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Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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58 Seaview Road, Paihia, 0200
  • Paihia Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Paihia Wharf
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪25 min drive‬
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Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Loft Twin King KK | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Loft Twin King KK

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Twin Room 1 King & 1 Queen | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Twin Room 1 King & 1 Queen

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Family Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Twin Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard King And Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Living area | 55-inch TV with digital channels, streaming services

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Superior King And Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Loft Twin King Kk

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Interior

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Queen Room

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Superior Twin Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

Elegant beach hotel and outdoor pool
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.
Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands offers 114 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands, you're just a quick walk from Bay of Islands. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Bay of Islands and 4 minutes on foot from Paihia Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and 2 meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 194 square feet (18 square metres) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Paihia hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Nikau Restaurant – This restaurant only serves breakfast. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; NZD 25 for adults and NZD 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Nikau Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 194 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately NZD 25 for adults and from NZD 12.50 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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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Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands Paihia
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Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 499 out of 966 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 966 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 966 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 966 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 966 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. The property is simple and clean. Lots of rooms but it didn't feel too busy. Pool and lawn games were a nice way to spend the afternoon. It's a little bit of a walk to the majority of the restaurants, but easily doable. There is also an onsite restaurant (we didn't try it but there were quite a few people there).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharmila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time at this hotel! Great facilities, everything was always kept clean and tidy, the pool and grounds were maintained beautifuly, and the food at the hotel restaurant was wonderful! Hotel was an easy walk into the main tourist area and marina. The manager Debbie was absolutely fantastic - cannot say enough about how kind and attentive she was to us, espcially to my elderly mother. We had an issue with the AC at the start of our stay and she came in person to check it out and bring maintenance people to fix the issue. She was also very sweet to my mom, actually running her into the main marina east day so that she wouldn't need to walk. All in all, cannot recommend this hotel and staff enough! We would love to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Narelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Devanjan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quality, comfortable and reasonably quiet

A higher-end hotel and a great option if you don't want to be on the beachfront which is busy and probably noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the two level apartment
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Litiana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room that was given to us, the Ac was not working however we were given another room with a working AC. The 2nd room that was given to us for some reason felt more cleaner then the one provided to us first. Overall we enjoyed our stay at this hotel and the kids loved and enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Minying

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bernard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean modern amenities. Quiet and central to CBD.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Perfect for first night to get rid of the jet lag.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

May

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and have all the necessities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Rishikesh

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Felicity

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANNA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its easy access to all amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, clean rooms and bathroom and convenient location. Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and convenient.

The service here was outstanding from each person we interacted with. The location is convenient to the beach and to town yet quiet and peaceful. I recommend upgrading to the deluxe rooms. We stuck to the base room and would have enjoyed a garden view. The bathroom in our room was the only disappointment. It could use an update.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rita, Etobicoke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Average property and room. Very convenient, close to the beach as well as restaurants & pier.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charanjeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristen

It’s fine. Feels like a motel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed our brief stay

Good comfortable room with 2 king size beds that were on separate floors and totally private from each other. Restaurant on site was convenient and food and service good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

athena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we get a loft style room which is great to reparate kids and us! The place is quiet but handy. Will back again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024