Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
58 Seaview Road, Paihia, 0200
  • Paihia Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Paihia Wharf
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪19 min drive‬
VIP Access
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  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Loft Twin King KK

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Standard Twin Room 1 King & 1 Queen

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

Family Room

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 center, conference space, and concierge services are onsite.
Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands offers 114 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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 by 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 center and 2 meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 194 square feet (18 square meters) 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 on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Nikau Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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)

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 percent 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 cribs (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: approximately NZD 25 for adults and 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 percent

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
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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. 495 out of 961 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 961 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 961 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 961 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 961 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anand

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kat

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Everything was as u expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pragya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked our stay here. Overall the property is well maintained, our room was nice, spacious and clean. The only drawback was that our room was on first floor accessed via wooden stairs. So with heavy luggage it is a slight challenge, but we liked our room on first floor as it had super high truss ceiling and overlooked a courtyard with balcony. There is plenty of parking available near each room so it is very accessible. Only thing is that property is a few minutes drive away from main wharf area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

Great hotel

Good stay at reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kam, Auckland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is old, however in a good condition .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024