24 Joyces Road, 0200 Paihia, New Zealand
#2 of 52 vacation rentals in Paihia
Guests' ChoiceBased on 128 apartment reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Free Wifi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 17, 2024
Diana
New ZealandSelf contained. Excellent location.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 1, 2024
Vickie
AustraliaLovely property, clean and quiet, and our host was so helpful. Short walk to town and ferry to Russell and Bay of Islands tours.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Vivienne
United KingdomBeautiful well equipped apartment, in a great location. Marilyn was very helpful, informative and friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Jean
New ZealandThe access from the street. It is steep and to be fair it normally wouldn't have bothered me but I had stitches. I my leg so steep wasn't good.
The location. The view. The spacious apartment. The hostess.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 29, 2024
Vicki
AustraliaNothing. Very happy. Only comment is it would have been great to have a couple of hotplates in the kitchen. However there was a small George Forman type grill, toaster oven & microwave in the otherwise we’ll set up kitchen plus a bbq on the balcony.
Great location just a 5 minute walk into town & amazing view from the balcony. Very comfortable well set up unit. Lovely comfortable bed. Terrific host that made you feel at home.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 4, 2024
Katharina
GermanyGreat located, lovely host, clean and spacious appartement with perfect view on the bay
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 25, 2024
Paul
United KingdomVery comfy bed. Spacious apartment. Quiet location.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 12, 2024
Anne
United KingdomPerfect stay in a beautiful location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 11, 2024
Nigel
United KingdomThe driveway leading to the property is very steep - but you quickly get used to it and parking outside the property is level and easy to access.
Lovely apartment with elevated views from the balcony over Paihia. Super clean throughout. Just minutes on foot from from shops, restaurants and the quayside. Marilyn was a perfect host; made us feel at home from the moment we arrived and even secured discounted tours on our behalf.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 22, 2024
John
United KingdomNothing
Quality and position
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 15, 2024
Barbara
United KingdomDriving up the slope was a bit hairy, but the views were great.
Excellent location above the town, and a really good sized apartment. Marilyn was friendly and helpful. Very comfortable.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 13, 2024
Gary
South AfricaLocation was excellent and accommodation had everything we could want. Booking in was easy and payment efficient.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 29, 2023
Geoff
United KingdomNothing
A superb location close to town. A fantastic apartment with great facilities and really clean. Marilyn the host was really friendly and really helpful. We even got a Christmas tree. I would recommend this apartment to anybody going to Paihia.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 15, 2023
Gillian
United KingdomNothing, it was perfect.
There was nothing to fault at this beautiful property. Marilyn is a lovely, generous host who made us extremely welcome. The studio is brilliant; spacious, spotlessly clean with a great comfy bed. The kitchen is well equipped if you don’t want eat out every night. The terrace is a wonderful place to relax and take in the view. We were sad to leave.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: November 19, 2023
Trevor
AustraliaThere was nothing to dislike
Relaxing, clean accommodation, host was friendly and accommodating
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 12, 2023
Carol
United States of AmericaDriveway as others have mentioned is quite steep. If you’re a bit nervous about your driving it would be a problem. Also not something an orthopedically challenged person could walk up/down. Once up the drive, there is an elevator to use to get luggage to your room.
Very roomy efficiency. Marilyn, the host, is delightful. Nicely appointed kitchenette with coffee/tea making facilities, small frig & microwave (no stovetop). Bed v comfortable and nice shower. GREAT view and patio to enjoy!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: September 18, 2023
Hans
United States of AmericaNothing-just great!
The BEST most comfortable recliner chairs of our entire trip! Like sitting on a cloud!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 16, 2023
Michele
New ZealandThe driveway was very steep.
Marilyn was very welcoming and accommodating.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: August 31, 2023
Geoffrey
AustraliaThe driveway is a challenge!
Wonderful view plus the sound of tui in the bush nearby.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 21, 2023
Dot
New ZealandThe driveway is heck of a steep slope. Very scary first time going up. A warning would have been appreciated.
Lovely view. Very quiet. Bed was comfortable. Very clean and well set up. Very close. Awesome communication and answered messages very promptly. Enjoyable quiet break away.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 14, 2023
Jeff
New ZealandLocation was perfect for my needs. The spot is quiet and the host was friendly and approachable.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: July 29, 2023
Barbara
AustraliaVery comfortable. The name says it all. Beautiful views. Host Marilyn lovely. Would highly recommend.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 25, 2023
Beth
AustraliaOur 3 day stay was too short. Though we are from Australia we will be back for a longer stay next time.
Marilyn was the perfect host ensuring our overall stay and requirements were well met.The apartment was beyond expectations,beautifully furnished with new and modern pieces topped off with an outside setting complete with BBQ to relax with, while admiring the water views. If this was not enough the unit could be accessed from the garage using the unique lift. WOW
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 23, 2023
Shirley
New ZealandNothing really.
Great host, great location, comfortable spacious, clean and presented with great attention to detail.
Stayed in July 2023
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