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Paihia is the gateway to the Bay of Islands experience

Paihia, the main tourism center for the Bay of Islands, is situated on the east coast of the upper North Island where the Waikeri and Kawakawa rivers meet. It is a beautiful spot year round for all types of family entertainment.

Activities include adventure sports, sailing, and sightseeing, and the cafes, bars and great variety of accommodation make Paihia the perfect holiday destination. Whether you want to jump out of a plane, dive under the sea, or just explore the shore, Paihia has it all.

The Waitangi National Reserve, St Pauls Church and other historic sites, safe beaches and walking tracks are only a short distance from the Paihia town centre. Its central location makes Paihia the hub of the Bay of Islands.

Paihia accommodation includes a range of apartments, bed and breakfasts, backpackers, lodges, homestays, farmstays, hotels, and motels. There is accommodation to suit every budget.

Overseas yachts arrive here first, after crossing the South Pacific Ocean, and the many charter sailboats based here will take you on scenic cruises around some of the bay’s 144 spectacular islands. Here you can paddle a kayak along the coast or up the rivers, try parasailing above the bay, relax on the beautiful beaches, play golf on international standard courses, and of course there’s plenty of fine wining and dining to be enjoyed in Paihia’s top bars and restaurants. Paihia accommodation includes Abel Tasman Lodge with sea views, and Nautilus Resort with its selection of luxury apartments.

Good Paihia accommodation options include Allure Lodge, Blue Pacific Luxury Apartments, Nautilus Resort and Abel Tasman Lodge.

Paihia Motel accommodation New Zealand

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Featured Paihia Motel Accommodation

Paihia Motels

Nautilus ResortNautilus Resort
9 Puketona Road, Waitangi, Paihia
***3 FOR 2 WINTER SPECIAL*** See below for details. The Nautilus Resort / Motel is a luxury selection of accommodation apartments close to Waitangi on the edge of Paihia- the hub of the beautiful Bay of Islands in the Far North of New Zealand. ... [ more ]
Abel Tasman LodgeAbel Tasman Lodge
Cnr Marsden & Bayview Roads, Paihia
Panoramic Sea Views across the Bay; the Abel Tasman Lodge is ideally located in a prime location on Paihia's exclusive waterfront. The Abel Tasman Lodge, with it's choice of accommodation, makes an ideal location where you can base yourself in comf ... [ more ]

Paihia Motel Accommodation

Paihia Motels

Austria MotelAustria Motel
36 Selwyn Road, Paihia
A small, friendly, family-run motel in the center of Paihia with 6 clean, spacious units all self-contained with side balconies and undercover parking. One studio unit and a two bedroom unit have stunning sea views and front balconies. We are centr ... [ more ]
Dolphin MotelDolphin Motel
69 Williams Road, Paihia
The Dolphin Motel offers ten fully self-contained apartments; including five apartments with access facilities, and three two bedroom family apartments. The apartments sleep 4-6 persons and single/corporate accommodation is also available. Apartme ... [ more ]
Bay of Islands Gateway MotelBay of Islands Gateway Motel
2 Puketona Road, Paihia
We are as new, motel complex built and opened in 2000 Servicing: Seviced daily/clean towels etc Pets accepted: no Pets on site: no Suitable for children: yes/ family motel Smoking: outside only Units / rooms: 17 units/ 8 Bedrooms Bathrooms: ... [ more ]
Aloha Seaview Resort MotelAloha Seaview Resort Motel
Seaview Road, Paihia
Nestled in 2 hectares of landscaped gardens and native bush, away from the noise of Paihia but close enough to enjoy the many beaches, unique activities, shops and cafes Paihia has to offer. Studio, 1 and 2-bedroom fully self-contained apartments are ... [ more ]
Haruru Falls Motor Inn & Waterfront Camping GroundHaruru Falls Motor Inn & Waterfront Camping Ground
Puketona Road, Paihia
Situated at the very heart of the Bay of Islands in park-like surroundings, the Haruru Falls Motor Inn, motor home-caravan and camping park with 14 self contained Family and studio motel units located by the beautiful Haruru falls. It's a co ... [ more ]
Swiss Chalet Lodge MotelSwiss Chalet Lodge Motel
3 Bayview Road, Paihia
In central Paihia, we offer the ultimate 4-star motel accommodation in the beautiful Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Our modern, fully self-contained units sleep 1-10 people, some have balconies with stunning sea views and are only metres from Paihia wa ... [ more ]
Marlin Court MotelMarlin Court Motel
Seaview Rd.,, Paihia
Marlin Court is a top quality motel offering superb accommodation in a mix of large studio, one and two-bedroom apartments. Marlin Court is located only metres from beach, wharf, shops, restaurants and all the attractions of the beautiful Bay of Isla ... [ more ]
Cooks Lookout MotelCooks Lookout Motel
9 Causeway Road, Haruru Falls, Paihia
Totally smoke-free property (Buildings AND Grounds). Most of our units & apartments have panoramic sea views from the rooms, deck or balcony. All have cooking facilities and are strictly non-smoking. Our comfortable self contained accommodation is ... [ more ]