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Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

3.5 star property
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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a flagpole, and a signboard in the background.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea and hills, and flags hanging outside.
A modern hotel with a glass facade overlooking a body of water, a covered outdoor area with plants, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A balcony with a view of a waterfront, a sign indicating a 200m distance, and a table with chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a view of the sea, and a sliding glass door.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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104 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, St Paul’s Church
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪27 min drive‬
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Room options

Suite 1 King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Standard Room (1 Queen 1 Single)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea and islands.

Junior Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Standard 1 Queen And 1 Single

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a view of the sea, and a sliding glass door.

Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 86 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a children's pool, and dry cleaning.
Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia offers 113 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 30-cm flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the breakfast at Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bay of Islands. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine and ocean views while dining at McKenzie's
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from Bay of Islands and 2 minutes by foot from Te Ti Bay
Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Paihia hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
McKenzie's - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 3-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • McKenzie's

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1981
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 30.00 for adults and NZD 15.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Free WiFi in public areas has a 3-device limit.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Autolodge Paihia
Kingsgate Autolodge
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Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 434 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 394 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, spacious friendly sraff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great room, great location, staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, comfortable bed
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Torben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, pool, restaurant and bar. Everyone friendly and good food. Right across from the water with beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charmaigne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. Quick and easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom & bathroom were clean & tidy, with a good air con unit in the bedroom. Staff were friendly as well. The hotel is in a great location in Paihia. The only minor issue is a lack of room safe, and the shower in the bathroom could do with an upgrade - just wasn’t powerful enough
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Régine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with spacieuse room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience/stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location as close to town. Apartment clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosaria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large room with comfortable bed. Waterviews from restaurant and front of property. Easy walk to good restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Oleasant staff andclean room. 2min walk to warf and shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy. Room serviced everyday. Excellent location, walking distance to restaurants and bars. Front of house staff very friendly and helpful When extending our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities, very comfortable bed, great shower, good to have air con in room during the summer. Top location and easy going staff. Restaurant food is very delicious.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Vaughan

Liked: Cleanliness
Very basic but handy for what I needed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Srinivas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was really good place to stay for holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The noise in the room from other guests was off the charts. There is a central corridor connecting the rooms and all the noise from kids, people talking etc comes straight under the door into the room. I barely slept
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shixuan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic stay at the Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge. The location is excellent—very convenient for getting around Paihia. The room was spotless and well-maintained. Everything was all good. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful balcony. Ocean view
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025