Went there last year with my husband and young son in Nov 07 on recommendation from our Travel Agent here in Australia, we loved every minute of stay there due to the hosts Jason and Stacy being very friendly and helpful in every way possible....my son James loved the pool area and also the massive grounds and play area they... more

A good Hotel with excellent views of the bay. There's a nice pool and a large spar bath, again with nice views. Staff were helpful and friendly. The room was ok, but was beginning to show signs of wear and tear, the kitchenette was a bit tatty. A short walk to town, but down a steep hill. more

We arrived on a Monday thinking we would easily find accommodation and struggled big time! In the end a motel owner rang the owner of the ALoha and he had rooms available for 2 nights. The motel is just outside Paihia but you could walk into town. The rooms are simple, clean, spacious and have nice touches such as cafetiere... more

Having abandoned the unsatisfactory Abel Tasman motel we searched for an alternative and were delighted to find the Aloha - just a little out of town (on Seaview Road, just before the hill into Paihia). Good size well equipped rooms, peaceful location, friendly helpful young management, pool, games room, internet, and views too, yet cheaper than most motels in the... more