Jimmy was a great host, friendly and always ready to help. Across the road a wonderful beach. It was an 8 minute walk to Paihia wharf, shops and restaurants. Waitangi is close by. Here, by the way, foreigners are now having to pay 60 dollars to visit, (New Zealanders 30) where only a few years previously it was free. In my opinion a gross hurdle to accessing the most significant historic site in New Zealand.
The room was very well appointed. Hair dryer, iron and ironing board plenty of power points, amongst other plus points. Unfortunately on our last night, the direct neighbour decided to celebrate a birthday party. The walls vibrated to the sound of the loudspeakers they positioned outside, 10 metres from our room. This carried on till after 3.30 am. I did expect Jimmy to protect his motel guests from that sort of blatant and unlawful disregard of peace during the night. Where were the noise controllers?
Nevertheless, our stay was very enjoyable and recommendable