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The Retreat Bay of Islands

2.0 star property

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Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Sea View | Living area
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Studio, Sea View | Private kitchen
Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | Living area
40-inch Smart TV with digital channels, streaming services

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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22 Paihia Rd, Paihia, Northland, 0200
  • Place, Makana Chocolate Boutique
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, St Paul’s Church
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Sea View

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Studio, Sea View | Private kitchen

Classic Studio, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Studio, Sea View | Living area

Standard Studio, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Paihia

When you stay at The Retreat Bay of Islands in Paihia, you'll be near the bay, within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Islands and Makana Chocolate Boutique. .This motel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Paihia Beach and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from St Paul’s Church.
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What's nearby

  • Makana Chocolate Boutique - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Paihia Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • St Paul’s Church - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Russell Beach - 21 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seaside - ‬23 min drive

About this property

The Retreat Bay of Islands

The Retreat Bay of Islands offers 7 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to furnished balconies. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as babysitting (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Dining table
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of NZD 200 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

The Retreat Of Islands Paihia

The Retreat Bay of Islands Motel

The Retreat Bay of Islands Paihia

The Retreat Bay of Islands Motel Paihia

The Retreat Bay of Islands Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ocean was visible from our room. A peaceful quiet stay Great to sit on the deck with a morning coffee and listen to the native birdsong. 5 minutes from all the amenities of Paihia.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an incredible view. We loved all the amenities and enjoying our wine and charcuterie in such a please setting. Hosts were genuinely so kind. Very convenient to town without all the tourists.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Reema

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, spacious and most beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location that’s just a few minutes outside of town and best views right from our room. The owners were absolutely lovely and took great care of us, gave great recommendations too. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024