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Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, By the Sea is situated in Paihia. It is set 300 metres from Te Ti Bay Beach and features a lift. There is a year-round outdoor pool and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The apartment with a terrace and sea views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. There is a coffee shop on-site. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the apartment, while cycling and hiking can be enjoyed nearby. Paihia Beach is 300 metres from By the Sea, while Opua Forest is 10 km from the property. Bay of Islands Airport is 22 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Paihia, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Paihia

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ricki
    Australia Australia
    Good location, clean, comfortable,have everything you need.
  • Petrus
    South Africa South Africa
    Close to the beach and restaurants. Had every amenity I was looking for.
  • Tracy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Stunning. So spacious, clean , across the road from the beach, right next to all the shops and entertainment.
  • Glynis
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Fantastic property. Lovely and clean and great location with nice pool and helpful owners
  • Battenally
    Australia Australia
    Great location near the harbour and local restaurants.
  • Rose
    Australia Australia
    Loved the waterfront location & absolutely loved the secure underground carpark.
  • Gayle
    Australia Australia
    Great location. Clean and spacious. Apartment was bright and comfortable. Undercover parking onsite.
  • Angelene
    Australia Australia
    Friendly staff assistance, quick service. Clean and well organised.
  • Michel
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A very spacious apartment on the ground floor, with dedicated parking space in the basement. Comfortable and very modern.
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location excellent. As out of season everything was not open, however that is common in NZ

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of By the Sea
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool cover
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool

Wellness

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site

Activities

  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
  • Horse riding
  • Diving
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Outdoor & View

  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View

Building characteristics

  • Private apartment in building

Transport

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Public transport tickets
  • Car hire

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Karaoke

Miscellaneous

  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
By the Sea takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform By the Sea in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about By the Sea

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from By the Sea. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • By the Sea offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Karaoke
    • Mini golf
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bike tours
    • Horse riding
    • Movie nights
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live music/performance
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Swimming Pool
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Pub crawls
    • Beach
  • By the Sea is 200 yards from the centre of Paihia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • By the Sea has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at By the Sea is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • By the Sea can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at By the Sea on this page.

  • The prices at By the Sea may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.