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We have just returned from spending 3 nights in Paihia at the Bay of Island Holiday Apartments for a short escape from life! We absolutely loved the apartment. It was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. The birdsong was lovely to wake up to each morning, and the window seat great for afternoon time relaxing, From the moment we arrived to our hand written welcome note we knew we had chosen the right place. We walked each morning into Paihia (15-20 mins?) and enjoyed coffee on the wharf in the sunshine. We weren't there to sight-see as we have been many times before - but if we had, the hosts would have arranged anything for us. They know all about the area and gave us great help with dog friendly walking tracks while we were there. We have never holidayed with our dog before, so it was all new to us - but they were so welcoming and accommodating, it was just so easy. We had a last minute addition to our booking and they were excellent about accommodating that also. All in all, a beautiful quiet spot, 2 mins from Countdown, and the water, in a lovely setting with fabulous sunny clean apartments and wonderful hosts.
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3 hotel reviews
We booked through the Isite in Paihia so we really didnt know what to expect.
Upon our arrival we were welcomed warmly and really surprised at how fresh and clean the apartment was. It was surrounded by beautiful grassy areas which the kids had a great time playing on.
Countdown (supermarket) is directly across from the entrance to the park so it makes cooking your own meals a really good option. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need and there is a 4 burner barbecue and large outdoor setting right out front.
We had a great time relaxing in paihia.Thanks Gary & Lesley!
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66 reviews
27 hotel reviews
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We just needed one night in Paihia as we were doing a dolphin excursion before heading on to the Hokianga, but we needed space for two couples and one child (i.e. 3 bedrooms) for which this place was perfect (and rare).
If I was staying in Paihia / Bay of Islands for any reason I would like to book this again. Very nice and tastefully appointed, comfortable, all the amenities you would want. Nice view of private garden out the front although occasionally folk wander in from the camp ground next door, lost!
There is a supermarket 5 minutes walk away and there is a swimming beach about 10 minutes walks away, so very handy. Short drive to Paihia town amenities and also to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. There is an amazing looking kids' fun park next door which we didn't use but which may be of interest for family groups.
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105 reviews
44 hotel reviews
24 helpful votes
Thank you for your fantastic review - we appreciate it, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay
