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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. Location was excellent. I could walk into the town. It was quiet and had excellent views. The service was very personal and as a solo traveller I felt well cared for. The breakfast was excellent and hours flexible.

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9.8
Exceptional
159 reviews
Price from
US$167
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. So much extra effort by owner - was amazing as it was my brother in law 60th birthday & we didn’t want to go out so we made a home cooked meal - he’s. Vegetarian The fireplace 😍 the use of kitchen & the lounge was really a treat after a long drive from Rotorua

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9.1
Superb
194 reviews
Price from
US$119
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. Everything including the Retreat's wonderful hosts.

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9.3
Superb
269 reviews
Price from
US$111
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
148 reviews
Price from
US$173
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. We liked Bellrock Lodge and this little village so much, we even extended our stay! :) It is worth staying longer in Kororareka Russell and especially at Bellrock Lodge, so let us tell you why: Bellrock Lodge is situated on a little hill (if you walk, there are a few steep meters) and because of that, you will have the most amazing views from your terrace over the coast. On clear days you will even see as far as Waitangi. The apartment and the terrace are quite spacious, even the bathroom offers more than usual space in rental properties. It is very nice equipped. The garden is beautiful so you also see beautiful garden greenery from the terrace. The hosts Catherine and Stuart are very kind and responded fast via WhatsApp. Their sweet dog Piper was also a great host and excited to offer play time with her favorite football and such :D Catherine and Stuart were always very hospitable, so for instance, if you get in a morning rain like us, getting new towels is easy peasy, just a message/call away ;-) The Lodge offers great amendities: laundry, dryer, DVD Library (great selection, we loved it), CD and Book Library aswell... To top it off, the Whirlpool and BBQ area are great, with superb views also. We loved to enjoy the Spa, especially on rainy days. In addition to that, we highly appreciated how thoughtful everything is equipped, there are umbrellas in the driveway, wineglasses from plastic for the Spa, different chairs (even comfy reading/TV chairs), more than 2 different towel sizes and many more things like that.. We have travelled a lot and Bellrock Lodge is one of our favorites. You nearly forget, that you are at a self-service accomendation because everything is so thoughtfully done. Thank you Catherine & Stuart! P.s. It is worth staying longer, you can experience a lot in the area, walk to the beaches from Bellrock if you want to, get groceries and have great restaurants/cafés in town.

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9.5
Exceptional
185 reviews
Price from
US$142
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. Beautiful water front setting on a gorgeous historic bay

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9.2
Superb
556 reviews
Price from
US$121
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
118 reviews
Price from
US$164
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. Location is a little out of town but only about a short walk away. It is in a sunny spot, but there is some road noise as it's near a junction although most of the time this isn't an issue. It's about a 5 min or less walk to the beach and about a 15 min walk/short drive to the Treaty Grounds or similar in opposite direction to town. Owners were very friendly and knowledgeable about places to visit in the area. Very spacious room Great shower Loads of kitchen equipment if needed

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9.2
Superb
185 reviews
Price from
US$130
per night

These waterfront apartments offer spacious self-contained accommodation with a large lounge/dining area, full kitchen and spa bath. Each apartment has a private balcony with barbecue.

Pioneer Waterfront Apartments are located in Paihia, surrounded by shops, cafes and restaurants. Paihia Wharf, departure point for ferries to the historic town of Russell, is only 250 metres away. Vivienne was very accomodating and made great recommendations. Centrally located

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9.4
Superb
104 reviews
Price from
US$170
per night

Set in a peaceful neighbourhood, ASURE Admirals View Motel offers self-contained accommodation with scenic sea views in most rooms. Featuring a library, it offers Wi-Fi, bike rental and parking for free.

Selected rooms come with cooking facilities, satellite TV and a DVD player. Other in-room comforts include electric blankets and tea/coffee making amenities. Very good location, well equipped apartment, super nice and helpful owner. I really recommend!

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9.1
Superb
305 reviews
Price from
US$101
per night

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