"Beautiful property with views of the bay and within walking distance of everything in Paihia. The owner, Marilyn, was extremely helpful and accommodating. She booked a boat outing for me in advance of my arrival and even picked me up from the bus stop for an early check-in. An excellent experience ..."

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2020

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Absolute Bliss

The Waterfront Suites - Heritage Collection

5 out of 5

100 Marsden Road, Paihia

The price is NZ$285 per night from 17 Jan. to 18 Jan.NZ$285

per night

17 Jan. - 18 Jan.

4.7/5 Exceptional! (607 reviews)

"great stay, lovely staff, super clean and will return"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2021

The Waterfront Suites - Heritage Collection

Breakwater Motel

4.5 out of 5

1 Bayview Road, Paihia, Northland

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The price is NZ$226 per night from 17 Jan. to 18 Jan.NZ$226

per night

17 Jan. - 18 Jan.

4.7/5 Exceptional! (419 reviews)

All you want

"Perfectly clean, very well maintained, on the waterfront and an easy walk to Paihia town, Waitangi or the Russell ferry."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2021

Breakwater Motel

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Bay of Islands Holiday Apartments

3.5 out of 5

52 Puketona Road, Paihia

The price is NZ$195 per night from 17 Jan. to 18 Jan.NZ$195

per night

17 Jan. - 18 Jan.

4.6/5 Exceptional! (42 reviews)

"The apartment was perfect for a family of 5, everything we needed. Location was great, bed was comfortable, shower was excellent! Close to town, beach, supermarket, Waitangi, and easy to get away up north from this side of Paihia. Ideal base for a few days."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2021

Bay of Islands Holiday Apartments

Admiral's View Lodge

4 out of 5

2 MacMurray Road, Paihia

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The price is NZ$164 per night from 17 Jan. to 18 Jan.NZ$164

per night

17 Jan. - 18 Jan.

4.6/5 Exceptional! (352 reviews)

"Helpful owners. Great room and outlook. Can recommend and would return"

Reviewed on 6 Jan. 2022

Admiral's View Lodge

Edgewater Palms Apartments

4 out of 5

8 - 10 Marsden Road, Paihia

The price is NZ$320 per night from 1 Feb. to 2 Feb.NZ$320

per night

1 Feb. - 2 Feb.

4.5/5 Wonderful! (185 reviews)

"This end of Paihia was great. Will be back!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2021

Edgewater Palms Apartments

Anchorage Motel

4 out of 5

2 Marsden Road, Paihia

4.5/5 Wonderful! (277 reviews)

"Handy to beach and shops.Pity the spa was empty."

Reviewed on 22 Sep. 2021

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Anchorage Motel

Sea Spray Suites - Heritage Collection

4 out of 5

138 Marsden Road, Bay of Islands, Paihia

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The price is NZ$170 per night from 17 Jan. to 18 Jan.NZ$170

per night

17 Jan. - 18 Jan.

4.5/5 Wonderful! (599 reviews)

Super-friendly staff

"This is a great place conveniently located on the beachfront and within easy walk of town centre, Waitangi Treaty Grounds and supermarket. Super-friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2021

Sea Spray Suites - Heritage Collection

Swiss Chalet Lodge Motel

2.5 out of 5

3 Bayview Road, Paihia

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The price is NZ$175 per night from 17 Jan. to 18 Jan.NZ$175

per night

17 Jan. - 18 Jan.

4.5/5 Wonderful! (124 reviews)

"The people running this business are very understand."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2021

Swiss Chalet Lodge Motel

Cook's Lookout Motel

3.5 out of 5

9 Causeway Road, Haruru

The price is NZ$171 per night from 17 Jan. to 18 Jan.NZ$171

per night

17 Jan. - 18 Jan.

4.4/5 Wonderful! (77 reviews)

"Loved the views and the peace and tranquility. Grandchildren enjoyed the pool"

Reviewed on 6 Jan. 2022

Cook's Lookout Motel

Edelweiss Motel

3.5 out of 5

70 Seaview Road, Paihia

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The price is NZ$103 per night from 20 Jan. to 21 Jan.NZ$103

per night

20 Jan. - 21 Jan.

4.4/5 Excellent! (188 reviews)

"Best heated pool friendly staff"

Reviewed on 30 Oct. 2021

Edelweiss Motel

Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

4 out of 5

58 Seaview Road, Paihia

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The price is NZ$132 per night from 17 Jan. to 18 Jan.NZ$132

per night

17 Jan. - 18 Jan.

4.3/5 Excellent! (789 reviews)

"We had a deluxe king room, which was spacious, comfortable and clean. Hotel pool is not huge, so can be a little crowded at times. Very close ( a short easy walk) to town centre. A little expensive for what you get, but it is peak season. We were supposed to receive a $25 food and beverage voucher ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jan. 2022

Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

Falls Motel & Waterfront Campground

3.5 out of 5

336 Puketona Road, corner of Puketona & Old Wharf Road, Haruru

The price is NZ$143 per night from 9 Feb. to 10 Feb.NZ$143

per night

9 Feb. - 10 Feb.

4.3/5 Excellent! (26 reviews)

"Very nice place with beautiful views and great owners. Few minutes from Paihia, good walking trails up to waterfall or down to lake. P.S. Peter, thanks a lot for special attention and service 🙂🙂🙂"

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2021

Falls Motel & Waterfront Campground

Bay Sands Seafront Studios

3.5 out of 5

136 Marsden Road, Paihia

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The price is NZ$165 per night from 17 Jan. to 18 Jan.NZ$165

per night

17 Jan. - 18 Jan.

4.3/5 Excellent! (172 reviews)

"Loved it"

Reviewed on 5 Jan. 2022

Bay Sands Seafront Studios

Bayview Motel

3.5 out of 5

2 Bayview Road, Paihia

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The price is NZ$230 per night from 17 Jan. to 18 Jan.NZ$230

per night

17 Jan. - 18 Jan.

4.3/5 Excellent! (136 reviews)

"An excellent property, Very friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2021

Bayview Motel

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

3.5 out of 5

104 Marsden Road, Paihia

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The price is NZ$188 per night from 17 Jan. to 18 Jan.NZ$188

per night

17 Jan. - 18 Jan.

4.2/5 Excellent! (828 reviews)

"Door way too heavy"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2021

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

Te Tiriti Motel

3.5 out of 5

9 Puketona Road, Next to Countdown Super Market, Paihia

The price is NZ$180 per night from 17 Jan. to 18 Jan.NZ$180

per night

17 Jan. - 18 Jan.

4.1/5 Very Good! (86 reviews)

"Very comfortable and great location"

Reviewed on 6 May 2021

Te Tiriti Motel

Paihia TOP 10 Holiday Park

2 out of 5

1290 Opua-Paihia Road, Paihia

3.9/5 Good! (45 reviews)

"The location was great. The cabin was a bit damp but heat pump good. Frig leaked all over and had to be replaced after waking to a puddle. Very responsive staff. Need a towel rack and rubbish bin in bathroom. No doubt all would have seemed lovely if the sun had been shining and we were out and about ..."

Reviewed on 16 Mar. 2020

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Paihia TOP 10 Holiday Park

Aloha Seaview Resort Motel

4 out of 5

32-36 Seaview Road, Paihia

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The price is NZ$127 per night from 13 Feb. to 14 Feb.NZ$127

per night

13 Feb. - 14 Feb.

3.9/5 Good! (228 reviews)

"While we realise that our stay of one night was over the holiday / Christmas period, we feel that your pricing was way over the top for what the facility provided generally. We paid $374.00 for the one night. All we had for cooling on a really hot day and humid night was 1 x portable fan. The bed ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jan. 2022

Aloha Seaview Resort Motel

Marlin Court Motel

3 out of 5

60, Seaview Road, Paihia

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The price is NZ$109 per night from 17 Jan. to 18 Jan.NZ$109

per night

17 Jan. - 18 Jan.

3.6/5 Good! (196 reviews)

"Great stay"

Reviewed on 9 Jan. 2022

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Frequently asked questions

If you’ve been thinking about a holiday with your children, Paihia is a good choice. The dolphin watching, boating and beaches are just some of the things that make this the perfect spot for family trips. Fly into Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands), which is located 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from the city centre.

The Rock Adventure Cruise is a cruise ship with a restaurant and free breakfast, and it’s a top choice on Expedia for families.

Expedia has 28 hotels in Paihia that are rated for being family-friendly.

The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 12°C. Average annual precipitation for Paihia is 1147 mm.

While you and your family are staying in Paihia, you may want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Paihia Wharf, Russell Museum and Waitangi Mountain Bike Park. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Bay of Islands Marina and The Parrot Place.

Recent Reviews in Paihia
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5/5 Excellent

"Excellant spot close to the beach and very hospitable staff. We had a great stay and will definitely come again."

A verified traveller stayed at Averill Court Motel

Posted 6 days ago

Averill Court Motel

5/5 Excellent

"Great location. Waking distance to multiple restaurants and super markets. Very close to shore. We liked the Motel.Only one thing I would suggest. They need to do some maintenance in bathroom. Toilet seat was very old and ceiling paint was coming of as flake's. Apart from that every thing was good."

A verified traveller stayed at Dolphin Motel

Posted 7 days ago

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