Mark could not have been more informative and helpful. We learnt what was best to do to maximise our short stay in Paihia, and where the best value meals were in town. Could not have been happier! I thoroughly recommend this hotel.

We arrived about 8.30pm to were we had booked the Able Tasman Lodge but they had stuffed up our booking and had given our room away, We were very angry as we had driven from Whitianga and were in no mood to find somewhere else. But they had done us a big favour as we started to look around and... More

Where to start. Great location, directly across the road from a nice beach, minutes from the centre of town, and convenient to everything around. Apartment we stayed in (6), was very spacious and had a great view across the water. When we first arrived thought the bar/restaurant next door would have been an issue noise wise, but no such dramas... More

Would highly recommend the apartments to anyone wanting to stay in the Bay of Islands. Excellent location, very comfortable and modern apartments just a short walk from the centre of Paihia. Andy's upside down writing was a marvel and restaurant recommendations and places to visit were top notch - thank you!

Be in no doubt, if you stay at this lodge you will not be disappointed. Nothing is too much trouble for the management. information as to where to visit, where to eat - all their recommendations were first class. Accomodation was excellent and well positioned. A credit to the tourist industry. Well done Pioneer.

This is a well designed complex of 12 apartments. They all feel private from one another and all have individual decks with outdoor furniture and a sunny aspect. We loved being able to walk everywhere! In fact in our 5 night stay we literally only walked, and didn't take the car out once. This meant walking to Waitangi treaty grounds,... More

The Pioneer Waterfront Apartments provided us with a great, two day break. The two-bedroom apartment (#4) had a great view of the Paihia waterfront of the Bay of Islands. It was clean, tidy, and decorated in such a way as to make us feel special. The service was great. Andy even provided a pitcher of milk for our afternoon tea,... More

Spent the last three nights of our six week holiday in N.Z. here. We got a good rate(200n.z. dollars) a night and had a two bedroom apartment on the top floor.The apartment was modern, comfortable and well equipped.We were able to cook meals and do our washing in the apartment in between looking at the beautiful views from the balcony... More

We rented an apartment at the back, where we could park right outside the door. Excellent apartments. Very roomy, lovely bedrooms and bathroom. Comfortable balcony, with BBQ, table, chairs and umbrella. Walking distance to the town and has lovely nearby restaurants. Very helpful and friendly managers. We really enjoyed our stay.