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Situated in Paihia in the Northland region, Paihia Place Cottage - central Paihia has a patio. The air-conditioned accommodation is less than 1 km from Te Ti Bay Beach, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 11 km from Opua Forest. All good, a pleasant surprise. Quiet, Cosy & comfortable, Central Location, walk to All.

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9.1
Superb
117 reviews
Price from
US$97
per night

Popular points of interest near the lodge include Long Beach, Christ church and Russell Museum. Bay of Islands Airport is 36 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Very clean, nicely located and quiet, extraordinary breakfast. Friendly hosts. And Russell as a town is nice and a good base to visit the area.

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9.6
Exceptional
151 reviews
Price from
US$208
per night

Featuring garden views, The Sails features accommodation with patio, around 1.7 km from Long Beach. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Set a short distance away from the hustle and bustle of Russell during high season, The Sails was a wonderful location to relax and unwind. The area is spectacular and truly worth visiting. Allow at least two nights to explore the area and to enjoy its gentle pace. Truly it's a very idyllic town with oodles of charm. We were made to feel welcome and the accommodation was spacious, comfortable and tastefully decorated. Thankyou to our welcoming hosts Joan and Vivien. If we were Kiwis, we'd be back (and if we do cross the ditch again and head North, we will be back).

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9.1
Superb
126 reviews
Price from
US$122
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Paihia Apartments is located in Paihia. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 1.6 km from Te Ti Bay Beach. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Really well equipped apartment, great location, friendly hosts, pool table was great for the kids.

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9.3
Superb
170 reviews
Price from
US$191
per night

The apartment provides guests with a balcony, sea views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower and bathrobes. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, the units come with bed linen and towels.

Te Ti Bay Beach is 1.3 km from the apartment, while Opua Forest is 10 km from the property. Bay of Islands Airport is 23 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Top notch. The gardens were breathtaking

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9.5
Exceptional
122 reviews
Price from
US$128
per night

Baywaterviews in Paihia provides adults-only accommodation with free bikes, a garden and a terrace. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking and luggage storage space. Guests can enjoy sea views. Mike and Wookie were the perfect hosts with the perfect home! We were so lucky we had the chance to stay with them and only wish we had more time. The space is fabulous, well equipped and very clean. The hot tub with the view made it so memorable. And having morning breakfast with Mike’s delicious food and Wookie keeping us company made us feel at home. If you’re lucky enough to snag an apartment here book it!

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9.6
Exceptional
210 reviews
Price from
US$96
per night

Allegra House has sea views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Paihia, 1.2 km from Te Ti Bay Beach. With garden views, this accommodation offers a balcony. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers private entrance. The fabulous view, location above the islands, well maintained property, great friendly hosts and delicious breakfast with lots of choice. Attention to practical details, like USB charge ports available on the night table. Best shower in the country!

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9.8
Exceptional
164 reviews
Price from
US$169
per night

Overlooking the Bay of Islands and Te Haumi Beach, The Retreat Bay of Islands Paihia offers free Wi-Fi. The basic self-contained holiday accommodation boasts a private balcony and sea views.

Just 2 km from the centre of Paihia, The Retreat Bay of Islands is a 3-hour drive from Auckland. Haruru Falls is a 12-minute drive away and Waitangi Treaty Grounds are only 7 minutes’ drive away. Jo and Marcel were amazing hosts! So helpful and friendly. The location is amazing with an unbeatable view. Would definitely come back again.

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9.3
Superb
296 reviews
Price from
US$111
per night

The apartment provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and bathrobes. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, the units include bed linen and towels.

Te Ti Bay Beach is 1.1 km from the accommodation, while Opua Forest is 11 km from the property. Bay of Islands Airport is 22 km away. Good location, walk to the pier, restaurants and grocery store. Owners are very nice.

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9.5
Exceptional
146 reviews
Price from
US$123
per night

Situated within 1 km of Long Beach and 400 metres of Christ church, Bellrock Lodge features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Russell. This 5-star guest house offers full-day security and luggage storage space. There is a barbecue and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The owners Catherine and Stewart were the perfect hosts! They had a great balance between privacy and sharing important information about where to go.

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9.5
Exceptional
191 reviews
Price from
US$145
per night

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