Just a short walk from Paihia's village center and the wharf, Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands is a 4 star hotel offering a relaxing garden setting, great service from the friendly staff and free parking facilities, including Tesla charging stations. Guests enjoy free WiFi. Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands is located on 4 acres of attractive gardens. There is an outdoor swimming pool and a communal terrace area. There is a wide range of accommodations available at Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands for your stay in Paihia. Each room is well-appointed with satellite TV, hairdryer and private bathroom with bathroom amenities. Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands features a fully licensed restaurant offering either buffet or à la carte dining for breakfast. The location of Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands is just a short walk from plenty of dining options. The surrounding area is perfect for bush and coastal walks. Kerikeri Airport is 25 minutes away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Paihia, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.6

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 queen beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
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1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
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1 queen bed
2 king beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.6
Free Wifi
8.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Although the bedroom was a little dark, it was exceptionally clean and restocked daily. The bed was REALLY comfy - We loved the garden in front of the room. The highlight of the hotel were the staff! All of them. The stand outs were Robyn...
  • Sudhir
    United States United States
    Room was comfortable. Lobby area quite good. Duty manager Vikram was excellent and very helpful. He made our stay very pleasant
  • Lisa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We love the room sizes and space. Was very family friendly and tidy
  • Tautari
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Amazing customer service Loved the rooms and beds were quite comftable
  • Samta
    India India
    We loved the rooms, they were so clean and maintained with all the needed facilities. Loved everything about the property. The staff was welcoming and helpful too.
  • Cheryl
    Canada Canada
    Large room & close to beach & restaurants.
  • Kim
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Close to the beach. Beautiful nikau palm gardens. Plenty of parking. Fans and AC in the rooms.
  • Catherine
    United States United States
    only important negative was the bed which is too soft. Great location close to water and short walk to city center so you get the best of both worlds
  • S
    Shraddha
    New Zealand New Zealand
    everything was good. clean rooms and friendly staff. paid breakfast buffet had good option.
  • John
    United States United States
    Everything went well. The staff was particularly friendly and helpful and the quality of the restaurant was a pleasant surprise.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Nikau Restaurant & Bar

    No additional info available

Amenities of Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Fenced pool

Spa

  • Kids' pool

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • German
  • English

House rules
Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardEftposCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Please note that when booking 5 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

FAQs about Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

  • Guests staying at Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
  • The prices at Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands has 1 restaurant:

    • Nikau Restaurant & Bar
  • Room options at Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands include:

    • Family
    • Double
    • Twin
  • The nearest beach is 800 feet from Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands is 2,600 feet from the center of Paihia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bike tours
    • Bar crawls
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Happy hour
    • Swimming pool
  • Check-in at Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.