Top of the Bay

4.3 / 5.0

Excellent(58 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Paihia

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Beachfront or waterfront and more

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About this bed and breakfast

Offering quiet street views, Top of the Bay is an accommodation situated in Paihia, 600 metres from Te Ti Bay Beach and less than 1 km from Paihia Beach. This guest house features free private parking and private check-in and check-out.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Map of Paihia

Nearby attractions

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi

1.8 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 290 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 1 Queen • 968 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Top of the Bay

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4.3 / 5.0

Excellent(58 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Paihia

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Beachfront or waterfront and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Map of Paihia

Nearby attractions

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi

1.8 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 290 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 1 Queen • 968 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.3 / 5.0

Excellent(58 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

4.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

Really enjoyed our stay there and the veiws that went with it.

Liked the views. Excellent bed in main bedroom. Quite location.

No downstairs bathroom for the bedrooms. Had to climb stairs to bathroom at night. Queen bed in second bedroom is very soft/roll together.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

I would recommend this property for the views / cleanliness and the owner replaced the towels every other day which

The views over the bay were stunning

Nothing

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Very good

Good view!

Bathroom upstairs!

4.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Excellent place to stay.

The views were amazing. It was clean and warm. The host Stacey was excellent. Our whānau loved our time at Top of the Bay.

3.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Great location and views, quiet and comfortable stay.

Location to the main centre. The view of the harbour,sea, Russell and surrounding area. Very quiet and secure to parking our car.

Heavy condensation on the inside of the windows. Mold along the join between the sides and the shower floor, and between the glass frame and the floor. This needs attention now, with a good dose of chlorine and wet and forget to get rid of it. It looks unsightly, although the shower works perfectly well and is large enough to move around in. The bed needs to be increased to either a queen or king as there is enough room to do so. The edge of the existing bed slops down and your elbow or body can slip off the mattress.

3.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Goegeous views and generous kitchen. Just take water with you and if you need a toilet at night ask about an alternative

The view was extraordinary and the beds were comfortable. the garden was lovely. The location was quiet

The only bathroom was upstairs and all the beds were downstairs. The tap water smelled and tasted terrible like dirt and/or mould. Take bottled water with you.

2.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

I am disappointed and not equivalent to the money

host

the cleanliness curtains cockroaches not weather friendly no air conditioning toilets not accessible for elderly no vent in the bathroom or kitchen no fire alarm

4.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Views to die for

The view was awesome! The apartment was very clean, quiet & comfortable. Location was very good but be aware there is a steep hill to climb when walking from the town.

Power points near mirrors in the 2nd bedroom & bathroom would be useful for hair drying or shaving.

4.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Superb

Fabulous views of the water. Very comfortable stay! We didn't want to leave!!

Although it is quite close to Paihia's restaurants and the Marina, it is a very steep walk up the hill to get home, but the view is worth it!

4.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

perfect location

the location was perfect

the bed was a bit small and uncomfortable

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

Stacy is a super lovely host. We had issues with the booking and she fixt everything for us. The accomodation has a great view and a beautiful terrace to use. For us everything was perfect and exactly what we wanted for our stay.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Easy access, parking allocated. All amenities. extremely clean and comfy. Situated high above the town with extraordinar

Very clean and comfy. The view was amazing!

nothing

4.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

You are here for the Amazing view

Tucked away at the top of the hill with 180 degree view of the bay. Really lovely setting and very peaceful and quiet, and yet only a stone throw from the main township. The property has been kept super tidy and clean. We arrived at Christmas Day and received a Christmas card from the host which was a very nice touch. The host Stacey also assisted us with booking a cruise to the hole in the rock, we received 10% discount and loved the cruise. We saw a group of dolphins. Thank you Stacey

I highly recommend the owner to install flyscreens to all the openable windows as at night time there were mosquitoes and we couldn’t open any doors or windows. There was no air conditioning at all inside the house. It became quite stuffy and uncomfortable for us which impacted our sleep. It would have been really nice if we could have opened the windows to let the fresh air in then there wouldn’t be any issues without air conditioning. There needs to be curtain or blockout blinds at least to the main bedroom downstairs as the morning sun gets through the vertical blinds and woke us up way too early than we needed too especially so when we were on a holiday. I believe if the owner can do a few improvements to the property it would make it an even better place to enjoy the Bay of Islands

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Very good

The view

No dishwasher or dryer

3.5 / 5.0

Aug 2022

I’d stay there again and have recommended it to friends.

Beautiful view. Part way up a hill yet centrally located. Very comfortable. Lots of outdoor living opportunity. Hands off management ie no 10am check out - Yay! Kitchen facilities sufficient to do basics and I liked the coffee selection.

It was slightly damp but possible to control with heaters.

2.5 / 5.0

Feb 2022

Just fairly good.

The location overlooking the bay. The lounge and the balcony is quite good. The dining and kitchen is clean and tidy.

We couldn't sleep a night because all the rooms are too hot no aircon nor electric fan. We complain and the next day they provided tower fans for both rooms. The bathroom and toilet is upstairs and it is so inconvenient as all the rooms are in the ground level.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Exceptional

super clean and comfy and we arrived super early as there were no car parks in town and they let us check in right away!

3.5 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Amazing view from nicely setup units on the hill

Beautiful views of the Bay and good setup for our family

A number of minor things weren't quite right which on their own weren't biggies but added up affected our review scores

4.0 / 5.0

Dec 2021

Very good

The view was beautiful

Curtains are needed down stairs especially when owners having gathering, coffee was hard

3.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Comfortable, clean and perfect for our needs which was just a bed for the night.

Location was good. Lovely view, clean and quiet.

A bit dated but then I think most units of this sort in Paihia are a bit dated - were all build in the same era.

4.5 / 5.0

Jul 2021

Top of the Bay!

Very comfortable and enjoyable stay. We had everything we needed and were close to town, with a fabulous view! Good value for money and would stay again….

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2021

Exceptional

Location awesome, view awesome, host lovely to deal with.

WiFi was patchy, and squeaky floor in the bathroom.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Paihia?

The average price for a rental in Paihia is $195 per night. This rental is $5 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Top of the Bay. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Top of the Bay pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Top of the Bay?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, balcony or patio, and tv.

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Map of Paihia

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

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How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Paihia?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Top of the Bay pet friendly?

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