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Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

4.5 of 5
Corner of Seaview Roads & McMurray Roads, Paihia 0247, New Zealand
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Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands
Ranked #17 of 44 hotels in Paihia
4.0 of 5 stars 100 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Tour group(4)
  • New Zealand(4)
  • Deluxe room(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Air conditioning(3)
  • King size(3)
  • Very clean(3)
  • Very good(3)
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Auckland
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

My partner and I stayed twice during Easter and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We paid $135 inc breakfast for the first night and $125 inc breakfast for the second - King room. We were not expecting much as the price was reasonably cheap, but were pleasantly surprised! The staff were lovely and incredibly helpful and the room was large, clean... More

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ManagerSHBOI, General Manager at Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Thank you for your kind comments. As has been noted in many reviews, the staff are certainly an asset. we will pass your comments onto them. Looking forward to hosting you again from Auckland. Regards More

Hobart, Australia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Block away from the main boulevard, large room with balcony. Stayed 2 nights and very restful. The biggest plus were the staff - very friendly and helpful. We were also allowed to leave our hire car in the car park free of charge after we checked out to go on an overnight cruise. Couldn't do enough for us. More

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ManagerSHBOI, General Manager at Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands, responded to this review
8 May 2012

Thank you for your positive comments in regards to our staff. We will certainly pass these onto them. I too think they do a great job!. Come and see us again from Hobart, we will give you the same high service standard!. Regards More

Auckland, New Zealand
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

The staff were very pleasant when we checked in. We were informed we had been upgraded to a deluxe room which was very nice to hear, and the room did seem to be slightly bigger than the standard twin (no bath however). The room was very clean and modern. The beds were especially nice. Being situated close to the main... More

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ManagerSHBOI, General Manager at Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands, responded to this review
8 May 2012

Thank you for taking time to write a review and for your kind words. Unfortunately as Telecom classify the hotel as a business, the hotel is charged for every call even local which we oncharge to the guest. We have however taken your comments onboard with a view to review our charging. We look forward to seeing you again. Regards More

Sydney, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

The hotel is just one block behind the main boulevard, hence no ocean views from your room but you don't miss that at all, it's only a 5 minute walk to get about every where. Friendly staff at check in, comfy beds (2 queen beds in our room), good size room, nice balcony, flat screen TV, desk, power plugs conveniently... More

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ManagerSHBOI, General Manager at Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands, responded to this review
27 April 2012

Thank you for your feedback. The fact that the hotel is a wee bit back from the beach allows our guests to have a relaxed time amongst the tropical gardens without any traffic noise. If you want to escape Sydney again, please come back. Regards More

Queenstown
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

This hotel is only a short and pleasant walk from the township. Guest rooms are very large and well set up. Very well maintained and easy to relax in. The hotel staff were very nice - always a welcoming and friendly face: at reception and in the restaurant/bar. Food was very good. Traveling with a young child - no hassles,... More

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ManagerSHBOI, General Manager at Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands, responded to this review
26 April 2012

We are certainly getting a good reputation of being a family hotel and your comments certainly are positive in this area. Next time you wish to get away from Queenstown, remember us!. Regards More

Nottingham
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Two nights in The Bay of Islands - The Scenic hotel rooms are in blocks away from the main guest areas which initially is a bit disconserting - but once inside they are spacious, comfortable and well maintained. The staff we met were friendly, attentive and keen to assist - Teena was very helpful when we were trying to access... More

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ManagerSHBOI, General Manager at Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands, responded to this review
26 April 2012

Thank you very much for your positive comments which I will pass onto the staff. Once again the food has received great feedback and this will also be passed onto the chefs. We are glad that you enjoyed the 2 days here in the Bay. Regards More

england
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Rooms were very large and had 2 double beds. Laundry facilities for guests which was very useful as we were on a 3 week tour. Breakfast and dinner were good. Great view from bedroom window onto lush vegetation. Easy walk down to Paihia to shops, eateries and ferries. More

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ManagerSHBOI, General Manager at Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands, responded to this review
26 April 2012

Thank you for your comments, We get a lot of favourable comments in regards to our tropical gardens as it is a lovely setting and helps our guests to relax. Please come again if you are visiting New Zealand. Regards. More

tamworth
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Stayed for 2 nights in March. Good hotel, big, clean comfortable rooms. Breakfast good Easy walk into town More

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ManagerSHBOI, General Manager at Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands, responded to this review
26 April 2012

W are glad that you found the hotel to be to your liking and that you enjoyed the breakfasts. Please come again. Regards More

Northampton, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

We stayed at The Scenic Hotel 3-8.1.12. We had an enormous room with two Queen Beds in it. The room was very clean, quiet, a very comfortable bed and you could park your car just outside. We ate in the restaurant every morning and had some lovely breakfasts. The food was very good. We were always warmly welcomed and enjoyed... More

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ManagerSHBOI, General Manager at Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands, responded to this review
26 April 2012

Thank you for your kind comments. The staff are so glad that you were able tovrelax and enjoy the hotels products and service. If you ever visit us again from UK, plase look us up. Regards More

Steyning, United Kingdom
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

The room was good perhaps a refresh would help. We had good breakfast but don't get caught up with any coach tours. We found some good restaurants in Pahia town, and the beach was good. There were good walks up to falls & the Waitangi experience excellent. Boat trips can be expensive but such a beautiful area. More

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ManagerSHBOI, General Manager at Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands, responded to this review
6 April 2012

Thank you for your comments, it is certainly a beautiful area up here in the Bay of Islands. If you ever come back to NZ, be sure to visit us again. Regards More

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Address: Corner of Seaview Roads & McMurray Roads, Paihia 0247, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* RM280 - 647

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