The Retreat Bay of Islands

2.0 star property

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Standard Studio, Sea View | Living area
Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | Living area
Classic Studio, Sea View | Living area
Classic Studio, Sea View | Private kitchen
TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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22 Paihia Rd, Paihia, Northland, 0200
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Studio, Sea View

  • 46 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Studio, Sea View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Paihia

When you stay at The Retreat Bay of Islands in Paihia, you'll be near the bay, within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Islands and Makana Chocolate Boutique. .This motel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Paihia Beach and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from St Paul’s Church.

What's nearby

  • Paihia Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Haruru Falls - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Russell Beach - 22 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Sports Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Alfresco's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Retreat Bay of Islands

Bayside motel in Paihia with free parking
The Retreat Bay of Islands offers 7 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Kitchens offer stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

This Paihia motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Satellite television is provided. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with stovetops and microwaves. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as babysitting (surcharge) and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: NZD 30 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 60.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of NZD 200 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: NZD 30 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 60.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

The Retreat Of Islands Paihia
The Retreat Bay of Islands Motel
The Retreat Bay of Islands Paihia
The Retreat Bay of Islands Motel Paihia

Reviews

The Retreat Bay of Islands Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location that’s just a few minutes outside of town and best views right from our room. The owners were absolutely lovely and took great care of us, gave great recommendations too. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024