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Ahipara Bay Motel

22 Reef View Road, Ahipara 0481, New Zealand
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Brockenhurst, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Great view!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

We had a room at the front overlooking the Bay and it was clean & spacious with a nice balcony & a comfortable bed. The equipment was up to date but there was only a microwave (presumably to encourage visitors to eat breakfast and supper in the owner's restaurant). Fortunately there is a very good fish n chip place 5... More

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Neil Watts, Owner at Ahipara Bay Motel, responded to this review
20 May 2012

Thank you for your Trip Adviser review. Regarding your cmment about the unit only having a microwave. Our studio units only have Microwaves as they are predominatley set up for our regular corporate guests who, as you correctly point out use the Restaurant. Most other units have full cooking facilities. Thanks again and happy you enjoyed your time with us.... More

Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Beautiful views”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

This hotel offered beautiful views of the beach. However the rooms need some updating, the bed was really soft and the door to the room was warped (causing me to have to slam it to close). I have seem some other comments regarding the owners, but they were very nice and kind to me so that was not an issue.... More

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Neil Watts, Owner at Ahipara Bay Motel, responded to this review
20 May 2012

Thanks for taking the time to reviw your time with us. The views are great and after 18years we are still inspired by them. Sorry that you had trouble with your door. Although the bulding is only a few years old.it moves a little with the seasons and sometimes the door may require a slight adjust. A quick comment would... More

Dargaville, New Zealand
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Not sure”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

We turned up and was okayish...Came with Sky TV but the TV was so bad that it was double vision. The bed was the hardest thing I had ever slept on, so the last two days of our honeymoon we were both grumpy, sore and tired. Lack of soap etc and towels were pretty raggy and brownish. Didn't even have... More

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Neil Watts, Owner at Ahipara Bay Motel, responded to this review
20 May 2012

Thak you for your comments. Congratulations on your Marriage. If we are made aware of something special like that, we would likely invite you to the bar for a complimentry drink. It is disappointing to us that you did not enjoy your time with us. The "Hard" bed !! . All the beds in the complex are the same and... More

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“Geat views from the front rooms!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Impressive views of Shipwreck Bay from the front rooms (11, 12 etc) with private deck/balcony and table and chairs with sliding doors for access, the rooms themselves are spacious with excellent self catering facilities (at least room 12 is) and a spa bath and powerful shower. Room 12 has a fold out sofa bed and separate double bedroom. Pay as... More

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Neil Watts, Owner at Ahipara Bay Motel, responded to this review
20 May 2012

Thanks for the positive review. We also feel the front units with deck and views to be special. 3 sizes of units in the block, Studio, 1 B/Room spa bath unit & two bedroom unit. The studio only has a Micowave but the others have full self catering facilities. The walk to the shops along the beach can be great... More

Whangarei, New Zealand
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“hmmmmm.....don't think I'll be back”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2011
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Stayed here for a week while working in Kaitaia. I regularly travel away for work and have stayed in a number of motels throughout Northland. The compendium in the room states that they don't expect their staff to do dishes every day or make beds that are covered with personal effects.....I'm sorry I thought this was a motel? The lack... More

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Neil Watts, Owner at Ahipara Bay Motel, responded to this review
20 May 2012

Thank you for your review of your stay with us. Sorry about the delay in reponding as we have only recently been made aware of Trip Adviser. We are very sorry that your time with us was not up to your expectations as we have a good working relationship with a great number of repeat customers who travel with their... More

Queensland
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“Spacious Clean Rooms, Great Restaurant”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2011

Very solid motel with stunning views over the beach. The rooms were spacious and well appointed, totally self contained if needed. The bathroom was a little small, but you ain't staying in that, so no biggie. See the previous reviewers complained about the owners (Neil & Raewin ? sp) - we found them a delight. Couldn't have been nicer or... More

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Neil Watts, Owner at Ahipara Bay Motel, responded to this review
20 May 2012

Hi Captain, Thank for your positive review. I know it was a while ago but we have only just been made aware of trip adviser. Glad you enjoyed your steak and Port. Thanks again and hope you enjoyed the rest of your holiday. Regards Neil (and Raewyn) More

Auckland
Senior Reviewer
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great value in a magical location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2011

Ahipara itself is a beautiful little beachside settlement at the bottom of Ninety Mile Beach - this motel is up on the hill overlooking the bay - just a short walk down their drive to the beach. I agree with the other reviewer that the owners are not all that friendly but I suspect they've had enough of the motel... More

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Neil Watts, Owner at Ahipara Bay Motel, responded to this review
20 May 2012

Thankyou for your feedback of your stay at the Ahipara Bay Motel on trip advisor. We have only been made aware of trip advisor so the reponse has been a long time coming. Glad you enjoyed our views (As we still do after 18 years) and the ammenities of the accommodation. Very sorry if we come across to you grumpy... More

UK
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Yes but no but yes but”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2010
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Just a short drive out of Kaitaia this place promised lots but was, well just rather ordinary. Functional if plain. The worst part about the place is the utter disinterest of the owner/manager who greets you. If I had not had a long drive that day I'd have done a quick 180 and found somewhere else. She then had the... More

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Neil Watts, Owner at Ahipara Bay Motel, responded to this review
20 May 2012

Hi and thanks (I think) for your review. We have only recently been made aware of trip advisor so have not responded earlier. We are very sorry our property did not meet your expectations. It sounds very much like everyone was having "a bad hair day." eg you had a long drive and expected something more, meeting our front of... More

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22 Reef View Road, Ahipara 0481, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* 113 AUD - 195 AUD

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