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Reviewed 13 February 2017

This is unfortunately the first negative I have written but we were so disappointed with our stay at the Alfa motel. The one positive is that the motel is in a great location which is very close to the beach and the town centre.
The room itself is incredibly dated, as are the facilities inside it, and the room wasn't terribly clean either. The whole place needs a refresh and update. The wifi facilities are also very poor.
We didn't find the owners very welcoming or friendly and were incredibly disappointed with our stay.

Date of stay: January 2017
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank daniel_hughes16
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Reviewed 9 February 2017 via mobile

Unfortunately Alfa Boutique Motel lost our booking. We arrived to be told no there was no booking in our name, however our booking was later found.

The owners found other alternative accommodation and paid us the difference in cash.

I am sure this is a one off genuine mistake, it was a shame we couldn't stay.

Date of stay: February 2017
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank Amanda C
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Reviewed 30 December 2016 via mobile

Let me start by saying this is my first one star rating review I have ever written. The location of the hotel is great. It's just a walk to restaurants and the wharf. it was cute and a few updates could make it a good place to stay.

When we got into our room everything was so dated and dingy. The mattress seemed to be about 20 years old and the microwave seemed from the 60's or 70's.

When I walked into the bathroom to set out my toiletries I ran into a wall of body odor. It was terrible. The grout needed a major scrubbing. When I went to the bathroom I laid towels on the bathroom floor and the shower floor so my feet didn't have to touch the tile and grout.

The Internet is free....when it works. I just shut off the wireless and used my own phone plan.

I was scheduled to stay 2 nights but couldn't make myself do it. I checked out early. When I told the owner I was checking out early she very curtly said, "well you can't get your money back." Well I never asked for it back in the first place nor was I even going to write a review until she got snippy. I was reading other reviews and another guy said he checked out early as well.

All in all just splurge the extra 30 or 40 to stay somewhere else. You'll be happy you did.

Date of stay: December 2016
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
1  Thank Bryce G
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Reviewed 28 December 2016 via mobile

I spent 3 nights in this hotel. Located at 2 mn walking distance from the beach, 5 mn from shops and restaurant. 5 mn drive from Waitanghi site.
Big room with terrasse, beautiful flowers, fully equiped for longer stay.
Kitchenette with all tools to prepare BF and meals. Quiet. Free WiFi in room. Very friendly owners.

Date of stay: December 2016
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank aae191
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Reviewed 26 December 2016 via mobile

Good location near the centre of Paihia. Very nice owner Wendy. Rooms OK, clean, but would need some refreshment. Free WiFi. No breakfasts, but the apartment includes a kitchenette with a basic equipment. Parking facility under the building. Available also a wash machine.

Date of stay: December 2016
Trip type: Travelled with family
Thank Advisor_Mio
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