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Bay Sands Seafront Studios

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront motel near Bay of Islands

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
136 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200
  • Paihia Wharf
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Paihia Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, Ocean View

  • 258 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Apartment | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix

Family Apartment

  • 258 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Mountainside | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Mountainside

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, Beachfront | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, Beachfront

  • 258 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Paihia

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Bay of Islands and Te Ti Bay. Paihia Wharf and Paihia Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Paihia Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Paihia Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Haruru Falls - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Russell Beach - 32 min drive - 10.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte’s Kitchen - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Bay Sands Seafront Studios

3.5-star beachfront motel near Bay of Islands
Bay Sands Seafront Studios offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Bay Sands Seafront Studios also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Paihia motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Bay Sands Seafront Studios offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Paihia motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish, Turkish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bay Sands Seafront Studios to the airport?

Bay Sands Seafront Studios is 13.6 mi (17-min drive) away from the Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bay Sands Seafront Studios?

As of May 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Sands Seafront Studios on May 16, 2025 start from $92.44, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Bay Sands Seafront Studios have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bay Sands Seafront Studios.

How close is Bay Sands Seafront Studios to the beach?

This motel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bay Sands Seafront Studios offer free breakfast?

Bay Sands Seafront Studios does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bay Sands Seafront Studios?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

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

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

Is there free parking at Bay Sands Seafront Studios?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Bay Sands Seafront Studios have a pool?

Bay Sands Seafront Studios does not have a pool.

Does Bay Sands Seafront Studios have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Bay Sands Seafront Studios to downtown Paihia?

Bay Sands Seafront Studios is 0.4 mi away from Paihia.

Bay Sands Seafront Studios Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 217 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Traveled with family
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

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

8/10 Good

Shane

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Carole

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

Very helpful

Very helpful, we were attending the jazz and blues festival and were allowed to leave our car at the motel long after check out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Aileen

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

10/10 Excellent

Antonio, Meridian

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Clear Brook

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

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

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie-Anne

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Renee

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

8/10 Good

Whatarangi

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne E

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet. Helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Shane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Alice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very clean and tidy but very dated. Beds are very soft. Large step up into shower. Lots of road noise but great view of the sea.

10/10 Excellent

Francois