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Bay Sands Seafront Studios
Bay Sands Seafront Studios
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8.6

Excellent

342 reviews

342 reviews

Beach2
Housekeeping2
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8.8

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location
Parking
FREE
Nearby landmarks
Lucy Elizabeth Williams Scenic Reserve 110 m
Te Tī Bay 290 m
Woolworths supermarket 450 m
Bay of Islands Swordfish Club 480 m
Paihia Dive 500 m
Paihia Bookshop 600 m
The Cabbage Tree Shop 630 m
Post Office 640 m
Paihia Pharmacy 640 m
Paihia Harbour 650 m

Bay Sands Seafront Studios

136 Marsden Road, Paihia, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, 0200 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the Paihia part of Bay of Islands, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Rated with 4 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to massage and restaurant on-site.

Highlights

Hygiene Plus

Front desk [24-hour]

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Daily housekeeping

Garden

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Doctor/nurse on call
Facilities

Bicycle rental

Car park

Shuttle service

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Golf course [on-site]

Private beach

Beachfront

Front desk [24-hour]

Value for money8.5
Distance to city center0 km
Location rating8.8

Rooms available at Bay Sands Seafront Studios

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.4

Studio
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  • Room size: 34 m²/366 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 single bed and 1 queen be...
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Studio with Sea View - Ground Floor
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  • Room size: 34 m²/366 ft²
  • Sea view
  • 1 double bed and 1 single b...
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Family Apartment - Disability Access
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  • Room size: 40 m²/431 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 2 single beds and 1 queen b...
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Basic Double Room
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 1 queen bed
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Studio with Sea View
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  • Room size: 34 m²/366 ft²
  • Sea view
  • 1 double bed and 1 single b...
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One Bedroom Studio Garden
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  • Room size: 24 m²/258 ft²
  • 1 single bed and 1 queen be...
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Family Apartment
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  • Room size: 24 m²/258 ft²
  • 1 queen bed and 2 single be...
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STUDIO,1 BEDROOM
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  • Room size: 24 m²/258 ft²
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Family Apartment
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  • Room size: 24 m²/258 ft²
  • 2 single beds and 1 double ...
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Quadruple Room
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    Frequently asked questions

    What kind of water sports activities are accessible at Bay Sands Seafront Studios?

    Bay Sands Seafront Studios features water sport activities including water sports (non-motorized) for you to sweat it out.

    Is car parking available at Bay Sands Seafront Studios?

    Bay Sands Seafront Studios has car park onsite free of charge for customers traveling with vehicles to take full advantage when staying at this property. Please contact the property for more information, or log into your Agoda account and contact the property through Agoda's direct message chatbox.

    What is the average travel time to a nearby airport from Bay Sands Seafront Studios?

    The average travel time to get from Bay Sands Seafront Studios to the airport is 30 minutes, but please take into account that the travel time may vary based on traffic, weather conditions, and time of day.

    What are the property's policies for children's bedding at Bay Sands Seafront Studios?

    Bay Sands Seafront Studios's policy concerning children's bedding considers guests age 3 years and older as adults, and therefore must use an extra bed which will incur an additional cost. You can find additional information about specific child policy and age range for this property, by checking the "Property policies" section located in the property page for more details.

    How many rooms does Bay Sands Seafront Studios have?

    Bay Sands Seafront Studios has a total of 10 rooms.

    What is the verified guest review consensus about Bay Sands Seafront Studios's view?

    60.0% of our past guest reviews have given a positive review and comments about this property's view. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Bay Sands Seafront Studios down in the review section.

    What is the typical rating that verified Solo travelers' have given to Bay Sands Seafront Studios?

    Verified solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given Bay Sands Seafront Studios an average rating of 8.7. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

    What is the typical rating that past Families with older children have given to Bay Sands Seafront Studios?

    Past families with older children that have stayed at this property have given Bay Sands Seafront Studios an average rating of 8.6. You can search for more specific customer ratings and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

    What do local travelers think about Bay Sands Seafront Studios?

    Past local visitors that have stayed at this property have given Bay Sands Seafront Studios an average rating of 7.6. You can look up on more specific customer testimonials, and remarks for this property down in the review section.

    What is the closest airport to Bay Sands Seafront Studios?

    The nearest airport to Bay Sands Seafront Studios is Kerikeri Airport, 16.0 km away.

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    Property ranking|Compared to 180 Bay of Islands properties
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    Room comfort score
    8.4/10
    Value for money score
    8.5/10
    Location score
    8.8/10
    Service score
    8.6/10
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    Overall rating:

    8.6

    Excellent
    342 reviews
    Cleanliness
    8.3
    Facilities
    7.8
    Location
    8.8
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    More about Bay Sands Seafront Studios

    More about Bay Sands Seafront Studios

    Bay Sands Seafront Studios

    Travelers are guaranteed to have a hassle-free stay with all the amenities and services provided by Bay Sands Seafront Studios. Stay connected throughout your stay with free internet access provided. Parking is provided free of charge for guests. You'll have no problem planning out your days and transportation needs with front desk services including luggage storage and safety deposit boxes.
    The motel's ticket service and tours can even help you book tickets and reservations for entertainment and explorations. Wear your favorite outfits again and again thanks to the laundry service offered at Bay Sands Seafront Studios. In-room conveniences such as room service and daily housekeeping will make staying in a great choice. The motel is entirely non-smoking.


    Dining and things to do

    Wake up with no worries at Bay Sands Seafront Studios, where breakfast can be provided in house. Throughout your stay, choose from a variety of delicious dining options at the motel. The motel even has in-house cooking amenities such as BBQ facilities for its most selective guests.
    Whether you're looking for an adventure or are just looking for a way to unwind after a hard day, Bay Sands Seafront Studios has a range of activities that will meet your needs. Warm up at the end of the day with a visit to the massage. Stay wet and wild with fun family water activities like non-motorized water sports. Test your skills! Get competitive with your travel group or other guests, at the motel's golf course on site.
    No need to go anywhere after dinner -- play with friends or family at the library.


    Reasons to stay here

    Spend less here on rooms than you would at 96% of other accommodations in the city.
    Verified reviews for this motel's food and dining options score it better than 93% of accommodations in the city.
    This accommodation beats more than 91% of competition in the city on room comfort.

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    Amenities and facilities

    Very good
    Facilities

    7.8

    Most talked about facilities

    Housekeeping

    2 mentions

    Food & Dining

    1 mention

    Beach

    1 mention

    Languages spoken
    • English
    • French
    • Italian
    • Spanish
    • Turkish
    Outdoor
    • Beachfront
    Internet access
    • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
    • Internet
    • Internet services
    • Wi-Fi in public areas
    Things to do, ways to relax
    • Canoeing
    • Fishing
    • Garden
    • Golf course [on-site]
    • Hiking
    • Massage
    • Outdoor recreational features
    • Private beach
    • Ticket services
    • Tours
    • Water sports (non-motorized)
    Cleanliness and safety
    • Anti-viral cleaning products
    • Breakfast in room
    • Cashless payment service
    • Daily disinfection in all rooms
    • Daily disinfection in common areas
    • Doctor/nurse on call
    • First aid kit
    • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
    • Hand sanitizer
    • Hot water linen and laundry washing
    • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
    • Professional-grade sanitizing services
    • Protective screens in common areas
    • Room sanitization opt-out available
    • Rooms sanitized between stays
    • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
    • Shared stationery removed
    • Staff trained in safety protocol
    • Temperature check for guests and staff
    Dining, drinking, and snacking
    • BBQ facilities
    • Breakfast [continental]
    • Kitchen
    • Restaurants
    • Room service
    Services and conveniences
    • Contactless check-in/out
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Elevator
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Food delivery
    • Heating in public area
    • Laundry service
    • Library
    • Luggage storage
    • Safety deposit boxes
    • Smoke-free property
    • Smoking area
    For the kids
    • Family room
    • Playground
    Land sports
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Access
    • Check-in/out [express]
    • Fire extinguisher
    • Front desk [24-hour]
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Pets allowed
    • Smoke alarms
    Getting around
    • Car park [free of charge]
    • Car park [on-site]
    • Shuttle service
    Sports equipment rental
    • Bicycle rental

    Food and dining

    Breakfast options
    • Continental

    Location

    136 Marsden Road, Paihia, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, 0200
    Excellent
    Location

    8.8

    Property policies

    Children and extra beds

    Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

    All children are welcome.

    Infant 0-1 year(s)
    Stay for free if using existing bedding.
    Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
    Children 2-2 year(s)
    Must use an extra bed
    If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
    Guests 3 years and older are considered as adults
    Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
    Others
    • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Some helpful facts

    Check-in/Check-out
    • Check-in from14:00
    • Check-out until10:00
    • Reception open until00:00
    Getting around
    • Distance from city center0 km
    • Travel time to airport (minutes)30
    Extras
    • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)13 USD
    • Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee0 USD
    The property
    • Non-smoking rooms/floorsyes
    • Number of floors2
    • Number of rooms 10
    • Room voltage220
    Parking
    • Daily parking fee0.00 USD

    Reviews of Bay Sands Seafront Studios from real guests

    Provided by verified guests of Agoda
    8.4
    Cleanliness8.3
    Facilities7.8
    Location8.8
    Room comfort and quality8.4
    Service8.6
    Value for money8.5
    High score for Bay of Islands
    Rating
    9+ Exceptional (9)
    8-9 Excellent (5)
    7-8 Very Good (5)
    6-7 Good (3)
    <6 Below Expectation (2)
    Time of the year
    Mar - May (5)
    Jun - Aug (3)
    Sep - Nov (7)
    Dec - Feb (9)

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    4.8
    Tamim from New Zealand
    Couple
    Studio with Sea View
    Stayed 2 nights in October 2020

    Not so nice”

    Should have been exceeding expectations for the price

    Reviewed October 06, 2020

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    8.8
    Excellent
    NIRANJAN from United Kingdom
    Couple
    Studio with Sea View - Ground Floor
    Stayed 2 nights in March 2019

    Stewart were very helpful picking from bus stop”

    Facilities are basic but adequate

    Reviewed March 24, 2019

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    8.8
    Excellent
    Christina from Singapore
    Group
    Studio
    Stayed 1 night in October 2017

    Good Location ”

    Property is near to the sea. However not walking distance to nearby eatery. Need to drive. Parking at property is limited. Room can be better and is a little shabby. Could do with new curtains to brighten up the place.

    Reviewed October 04, 2018

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    10.0
    Exceptional
    Lauren from United States
    Couple
    Studio
    Stayed 1 night in March 2017

    Great experience!”

    We had a great experience! The rooms are a bit out dated, but they were clean and the staff was beyond helpful and accommodating! We arrive mid morning and the man running the office helped set us up on a Bay of island boat tour, sale day, which was an incredible experience! I would recommend this hotel, it's a great value for the price. Only a quick walk to the wharf and town with restaurants, beautiful sights, and shopping.

    Reviewed March 15, 2017

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    8.4
    Excellent
    Nicole from Australia
    Couple
    Stayed 3 nights in March 2017

    Very satisfied”

    We were very happy with our accommodation, the rooms are basic and a little dated but importantly are clean and comfortable and had a handy kitchen. We had a ground floor unit looking across to the water. The units themselves are only about a pleasant 10 minute stroll to the main area of town which makes them a bit quieter as they are removed from the restaurant/traffic areas. The largest supermarket is only about a 5 minute walk around the corner. Staff very pleasant and friendly.

    Reviewed March 15, 2017

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    9.6
    Exceptional
    bruce from Australia
    Couple
    Stayed 1 night in February 2017

    Love a view”

    Located a short walk from the centre of town, which suits us, everything you would expect

    Reviewed March 07, 2017

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    8.0
    Excellent
    Eddie from New Zealand
    Family with young children
    Stayed 2 nights in December 2016

    Pleasant and enjoyable place to stay”

    Staff was very helpful. Good value.

    Reviewed December 28, 2016

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    8.4
    Excellent
    Lim from Malaysia
    Family with young children
    Stayed 1 night in October 2016

    Nice View but old building”

    great location and value for money

    Reviewed October 28, 2016

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    9.2
    Exceptional
    Ton from Netherlands
    Couple
    Stayed 3 nights in August 2016

    very good”

    The staff gave us tips where to et or what to do

    Reviewed August 28, 2016

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    6.7
    Good
    Judi from United Kingdom
    Couple
    Stayed 2 nights in February 2016

    Convenient studio at the quieter end of Paihia”

    Location, helpful host

    This is a good place to stay if you want the convenience of being near Waitangi, Russell, Kerikeri etc but in the next bay to the jetty. It's on the road facing the beach, so some road noise but this reduced at night. The studio was a little tired and had a small kitchenette, but was walking distance from a takeaway fish & chips, a basic supermarket and several restaurants. The owner provided a map and discounts for nearby attractions.

    Reviewed March 19, 2016

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    7.7
    Very good
    Anthony from New Zealand
    Couple
    Stayed 3 nights in April 2015

    Paihia was awsome”

    Good location, Very friendly staff, big spacious rooms

    We had a great stay in Paihia, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The location was only a few minutes walk to downtown Paihia and the hotel was right across the road from the beach. I would stay again!!!!

    Reviewed May 04, 2015

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    6.0
    sunny from India
    Family with young children
    Stayed 1 night in December 2014

    help required from agoda”

    noting

    my flight to auckland got delayed by 8 hours so i couldn't made to pahia ,LAN Airways flight from sydney to auckland,i coudnot stay in the hotel though i had paid full amount for hotel booking in advance,hope i get my money baack from hotel,need ur help agoda guys

    Reviewed April 07, 2015

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    8.0
    Excellent
    Murray from Australia
    Couple
    Stayed 2 nights in January 2015

    Relaxing holiday vibe”

    Beach just across the road; spacious room with kitchenette and meals area; armchairs in the room, plus armchairs out on the balcony overlooking the beach.

    A pleasant and relaxing stay.

    Reviewed March 08, 2015

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    8.0
    Excellent
    Cheryl from Australia
    Couple
    Stayed 6 nights in January 2015

    Riatangi Week”

    location hospitality cleanliness

    No air con dropped our rating otherwise excellent position and staff

    Reviewed February 07, 2015

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    9.3
    Exceptional
    Karen from Australia
    Family with teens
    Stayed 3 nights in January 2015

    Great stay in a great spot”

    Friendliness of staff, great location, plants outside made it look homely

    This hotel is located just around the corner from the main group of shops which are approximately 5 to 10 minutes to walk to. It is right opposite a lovely beach. It is old but in great condition and very comfortable and clean. It is 2 levels, so if you are on the ground floor you can park right outside your room, and there are pot plants in the garden making it look very pretty. The staff were very helpful and nice. We had a one bedroom apartment with a deck and table. We loved sitting there for breakfast. The dishes were done and the room made everyday. The kids got hot in their room overnight so we told the gentleman in reception and he bought us and extra fan. There are no fly screens or air condititioning but nowere in Paihai seems to have them. The wifi was excellent with no complicated login.

    Reviewed January 16, 2015

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    10.0
    Exceptional
    Ge from China
    Family with young children
    Stayed 2 nights in January 2015

    Excellent value”

    location cleanness price

    Hassel free stay, excellent value considering its location

    Reviewed January 11, 2015

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    6.3
    Good
    Lim from Malaysia
    Family with teens
    Stayed 2 nights in September 2014

    Sea view Hotel”

    Good sea-view and hotel cleanliness and comfort

    No comment on the hotel.

    Reviewed September 23, 2014

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    9.7
    Exceptional
    Wai from Hong Kong SAR, China
    Group
    Stayed 2 nights in August 2014

    Very comfy hotel”

    Nice sea view, well equipped kitchen, helpful host

    The hotel is just 10 mins walk from ferry and bus stop. The host helped us to book boat trip, after confirming with the company. The one of previous day was cancelled due to bad weather, luckily we can sail to the hole of the rock! We bought food from countdown and cook at the hotel, the kitchen enabled us to cook easily, and we can enjoy the meal at the balcony, with the nice sea view. Awesome!

    Reviewed September 16, 2014

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    8.0
    Excellent
    Colin from Australia
    Couple
    Stayed 2 nights in October 2013

    Comfortable, great location and view.”

    Clean, spacious and great ocen view.

    Most enjoyable. Friendly and helpful host. Room maintenance was very good.

    Reviewed October 17, 2013

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    8.7
    Excellent
    Wan from Malaysia
    Family with young children
    Stayed 2 nights in December 2012

    lovely place”

    it is near the sea, about 10 minutes walk to the city centre..

    it was nice staying there..me and my family stayed there for 2 days during our holiday..would not say the room is small because we asked for an extra bed, so, it did take away some space.. one thing i have a problem with though is the bathroom..the bathroom is like the same level with the room (which most place in new zealand seems to be like this), which cause the water from the bathroom to sometimes flow out onto the carpet of the room..other than that, i am happy with the place..

    Reviewed December 26, 2012

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