Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, though it is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the costs?

Continental breakfasts are available for a fee, approximately NZD 12 to 20 for adults and children.

What are the 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, and guests should contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival for arrangements.

Where is the property located in relation to key attractions?

The property is located in the heart of Paihia, within a 5-minute walk of Paihia Wharf and Paihia Beach, and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

Are children allowed at the property?

Children are welcome at the property, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.

Outrigger Motel

What guests think

At Outrigger Motel, travellers highlight the very central Paihia location and generally clean, well equipped rooms with kitchenettes, while noting the older, somewhat dated property with occasional maintenance issues and parking that can be tight or limited at times.

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, though there is an isolated complaint about refund handling and a minor language barrier at check-in. Good for short, practical stays.

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Facilities

On-site parking is available, though several reviews report tight or limited spaces, while one found it very good.

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Josephine

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking very good. Room clean. Kitchen well provided if you chose to cook. No complaints

6

Ben

23 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Short walk to town center. Small room. Bouncy bed. Tiny shower & washup area. Adequate kitchenette. Excellent air conditioning. Main entry via sliding glass door. Off street parking. Helpful staff.

8

Hine

11 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The location was great! My only small issue, parking space was quite tight.

8

Graham

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

An older facility but well maintained. Comfortable bed and nice place to stay. Very tight parking especially for medium sized cars. Very close and convenient to shops and ferries.

4

Theresa

18 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,375 nights

Very tired property. Not enough parking. Not a great location. Would not stay again.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently note clean rooms, but the property is older with recurring maintenance niggles such as worn furnishings and minor bathroom issues (for example, slow drainage or a missing shower curtain). A housekeeping lapse was noted (for example, a bed not remade).

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Josephine

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking very good. Room clean. Kitchen well provided if you chose to cook. No complaints

10

Bryan

11 Jan 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Property was in a great location. The area was quiet. Affordable, yet spacious. We were able to make some of our own meals with the use of the fridge, stove and microwave that were provided. Minor concerns: lightbulb missing in the storage off the bathroom, a few carpet stains, the hot water tap needs to be locked in place as it turns when you turn it on.

8

Kathryn

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very convenient location, clean, handy little kitchen for a relaxed stay.

6

Sanjay

8 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very close to shopping and food places. It needs an upgrade like the bathroom facilities. The drainage in bath was not good . It took a while before it drained.

8

Rachel

26 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff is nice and friendly. The room was very clean, and it had everything we needed, including a small fridge, cups, dishes, and cutlery, a pot, a pan, and cleaning equipment. The room is a bit small for one adult and two teens, but we didn't mind at all. It's only for a short stay, and we are happy with what we paid. The Motel is pretty quiet; it's centrally located in the heart of Paihia.

6

Merry

22 Jan 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very noisy property and guests. Torn curtains.

10

PAUL

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel location.Property is dated. Clean,efficient for our 2 night stay.

10

Sue

15 May 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We had a wonderful stay for 5 nights. The unit was very clean and had everything we needed.

8

Karl

16 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Tidy Motel Would stay there again

6

Stacy

28 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall the property was nice. The lady at the front did not speak English so she had to call someone to translate. Not a big deal. They were very nice. The beds were a bit worn and there was no shower curtain on the shower. There also was no fan in the bathroom so it could get very steamy.

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Rooms

Studios include kitchenettes well equipped for self-catering. Sizes range from compact to spacious; beds were comfortable for some, though a few noted worn or bouncy mattresses and small bathrooms.

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Josephine

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking very good. Room clean. Kitchen well provided if you chose to cook. No complaints

6

Ben

23 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Short walk to town center. Small room. Bouncy bed. Tiny shower & washup area. Adequate kitchenette. Excellent air conditioning. Main entry via sliding glass door. Off street parking. Helpful staff.

10

Maria

15 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and friendly staff, clean room, was quiet after dark and safe.

10

Bryan

11 Jan 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Property was in a great location. The area was quiet. Affordable, yet spacious. We were able to make some of our own meals with the use of the fridge, stove and microwave that were provided. Minor concerns: lightbulb missing in the storage off the bathroom, a few carpet stains, the hot water tap needs to be locked in place as it turns when you turn it on.

8

Graham

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

An older facility but well maintained. Comfortable bed and nice place to stay. Very tight parking especially for medium sized cars. Very close and convenient to shops and ferries.

8

Kathryn

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very convenient location, clean, handy little kitchen for a relaxed stay.

8

Rachel

26 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff is nice and friendly. The room was very clean, and it had everything we needed, including a small fridge, cups, dishes, and cutlery, a pot, a pan, and cleaning equipment. The room is a bit small for one adult and two teens, but we didn't mind at all. It's only for a short stay, and we are happy with what we paid. The Motel is pretty quiet; it's centrally located in the heart of Paihia.

8

Paul

21 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable room (ambience 'slightly dated/well used'), containing kitchenette and all the gadgets we wanted. The wooden upstairs walkway to our room seemed slightly shaky but in reality wasn't a problem. The location is excellent, at the heart of the town and close to the ferry pier.

10

PAUL

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel location.Property is dated. Clean,efficient for our 2 night stay.

6

Stacy

28 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall the property was nice. The lady at the front did not speak English so she had to call someone to translate. Not a big deal. They were very nice. The beds were a bit worn and there was no shower curtain on the shower. There also was no fan in the bathroom so it could get very steamy.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful and efficient, with easy check-in and check-out. A few issues were noted, including a language barrier at reception and one dispute over a refund during a cyclone.

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Ben

23 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Short walk to town center. Small room. Bouncy bed. Tiny shower & washup area. Adequate kitchenette. Excellent air conditioning. Main entry via sliding glass door. Off street parking. Helpful staff.

10

Ken

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was o k will stay there again wonderful staff thanks Outrigger motel

10

Debbie L

28 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Super nice staff

10

Leann

14 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,322 nights

This place was amazing. Super nice people too

8

Paula

6 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location to beach front and dining and gift shop shopping. our room was good for 2 people. stayed 3 nights. walked to treaty grounds - bush walk close by also. would recommend, although not beach front, close enough to walk within minutes. good value for money. friendly, helpful staff.

10

Louis

3 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A very well equipped motel. Easy and straightforward check-in and -out. Close to shops, eateries and wharf.

8

Rachel

26 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff is nice and friendly. The room was very clean, and it had everything we needed, including a small fridge, cups, dishes, and cutlery, a pot, a pan, and cleaning equipment. The room is a bit small for one adult and two teens, but we didn't mind at all. It's only for a short stay, and we are happy with what we paid. The Motel is pretty quiet; it's centrally located in the heart of Paihia.

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Dulcie

12 Feb 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

There were many maintenance items that needed attending to that were not done. Because we had secured our reservation by credit card, when we checked in the manager billed the entire stay of five days on the credit card. On the third day we were advised of an impending cyclone so we advised the manager that we would only be staying four days. The manager refused to credit us back the last day that they had billed us on our credit card.!!! Not good!!

10

Francis

27 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location, friendly people

6

Stacy

28 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall the property was nice. The lady at the front did not speak English so she had to call someone to translate. Not a big deal. They were very nice. The beds were a bit worn and there was no shower curtain on the shower. There also was no fan in the bathroom so it could get very steamy.

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Location

Consistently praised central spot near shops, eateries, the waterfront and the wharf, with easy walking to the beach and attractions. Several guests also found it pleasantly quiet at night.

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John

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to town, and waterfront.

10

Maria

15 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and friendly staff, clean room, was quiet after dark and safe.

8

Paula

6 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location to beach front and dining and gift shop shopping. our room was good for 2 people. stayed 3 nights. walked to treaty grounds - bush walk close by also. would recommend, although not beach front, close enough to walk within minutes. good value for money. friendly, helpful staff.

8

Graham

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

An older facility but well maintained. Comfortable bed and nice place to stay. Very tight parking especially for medium sized cars. Very close and convenient to shops and ferries.

8

Kathryn

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very convenient location, clean, handy little kitchen for a relaxed stay.

8

Rachel

26 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff is nice and friendly. The room was very clean, and it had everything we needed, including a small fridge, cups, dishes, and cutlery, a pot, a pan, and cleaning equipment. The room is a bit small for one adult and two teens, but we didn't mind at all. It's only for a short stay, and we are happy with what we paid. The Motel is pretty quiet; it's centrally located in the heart of Paihia.

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Robert

2 Mar 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The property is nicely located with restaurants and a supermarket close at hand. The Beach is just a few minutes away. The motel is fairly basic. No regular toilet paper, just tissues. I ate at Jimmy's Rib Shack a few times. The ribs are very good.

6

Corinne

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Close to Paihia shops - convenient location

8

Paul

21 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable room (ambience 'slightly dated/well used'), containing kitchenette and all the gadgets we wanted. The wooden upstairs walkway to our room seemed slightly shaky but in reality wasn't a problem. The location is excellent, at the heart of the town and close to the ferry pier.

10

PAUL

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel location.Property is dated. Clean,efficient for our 2 night stay.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Josephine

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking very good. Room clean. Kitchen well provided if you chose to cook. No complaints

6

Ben

23 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Short walk to town center. Small room. Bouncy bed. Tiny shower & washup area. Adequate kitchenette. Excellent air conditioning. Main entry via sliding glass door. Off street parking. Helpful staff.

8

Paula

6 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location to beach front and dining and gift shop shopping. our room was good for 2 people. stayed 3 nights. walked to treaty grounds - bush walk close by also. would recommend, although not beach front, close enough to walk within minutes. good value for money. friendly, helpful staff.

10

Bryan

11 Jan 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Property was in a great location. The area was quiet. Affordable, yet spacious. We were able to make some of our own meals with the use of the fridge, stove and microwave that were provided. Minor concerns: lightbulb missing in the storage off the bathroom, a few carpet stains, the hot water tap needs to be locked in place as it turns when you turn it on.

8

Kathryn

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very convenient location, clean, handy little kitchen for a relaxed stay.

10

Louis

3 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A very well equipped motel. Easy and straightforward check-in and -out. Close to shops, eateries and wharf.

8

Rachel

26 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff is nice and friendly. The room was very clean, and it had everything we needed, including a small fridge, cups, dishes, and cutlery, a pot, a pan, and cleaning equipment. The room is a bit small for one adult and two teens, but we didn't mind at all. It's only for a short stay, and we are happy with what we paid. The Motel is pretty quiet; it's centrally located in the heart of Paihia.

8

Robert

2 Mar 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The property is nicely located with restaurants and a supermarket close at hand. The Beach is just a few minutes away. The motel is fairly basic. No regular toilet paper, just tissues. I ate at Jimmy's Rib Shack a few times. The ribs are very good.

8

Paul

21 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable room (ambience 'slightly dated/well used'), containing kitchenette and all the gadgets we wanted. The wooden upstairs walkway to our room seemed slightly shaky but in reality wasn't a problem. The location is excellent, at the heart of the town and close to the ferry pier.

8

Emma

2 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Handy location. Comfortable place to stay

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Outrigger Motel

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