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Bay Sands Seafront Studios

3.5 star property
Beachfront motel for sun and fun

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View from property
Street view
40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix
On the beach
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NT$2,364
NT$2,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25

Room options

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 258 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Mountainside

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, Beachfront | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, Beachfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 258 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
136 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200

What's nearby

  • Paihia Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Paihia Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Haruru Falls - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Russell Beach - 27 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Bay Sands Seafront Studios

Motel near Bay of Islands
You can look forward to a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities at Bay Sands Seafront Studios. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
  • Tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Bay Sands Seafront Studios have perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and room service.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not 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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Bay Sands Motel
Bay Sands Motel Paihia
Bay Sands Paihia
Bay Sands Seafront Studios Motel Paihia
Bay Sands Seafront Studios Motel
Bay Sands Seafront Studios Paihia
Bay Sands Seafront Studios
Bay Sands Seafront Studios Paihia, Bay Of Islands
Sands Seafront Studios Paihia
Bay Sands Seafront Studios Motel
Bay Sands Seafront Studios Paihia
Bay Sands Seafront Studios Motel Paihia

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Sands Seafront Studios pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 2025/8/13, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Sands Seafront Studios on 2025/8/24 start from NT$2,364, 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.

How much is parking at Bay Sands Seafront Studios?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Bay Sands Seafront Studios located?

Nestled on the beach, this Paihia motel is just steps from Bay of Islands and Te Ti Bay. Paihia Beach and Paihia Wharf are also within 15 minutes.

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Bay Sands Seafront Studios Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 219 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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay in the studio unit with a Seaview! I Would have loved to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

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

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay, our favourite in Paihia
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location short walk to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Moana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation across the road from the beach and reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that this place was quiet, safe and close from the sea.

10/10 Excellent

Renee

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good basic, high quality kiwi motel. Paihia is a great little town and all you need it close by

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was great from start to finish.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, manager pleasant and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gay

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

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

Excellent!

Excellent. Very convenient. Room was spacious and well-equipped. Staff was very nice. We actually couldn't make it for the first night because of a change in plans so we tried to contact the hotel but couldn't get through. When we arrived the next day, we did not get any funny looks or stares. We just got the same nice, courteous service we would expect. Plus, the location cannot be beat. Right on the beach. You can literally see the ocean from here! And feel that nice sea breeze wafting through the room at all hours of the day. Absolutely phenomenal!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were large, the bed really comfortable, i had a really good night sleep. Nothing to not like
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jimmy was welcoming from the start, he even lent us a fishing rod so we could drop a line. Accommodation is older style, but very clean and we were upgraded to one of the beach view apartments which was a nice surprise on arrival. This accommodation was just what we needed and had an enjoyable two night stay.

6/10 Okay

Alice

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

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are a retired couple from Australia visiting NZ for the first time. We had booked this accommodation before leaving home, so hoped we had done our research well enough. We were not disappointed! We were warmly welcomed by reception who were very obliging with any of our questions or needs. A very pleasant 10-minute walk along the coast and you were in the centre of Paihia – very convenient. Our room was clean, spacious and very comfortable. The Wi-Fi speeds were unbelievable! Besides Sky TV, there was Netflix, Prime, even YouTube. We couldn’t have asked for more. Would highly recommend.

8/10 Good

Megan

Clean and pleasant room with an awesome view!!! Position was prime and host was friendly and polite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025