We have stayed in all three rooms at the "Chalet".Comment has been made of the 43 steps from the ground, but they are the most shallow steps and at the age of 72yrs I found them very easy. The whole experience of our stay was of relaxed but efficient service with Inge leading her very pleasant staff in looking after... more

My wife and I wrapped up our 6week NZ holiday with 5 nights at this absolutely delightful B & B. Our room was in immaculate condition on our arrival and was maintained that way througout our visit. The views were terrific, the breakfasts scrumptious, and our hostess, Inge, helped us set up what were some fabulous tours and experiences around... more

We are currently sitting in the Romantica Suite enjoying the beautiful views and at the same time checking out the tripadvisor site for our next stop, when we came across the latest review of Chalet Romantica. We've stayed in many different accommodation during our 4 weeks travel through New Zealand but this place is one of the most beautiful and... more

The Romantica Suite is not what it appears on the website. There are 43 stairs from ground level!! The bathroom is tired and in need of updating, having a fridge in there seems odd. The room itself has great potential but also needs updating, it also had a strange smell. The door to the balcony did not lock we must... more

My husband and I stayed here with his parents for 3 nights - the in-laws simply loved this place. We were in the Bellavista Room, and they were next door in the Bellevue Suite. Inge, the friendly and bustling owner, had rolled back the divider on the shared balcony so that the four of us could share the impressive view... more

We have just returned from an amazing New Zeaand trip and had our final 5 nights in the Bay Of Islands staying at Chalet Romantica over New Year 2008/09. We booked out all three suites. with grandparents in one our 17 year old son in another and ourselves in the third. Inge and Ed were wondeful hosts and the breakfasts... more

We absolutely loved Chalet Romantica. After searching through all the possible hotels in Paihia, then seeing them in person, I am convinced we made the right choice in accomodation. My fiance and I stayed in the Bellavista Room, which had INCREDIBLE views of the Bay and the islands beyond. It's far enough away from the action that it's nice and... more

We spent our last three idyllic days here in New Zealand before heading home. We were in the Romantica suite, a spacious and comfortable suite with fabulous views already well documented in prior reviews. The seemingly tireless Inge was an enthusiastic and ever helpful hostess who would quickly jump on the phone to enquire on or book up trips for... more

The best location in the town with views across the bay. The Romantica suite is a lovely room and has a private balcony. It is in a lovely house and Inge was a delightful and helpful host. Cannot recommend this enough. more