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Bay Sands Seafront Studios

3.5 star property
Escape to the mountains where serenity meets adventure. Discover a peaceful haven surrounded by natural beauty.

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Nestled in the mountains, Bay Sands Seafront Studios offers a tranquil retreat with a beautiful garden and playground for kids. Unwind with laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, free self parking, smoke-free premises, barbecue grills at your disposal and stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
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About this property

Bay Sands Seafront Studios

  • Motel near Bay of Islands
  • You can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at Bay Sands Seafront Studios. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and smoke-free property
    • Tour/ticket information and barbecues
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Bay Sands Seafront Studios offer perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and room service.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Heating and portable fans
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
    • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35 per night.

Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Sands Seafront Studios pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bay Sands Seafront Studios?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay Sands Seafront Studios?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bay Sands Seafront Studios?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Bay Sands Seafront Studios located?

Nestled on the beach, this Paihia motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Te Tii Marae Waitangi and Bay of Islands. Paihia Beach and Paihia Wharf are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 222 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular location more than made up for the slightly dated room!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular location, helpful staff, walk to everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorrae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay , owner very helpful ,great view of the Bay , rooms are older but have everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the units are very spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay with a welcoming and honest host. Directly opposite the beach it was so convenient and clean - I’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay At Bay Sands.

The staff were amazing, the room was well laid out, and it was a great location for getting around.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
fantastic location old but comfy and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view of the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan

Clean and pleasant room with an awesome view!!! Position was prime and host was friendly and polite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found the owner Jimmy very nice to deal with. Great views of the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liseanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay, our favourite in Paihia
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location short walk to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Moana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation across the road from the beach and reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that this place was quiet, safe and close from the sea.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Jimmy was so helpful Tk u Jimmy! Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay in the studio unit with a Seaview! I Would have loved to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good basic, high quality kiwi motel. Paihia is a great little town and all you need it close by
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was great from start to finish.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022