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Bay Sands Seafront Studios

3.5 star property
Beachfront motel within easy reach of Bay of Islands

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Reception

Reviews

8,8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is R1 971
R2 267 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 24 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix

Family Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Mountainside

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, Beachfront

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 24 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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R2 638 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
136 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200

What's nearby

  • Paihia Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Paihia Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Haruru Falls - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Russell Beach - 31 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 17 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 125.5 miles/202 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Bay Sands Seafront Studios

Bay Sands Seafront Studios offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Bay of Islands. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and parasailing.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish, Turkish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Beach access
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
  • Stovetop

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 10 per stay
  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 35 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Bay Sands Motel
Bay Sands Motel Paihia
Bay Sands Paihia
Bay Sands Seafront Studios Motel Paihia
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Bay Sands Seafront Studios Paihia
Bay Sands Seafront Studios
Bay Sands Seafront Studios Paihia, Bay Of Islands
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Frequently asked questions

Does Bay Sands Seafront Studios offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bay Sands Seafront Studios does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Bay Sands Seafront Studios?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Bay Sands Seafront Studios?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bay Sands Seafront Studios?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Bay Sands Seafront Studios and nearby?
Have fun with activities like hiking, kayaking, and parasailing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Does Bay Sands Seafront Studios have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
What's the area around Bay Sands Seafront Studios like?
Bay Sands Seafront Studios is a short 1-minute walk from Bay of Islands and 10 minutes' walk from Paihia Wharf.

Bay Sands Seafront Studios Reviews

Reviews

8,8

Excellent

9,0/10

Cleanliness

9,2/10

Staff & service

8,6/10

Amenities

8,0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8,4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay , owner very helpful ,great view of the Bay , rooms are older but have everything you need
Lorrae, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good location with lovely sea views.
Quick and easy check in for our three night stay. Our room was downstairs with a sea view but we had a lot of road noise as we were the closest to the road. The room was spacious and had everything we needed although will be better once refurbished which I understand is a work in progress. The bathroom is a little small and the fan which comes on when the light is turned on is very noisy. Having said that we were comfortable and the motel is close to a cafe, local store and petrol station with a supermarket a few minutes drive around the corner. It is walkable to the main shops and restaurants.
Wendy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We based ourselves here for 6 nights with our UK whanau, their 1sr trip to the winterless North. The owner, Jimmy, was wonderful, very helpful and accomodating, upgraded us to the front rooms where we had a beautiful view of Te Ti Bay. There is so much to see and do around Paihia. we couldnt do it all, however we gave it a good go. Nearby are restaurants, Petrol station, cafe within 2 minutes walking and Woolworths supermarket 10 minutes - Waitangi Meeting Grounds, 20 minutes, Ferry to Russell or boat to the Hole in the Rock 10 minutes, plus a kids playgroung across the road - the Bay Sands Seafront Studios are a perfect launching pad for exploring Paihia and surrounds.
Hilary, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful
Very helpful, we were attending the jazz and blues festival and were allowed to leave our car at the motel long after check out.
Carole, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Very clean and friendly staff.
Aileen, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and the units are very spacious and clean.
Antonio, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

fantastic location old but comfy and clean
Deborah, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice motel in a great location in Paihia. Across the road from a lovely beach and a short walk to everything in town. I had a fairly basic double room, but everything clean and tidy. Very comfortable and I will certainly stay again.
Alex, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

John, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A great stay with a welcoming and honest host. Directly opposite the beach it was so convenient and clean - I’d stay again.
Julie-Anne, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stay At Bay Sands.
The staff were amazing, the room was well laid out, and it was a great location for getting around.
Martin, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the view of the beach.
Renee, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Whatarangi, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Roxanne E, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and quiet. Helpful and friendly staff
Gay, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

T
Shane, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

John, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stay was great from start to finish.
Steve, 12-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Very clean and tidy but very dated. Beds are very soft. Large step up into shower. Lots of road noise but great view of the sea.
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I liked that this place was quiet, safe and close from the sea.
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We are a retired couple from Australia visiting NZ for the first time. We had booked this accommodation before leaving home, so hoped we had done our research well enough. We were not disappointed! We were warmly welcomed by reception who were very obliging with any of our questions or needs. A very pleasant 10-minute walk along the coast and you were in the centre of Paihia – very convenient. Our room was clean, spacious and very comfortable. The Wi-Fi speeds were unbelievable! Besides Sky TV, there was Netflix, Prime, even YouTube. We couldn’t have asked for more. Would highly recommend.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jimmy was welcoming from the start, he even lent us a fishing rod so we could drop a line. Accommodation is older style, but very clean and we were upgraded to one of the beach view apartments which was a nice surprise on arrival. This accommodation was just what we needed and had an enjoyable two night stay.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and tidy, manager pleasant and welcoming.
Grant, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

QUITE HAPPY
Rick and Sue, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review