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The Retreat


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“Great sea views over The Bay of Islands” 12 Apr 2009 - strangeones
“Checked in & straight out again” 28 Mar 2009 - Stottmeister

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“Great sea views over The Bay of Islands”
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4 of 5 stars
strangeones
London, UK
12 Apr 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed in a sea-view studio at The Retreat for 3 nights. Upon arrival we received a very friendly welcome from the owner and were shown to our room. The decor and facilities in the room were a little dated but the room was very clean and adequately equipped. However, this was more than made up for by the sea... more

“Checked in & straight out again”
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Stottmeister
Kent
28 Mar 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We booked this stay luckily via the AA website and it looks pleasant enough. When we booked we knew it was out of the way hence the name but it would have taken some time to walk in to town over two hills and a bay. To be fair the hotel does have some nice views but it ends there.... more

“Fantastic Views at the Retreat”
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scouserweegie
Glasgow
3 Jun 2008

This motel is set up on the hill above Paihia. The setting is great and the rooms all look out onto the water. Ours had a large bedroom with double bed and additional single. We also had a very big lounge/kitchen with patio doors out onto a deck on which you can sit and enjoy the view. The decor is... more

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