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Fully self contained and refurbished one and two bedroom apartments right on the beachfront in Paihia in the Bay of Islands Rentals and Timeshare Apartments available
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Property amenities
Free parking
Wifi
Pool
Beach
Bicycle rental
Books, DVDs, music for children
Highchairs available
Car hire
Paid wifi
Hot bath
Outdoor pool
Bicycles available
Boating
Canoeing
Diving
Hiking
Fishing
Walking tours
Board games / puzzles
Taxi service
Photo copier / fax In business centre
24-hour security
BBQ facilities
Non-smoking hotel
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
Umbrella
Private check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Room features
Dining area
Private balcony
Separate dining area
Separate living room
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Sofa bed
Walk-in shower
Sofa
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Radio
iPod docking station
Electric blanket
Hair dryer
Room types
Ocean view
Pool view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Charming
Languages Spoken
English
Location
34 Marsden Road, Paihia New Zealand
Getting there
Great for walkers
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We recently spent 2 weeks in this wonderful resort, on the main street of beautiful Paihia. We needed a base to explore all the north had to offer and we were NOT disappointed.
Each day we took ourselves off to a different location and drove far and wide to explore this region.
Do you need a car, some people ask. Well we also asked re rental cars in Paihia or do you hire a car from Auckland Airport, which is what we finally did. And I think there was only 1 day in 14 days, (when we went on a tour to Cape Reinga and the very northern tip of NZ), when we did not use our car.
Manager Sharon and her assistant Sacha were great tour guide people who could recommend places to including out of the way places to explore that only the locals know of!!!
Our accom was great and the photo I have supplied was taken from our unit, out toward the communal BBQ's and onward to the beautiful Bay of Islands and the deep blue sea.
Thanks Sacha and Sharon...........we love your resort and all that you helped us with, including 2 tours and a fishing trip for the old boy!!
PS........he caught so many fish that we shared the catch at the resort BBQ that evening by the pool. Just perfect!!
Each day we took ourselves off to a different location and drove far and wide to explore this region.
Do you need a car, some people ask. Well we also asked re rental cars in Paihia or do you hire a car from Auckland Airport, which is what we finally did. And I think there was only 1 day in 14 days, (when we went on a tour to Cape Reinga and the very northern tip of NZ), when we did not use our car.
Manager Sharon and her assistant Sacha were great tour guide people who could recommend places to including out of the way places to explore that only the locals know of!!!
Our accom was great and the photo I have supplied was taken from our unit, out toward the communal BBQ's and onward to the beautiful Bay of Islands and the deep blue sea.
Thanks Sacha and Sharon...........we love your resort and all that you helped us with, including 2 tours and a fishing trip for the old boy!!
PS........he caught so many fish that we shared the catch at the resort BBQ that evening by the pool. Just perfect!!
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Date of stay: February 2020
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We traded our timeshare week to stay here, as of course there's no overseas travel at the moment. So all of the guests that we met were also New Zealanders. The resort has a nice pool, but unfortunately there was a strong wind blowing most of the time and the pool was not heated, so we didn't use it. There is also a spa pool. Our one bedroom unit was fairly comfortable, although we always find the lounge seating fairly uncomfortable and this was no exception. The bathroom had a good shower, and the self-contained kitchen included most things required to cook in (which we did quite a lot).
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from Sharon Fowler, General Manager at Busby Manor
Responded 26 Apr 2021
Thank you for your comments. We have varied compositions for our rooms. Our tub chairs are not soft and cuddly but work well for some of our older owners who have difficulty getting out of chairs. We have introduced leather reclining/lift chairs into some apartments so recommend you contact us ahead of your next visit and we can move you into a room with a recliner or with a sofa instead of tub chairs
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We booked Busby Manor vis RCI as we’ve Timeshare with Club Wyndham & wanted to use our credits. We checked in after hours with ease as Sharon send me an email with all relevant details of how to check in if we arrive late. Keys were in the box next to the office & ws had no trouble checking in. Room was clean, well maintained & bathroom was tidy as well. They had separate heaters for rooms as the unit didn’t have central heating. Initially I felt cold but after an hour of turning all the heating, we were good. Kitchen had all necessary utensils, pots, pans & glasses.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Sharon Fowler, General Manager at Busby Manor
Responded 19 May 2022
Glad to hear you had a great stay appreciate your feedback - see you again soon
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My complaint is about the service. They charged me for one of their events I did NOT attend and then when I talked to them about it, the manager was very rude and made a scene. The hairdryer was not working. On my last day there, I had a cold shower because the hot water was not working (it was winter - about 8 degrees outside). The space is clean and cozy, great location but the service is disappointing, they don't listen to the client's opinion or suggestion. When I said there was no toilet paper, the manager said I should buy it myself because the resort's price is already too cheap and it was not her problem.
If you like to have access to the internet, you have to pay.
The manager was very rude to us. It's not worth the price. I'm very disappointed so I left a day earlier, after the cold shower.
If you like to have access to the internet, you have to pay.
The manager was very rude to us. It's not worth the price. I'm very disappointed so I left a day earlier, after the cold shower.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Response from Sharon Fowler, General Manager at Busby Manor
Responded 2 Aug 2020
Dear Caio and Thays I am so sad that your stay at Busby was not up to your expectations and you felt you needed to leave early. I believe your dissappointment arisen as your friend gifted you their Timeshare week but failed to explain that your apartment would be unserviced. Top Energy had a power outage beyond our control and you failed to mention your faulty hairdryer. We supply a 1 GB internet pass, linen, tea, coffee, milk,.sugar, whittakers chocolates and a couple of toilet rolls to set you up for arrival. After this you need to replenish your own supplies, purchase additional internet ($10 for an unlimited card) and use the coin operated laundry to wash your linen. We keep spares for all electrical items and would happily have replaced your hairdryer. Accommodation suppliers have two power meters so that Top Energy can turn off the hot water meter in a time of crisis. Unfortunately Top Energy had a power outage on your last day, My colleague was in the process of visiting all rooms to explain the situation at the time of your checkout. We explained to you on check out that this was not unique to us and had impacted all accommodation suppliers in Paihia. I am sorry you became really upset when we would not waive a $20 charge for your non attendance at a Wine Tasting Session. We have just started this as a trial and Ake Ake will visit when we have a minimum of 6 people. This is to cover his fuel and samples as he needs to travel from Kerikeri. As with most minimum number events refunds are not given for non attendance.
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We had a great experience at Busby Manor in Dec. Even though we arrived early, the friendly team did their best to get our room ready and when we came back they kindly upgraded us to a 2 bed apartment as they knew we had guests coming to stay! The facilities were great, the staff were very good and gave us space but were there when we needed them too. The location was excellent and we had such a good week exploring the region both on the land and the water. We will definitely be coming back again. Thank you for making our week so enjoyable.
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Response from Sharon Fowler, General Manager at Busby Manor
Responded 26 Apr 2021
So great you had a good time and look forward to seeing you on your next visit
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The best place in Paihia to stay for an amazing family holiday. The Busby manor is such a clean & tidy & beautiful place to spend a week or more away from home. The Busby manor is in the perfect location as it's right in the heart of Paihia & everything is within walking distance. Sharon @ Busby manor is such an amazing host who is very knowledgeable & helpful with local info, all you need to do is ask her & Sharon will put you onto the right people. We highly recommend this place to everyone. When you are in Paihia, this is the place to stay. Thanks again for everything. Absolutely loved our holiday. Cheers
Vicki & Josh Benseman
Vicki & Josh Benseman
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Sharon Fowler, General Manager at Busby Manor
Responded 26 Apr 2021
Glad to hear you had another great visit and really appreciate your kind comments. We do our best in endeavouring to deliver on our mission of having "the most welcoming and well maintained timeshare resort in Australasia." and its lovely to see that this is appreciated.
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Sharon and the team at Busby were exceptionally helpful with everything, nothing was a problem. They organised trips for us and were super friendly. The apartment was super clean, had plenty of nice quality linen and most of all plenty of things to cook with. The location is second to none, wake up to the sound of the ocean and walk to loads of nice restaurants.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Sharon Fowler, General Manager at Busby Manor
Responded 19 May 2022
So lovely to have you back again and great to hear you enjoyed yourselves
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We had a great week at Busby Manor. It is central to everything in Paihia - shops, restaurants and the ferry to Russell are all in walking distance. We arrived early but our 1 bedroom room was ready. We found it spotlessly clean, with views across to the beach and beyond.
Will definitely stay there again!
Will definitely stay there again!
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Response from Sharon Fowler, General Manager at Busby Manor
Responded 19 May 2022
Thank you so much for your kind comments I have shared it with our housekeeping team and they were so happy to have your feedback
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We love staying at Busby Manor. Best of all is the FANTASTIC LOCATION, right on waterfront. Friendly, efficient Office staff and very clean modern rooms. Close by to wonderful restaurants and right on beach for lovely long walks. Free Wifi included a big plus. Very wide TV coverage of many channels a bonus too.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This would be the cleanest, best located place in the country.
Our swapped timeshare week to this week at Busby could not have been better.
On the beach, laundry facilities available, close to restaurants, level waking distances and very helpful and efficient staff. Thank you for a great week. Jan & John
Our swapped timeshare week to this week at Busby could not have been better.
On the beach, laundry facilities available, close to restaurants, level waking distances and very helpful and efficient staff. Thank you for a great week. Jan & John
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Response from Sharon Fowler, General Manager at Busby Manor
Responded 19 May 2022
Thank you so much for your positive response so glad you enjoyed your week. See you again in the future
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Sorry there is no room for trailers on site. Parking is very limited and restricted to one car per unit. Unfortunately campavans are too tall to get around the building so are also excluded from the site.
Aliciachris asked a question Sept 2016
Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom39 contributions6 helpful votesDoes the room have free wi-fi?
I GB is provided complimentary for a single device. Additional cards with unlimited data are available for $10 per device
We hired a car which I found was the best way to get around. We hired the car from Omega car rental and they picked us up from the airport. They also explained the way to get there as there is a toll road (you can take a different route to avoid the toll but it's longer). They also explained where to pay for the toll which was very handy. The road can be very windy in some sections but is such a beautiful drive. Having a car was very handy in Paihia as there were places to visit close by that required a car. The car we rented also had a sticker reminding you of which side of the road to be on which I thought was a great idea for international travelers.
"This is overall a quiet spot well back off road. Perhaps upstairs units for a sea view could be requested if view is important."Read full review
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New ZealandNorth IslandNorthland RegionBay of IslandsPaihia
NUMBER OF ROOMS
18
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Frequently Asked Questions about Busby Manor
What are some of the property amenities at Busby Manor?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, free parking, and a hot tub.
Which room amenities are available at Busby Manor?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Busby Manor?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Busby Manor?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Busby Manor?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Does Busby Manor have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbour view available here.
Is Busby Manor accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.