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About this property

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. Each studio and apartment includes a separate lounge area with satellite TV, sofa and armchairs. Heating, north-facing windows and a private bathroom with a shower are also provided. Facilities include a tour booking desk and secure car and boat parking. Shared BBQ facilities are available. 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stuart
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Stunning views from the unit. Friendly and very helpful host.
  • John
    Australia Australia
    Everything. Comfortable, well-equipped, welcoming, clean. Breathtaking view.
  • Kim
    Australia Australia
    Just a little out of town, quiet and peaceful with beautiful views. Marcel and Jo run this well established family owned business with care and attention (and great restaurant recommendations). Judging from previous reviews we are not the only...
  • John
    Australia Australia
    A wonderful warm welcome despite the pouring rain at the time. They were very helpful all our stay
  • Jamie
    Australia Australia
    The hosts are loverly people and really made us feel welcome. The views from the room was amazing.
  • Paul
    Australia Australia
    The view is really good. Unobstructed 180 degrees to the Bay of Islands and surrounds. Reasonably quiet, parking right outside accommodation. Quite comfortable overall. The studio that we had is very retro so allow for that. Marcel was very...
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning location and you can walk round the shore to Paihia a few hours each side of low tide
  • Ashley
    Australia Australia
    Fabulous location with noooo people Isolated, beautiful & stunning view of the bay.
  • Lengra
    Australia Australia
    Sensational views across the bay. Studio apartment roomy, bed comfortable, within a few minutes drive from restaurants and activities.
  • Tracy
    Australia Australia
    The views over the bay of islands were fantastic and the owners Johanna and Marcel couldn’t have been more welcoming if they tried.

Managed by Johanna & Marcel

Company review score: 9.9Based on 292 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

After travelling around NZ for 5 years on with our two children we have returned home to The Retreat, overlooking the beautiful Bay of Islands. We offer breathtaking views & abundant native bird-life, are obsessed with the Far North scenery and spend too much time watching spectacular sunsets, stargazing & birdwatching! Jo grew up in the iconic Smiths Holiday Camp and is a 3rd generation local host. Marcel moved here from Holland 20 years ago. He looks after the property, our family and is an amazing host. Prepare to be spoilt...

Property information

The Retreat Bay of Islands offers spacious, self-contained holiday accommodation overlooking the magnificent Bay of Islands and Te Haumi Beach. Set just off the main road on a native bush-covered peninsula, our quiet, private and low key holiday accommodation awaits you. The Retreat has fully self contained studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments. The uninterrupted, panoramic sea views and coastal location are breathtaking and the private bush setting of our accommodation allows you to see native New Zealand birds at close range.

Neighbourhood information

We have direct access to the Opua - Paihia Coastal Walkway while being only minutes drive from the Paihia town centre and an extensive range of Bay of Islands cruises, activities and eateries. Or leave the hectic pace of life behind you, relax on your private balcony and watch the day go by...

Languages spoken

English,Dutch

Property surroundings

House rules

The Retreat Bay of Islands takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required on arrival. That's about US$117. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
NZD 60 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 60 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 10:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform The Retreat in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note, the cooking of odoriferous foods is not permitted in the rooms. If the room is unable to be occupied by subsequent guests due to cooking odours guests may incur a charge. Please use the designated BBQ area.

Please note that this property is strictly non-smoking. If evidence of smoking is found in the rooms, an additional cleaning fee may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Retreat Bay of Islands in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 10:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.