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Charlie P
Solihull, United Kingdom

A perfect base for exploring the Bay of Islands

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 9 Feb 2024
Grange and Bronwynn are the perfect hosts and this was pur third time we have stayed at their beautifully maintained motel.
It is just a perfect base for exploring the Bay of Islands area.
The lovdly pool followed by a barbecue is just job after a hot days exploring or a trip on the unique R Tucker Thompspn sailing ship.
Highly recommended 👍
Date of stay: January 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 3 December 2022

We spent just one night here but really wish we could’ve stayed longer. The bed was amazing - it was firm and supportive and felt like my own bed back home 👍🏻 (no the run-of-the-mill squishy topper). The unit was immaculately clean and attractively decorated. The sparkling pool was too tempting to miss so had a wonderful swim after our day’s activities. Despite being near the main road, it was surprisingly quiet. We’d definitely recommend this as a great place to stay over.

Date of stay: December 2022
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 23 April 2021 via mobile

First time this far north, paihia is a hidden gem in NZ . This hotel offers privacy and a place to relax after a days activities.

The facilities include easy access to laundry, a pool and decent wifi. The rooms themselves are very tidy, clean and spacious for everyone.

I recommend if your ever this way to stay here, especially for families, wonderful facility.

Cheers.

Date of stay: March 2021
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Grange Pole, Owner at Ash Grove Boutique Motel, responded to this reviewResponded 28 April 2021

Hi FarAway825474 ??, Glad you had a lovely time with us in the Bay of islands, there is so much to see that you will need to come back!!. Travel safe!

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Reviewed 9 January 2021

Just back from 6 nights in this amazing motel - we can not rate the place highly enough. The owners are professional, friendly, and go out of their way to help. Everyone seems welcome, families, single travellers and couples. There is a lovely garden with a great swimming pool - feels as if you are somewhere tropical. A large number of chairs and sunbeds to relax after a cooling swim 2 BBQ's and an outside dining area made it easy to eat at the motel.
We had a cabin, number 8 - very well equipped, very clean and all fixtures and fittings were of a high standard. It even had 2 decks, back and front, therefore you could decide to sit in the sun or shade.
Can't wait to visit again

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Date of stay: January 2021
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Grange Pole, Owner at Ash Grove Boutique Motel, responded to this reviewResponded 22 January 2021

Thanks Jackie. It was great to meet you and Phil, and we would love to see you again when hopefully the fish a plentiful. Thanks for taking the time to write this lovely review. Regards Grange and Bron

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Reviewed 4 January 2021 via mobile

I booked this Motel as we needed a family room for our large boys and I wanted a pool. It's a little out of Paihia and the only walkable food outlet was closed for New Years. Because it's out of Paihia it's very quiet and it's a lovely country setting. The rooms are big and very clean. The pool was warm and I loved that the owners are thinking Eco in that there's no little single use soaps and shampoo and even the milk comes in a little reusable glass bottle. We've stayed in a lot of NZ motels this year and these accommodations are really well thought out.

Date of stay: January 2021
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Grange Pole, Owner at Ash Grove Boutique Motel, responded to this reviewResponded 22 January 2021

Hi Allena,
Thank you for staying with us, and for taking the time to write this great review. We were delighted to meet you and the boys, and to see and hear the enjoyment that the pool encourages.
All the very best for 2021, and we hope that the rugby goes well.
Regards Grange and Bron

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Reviewed 15 February 2020

Stayed overnight price for a family unit was $200 but exceptionally worth it. This unit had all the utensils and cutlery tea and milk just exactly like an ordinary home with all your necessary toiletry items provided. Definitely recommended accommodation

Date of stay: February 2020
Trip type: Travelled with family
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