Very convenient location and rooms at the front have fantastic views. It is an old motel and showing its age but very comfortable. The furniture is a bit shabby and a big replacement program will soon be required. Fairly expensive but that's the Bay of Islands! Would stay again more

We stayed on the bottom floor in one of the units overlooking the water. The view was stunning. There were chairs and grass in front of the unit for our kids to play. The host was very accomodating and friendly. It was very close to everything - across the street to the boats and you could walk to the treaty... more

We had a great bay-view studio at the Bay View. The upstairs front rooms are really very nice for a motel-style property with views of the harbor, ferries and all of the islands. As everyone mentioned, Rose is the star of the show and she couldn't have been more pleasant and accommodating. She recommended a great restaurant (The Peppercorn) and... more

The ground floor studio we had for a couple of nights in Feb 08 was fine, everything worked and had it been for 3 people could be considered reasonably priced. However Paihia in general is on the pricey side and most hotels/apartments were already booked when I was arranging the trip in October 07. On previous occasions we have stayed... more

We enjoyed a wonderful week staying at this superbly located motel. The accommodation was spacious and beautifully maintained. Rose the host was absolutely fantastic as nothing was too much trouble to make our stay happy, fun and memorable. The views from the motel are stunning. Our reccommendation speaks for itself as we have booked toreturn in March 2008. Maureen and... more

Our travel agent placed us at Blue Pacific, which we thought was too pricey. We rebelled and contacted Rose, the owner & manager of Bayview Motel. She is one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet! We reserved a studio, but after said Travel Agent changed our date of arrival, Rose placed us in a 1 bedroom unit on the... more

Very good motel we had front seaview unit $220 per night expensive but this is bay of islands!!!well equiped flat screen tv and very clean.a little updating needed here and there.Rose the owner very helpful,3min walk to town good food in bar 35. some road noise but no too bad. more

We stayed at the Bay View Motel in June 2007 for 4 nights; fantastic view overlooking the bay. Rose the owner told us that she had only taken over the lease in February 2007. The decor we understand will gradually be upgraded to 21st century standards. We feel that we did obtain value for money accommodation since this was out... more

We have just experienced the most wonderful few days at the Bayview Motel at Paihia. What a magnificent spot! The view is world-class, the units are absolutely spotless, there are unlimited activities within walking distance of the motel, and if you can have a break away which is totally relaxing as well as totally exciting, then we've just had it!... more