138 Marsden Road, 0200 Paihia, New Zealand
#25 of 51 vacation rentals in Paihia
Guests' ChoiceBased on 505 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.2
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 29, 2024
Stuart
New ZealandSomewhere better to wash your feet outside after being at the beach
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Rika
New ZealandTV didn’t work in the bed room
The room is Clean and modern enough
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 27, 2024
Kelly
AustraliaThe location is good only a 10 minute walk into town along the water only downside. But it’s quieter.
We had a front room overlooking the water, just beautiful views. Fully equipped.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Nick
New ZealandA little expensive but we did stay in the middle of summer on a Friday night so not unexpected and still good in comparison to others in the area.
Staff were awesome, we arrived a little early and the receptionist was really accommodating and helpful. Room was a good size, nice and clean and it's a good location, easy walking to the main part of Paihia.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Munn
New ZealandThere was nothing we didn't like
Everything was to our standards
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Pu
New Zealandvery good service and location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 30, 2024
Brian
AustraliaNil
We stayed in the garden room, but there is a balcony at the rear where you still have the seaview. A nice quiet place to sleep in. Short walk to the main street with shops and restaurants.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 7, 2024
Pania
New ZealandSuch a well located property for Waitangi Day celebrations. The rooms were tidy and clean. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 2, 2024
Rachel
New ZealandParking is too narrow
Perfect location just by the beach
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: February 1, 2024
Joan
United KingdomThe door to the bathroom could be a bit tricky and sometimes locked itself and was then tricky to unlock - not too bad if you were inside the bathroom as the connecting door to the front bedroom was openable - but as we tended to leave that door locked and all used the main door which was when we noticed the "tricky" locking - could also see a bright light in front bedroom all night
Lovely views from balcony - loads of space and very comfortable - all equipment worked well and it was very clean
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 22, 2024
Lucy
United KingdomParking is a bit of a squeeze in a big hire car. It took us a bit of time to realise the microwave was a convection oven too - every day's a school day! 5 chairs would have been nice either inside or out, so we didn't have to keep moving them around. I thought the suite was going to be bigger from the photos but it was fine.
A great location, just over the road from the beach. Reception were really friendly and helpful. The suite was clean and nicely decorated. We booked a suite for 5, which meant using the sofa bed in the living area, and reorganised the furniture to enable the bed to be left up.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 16, 2024
Mark
AustraliaWe stayed at the Sea Spray Suites in the very busy Christmas New Year holiday. Being a little distance from the main centre of Paihia was really good. It wasn't as hectic up our end of town and it is an easy and pleasant walk to the main restaurants. Our suite was tremendous, ocean view with a balcony, very comfortable bed and an excellent bathroom and shower. Check in was easy and all the staff were cheerful and courteous and with parking being scarce during the holidays the free parking on site was much appreciated. The room was spacious and clean and the location is across the road from the beach. There is a very good fish and chip shop just around the corner, so we enjoyed fish and chips on the balcony looking out over the beautiful Bay of Islands. A very enjoyable stay.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 6, 2024
Philip
United KingdomLocation very good. Staff were very welcoming and helpful (Julie). The accommodation was comfortable and met our needs.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 17, 2023
John
United States of AmericaDull appearance; mold in the plastic sealer at the bottom of the shower door.
Location was excellent. Staff was pleasant.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 9, 2023
Peter
AustraliaNothing to dislike. This is a renovated motel - so we had a room to the side with the cars parked next to it. So no views to be had unless you book the rooms in the photo overlooking the road and the bay.
It had everything we needed.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 6, 2023
Irina
NetherlandsNothing to mention
Beautiful location and very kind stuff
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: December 6, 2023
Wendy
AustraliaNothing.
Nice apartment, close to shops and cafes. Well presented.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 5, 2023
Mei-li
New ZealandNothing at all.
Convenient to centre of Pahia,clean and comfortable to me.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: December 4, 2023
Jonathan
United KingdomBathroom was a little tired and parking is a bit tight.
Location was great, just across the road from the sea and around 600m from the town. We had a ground floor room and so no view but I would guess that the rooms with balconies overlooking the sea would have a great view.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 19, 2023
Mark
New ZealandDated building. Unit tech was old world. Wifi was good but TV screens from last century. Sky advertised but mostly not available. Unit had a view of the petrol station and garage.
Close to the sea, easy walking to many places. Good off street parking.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 13, 2023
David
AustraliaNothing
Great location. Well maintained room.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: October 30, 2023
Amisha
New ZealandThe kitchen could do with a couple of extras like a bottle/ wine opener but the basics are there.
Excellent location, friendly staff. The rooms were clean and it was nice having an outdoor area for breakfast. Parking available and you can easily stroll into Paihia from the location. There’s a nice coffee shop round the corner for your morning fix.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 26, 2023
Peter
New Zealandthe fridge froze our food, the shower was very unsustainable too much water coming from rose
beautiful views, comfortable beds great kitchen facilities
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 21, 2023
Ted
New ZealandThe towels had a funny smell, I'm sure it's only from a bad patch, but worth a double check next time
Great location and view from the room, lovely helpful staff helped arrange our late check-in, as well as a txt that makes it even more convenient.
Stayed in October 2023
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