Why stay anywhere else? This is the PERFECT location and it has convenient parking. The host is magnificent. He was always available to chat and give recommendations. I so enjoyed staying here. It wasn't just a good place to stay it was part of my holiday. I really can't recommend this motel enough. If you are after a clean, conveniently located motel this is the place to be. There are other motels in the Bay of Islands that I saw as a I drove around but I don't know why you wouldn't want to be located directly in front of the beach with all the convenience that brings. This was a great find.

Would have liked a mirror about the basin to shave. That is the extent of my gripes.

Location was perfect. In the very center of Paihia, super close to everything, the sea is just across the road. The room was very nice, featuring a lounge with a sofa bed for the child, a kitchenette, bathroom, and a separate bedroom. Heaters in both rooms and the bathroom that warmed them up nicely. A simple, yet cozy accommodation. Can highly recommend.

Wi-fi setup was quite annoying. We were allowed several gigabytes of data for our 4 night stay. The remaining allowance was constantly getting smaller even when we had no devices connected. We could connect three devices max but at times it was only one or two allowed, so we were wondering if those gigabytes and number of devices was shared between several rooms.

The location is amazing. Right by the water and near the Main Street of restaurants. There is one main road in Paihia and there are restaurants all along and this accommodation is super close to everything. I had a rental car, but I walked to all of my meals because they were that close.

I wouldn't complain about anything but if I have to I would say that I thought that the shower was a little small but I did not need anything bigger. It did its job and was not a major issue. Definitely not enough room to shave your legs though...

Ala Moana Motel was in the perfect location. Close to all tourist activities, directly across from the beach and within walking distance to the town centre and all the good restaurants. We hade the sea view room and the view was amazing. The room has floor to ceiling windows right across the front of the room so you looked directly at the bay. That is a sea view. The property manager allowed us to leave our car at the motel for a couple of hours after check out which was so helpful. It allowed us to do a helicopter ride without worrying about parking.

There was nothing to dislike

The location of the room was amazing. John, the manager went above and beyond to give us a service second to none. We had the room at the back, next to the office that looks directly out over the water. It was a lovely view to wake up to. The stroll into town was easy and because it was winter we did not have to book.

The only draw back was the bathroom, at the back of the room had no windows. It was very old and dated and smelt a little mouldy and old. Otherwise, the value and location are second to none.

Located in the heart of Paihia across the street from the beach, Ala Moana Motel is a fantastic place for travellers to stay in especially if they are travelling in a group. The staff were very friendly and were helpful in getting us settled in, as well as recommending us activities to do in the Bay of Islands. Despite it being our fourth visit, we had a wonderful time and this was enhanced by the accommodation.

Being close to the beach, the sea breeze was simply perfect however it would have been nice to have a heat pump instead of fans in the rooms.

John was so helpful with everything! When we arrived we had a plan for the following day, which we laid out for John, he offered valuable information to help us make some decisions and offered suggestions of other places we should visit as well. He got the room all set up for us, turning the heat on and showing us how to operate everything. The location was absolutely perfect - right on the water, close enough to walk to everything we would need. The size of our room was perfect, and the whole place has a carefree, fresh air, relaxing vibe about it. I would come here again and again.

We got a very warm welcome from John the owner. He also gave us a lot of information about the area and many of the local sights to see. He showed us to our room, which turned out to be a spacious, clean and well equipped 1 bedroom unit. We were pleasantly surprised. He and his staff were friendly and accommodating at all times. The room was very comfortable and there were a large number of TV channels, which was good, as there was a day of heavy rain, which precluded any outdoor activities. Restaurants, shopping, the wharf and most activities were a 3 to 5 minute walk away. The beach was just across the road from the motel. Paihia is a lovely town and the motel was beyond our expectations.

We couldn't find anything we didn't like. It was a great stay

Very spacious room with everything you need: equipped kitchen, spacious bathroom, nice separate bedroom, cleaned daily, you can park just outside your room. The view is right on the water. Loved the owner, very nice guy, helped us with everything, even arranging some activities around. Best oysters in the restaurant next door!

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This accommodation exceeded our expectations! Originally, we were booked at an upmarket apartment that was 4x the price, decided to go for this place instead due to central location and value for money. We compared this place to our original booking and were not disappointed with our decision. The owner/manager of this property cannot do enough to ensure a great stay, working hard all day to maintain high standard, and advise on best options for tours etc. Great facilities like complimentary laundry, and 5min walk to central area & ferry wharf. Many Thanks for a great holiday! Thanks for the perfect weather too !!

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