Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

Hotels
8.4 (1606 reviews)
58 Seaview Road, Bay of Islands , Paihia , nz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Convenient location
Clean and spacious rooms
Cons:
Creaky shower floor
Damp carpet in places
No designated parking
Some noise from neighbors

Categories

Cleanliness
7.95
Generally clean but with some concerns such as dusty shelf and damp carpet.
Service
8.55
Staff were friendly and helpful, consistent positive sentiment.
Location
8.95
Convenient location central to Paihia, highly rated.
Room Quality
8.15
Rooms clean but had issues such as a too-soft mattress and noisy mattress protector.
Amenities
8.35
Good facilities, decent pool, but restaurant could be improved.
Value for Money
8.45
Good breakfast buffet at a reasonable price.
Food and Beverage
8.35
Good breakfast options but could use more variety on cooked items.
Overall Experience
8.45
Enjoyable stay with several positive aspects despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 00:59

Property Description

Relaxing Garden Setting and Great Service
Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands, a 4-star hotel, offers a tranquil garden ambiance and top-notch service from our welcoming staff. Enjoy the serene surroundings just a short stroll from Paihia's village centre and the wharf.

Modern Amenities and Comfortable Accommodation
Our well-appointed rooms feature satellite TV, en suite bathrooms with premium amenities, and free WiFi for guests. With a variety of accommodation options, we ensure a comfortable and relaxing stay for all our visitors.

Delicious Dining Options and Convenient Location
Indulge in delectable buffet or à la carte breakfast at our fully licensed restaurant. Located near numerous dining choices and surrounded by scenic walking trails, Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands offers the perfect blend of convenience and relaxation.

Book your stay at Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands now for a memorable experience in Paihia.

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Please note that when booking 5 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: AKL

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1606 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.95
Service: 8.55
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 8.45
Food and Beverage: 8.35
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Zhadene solo_traveller nz
10
Great stay. Definitley would stay again!
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Joseph couple nz
10
Overnighter to uplift vessel in Opua. Lovely place to stay.
Pros:

I had stayed there two weeks prior. Nice rooms, very quiet and good distance from town

Cons:

Everything was fine

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller nz
8
Excellent overnight stay
Pros:

Location
Fair pricing

Cons:

-

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller nz
10
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Lisa family_with_children nz
9
Wonderful
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely and well presented

Cons:

I didn’t like the pillows but the bed was so comfotrable

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Veenu solo_traveller in
8
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Zuzana extended_group nz
10
Pros:

The first impression, the lobby, the staff (warm and welcoming). The restaurant is a must - we ate the best pork belly ever, also Friday roast dinner was delicious and good value. Cosy ambience with fire place and warm lights, plus lovely menu of comfort food. Russel, the Duty Manager made us feel welcome, nothing was an issue, she is friendly, elegant, attentive, helpful and prepared to run extra mile.
The room was spacious, love the toiletries (beautiful fragrance).
The place is close to the beach and shops.
The patio led to a nice well maintained garden.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Pearce family_with_children nz
8
Great stay
Pros:

Nice room and staff. Good price and located within a walk to the main waterfront

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Kay couple nz
7
Nice place but communication and dining was problematic with good food. A plus - breakfast was fabulous.
Pros:

Handy to walk everywhere, catch ferry to Russell etc.
Clean, lovely room, staff were lovely and did their best.

Cons:

A major music event was being held Friday/SAt/Sun. Not told about major menu dining choices until 2 days before.
Menu basic fish & chips/pizza/finger food for entire weekend!
Room service was non existent- did even answer the phone!
Under staffed, tables not cleared. Music event meant that dining area had no space for guests staying dining as it was cluttered with 100+ other people listening to/watching music.
Bar was full and cluttered with people, not a peaceful time was had.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Karen solo_traveller nz
7
Great pillows
Pros:

Had the best pillows and comfortable bed. Really wanted to take the pillow home 😂nice and clean and good sized room.

Cons:

Found the room dark and bit chilly. Not enough lights and one wasn't working. Very high ceilings so with the heat pump on the heat seemed to rise.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Lucas solo_traveller nz
6
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple nz
10
More than value for our money, easy location, so comfortable.
Pros:

Room was warm whenever we entered - kind staff had popped aircon on and it was really cold outside so we were very grateful. The cleanliness and comfort of the room was just a delight. We slept incredibly well.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Joseph solo_traveller nz
9
Good location, nice little walk into town. Heaps of parking
Pros:

Despite a Jazz festival, my room has been extremely quiet. Haven’t heard any traffic coming down the hill either.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Errol solo_traveller nz
9
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Tessa couple nz
9
Another amazing staycation at Scenic Hotel. Thank you.
Pros:

We always stay at Scenic Hotel when visiting Paihia. Our fave hotel. Always consistent, clean, tidy, and the most comfortable beds. Room service is always good and friendly staff.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Sophie extended_group nz
8
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Mo solo_traveller nz
8
We had a great time!
Pros:

Veggie stack for brekky was deeeelish! Yummy roast dinner on Friday nights. We enjoyed the space. Shower was devine, nice and big with great water pressure. Awesome sized bathroom for the room. Comfy bed but we like a little firmness. Comfy seating. So cool to see a stereo in the room...lolz. Could hook up to it with our aux cord. 😆 Great to open the doors and get good breeze through the room.

Cons:

Don't really have anything.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Alice solo_traveller nz
9
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Tuhoro family_with_children nz
8
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Rod solo_traveller nz
10
Pros:

Excellent value for money.great pool for my family

Cons:

Even though the room was a bit dated it was very nice and large.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee