Located close to Bay of Islands, Absolute beachfront "Waimiro" Paihia has plenty to offer. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
1 bedroom1 bathroom
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Air-conditioning
Beach view
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About this property
Absolute beachfront "Waimiro" Paihia
Studio apartment In Paihia facing the Russell peninsular. Sleep to the sound of gentle waves lapping the shore below. Footsteps to the beach for safe swimming at high tide. Queen bed, microwave, toaster, kettle, BBQ, fridge. Note: there is no hob or conventional oven. Daybed, outdoor shower. Private parking next to studio for small/medium cars. (utes/boats park on public road) 15 min walk along beach to Paihia centre at low tide. 2 min drive Paihia centre/Russell passenger ferry, 5 minute drive Russell car ferry, 7 mins drive Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the apartment: WiFi
Kitchenette
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
No smoking or vaping allowed, both inside the unit, on the deck or within the boundaries of the property.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Paihia, this apartment is on the beach. Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Treaty House. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World are also worth visiting. Visit our Paihia travel guide
Is Absolute beachfront "Waimiro" Paihia pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Absolute beachfront "Waimiro" Paihia?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Absolute beachfront "Waimiro" Paihia?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Absolute beachfront "Waimiro" Paihia located?
Nestled on the beach, this Paihia apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Islands and Makana Chocolate Boutique. Paihia Beach and Paihia Wharf are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Absolute beachfront "Waimiro" Paihia Reviews
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Exceptional
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One of our favorite places to stay, ever! The view is gorgeous, and the apartment is perfect...very comfortable. Jane was so nice and helpful, and gave us lots of good advice. Highly recommended!!
Very nice accommodation, all very new and pristine. Fantastic water views, beach access, can walk 2 mins and have a swim or walk along the beach. Nice quiet location. Excellent hosts, so helpful and friendly. Lots to do in the area. Would thoroughly recommend.
Spotlessly clean studio apartment in a quiet suburb with great views across the bay. Easy walk or 2 minute drive to restaurants, shops etc. Friendly welcoming hosts .
We had a great time here. The place was extremely clean. The view from the day bed was unparalleled and access to the private beach was a huge plus at it cut the walking time to town in half versus walking down the road. Highly recommend.
Fantastic accommodation, location and owners. Everything we could need and such a helpful property manager. Janeās husband David even offered to drive us into Paihia for the early morning foot ferry to Russell. Highly recommended.
We loved staying at Waimiro. Itās far from the busy street yet close enough to walk. The view is a constant at delight - across the sea to other islands. Very comfortable and the hosts were most helpful. But the unit is small - with a kitchenette ⦠in winter if itās raining be aware that you will have limited space..- the setting makes up for much!
A delightful place to stay. Very clean and restful with lovely views and short easy walk to the beach. The large deck provides great outdoor living space. Even though it is a unit attached to the main house, it is private and quiet. Owners are friendly and helpful if anything is needed.
Jane is a fantastic host! The unit was clean and comfortable with a stunning view and just around the corner from Paihia town centre and all the activities available.
Could not have been easier to deal with. Very helpful hosts. Incredibly comfortable bed, great view with walkway to the water in a very cute town with everything you could need. Very impressed.
Peter J.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
michelle
8 Nov 2025
The owners were amazing! There was a power cut in town so I couldnāt get any food. All businesses were shut. Jane cooked some pasta for me and made sure I had a camping stove, torches and candles and anything I needed. I was so grateful. The property is amazing! Clean, tidy and all the amenities you could want. So much attention to detail down to phone charging points and lights that switch on when you walk in the door. The view was amazing and easy access to the beach too. Highly recommend.
My husband and I had an excellent time at this property. The unit had everything we needed. It was clean and comfortable, with a lovely deck, a beautiful view of the ocean and access to the beach. The hosts are friendly and generous people, doing whatever they could to make our stay enjoyable. Would highly recommend. lovely
Everything was perfect. I wouldnt even bother with a motel next time i go up north. Hosts were amazing and super accomodating. Apartment was clean. Bed was comfy, outdoor setting and view of the harbour were šÆšÆ.
We will be back for sure
This was my first stop on a whirlwind tour of New Zealand in celebration of my 60th birthday and it could not have been more perfect. The property is absolutely beautiful with an unbelievable view of both the ocean and the night sky. It is very well maintained, sparklingly clean, and Jane was a very thoughtful and available host who made the extra effort to inquire as to what type of milk we preferred so she could leave a bottle in the fridge. She also left a lovely bottle of champagne for us to celebrate with! The front porch is even more beautiful in person than it shows in the pics online, with a double day bed to lounge in while looking at the ocean or the night sky. Absolutely perfect all the way around!
Jane and Dave were wonderful hosts and did everything possible to go out of their way to make our stay great - and a bonus they have a gorgeous little dog!
Itās really close to town,has everything you need and has a wonderful view. We really loved the quality of the bed linen, great touch :).
The only minor negatives-
1. The deck catches the afternoon wind, which meant we werenāt able to sit out there like weād have liked too.
2. Itās well furnished but it does make the room a little cramped - but moving bits out of the way helped with that :)
Would definitely stay again!