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Aarangi Tui Motel

3.0 of 5
16 Williams Road, Paihia, New Zealand
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Aarangi Tui Motel
Ranked #34 of 44 hotels in Paihia
3.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
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2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Old, dated, tired furniture and beds. Basically the same fixtures and fittings as when built in the 80's, but with a fresh coat of paint. I've travelled to many places around the world and haven't come across such a mediocre establishment for quite some time. On the upside, it is well located and budget priced. But so are other better... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

Nice hotel. Very friendly lady checked us in and provided details of the Waitangi weekend programme. Short walk to the restaurants and beach. Clean, comfortable and well equipped. Would visit again. More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
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Had a quick one night stop. We we given a programme of the events of the Waitangi celebrations upon arrival and a small carton of milk for tea and coffee. The room was clean and tidy with towels and shower gel nicely laid out. Only downside was the temperature of the shower varied when in use. Would visit again when... More

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tutukaka
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2011
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We had a fantastic stay at Aarangi Tui! Our greeting by the owners was very welcoming and they gave us great information on things to do in the area. What a great location this motel is, easy walk to restaurants, town and the wharf. We found our room very clean and great size for our family of four. I will... More

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Whangarei, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2011

Lovely clean fresh motel. Very reasonably priced. Pleasant friendly hosts. Nice and close to shops. Received a cool welcome pack with heaps of goodies and discount vouchers which saved us lots of money. More

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Whangarei, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2011

Fantastic location - close and flat walk to centre of town. Clean and tidy rooms. Parking right outside our unit. Competitive rates. Not too flashy, more homely. Have stayed here a couple of times and will do again More

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Dublin, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2011

I really wish I took pictures of this place b/c there aren't much photos on the internet on this place. The photos don't do it any justice, it's actually alot nicer than I thought. Price: Comparable, the only reason why I rated them a 3 on Value is b/c I'm usually a budget traveller but to accomodate my travelling buddies... More

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Sydney, Australia
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2011

It's a motel, no more, no less. It's clean and run by friendly and helpful people. The location is OK, easy walking distance to most things, but with two roads nearby, can be noisy. Very poor internet and mobile phone signal and there is no land line. Our two bedroom unit was spacious and we would stay there again. More

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hobart
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2010

We just had 3 nights in a little gem of a spot. This motel is a credit to the new owners and what they are doing is good. The beds are comfortable, the surrounds are quiet yet only walking distance to some terriffic eating or you can cook in if you wish. After the hassles of Auckland this was a... More

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San Francisco, California
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Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2010
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We booked ahead and had to reserve with a credit card. When we arrived, we were very disappointed with the room, which is the smallest studio we've ever seen in all of our travels in New Zealand. While it's clean and well-decorated, it is ridiculously small. The small, double bed is squeezed right up against one corner of the room... More

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Rochine McDowell, Owner at Aarangi Tui Motel, responded to this review
9 May 2010

Hi, we note your concern about our studio unit, and are sorry you felt unhappy with your visit. We are new owners of the Tui Motel and would like to think we would have been more lenient with you in this situation. We aim to please and we do like our guests to come back! Please note however, that we... More

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16 Williams Road, Paihia, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* INR3,490 - 6,642

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