Falls Motel & Waterfront Campground
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Amenities
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Swimming pool
- Beach
- Free parking
- Kitchenette
- Pets allowed
TravelPod Member ReviewsFalls Motel & Waterfront Campground Paihia
We stayed for 1 night in our camper van.
We arrived quite late after a long drive and received a warm and helpful welcome. The site looks straight at the falls - lovely.
We used the small but clean kitchen for breakfast. The showers and loo were OK. We hired a kayak for an hour the day we left and kayaked right up to the falls - great experience.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TravelPod member and not of TravelPod.com.