Marlin Court Motel

A great place to stay for a Bay of Islands Stay. We stayed in a 2 bedroom unit which was spacious and well equipped. The beds and bedding were especially comfortable and ensured a good nights sleep. The pool was lovely. While not on the water front, it is a really short walk to the beach, so we were really happy with the location. The owner Ruth works tirelessly to ensure her guests are looked after in a friendly, personal manner. She made our stay their because we felt like we had found a friend.

Friendly staff. Very comfortable bedding. Great location. Easy walk to town and tours. Great wi-fi. Quiet.

It was really hard to find the actual signage for the motel from the street. We spent some time going around in circles to find it. The car parking wasn’t easy to distinguish between shoppers and motel guest parking and we worried about safety and leaving our rental in the car park. The area outside the entrance was occupied by a group of individuals smoking around their cars with music and wasn’t at all a safe feeling walking into the small reception area. We did not feel safe. The check in was smooth however we had big suitcases and had to lug them down stairs and on leaving up stairs, that was a pain. There should be a description it’s two story and no lifts. Please take the time to explain clearly and exactly where your guests rooms are. Our room itself was lovely inside, very clean. The bed was an absolute dream and comfy. The TV was a good size. Our shower head wasn’t too good all the water was spraying out the side of the hose, so the pressure was soft.

Property was in easy walking distance to various dining options, shops and tourist activities. Very enjoyable stay.

Very friendly staff. Very clean and comfortable.

Very nice clean room and a very good size with a separate lounge area and good sized bathroom. About a 10 month walk from the main shops and this gives you the opportunity to take in the fantastic views. Will happy stay there again. The swimming pool is a a bit small but was perfect for a good cool down after a long ride.

Good price and clean and comfortable