I'd booked the Edelweiss due to the positive reviews on TripAdvisor. I admit many of the positives remain true - good location, friendly staff, and the pool was a big hit with our two-year old. Unfortunately, there were a number of other things that caused my disappointment. On our first morning, we awoke to our kitchnette being overrun with an... more

My husband and I stayed at the Motel to catch up on some sea and sun. We loved the location of the Motel as it is a short walk to the beach and just a little longer to the shops and cafes, the room we stayed in was very clean. Great to see the home of the Treaty and go... more

We spent a pleasant few days at the Edelweiss Motel. We were impressed by the friendliness and cleanliness of the establishment, and the swimming pool was fantastic to have. The short walk to the beach added to the enjoyment of the entire family. Thanks also to the helpful staff more

Motel is nice, good pool and staff friendly. Very well located, fanastic scenary, recommend highly. more

Paihia is beautiful! and this motel was a great find. Just off the beach and a short walk from shops, our room was exceptionally clean and had a handy little kitchenette. Refreshing pool and cosy spa a bonus for a motel. We will definitely stay again and have recommended to our friends more

Very good 2 night stay here.Very comfortable,spacious studio with sep.kitchenette,spa bath,balcony with sea glimpse.(our room was upstairs).groundfloor rooms were smaller and opened onto car park.Pool.Within easy walk of shops ,restaurants and Ferries.Take the fast ferry to Russell,have a mini bus tour and eat in the Gables and take slower ferry back. A good day out. PS:beware no overflow in sink,as... more