helpful

4

Scott

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, okay. Man behind desk was extremely unhelpful. We had no wifi. I asked over 5 hour period nothing was done. Finally a trickle came through late at night-very slowly. Additionally, there were two of us but gave us 1 free beverage, although part of our membership.

8

Geraldine

3 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Not the friendly welcome that we were hoping for. I was told to park “anywhere “ and ended up on the street which was not satisfactory but what else could we do. The room was clean and tidy which was good. At checkout once again the staff member was not friendly, a quick “ safe travels” would have been nice.

8

Joy

2 Mar 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We were locked out of our room on the second day without any warning because apparently they wanted the final nights payment. Then we were locked out again at 7am on our final morning. No reason this time. Poor communication and aggressive staff. It left a bad taste.

10

Robyn

12 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was happy with the room I booked as we could access it via a lift. The staff were super friendly, especially Trina who does breakfast and evenings. The breakfast surpassed our expectations. A five minute walk and we were at bars and restaurants. So location was great as well. Would definitely recommend this hotel.

10

Kylie

9 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very happy with our stay at the Kingsgate in Paihia. Super convenient to restaurants in Paihia at the the wharf to catch a ferry over to Russell. Very welcoming staff that even very kindly gave us a refund on our last night as we left early due to bad weather. Will definitely be back.

10

Bethanne

16 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Have stayed here twice now and will continue to return. Rooms always clean and serviced regularly, staff are friendly and helpful and the breakfast is fantastic with the most gorgeous morning view!

10

McKeilah

11 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The team were absolutely AMAZING - Outstanding service from the ladies at reception and the restaurant team. I most definitely will be returning. Ive reccommended Kingsgate to all my family and friends. Cheers team

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Location

Waterfront setting with very easy walking access to the wharf, tours, shops and restaurants. Many guests highlight pleasant bay views.

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10

colin

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff. Convenient location with a 2 minute walk to shops and dining and a 5 minute drive to Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

8

Jeffrey

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was close to where boats leave for island tours & ferry to Russell.

10

Joshua

2 Jan 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing place to stay. The views from the ocean view rooms are incredible. Sitting on the balcony right across the street from the ocean with the islands just off the coast was amazing. The hotel staff was friendly. The room was well equipped and very comfortable. Perhaps the best part of this place is its location. You're a 2 minute walk up the coastal walkway from the harbor that can take you to Russell and many of the islands as well as from restaurants and quaint Paihia streets with shops and small grocery stores. Definitely worth staying here.

10

KENNETH

4 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were pleasantly surprised by how nice the room and bathroom were. You can tell they had been remodeled and and the upkeep has been good. Close to everything in the town. Staff were very nice and helpful.

8

ANITIA

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a lovely hotel right in the beach front. Unfortunately there were really bad storms prior to or arrival and the waves had come over the sea wall into the pool and flooded the basement. This resulted in the pool being closed for our three night stay. This out of anyone’s control but was a little disappointing as I booked the hotel for the pool area to chill out at.The room was very well presented with two twin beds. There is a restaurant on site and a gym. Also very short 3 min walk to restaurants and shops and all the day trips at the pier.

10

Felicia

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice waterfront location. Clean room comfortable beds. We were here for a night only. It was fine with central location and parking

10

Molly

7 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great property, walkable in downtown Paihia! Would recommend

8

Murray

6 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,331 nights

Location and views

10

Rosaria

17 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Large room with comfortable bed. Waterviews from restaurant and front of property. Easy walk to good restaurants.

10

Harry

24 Jan 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location and an easy 2 min walk to restaurants and shopping. The room was clean and tidy.

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Dining

Breakfast is regularly praised for quality, variety and bay views. Evening options and the bar receive mixed feedback, with mentions of a limited menu or average drinks.

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Kayla

8 Apr 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent restaurant and food at reasonable prices . Toilet area in standard rooms far to small good showers though.

10

Thomas

12 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A nice hotel with a very good location! Beds were comfy, good black out curtains, all was quiet. We didn't try the restaurant, so we have no opinion on the restaurant services except the bar. The Whisky sour we were served was nothing to write home about.

8

Anne

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Buffet breakfast is great and well recommended

8

Clifford

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Limited menu, breakfast should be included with the room booking.

10

Gurdip

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious clean roóm Wide breakfast options East check-in and staff was awesome at reception and restaurant

10

Robyn

12 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was happy with the room I booked as we could access it via a lift. The staff were super friendly, especially Trina who does breakfast and evenings. The breakfast surpassed our expectations. A five minute walk and we were at bars and restaurants. So location was great as well. Would definitely recommend this hotel.

10

Alisha

13 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful location and kind staff. The breakfast is delicious and the view from my balcony was lovely.

4

Guy

21 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Someone from Paihia recommended this place and it was disappointing, at best. Neighbors next to us were loud and it felt cheap. The breakfast was good, however.

6

John

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room (junior suite 402) was large with a good balcony (although no sun on it in the afternoon) but was a little tired - could do with a few more pictures on the walls and some updated furniture. Good kitchen equipment and good size shower. Door to toilet needs adjusting as the bottom scrapes the floor when opened. Restaurant evening menu was very disappointing so we didn't eat there.

10

Karin

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Continental breakfast choice was excellent

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $145	2 $132	3 $131	4 $131	5 $132	6 $141	7 $155
8 $124	9 $135	10 $132	11 $145	12 $135	13 $148	14 $155
15 $138	16 $128	17 $128	18 $126	19 $124	20 $141	21 $166
22 $126	23 $139	24 $126	25 $124	26 $129	27 $160	28 $155
29 $122	30 $122

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