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Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

4 out of 5

4.3/5 Excellent

Guests rated this property 4.5/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Social distancing
58 Seaview Road, Paihia, 0200

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationPaihia Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationPaihia Wharf11 min walk
  • Popular LocationWaitangi Treaty Grounds6 min drive
  • AirportKerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)19 min drive

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About this area

Paihia

Located in Paihia, Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands is near the beach. Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hundertwasser Public Toilets and The Parrot Place.
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What's nearby

  • Paihia Beach - 3 min walk
  • Paihia Wharf - 11 min walk
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 6 min drive
  • Russell Museum - 25 min drive
  • Russell Beach - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Nikau Restaurant — 1 min walk
  • El Cafe - 4 min walk
  • Rayz on the Bay - 7 min walk
  • Vinnies - 11 min walk
  • Letz Cafe - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 19 min drive

About this property

Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

4-star hotel near the beach
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and concierge services are on-site. All 114 rooms provide free WiFi and free wired Internet, TVs with satellite channels, and conveniences such as sitting areas and fridges. Minibars, coffee makers and free weekday newspapers are among the other amenities available to guests.
Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands offers 114 forms of air-conditioned accommodation with minibars and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Satellite televisions are provided. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Paihia hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Awards and affiliations

Green/Sustainable Property
This property participates in Qualmark, a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: The Environment, the community, the cultural heritage and the local economy.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Ecolab (third-party expert - Global)

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available.

Safety measures

Gives staff personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–9:30 AM: NZD 29.50 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • No lifts

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Languages spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • German

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space (194 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2 PM - 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per night.
Free cots (infant beds)

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: NZD 29.50 per person (approximately)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodation in New Zealand. This Hotel property has been rated 4 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

Property is also known as

Scenic Bay Islands
Scenic Bay Islands Paihia
Scenic Hotel Bay Islands
Scenic Hotel Bay Islands Paihia
Scenic Hotel Bay Of Islands Paihia
Scenic Hotel Paihia
Scenic Hotel Bay Of Islands Paihia
Scenic Bay Of Islands Paihia
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Overall score and ratings

4.3

Excellent

Rating 5 - Excellent. 401 out of 782 reviews
5 - Excellent 51%
Rating 4 - Good. 291 out of 782 reviews
4 - Good 37%
Rating 3 - Okay. 61 out of 782 reviews
3 - Okay 8%
Rating 2 - Poor. 19 out of 782 reviews
2 - Poor 2%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 10 out of 782 reviews
1 - Terrible 1%

4.5/5

Cleanliness

4.4/5

Staff & service

4.2/5

Amenities

4.2/5

Property conditions & facilities
Write a review

3/5 Okay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Motel more than Hotel, far blocks a long way away and fairly isolated dark and dingy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay in a lovely location. Staff were friendly, professional and very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place, suave and stylish.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

5/5 Excellent

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely lean room. Very comfortable stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

4/5 Good

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only comment I have is that the room was rather dark and the bathroom vanity is too small - there's no space for any toiletry items at all. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021