Top of the Bay enjoys a location in Paihia, 6.8 miles from Opua Forest and 1.7 miles from Waitangi Treaty Grounds. This guest house is 4.2 miles from Haruru Falls and 16 miles from Kemp House and Stone Store. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. Overlooking the sea, rooms in this guest house are accessible via private entrance and equipped with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. Every room is fitted with a kettle, while certain rooms have a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. At the guest house, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Paihia, like cycling. Popular points of interest near Top of the Bay include Te Ti Bay Beach, Paihia Beach, and Paihia Harbour. Bay of Islands Airport is 14 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Paihia, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
10
High score for Paihia
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alex
    New Zealand New Zealand
    great view, great host. very clean. great facilties
  • Amita
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the fantail birds and the character of the place. My grandchildren visited and loved the outdoor kitchen. lady who owns it was very friendly and helpful.
  • Lyndy
    Australia Australia
    Location overlooking Bay islands is spectacular. Very well appointed, clean, comfortable and has own parking bay . Host, friendly, professional, and interested in one enjoying the area. Everything to see and village just down the bottom of road.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property commands a panoramic view over the Bay of Islands. This is enhanced by the living area being upstairs and the bedrooms downstairs. Our host was very friendly and helpful. We had an enjoyable meal at the Zane Grey restaurant plus a...
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spacious room, great deck area for morning breakfast.
  • Ron
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Liked the views. Excellent bed in main bedroom. Quite location.
  • Cubillos
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was exceptional. The facilities were super comfortable. The view was from another world. It was close to all the main attractions jn paihia.
  • Ed_santos
    Australia Australia
    The place has a fantastic view and it is not too far from the town center.
  • Luisa
    Germany Germany
    Incredible view over the bay, very nice and comfortable Studio with all amenities. Perfect location for a couple. Very quick walk to town center but also peacefully quiet. Stacy is a wonderful host!
  • Theresa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Stacey our host was friendly and so helpful. She went out of her way to provide us ironing facilities and to sort a mix-up with a double payment. The view from the room was breathtaking in a quiet and peaceful setting. We highly recommend Top of...

Property questions and answers
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  • How is the wifi speed and reliability ?? If the weather is bad and we want to watch something on internet is this likely to be a problem?

    We do have Fibre and very rarely is television affected by the weather.
    Answered on 19 July 2021

Host Info

9.4
9.4
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Situated only a few minutes walk from the centre of Paihia township, Top of the Bay, luxury accommodation offers spectacular views across the stunning Bay of Islands. Enjoy the view from the large sunny deck or the comfort of your room. With two units to choose from there is something for everyone. The Sea View Studio is perfect for a romantic getaway. The two bedroom, Bay View Apartment is just right for a family escape.
Top of the Bay is a family run accommodation.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Top of the Bay
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Tour desk
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

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

Please inform Top of the Bay of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Top of the Bay

  • Room options at Top of the Bay include:

    • Suite
    • Chalet
  • The prices at Top of the Bay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Top of the Bay is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Top of the Bay is 350 feet from the center of Paihia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Top of the Bay offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
  • The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from Top of the Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.