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Craicor Boutique Apartments in Paihia provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and barbecue facilities. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The area is popular for hiking, and car hire is available at this 3-star apartment. The apartment has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Great hospitality by Craig and Anne. Everything what we need was in the Appartment. Very quiet.

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9.5
Exceptional
123 reviews
Price from
US$127
per night

Overlooking the Bay of Islands and Te Haumi Beach, The Retreat Bay of Islands Paihia offers free Wi-Fi. The basic self-contained holiday accommodation boasts a private balcony and sea views.

Each studio and apartment includes a separate lounge area with satellite TV, sofa and armchairs. Heating, north-facing windows and a private bathroom with a shower are also provided. Jo and Marcel were amazing hosts! So helpful and friendly. The location is amazing with an unbeatable view. Would definitely come back again.

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9.3
Superb
294 reviews
Price from
US$110
per night

Set in Kerikeri, 20 km from Opua Forest, Relax a Lodge offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel provides garden views and a terrace. Very clean in a quiet location. Spacious bedrooms and living rooms/kitchen, all available for the guests use

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9
Superb
257 reviews
Price from
US$41
per night

Situated 19 km from Opua Forest, Horse Shoe Manor offers 3-star accommodation in Paihia and has a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Large area with a great outdoors space. Definitely a great place to stay if you are visiting the bay of islands, which was one of my favorite places in New Zealand. We had one room with a lot of area, and another with very little area, so that was interesting.

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9.1
Superb
20 reviews
Price from
US$346
per night

Featuring accommodation with a pool with a view, garden view and a balcony, Kerikeri Garden Homestead is set in Kerikeri. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. The quality of accomodation, the food and the garden. The hosts were most helpful and attentive.

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9.5
Exceptional
20 reviews
Price from
US$110
per night

Kingsgate Hotel Paihia offers a memorable waterfront location, just 100 metres from Paihia wharf. The hotel offers views across the Bays brilliant blue sea and out to Russell. Situated within 5 minutes' walk of local shops and dining options, the hotel offers an ideal base to explore the scenic and historic Bay of Islands. Great location, our room had beautiful views, impeccably clean and staff were friendly.

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8
Very good
1,770 reviews
Price from
US$93
per night

Ala Moana Motel is located on the waterfront in central Paihia. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV with 50 satellite channels and a patio. Complete with a microwave, the dining area also has a refrigerator and an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms feature sea views. Why stay anywhere else? This is the PERFECT location and it has convenient parking. The host is magnificent. He was always available to chat and give recommendations. I so enjoyed staying here. It wasn't just a good place to stay it was part of my holiday. I really can't recommend this motel enough. If you are after a clean, conveniently located motel this is the place to be. There are other motels in the Bay of Islands that I saw as a I drove around but I don't know why you wouldn't want to be located directly in front of the beach with all the convenience that brings. This was a great find.

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8.9
Fabulous
632 reviews
Price from
US$95
per night

Waitangi Holiday Park provides an ideal base to explore Northland and the Bay of Islands. Situated on the banks of the Waitange River, it is close to Te Tii Bay and local beaches.

This holiday park is within walking distance to the Paihia village and a short ferry trip to Russell. There is a large supermarket 5 minutes' walk away. Within 10 minutes' walk is the Historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds where you can discover how New Zealand began in 1840. Cabin was spacious and well-equipped with a lovely location right near the water. So nice to sit with a cup of coffee in the morning and just relax. Shared facilities were great!—Kitchen has plenty of cooktops and sinks. Bathrooms were super clean and showers were nice and hot. Staff were very accommodating with storing bags before check-in and allowing a slightly later checkout. So friendly and helpful!

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8.8
Fabulous
261 reviews
Price from
US$67
per night

Featuring a balcony with sea views, a garden and barbecue facilities, Allure Lodge can be found in Paihia, close to Te Ti Bay Beach and 9.3 km from Opua Forest. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The apartment features family rooms. Allure Lodge was a great location for us to attend our conference. Great views from the deck and two of the bedrooms. Our host was very friendly and checked into ensure that everything was okay. This would be an ideal house for a family over summer.

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8.9
Fabulous
140 reviews
Price from
US$133
per night

Just 150 metres from Paihia Beach, Austria Motel offers self-contained accommodation with a private balcony and free WiFi. It features a barbecue area and a sunny terrace with lovely bay views.

Austria Motel Paihia is 4 minutes’ drive from the famous Waitangi Treaty Grounds, and 10 minutes’ drive from Haruru Falls. Kerikeri Airport is a 25-minute drive away. This motel is well located, close to the water, shops and restaurants. The owners offer recommendations for activities (some can be arranged at the front desk) and restaurants, as well as membership discounts at the Swordfish Club. The room is quiet, spacious and the bed is comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped. I loved the balcony, overlooking the water and the hillside, it is a great place for morning coffee and an evening beverage. There is parking on site included with the room.

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8.8
Fabulous
445 reviews
Price from
US$104
per night

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