Very welcoming, in good location a little way from the centre of town, but within walking distance. Breakfast available but expensive; you can do better in town. Paihia is an excellent base for the Bay of Islands, and close to Waitangi. more

I am reluctant to give a resounding review to this hotel. First our check-in was a testy affair. We were told that our credit card would be blocked to the tune of one hundred dollars, when we complained we were told we could pay $100 in cash redeemable on departure. As this is not mentioned in their accommodation brochures and... more

The hotel was excellent. Staff are very friendly and extremely helpful. I had a problem with a tour I had booked over the internet prior to coming and they sorted the problem out with the tour company themselves.Was very appreciated.The place is nicely located close to all facilities. The rooms are lovely and very roomy. more

We stayed at the Scenic Hotel for 3 nights at the end of December and we were suitably impressed with our room & the helpful Reception staff. We had a room on the second level which overlooked a pretty garden courtyard. It was a bit of a struggle getting 70kgs of luggage from the carpark to our room as there... more

We stayed in a deluxe room and it was large, very clean and very comfortable. I walked into the centre of Paihia in 5-10 minutes depending on how fast you want to walk and the walk takes you past restaurants and beach the whole way - so very enjoyable. Not your usual motel as parking was not directly outside the... more

We stayed here for 2 nights, were were in block 200. I found the receptionist (Corrine) particularly outstanding in her customer service, very friendly and helpful. We had a park right outside our room. The room was really nice, the beds are hugh (must be super king) plently of space in it. The bathroom was nice and had a really... more

Stayed for 2 nights through a good package that included welcome drinks, later check out and breakfast buffet. Check in was fast and efficient. They recommended their sea food dinner buffet as we arrived later in the evening, so we decided to try it at $30 p.p. It was alright, nothing spectacular but nice enough. The price also included a... more

Great Hotel, we stayed in a deluxe queen which has 2 queen size beds, huge room, kitchenette and large bathroom. With a balcony. Hotel is well run and in a great location with parking. Amazing breakfast in the hotel. Outdoor pool. more

My wife and I stayed for two nights in mid-September. The fact that the hotel is clearly geared to take large tour groups meant that the reception staff were quick and effiicient and the buffet breakfast generous with plenty of choice. An easy walk to restaurants and only 10 minutes on foot to the ferry to Russell. Good value in... more