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Set in Paihia and only 1.2 km from Te Ti Bay Beach, Allegra House offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers private entrance. A commanding location with superb views. So wonderful to wake to such an amazing panorama. Brita and Heinz are exemplary hosts and are very welcoming and friendly. The room, bed, bathroom and shower are of the highest standard and perfectly presented. Breakfast was magnificent and served on the deck with more of those stunning views of the Bay.

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9.8
Exceptional
156 reviews
Price from
US$154
per night

Located in Paihia and only 1.2 km from Te Ti Bay Beach, Sanctuary Palms provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The accommodation features a spa bath. This 5-star apartment offers private entrance. Breakfast was not included. Location was great. Great attention to details. Beautiful view from the balcony

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9.1
Superb
101 reviews
Price from
US$215
per night

Situated in Kerikeri, 24 km from Opua Forest, Stone Store Lodge has a garden, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property offers soundproof units and is set 200 metres from Kemp House and Stone Store. We didn’t have time for breakfast. The location was fantastic.

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9.1
Superb
192 reviews
Price from
US$117
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. Great location with outstanding views. Very clean and comfortable accomodation. Hostess Jo was readily available and a great help with local information.

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9.3
Superb
263 reviews
Price from
US$110
per night

Abri Apartments in Paihia provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. When staying at the apartment, guests can use private entrance. Good location, walk to the pier, restaurants and grocery store. Owners are very nice.

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9.4
Superb
150 reviews
Price from
US$171
per night

Situated within 1 km of Long Beach and 400 metres of Christ church, Bellrock Lodge features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Russell. This 5-star guest house offers full-day security and luggage storage space. There is a barbecue and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The owners Catherine and Stewart were the perfect hosts! They had a great balance between privacy and sharing important information about where to go.

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9.5
Exceptional
183 reviews
Price from
US$140
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
256 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

Surrounded by lovely gardens and situated on the waterfront, Hananui Lodge and Apartments features accommodation with free WiFi, a private balcony or patio and an LCD TV. Guests enjoy a free use of kayaks. The location was perfect the rooms we booked had a beautiful Seaview which was just amazing The apartments were modern and clean, the hosts were super lovely and accommodating provided kayaks and paddle boards the the kids which they loved

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9.2
Superb
557 reviews
Price from
US$125
per night

Boasting quiet street views, Absolute Bliss Apartments features accommodation with patio, around 1 km from Te Ti Bay Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a lift, free shuttle service and luggage storage for guests. Was the perfect place to stay while in Paihia. Just a short walk up the hill from the main dock where Fuller's boat tours launch. Place had a nice deck to enjoy a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine and look out over town and water and listen to the birdsong from the hills behind you. Bed was very comfortable, wifi good, and Hostess Marilyn was very welcoming. Guests had access to a washing machine and clothes that was super convenient. They also had an elevator to haul the luggage up the 1 flight from driveway to accommodation units. If you are coffee drinker like us, bring ground coffee as unit has a press pot to make coffee.

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9.4
Superb
116 reviews
Price from
US$162
per night

Offering quality accommodation, this 4.5-star property is nestled between Paihia and Waitangi on Te Ti Bay. Gateway Motel & Apartments offers a range of accommodation suitable for small groups, corporate travellers, team building and wedding parties. Easy walk to Waitangi, and similarly to Paihia

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9.2
Superb
185 reviews
Price from
US$143
per night

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