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    Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

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    58 Seaview Road | Paihia, Paihia 0200, New Zealand
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    666 reviews
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    “two queen beds”(10 reviews)
    “buffet breakfast”(14 reviews)
    “motel style”(7 reviews)
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great value

    We have just spent 4 nights there for the Jazz Festival and was very impressed with everything about the hotel. The staff were all very helpful, the rooms clean and nice and very good value for money.

    Thank daharpers
    Response from Ramon J, Hotel Manager at Scenic Hotel Bay of IslandsResponded 1 week ago

    Good afternoon daharpers, Thank you very much for your 5/5 rating and review via www.tripadvisor.com, We appreciate the feedback and it is pleasing to read your comments. See you next festival! Kind regards, Ramon James - Hotel Manager

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    A great place to stay

    Loved staying here, large well appointed rooms with decent coffee machine, sky sports and movie channel. Plenty of lounging space. Sadly I came in winter so could not use the pool. I also had breakfast which was good (sadly no baked beans on offer), the...More

    Thank Pete Y
    Response from Ramon J, Hotel Manager at Scenic Hotel Bay of IslandsResponded 3 weeks ago

    Good afternoon Pete Y, Thank you very much for the 5/5 and review via www.tripadvisor.com for Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands, Paihia. Great to see you loved our property and what we have to offer, hope to see you again very soon! Kind regards, Ramon...More

    Reviewed 5 June 2018 via mobile
    Scenic Hotel

    Rooms were large and well appointed and very clean.Bed was perfect.The staff were very obliging and friendly. Breakfast was excellent even though it was quiet.Stayed here 7 years ago and liked it then.This time totally impressed.More

    Thank James B
    Response from Ramon J, Hotel Manager at Scenic Hotel Bay of IslandsResponded 20 June 2018

    Good morning James B, Thank you for the 4 star rating and also taking the time to review us online via www.tripadvisor.com, we do appreciate it! You online review is testament to how hard we are working as a team and it is pleasing to...More

    Reviewed 31 May 2018
    A walk away from the shore line

    We stayed during a coach trip of NZ. The hotel is in 2 story blocks, requiring a short walk in the open from your room to the restaurant and reception. We had a ground floor room backing on to the gardens. The vegetation is quite...More

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    Response from Ramon J, Hotel Manager at Scenic Hotel Bay of IslandsResponded 6 June 2018

    Good afternoon Simon E, Thank you for your online review and rating for Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands, Paihia. Our location is a key aspect of our success, we are very lucky indeed. As a hotel, we would advise that Russell is well worth a...More

    Reviewed 22 May 2018
    Loved our stay. .

    We had a pleasant stay at the Scenic Hotel Bay of Island, lovely room with all the modern cons. The hotel is in a perfect location and an easy walk into town along the main coastal road. Breakfast was delicious with all that you could...More

    Thank BendigoVic
    Response from Ramon J, Hotel Manager at Scenic Hotel Bay of IslandsResponded 23 May 2018

    Good afternoon BendigoVic, Thank you so much for the 5/5 rating! Your recommendation means a lot to us and we are pleased to read that you loved our breakfast offering and location. Our location, service and food are certainly key to our success and something...More

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    Response from Charles A | Reviewed this property |
    Sorry you will have to ask the resort about hairdryers -I cant remember
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    Response from rossbboi | Property representative |
    No. We run and A La Carte menu as well as a buffet on certain nights.
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    17 December 2016|
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    Response from Tony C | Reviewed this property |
    Sorry I go not know however the hotel is very traditional so I would expect so. If not the hotel is very near the centre of Paihia where there are a number of restaurants where I would expect one would provide a roast... More
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    "All rooms seem to be quiet, hotel very close to the main shopping area and harbour. Very little noise from..."
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    "Stairs only for 1st floor rooms could be a problem for some."
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