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Situated in Paihia in the Northland region, Paihia Place Cottage - central Paihia has a patio. The air-conditioned accommodation is 700 metres from Paihia Beach, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 11 km from Opua Forest. Everything. This cottage had litteraly everything u need. Space was used brilliantly. Attention to detail like the little flowers in a pot was exeptional. Definately the best place we ever stayed that was booked through Bookings. The owner Corinne & her partner are just so welcoming & friendly & helpful.

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9.1
Superb
120 reviews
Price from
US$173
per night

Popular points of interest near the lodge include Long Beach, Christ church and Russell Museum. Bay of Islands Airport is 36 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Superb hosts in Greg and Peter. Amazing breakfasts, all round luxury and great views. Comfort everywhere. An incredible place to stay

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9.5
Exceptional
141 reviews
Price from
US$237
per night

Featuring garden views, The Sails features accommodation with patio, around 1.7 km from Long Beach. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The view was spectacular from our own private terrace. We ate in both nights to enjoy the view. Well equipped and very comfortable. Joan was also helpful but onobtrusive so we felt very at home.

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9.1
Superb
123 reviews
Price from
US$152
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Paihia Apartments is located in Paihia. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 1.6 km from Te Ti Bay Beach. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Comfortable apartment, very near to restaurants and shops. Spacious garage.

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9.3
Superb
168 reviews
Price from
US$405
per night

The apartment provides guests with a balcony, sea views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower and bathrobes. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, the units come with bed linen and towels.

Te Ti Bay Beach is 1.3 km from the apartment, while Opua Forest is 10 km from the property. Bay of Islands Airport is 23 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. A very spacious apartment in a fantastic location. The owners were very responsive & very helpful.

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9.4
Superb
131 reviews
Price from
US$127
per night

Baywaterviews in Paihia provides adults-only accommodation with free bikes, a garden and a terrace. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking and luggage storage space. Guests can enjoy sea views. Amazing host- beautiful property, comfortable room, terrific breakfast, info about the area, covered parking

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9.6
Exceptional
200 reviews
Price from
US$109
per night

Set in Paihia and only 1.2 km from Te Ti Bay Beach, Allegra House offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers private entrance. Location was excellent. I could walk into the town. It was quiet and had excellent views. The service was very personal and as a solo traveller I felt well cared for. The breakfast was excellent and hours flexible.

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9.8
Exceptional
152 reviews
Price from
US$229
per night

Kokomo Retreat is located in Russell and features a pool with a view and sea views. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. It was the perfect relaxing accommodation for two couples wanting a proper break away. Access to the beach was fantastic, the spa was lovely, kitchen was stocked with all that was needed.

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9.4
Superb
100 reviews
Price from
US$163
per night

Located in Paihia and only 1.2 km from Te Ti Bay Beach, Sanctuary Palms provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The accommodation features a spa bath. This 5-star apartment offers private entrance. Driveway was narrow but algud. amazing view in the garden suite

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9.1
Superb
104 reviews
Price from
US$267
per night

Overlooking the Bay of Islands and Te Haumi Beach, The Retreat Bay of Islands Paihia offers free Wi-Fi. The basic self-contained holiday accommodation boasts a private balcony and sea views.

Just 2 km from the centre of Paihia, The Retreat Bay of Islands is a 3-hour drive from Auckland. Haruru Falls is a 12-minute drive away and Waitangi Treaty Grounds are only 7 minutes’ drive away. Absolutely stunning position overlooking the Bay of islands. Marcel couldn’t have been more helpful and recommended plenty of things to do. Thanks Marcel (currently typing this sitting in the Orewa Surf Club…another tip!). Amazing place and people

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9.2
Superb
261 reviews
Price from
US$152
per night

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