58 Seaview Road, Bay of Islands, 0200 Paihia, New Zealand
#18 of 33 hotels in Paihia
Guests' ChoiceBased on 928 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 October 2023
Cassandra
New ZealandThe 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
Ray
AustraliaNo view
Spacious room
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Hayden
New ZealandThe room was very nice and clean and very relaxing
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Cash
New ZealandVery 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
Martin
New ZealandNice 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
Ho
AustraliaBreakfast 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
Ashutosh
New ZealandThe bathroom fan was on nonstop
Good
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Mischell
New ZealandI 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
Linzi
New ZealandLovely and clean and easy walking distance to town.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Brooke
New ZealandHave 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
Roseanna
New ZealandThe 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
Patel
New ZealandShould add more things in Breakfast as less options are available..
Ambience , Staff ,Comfort etc..
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 17 July 2023
Brett
New ZealandRoom 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
Trippa
New ZealandThe room was comfortable and welcoming Staff were polite
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Raewyn
New ZealandRoom 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
Ataahua
New ZealandStaff were friendly
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Tirso
New Zealandparking space
not applicable
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 9 June 2023
Joshua
New ZealandBeds 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
Maoritraveller405
New ZealandEnjoyed 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
Shraddha
New Zealandit 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
Avaayah
New ZealandOverall 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
Kamiya
New ZealandThere 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
Sharon
AustraliaTwo 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
Bree
New ZealandThe 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
Rainez
PhilippinesWe had a pleasant stay!
Stayed in April 2023
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