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Reviews of Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands 4.5 stars

58 Seaview Road, Bay of Islands, 0200 Paihia, New Zealand

#18 of 33 hotels in Paihia

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 928 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    9.0
    Can’t wait to go back😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tv could have been better for our two younger kids,But other than that.

    Location is spot on, Gardens were magnificent. Room was so clean, and dinner was yummy

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Twin Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No view

    Spacious room

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with one King and one Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very nice and clean and very relaxing

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    8.0
    Make modern
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Twin Room with a King & Queen Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very minor but potentially important. The rooms in the 500 wing were impressive for size but the room do need moderninsing.

    The staff were accomodating to the needs of our group and looked after us during our stay.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice and green. Good rooms

    Much bigger than we thought. Great venue for the Jazz/Blues Festival - good walking distance everywhere

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    8.0
    Pretty good. Comfortable rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was included, but on the second day the buffet was 'not available' and I was only allowed to have a la carte hot food. Not quite the same. Bathroom was annoying - the fan turns on automatically when the light turns on, but doesn't turn off for several minutes, and it's VERY LOUD. So, even if you just want a drink of water, you have to listen to the fan for about 3 minutes after. A bit further out of town.

    Check-in - great. Easy. Informative Car park- great. Right in front of my room Bed was comfy. But one of the pillow cases was stained. Were the linens changed? Maybe not

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    8.0
    Nice stay
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with one King and one Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom fan was on nonstop

    Good

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    9.0
    😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked online, but was charged at the motel an extra $30 more than what we had booked. The next morning staff at reception helped resolve the issue and refunded what was overcharged.

    Loved the high ceilings in the room we were in. It was roomy and comfortable. Staff was excellent at resolving anything. We ordered room service and got the slow cooked venison, I would go back just for the venison. Breakfast was included in our booking. Breakfast was good.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with one King and one Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely and clean and easy walking distance to town.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with one King and one Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Have always liked the rooms at Scenic - Comfy and spacious. Nice staff. Restaurant on site if you don't want to go far to eat.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    9.0
    Lovely family stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with one King and one Queen Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room did feel a bit dark and would be nice to have a water cooler near rooms or in reception to self fill drink bottles.

    Rooms were spacious and close together as per our request. Lots of parking available on-site. Nice gardens. Easy walk to beach.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with one King and one Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Should add more things in Breakfast as less options are available..

    Ambience , Staff ,Comfort etc..

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    7.0
    Adequate
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room 805 no parking outside the room. Got wet transferring luggage from the car and also twisted ankle. Had to turn the TV up loud. Sound quality was muffled due to its location on the wall.

    Comfy bed close to town

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was comfortable and welcoming Staff were polite

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    8.0
    Nice clean place with delicious food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room smelt musty when we first entered and bed was lumpy.

    Friendly staff and delicious food. Awesome pressure in shower. Room was clean.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were friendly

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    parking space

    not applicable

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room with one King and one Queen Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were lumpy and felt old, rooms are a bit dated, room lighting was dark…not all light bulbs were working….

    Location is great, we had dinner at the hotel restaurant, loved it. Rooms are good size and easy parking available onsite.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2023

    8.0
    Perfect location. Spacious rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with one King and one Queen Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Enjoyed our stay very much. Bathrooms would really appreciate a bit of an upgrade

    Spacious rooms and definitely price well. Also great location to bars, cafe and the beach. Staff were very understanding and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    8.0
    overall good experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it would have been great if the in room hot plate was also working and had a microwave. Also pool wasn’t heated to enjoy it in cold weather.

    everything was good. clean rooms and friendly staff. paid breakfast buffet had good option.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    8.0
    Great weekend getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overall a really fabulous place for a weekend getaway. There was advertisement for an all day menu available from 11am, but wasn't able to find a menu to view. Room was very dusty and the holders in the bathroom were loose. No information in the room for dining, contacts etc. Lucky we had our phones to check online. Other then these minor things, beautiful location and the 800 block we were in, lovely!

    The young Māori girl on reception, she was fabulous and it was beautiful to hear her greet us in Māori. She was very informative explaining dinner menus and how to contact her for room service.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with one King and one Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no lock in the toilet

    Rooms were spacious enough for a family of 5 to enjoy, good parking, quick room service.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    8.0
    Close to perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with one King and one Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Two things let it down. Firstly , the parking. There was no allocated parking which meant we had to park some distance from our room as all the ones directly outside our room were already taken. As it was raining quite heavily, this was not at all convenient. Secondly , on entering the room it smelt damp. You stopped noticing it very quickly but it was there nonetheless.

    Nearly everything about this property was close to perfect. The room itself was very comfortable and the breakfast in the restaurant was delicious.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2023

    8.0
    lovely place to spend an afternoon and evening
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds are pretty bouncy, but still comfortable. bit of a musty smell, but that cleared. some minor deep cleaning needed if I’m being really picky.

    huge rooms, excellent shower, amazing tropical garden views, good sized private balcony with seating. provide a decent quantity of milk in rooms. great buffet breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room with a King & Queen Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a pleasant stay!

    Stayed in April 2023

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