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214 Guest reviews
136 Marsden Road, Paihia, New Zealand. See map
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When you stay at Bay Sands Seafront Studios in Paihia, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Bay of Islands and Te Ti Bay. This beach motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Paihia Wharf and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Paihia Beach. Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
No elevators
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
English
Italian
French
Turkish
Spanish
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Barbecue grill(s)
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Laundry facilities
Garden
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Picnic area
Front desk (limited hours)
Free self parking
Wheelchair accessible – no
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
A wonderful stay in the studio unit with a Seaview! I Would have loved to stay longer.
Convenient location, comfortable room, helpful and friendly staff. A good place to stay in Paihia. Walking distance to Waitangi Treaty Grounds and to the city pier with ferries to Russell.
Wonderful stay and great service & spot in Paihia
Wonderful stay and great quiet spot at Paihia next to the beach and a few mins walk to the town centre. Bed was very comfortable and service was ace with Jimmy dropping off our luggage to the bus stop as our shuttle to Auckland was in th afternoon. Functional laundry room which was convenient with fish and chips, petrol stop and superrettenext door. Thank you Jimmy and hope to be ack again soon!
We found the owner Jimmy very nice to deal with. Great views of the water.
Spectacular location, helpful staff, walk to everything you need.
Nice place to stay , owner very helpful ,great view of the Bay , rooms are older but have everything you need
Jimmy was so helpful Tk u Jimmy! Loved our stay!
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.
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.
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.
Very clean and friendly staff.
Great location and the units are very spacious and clean.
fantastic location old but comfy and clean
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.
A great stay with a welcoming and honest host. Directly opposite the beach it was so convenient and clean - I’d stay again.
Stay At Bay Sands.
The staff were amazing, the room was well laid out, and it was a great location for getting around.
Loved the view of the beach.
Nice and quiet. Helpful and friendly staff
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Stay was great from start to finish.
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.
I liked that this place was quiet, safe and close from the sea.
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.
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.
Clean and tidy, manager pleasant and welcoming.
QUITE HAPPY
Good basic, high quality kiwi motel. Paihia is a great little town and all you need it close by
Lovely accommodation across the road from the beach and reasonably priced
Great location short walk to everything
great place to stay, our favourite in Paihia
The rooms were large, the bed really comfortable, i had a really good night sleep. Nothing to not like
The Curtains needs a good clean and the shower is in need of repairs and has poor water presure
Very spacious room with balcony to enjoy lovely views of the bay. Our room was super clean and the decor fine but overall the complex is a little tired. However this is reflected in the room price which represents value for money for the beachside location.
Loved it
Bay of islands jazz fest , great location Good price , great location Very very clean and tidy Great service from owner Recommend to all
Acceptable accomodation
Front desk staff was friendly and very helpful. The place could use a bit if tlc. It was very close to a neighbouring property and it felt a bit awkward when you would come down the stairs and be looking straight into their house. Very close to beach and a short walk to town. Nothing wrong with it, but just fine.
Great views from thr room overlooking the sea
Location, close to shops and amenities, beach across the road
It was just by the sea so the view from our balcony was great. Everything was clean and tidy, except for the hair dryer- it was a bit dusty
Great location across from the beach. Easy walk to supermarket and into main shops and restaurants. Friendly and helpful staff.
The staff were very accomodating and found me somewhere I could charge my EV overnight.
The overall room was excellent very clean - reception great very helpful. If I had to put a downside it would of been the parking but at least we were able to have the parking
Great location, comfy beds...decor a little dated but very clean and friendly service
Nice place, big units, clean, well appointed. Nice staff.
The bedroom, bathroom and lounge area was exceptionally clean and there was sufficient utensils and appliances in the kitchen area such as a microwave, fridge and small cooker. The place itself was very conveniently situated within a 15min walk from the town centre and pier. However, it did lack space and would benefit from air conditioning. I would definitely recommend this establishment.
Wonderful place to stay...the manager Jimmy is most knowledgeable about the area and helpful to guest. Try to book one of the rooms with a view.
Fantastic location, ideal proximity to the main attractions.
We absolutely loved our stay here, This is our 2nd time and won't be the last time. Such lovely owners, fantastic amenities and comfortable, clean place to stay. Across the road is the beach and park so great for parents with kids. We will stay again :) Thank you
The property is dated, the furniture belongs in an earlier time. Room was clean enough but well below the standard we had experienced in other motels in NZ. View was excellent.
Great location, place in perfect condition
What a fantastic place. Clean, new, full equipped apartments. No doubt, we will come here again
A place in the sun to lay back & enjoy the view.
Went up to Paihia to spend a couple of nights for a special girls birthday. The reviews had all been fairly good stating the place was a bit older but clean & tidy. So we booked and we were most happy with the friendliness of the host 'Jimmy' who pointed out some local eateries & places to visit. Our room had panoramic views over Te Ti bay, Waitangi to the north, Russell and Pomare Bay to the south. The rooms in the unit were spotless, the bed most comfy and the views were awesome as we were given fine weather allowing us to do walks to Paihia and back both days. A little bit of traffic noise but that happens when you are so close to a road but worth it for the views. On leaving we complimented Jimmy on the cleanliness of the unit but said I needed to make a comment that the flags outside that were torn did not portray the great picture for the loveliness on the inside of the units. He took our comments well an claimed he would sort it out appreciating our comments. Would hate to think it put potential guests off. Would we stay again? Sure would it was a pleasant few days.
close to beach and town centre , near to Waitangi.
Directly opposite the beach. Very close to the local supermarket and other food providers. Only a short walk into the main town centre and boats to Russell.
Great location, just outside of main town. Big clean unit with friendly staff. Only issues were the lighting in the room was limited and the water pressure, especially the shower was not up to par. That said, overall a great stay.
Great views of the bay from the apartment walk across road to beach 5 minute walk to main shopping and restaurants
Really like Jimmy who checked us in. Very friendly. Nice clean property. Close to town. Lovely clean linen and bedding. Plenty of room to move in accomodation with tables and chairs. Nice and quiet. Comfortable bedding. Within walking distance to Cafe and Resteraunt. Great walking tracks close by.
Needs a refurb, hot water pressure was poor, no aircon
Close to beach & local stores as complex don’t have pool
Overall good stay
Nice Stay! Lovely welcome. Beds a little hard, rusty luggage racks. Limited coffee & milk sachets in the room
Everything you could want. Great location. Nice and quiet
A great spot, close to everything, great views and a very helpful and welcoming owner.
Disappointing
I thought the property looked tired - the curtains stuck on the tracks and didn’t close properly, the taps dripped, there were no tissues, we had to ask for the third guest towel every day...not what I was expecting after having stayed there before
Photo give you the impression that you’re looking out over the bay but in reality you look out at the other homes next door. Shower water pressure could be a lot better.
Well positioned accommodation in Paihia, New Zeala
Accommodation a little dated, but clean, tidy and met our requirements for an 8 night stay. Across road from beach adds to appeal.
very convenient, room very spacious owner was happy to assist in any way possible
Great sea views from the enclosed balcony.
Owners allowed us to use their bbq to cook out dinner for the night, they were very accommodating and certainly knew how to manage a property. Thanks for the night.
Very clean and comfortable accommodation, perfectly located for an event at Waitang. Friendly and accommodating staff ... would definitely return and recommend.
Rooms too small- hardly rom=om to move. surrounds looks old nd warn out - need facelift
Home comfort in Paradise
Great location right on beach. Older style but very generous in size and scrupulously clean.
Very basic
Dated but clean no air conditioning. Bit over priced but close to town
Once inside it's great
Got upgraded to sea view apartment.. so we were delighted, but as we initially approached it, we didn't like the out side with the motel name half missing.. didn't look inviting
Lovely hotel
Right on the beach, beautiful. Staff were great and easy to deal with
Great location close to beach and all amenities
Lovely clean room. A little dated but comfortable. No air con but use of a fan. Shower pressure poor. Bed comfortable. Beach across the road. 15 min walk to wharf, cafes & restaurants. Facilities to cook if needed.
Paihie
A bit of a walk into town, but that is a good thing in such a beautiful area.The host at Baysands always go out of their way to help you out, that is why we stay there every time we go to Paihie.
Paihia Overnighter
The Studio we were in was facing the sea with stunning views. Sitting on the balcony overlooking the Harbour with your coffee in the morning was very refreshing. I could get used to that but unfortunately had to return home.
Good hotel on a budget
Simple hotel. Had everything we needed and was very central. The tv was located in an odd spot and the pillows were very flat (there were only 2). But overall the staff were very friendly and for the price we were very happy. Sooo close to the beach as well.
Comfy hotel in lovely location
We stayed one night in this comfy hotel, in a quiet location but close to all facilities including the beach.
Very nice accommodation
I really enjoyed my stayed. Got some really good rest before my tours the next days. The man at the reception was really nice and let me use the phone to confirm some tours. Hotel is right in front of the sea. Located in a nice quiet location less that 10 minutes on foot to the pier. Totally recommend the hotel.
Awesome beach front motel
Fantastic accommodations with the beach at your door step. Nice and roomie with everything you need. Definitely worth coming back too.
Beachfront
Quiet, clean & comfortable. Close to everything in Paihia.
Super place. Loved every bit of it :-) Would love to visit again.
All good, apart from low water pressure for shower on the first floor.
Convenient location, great views,
We took two of our grandchildren for two nights and hired a studio with a sea view. A double and a single bed slept all but the 6 year old and we took a stretcher for her. All fitted comfortably. Made breakfast in the well equipped kitchen. Sure it's not modern but it is comfortable, well maintained and convenient - over the road from the beach and a 10 minute walk to Paihia itself. The owner is pleasant and helpful and got on well with the kids. All told a good break in a pleasant place.
Good Hotel close to beach but no facilities.
Booked for 4 family members for 2 nights Intially provided only two beds And two small soaps daily Room not been cleaned for second day. In the morning in the bath room there is no hot water to take bath when outside temp is 10 celcius
Great centrally located Budget Motel
As budget motels go there is nothing wrong with this one - it has everything you need if you are just looking for a comfortable place to sleep. It was ideally located about half way (walkable) to the main township and Waitangi which suited our requirements perfectly.
Good value
Super close to beach and restaurants, rooms are clean, but very cold in winter and you can hear everything that's going on in the other rooms. With ear plugs all good. Hotel staff was very welcoming and helpful.
nice motel over road from beach
tidy older style motel, great location. adequate cooking facilities .. good price in off season
Terrible
It was terrible! No Milk given on arrival, the place is very run down, the bed was the worst ive slept on had to sleep on the floor, the shower only barely dribbled and only having a 45 litre tank we ahd to wait for two to have a decent shower other wise only 5 mins each before the hot water ran out
Great view from balcony.
My husband is an essential wheelchair user, and I searched high and low for wheelchair accessible rooms in NZ. I came across Bay Sands on Expedia, and we were not disappointed! In fact, this was the best of the six rooms we stayed in during our travels in the North Island. On arrival we were very cordially greeted by Jimmy, the manager, and he was helpful and friendly throughout our stay. The housekeeping staff were the same. The room we stayed in was the Family Apartment (Room 9), which was on the ground floor, near Reception. It was sea facing, but the sea is actually about 80 metres away! While there were steps up to the room at the front, there was a parking spot for us at the back of the motel (behind our room) and a ramp leading up the side of the building to our room. Outside there was also a wooden table and chairs, which we used daily. Inside, the Family Apartment was spacious, with a 5ft bed in the lounge/dining/kitchen area. There was ample space for my husband to move around the bed, the table and chairs, the kitchen, and into the large wet room which had a roll in shower and other aids for disability. This Family Apartment also had a separate bedroom with two twin beds, which was really too small for anyone using a wheelchair though. While the Motel is not "brand new", our room was clean, and in a good and pleasant decorative state. Our room was cleaned and serviced daily. If you're wanting modern, and pristine, find yourself a hotel chain instead!
All amenities shops boats beach within short walk
Friendly helpful host, good location, very appropriate for touring holiday
Great wave watching spot during recent downpours
Hit a few days of bad weather so was glad to have this little sanctuary. Jimmy was very helpful letting me check out late and provided good area information.
Awesome view from a spacious deck.
Great location, great view. Easy walk to shops and eating places.
Great location
Right across from beach and you can walk to alll restaurants and stores. Good cooking facilities, free kayaks and bikes.
Small and friendly on sea front.
In a good location away from the hustle and bustle of the harbour which is only 10 minutes walk away. Friendly owner who was helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Studio a little tired but cosy and free parking is available for each studio. A pleasant stay and we have no complaints.
Beautifully situated hotel
Bay Sands is directly opposite a lovely sandy beach and within walking distance of all the amenities of Paihia. Our room had a great view of the sea (would recommend booking a room with sea view). The bed was comfortable and basic cooking facilities were available. The on site laundry was very useful.
Good position on sea front
Welcoming and helpful owner.
Location, location, location
Great location and just a short walk to downtown Queenstown. Room was spacious but we didn't request a lake view and should have! The bathroom fixtures were a little outdated but the place was clean and spacious and we'd rent there again if given the opportunity.
Nice Space in Bay of Islands
Apartment was very nice and was a perfect walk to the center of town.
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Excellent!
Excellent. Very convenient. Room was spacious and well-equipped. Staff was very nice. We actually couldn't make it for the first night because of a change in plans so we tried to contact the hotel but couldn't get through. When we arrived the next day, we did not get any funny looks or stares. We just got the same nice, courteous service we would expect. Plus, the location cannot be beat. Right on the beach. You can literally see the ocean from here! And feel that nice sea breeze wafting through the room at all hours of the day. Absolutely phenomenal!