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Reviews of Alfa Boutique Motel

3 out of 5
Alfa Boutique Motel
76 Seaview Road, Paihia

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just the job for our last few days relaxing near the sea after a hectic three weeks touring north and south islands
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Wendy on 28 Feb 2024
Thank you for your cheerful response. The way to go home is being relaxed and content.

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly owners. Veery helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Wendy on 25 Feb 2024
Thank you for your good review. Pleased we could be of some help.!

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Wendy on 21 Feb 2024
Thank you for your good review and thank you for staying with us. Please come again.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Wendy on 18 Jan 2024
Thank you very much for your good review

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A well run and friendly motel. Owners went over what was expected
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Wendy on 19 Dec 2023
It was a delight to have you as a guest. We enjoy being friendly. You are welcome any time.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Wendy on 24 Nov 2023
Thank you for your good review - do come again, Regards Wendy

6/10 Okay

Vicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Motel is old and a bit rundown
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy
Very comfortable accommodation looking slightly shabby but very chilled and enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Wendy on 8 Mar 2023
Thanks, yes due to covid and hard to find tradesman there was a delay in upgrading but we will be able to fix things properly this winter all going well.

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly owners easy walk to main town centre and beach quiet handy location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Wendy on 21 Feb 2023
Thank you for your review. I will share it with my staff. Please come again.

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the peaceful ness and the greenary on the property. It was perfect 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Wendy on 10 Feb 2023
Thank you for your nice review - do come again. Wendy

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Wendy on 14 Nov 2022
Thank you for your very good score.

10/10 Excellent

Lanette, Singapore

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were comfortable - the space was clean - the hosts were amazing and friendly - and the wifi was great. Wendy the host - even gave us milk for our coffee - and we could do our laundry there too.
Response from Wendy on 11 Nov 2022
Thank you very much for your good review. Please come again.

8/10 Good

Maria, Dargaville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful host. Clean and comfy. Driveway too narrow very dangerous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Wendy on 27 Jun 2022
Thank you for staying with and taking the trouble to write a review.

10/10 Excellent

Uta

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The managers where very aweosme to us despite some of the ups and downs they put up with they managed things very well...xxx the managers are good as gold and keep there building and property very well maintained i loved the historical nature and that almost everything is original it surely does love up to its name xx😍🤗
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Wendy on 28 Jun 2022
Thank you for nice review

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, the balcony with beautiful vine and the tropical garden. Room was spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Wendy on 28 Jun 2022
Thank you for making the effort to write a review.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice little place, close to town only 5 min walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from Wendy on 21 Jan 2021
Thanks for your nice comment - come againe in the future

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good for somewhere to sleep and watch tv at night. Good undercover off street parking and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from Wendy on 12 Jan 2021
Thank you for your happy response

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from Wendy on 12 Jan 2021
Thank you for your satified response

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet, Friendly people, very comfortable bed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Wendy on 24 Oct 2020
Thank you for your review. We do our best and we appreciate your comments. Feel free to come and stay with us again.

8/10 Good

Heather, Auckland

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A relaxed motel just a short walk from town. Could do with an update but is comfortable enough for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Wendy on 5 Oct 2020
The apartment has recently been refurbished - painted shades of grey with Ice blue cushions - new curtains - lounge furniture are collectors items. Dining chairs are new and made in Italy. Beds are new and there are some new paintings. Most people seem to like the unit but can't please everyone.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The motel is superbly located about 50 meteres from Pahia beach but tucked away down a slop and quiet.Rooms are a decent size with goos amenities. No view of the sea but look out onto the biggest bottle brush ever full of monarch butterflies and bees. Motel has been here for a while and not much has changed. Parking is underneath and pillars are not for the faint hearted.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Wendy on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you for your interesting response - Wendy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Wendy on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you for your enjoyment of our property - Wendy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall excellent, had everything we needed an more. And loved that they came an serviced the room everyday was a treat 😀 Really lovely couple to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Wendy on 3 Jan 2020
We enjoyed having you to stay. Do come again, thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Di, Australia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location excellent. Beach. Shops all close by. Corner store in next street
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Wendy on 22 Dec 2019
Come stay with us again you are welcome any time.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Wendy on 2 May 2019
Thank you for staying with us and you will be welcome back any time

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
It’s very basic. Perfect for not caring to stay in 5 star accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Wendy on 1 May 2019
Thank you for your response. We are a three star motel so must have come up to your expectations. We do try to be as helpful as possible.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable and Convenient
Comfortable motel, rooms all upstairs, parking below. Large room with balcony, clean, well equipped and comfortable although decor a bit outdated. No air conditioning but quiet fan supplied. Very central- close to walk to beach, restaurants, shops and tour boats. Only downside was some road noise and partying heard at night and needed to keep windows/patio doors closed.(Stayed during Witangi celebrations) Owners helpful and friendly. Pleasant 2 night stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized rooms, location ideal as only a few minutes walk to the lively little resort of Paihia and a short drive (5 mins) to Waitangi Treaty grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfectly situated
Very nicely situated a few metres from Paihia beach and 8 minutes walk fro the passenger ferry to Russell. Although hot weather, it was nice not to have aircon as the apartment was so well ventilated with fresh air.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Luis H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good location with reasonable comfort
Room was comfortable, location was very good. Bathroom could have a renovation, towels were a bit worn out. Limited wifi, which was a problem with the 4G network clogged. Good value for the money for New Years Eve, but you can find better in Paihia during the rest of the season
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and clean
Wonderful little boutique hotel just around the corner from beach, shops, and restaurants. Very roomy and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to all amenities and very clean.Loved being there.We shall return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Heather, Hamilton NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Within walking distance to wharf and town centre. Parking was a bit tight for our SUV. The unit was a bit dated but this was reflected in the nightly rate so was excellent value for money. The unit had everything we needed and was kept immaculately clean and in good working order. The staff were ultra friendly. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

maryam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spacious cosy boutique style
Its a great place for the budget, really has a boutique feeling into it. We stayed in the biggest unit with my family, beds were super comfy and clean, spacious place with full kitchen and big fridge. There is a room to get some renovation done to this place to makes it perfect. Bathroom shower really basic. Main thing is the host is super friendly, with a great vibe. It was really quiet and close to main street while being away from the crowd. Overall a great stay for a family on budget.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location to most things..walking distance to wharf, eating places and shops. Lovely host.

6/10 Okay

Jutta, Germany

Liked: Staff & service
A lot of restaurants nearby, parking place available on the hotels ground, nice people there. Two big rooms, and a kitchen
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

John, Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable hotel close to the Paihia beach.
This hotel is within walking distance to all of Paihia's key features and provides a great base from which to explore the Bay of Islands. Room size is good with the kitchenette quite functional. The owners and cleaning staff are very friendly and supportive, and the undercover car parking was a real bonus in a sub-tropical climate area. The Bay of Islands is a very special place to visit with its great climate and many fine beaches within a short drive or boat ride. It has a good range of tours and adventure activities, plus fantastic historical and cultural experiences available.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a nice stay. The place could do with a modern renovation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable, quiet and convenient stay
Our 4 night stay at Alfa gave us a good base for exploring Northland. Our hosts were welcoming, friendly and helpful. The unit was clean and comfortable albeit the decor was a little dated. It was a short easy walk around the corner onto the waterfront road to information site, wharf, shops restaurants and cafes. Value for price per night compared with other Local options at the time we booked.

4/10 Poor

Rohit

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room n bathroom were outdated. Room carpet smelt funny. Located at the corner of the street. Main town is just 5 mins away by walk. We were hardly in the room anyways. Too expensive but I guess it was season time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Response from Wendy on 12 Jan 2018
Carpets have been recently shampooed but we do not always know if some guest has spilled something on floor. Have not smelt anything recently.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for family stay
The owner was very friendly. Location is only minutes walk to town center and beaches. Recommend this hotel to stay with your family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Response from Wendy on 10 Jan 2018
Thank you for your pleasant words, I enjoyed having you as guests

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel close to beach
Hotel is in a good location, just off the main beach in Paihia. Apartment was a good size for our family of 4, and well equipped, just a little dated. Wifi was accessed through vouchers which didn't always work very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Response from Wendy on 9 Jan 2018
Our cane chairs are collectors items but are comfortable - loath to put leather tub chairs in. Thank you for your remarks.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely motel
Lovely motel with great facilities in the room . Spacious room with a balcony about 10 minutes from the centre of Pahia.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Wendy on 9 Jan 2018
Thank you for your nice response

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice motel close to beach and town.
Proprietors were friendly and helpful. Room/apartment had everything necessary. Comfortable bed, very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Wendy on 9 Jan 2018
Thank you for your very nice remarks

4/10 Poor

Nat, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very tired, not comfortable - shame
Tired decor, uncomfortable beds, fire damaged unusable microwave, outdated bathroom with wobbly toilet - a little revamp ie painting the ‘peach’ room white, would make all the difference. Nice bed linen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Wendy on 9 Jan 2018
Microwave has been replaced and so has mattress. Will repaint nest year.

8/10 Good

Wayne, Northland, NZ

Liked: Room comfort
Value for Money
AN average motel. Ok facilities and reasonable price. Friendly host. Could do with hot chocolate in the hot beverages provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Wendy on 9 Jan 2018
To most people we are in the town - 10 minute walk to wharf.

8/10 Good

M, Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful
The facility is a bit old but everything has been kept in excellent working condition with your own kitchen and cooking utilities! It's located on the main street but at the corner around the beach, so it's rather quiet yet accessible to everything within walking distance. It was a shame the weather wasn't at it's greatest but we definitely enjoyed ourselves at the motel.

8/10 Good

Annie, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint and Homely
Lovely big one bedroom apartment with comfortable beds. Place is dated but comfortable and clean and our apartment was very roomy which was appreciated. The kitchen was extremely well equipped so great if staying with a family. Short walk to shops and ferries etc.

6/10 Okay

Dee, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Easy on budget
Wendy was helpful. The location was easy walking distance to Paihia shops. It's an older place in ok condition.