Hotels on the beach in Paihia, New Zealand
Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beach hotels and resorts in Paihia. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in June 2026.
The List 7 Amazing Beach Hotels in Paihia
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1 Breakwater Motel
Paihia
Set on the Paihia waterfront in the heart of the Bay of Islands, this motel offers refurbished suites with free Wi-Fi directly opposite Paihia Beach. All suites offer a patio or balcony with sea or garden views. All Breakwater Motel suites feature cooking facilities and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Each suite has a bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Breakwater Paihia is just 1312 feet from tours to Russell and the Hole In The Rock. It is a 5-minute drive from Waitangi Golf Club and Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Restaurants, cafes and shops are all within 5 minutes’ walk. Kerikeri Airport is a 25-minute drive away.
Address 1 Bayview Road Show on map- Tennis court
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2 Ala Moana Motel
Paihia
Ala Moana Motel is located on the waterfront in central Paihia. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV with 50 satellite channels and a patio. Complete with a microwave, the dining area also has a refrigerator and an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms feature sea views. Other facilities offered at Ala Moana Motel include barbecues, a ticket service, a tour desk and luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing. The property offers free parking. The bus terminal, ferry wharf and town center are just a 2-minute walk away. Waitangi Treaty Grounds are a 5-minute drive from the property. The town of Russell is a 15-minute ferry ride away.
Address 52 Marsden Road Show on map- Tennis court
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3 Anchorage Motel
Paihia
Anchorage Motel is ideally located on Paihia’s waterfront, opposite a white sandy beach. Guest facilities include free Wi-Fi, tropical gardens, a Hot Tub, heated swimming pool and a barbecue area. The Anchorage Motel offers fully self-contained units, including ones with sea views across the bay. Each is designed for comfort and relaxation for all guests. Only a 5-minute walk along the waterfront to the harbor and shops, passing restaurants and cafes on the way. Anchorage Motel provides ample parking, including boat parking (subject to availability) for the keen fisherman while in the Bay of Islands. The front desk can help with choosing fishing trips or day trips to Cape Reinga or the Hokianga. They can also help with booking one of the many boat cruises on offer in the Bay from a cruise to the famous Hole in the Rock or Urupukapuka Island.
Address 2 Marsden Road Show on map- Heated pool
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4 Waitangi Holiday Park
Paihia
Waitangi Holiday Park provides an ideal base to explore Northland and the Bay of Islands. Located on the banks of the Waitange River, it is close to Te Tii Bay and local beaches. This holiday park is within walking distance to the Paihia village and a short ferry trip to Russell. There is a large supermarket 5 minutes' walk away. Within 10 minutes' walk is the Historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds where you can discover how New Zealand began in 1840. There are communal bathrooms, and a shared kitchen and dining area. There are laundry facilities, free gas BBQs, and an outdoor dining area. The communal lounge area includes free-to-air TV channels. Guests have access to laundry. Bed linen is available for hire.
Address 1 Tahuna Road, Waitangi Show on map- Pets are welcome
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5 Bayview Motel
Paihia
Located on Paihia’s waterfront, this motel offers self-contained apartments featuring a private balcony or patio with views over the beach and the Bay of Islands. Each has a full kitchen and satellite TV. Each spacious apartment at The Bay View Motel Paihia features an private bathroom and heat pumps/air conditioning. All balconies and patios include outdoor seating. High-speed internet access is available. Guests have access to a guest laundry. Free car parking is provided. The tour desk can organize swimming with dolphins, island cruises and fishing trips. Bayview Motel is a 1-minute walk from Paihia Wharf, and the shops and cafes of Paihia town center. The Waitangi Treaty Grounds are only a 5-minute drive away.
Address 2 Bayview Road Show on map- Water sports facility
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6 Bay Sands Seafront Studios Paihia
Located opposite Ti Beach, Bay Sands Seafront Studios is just 1969 feet from the center of Paihia. Each studio and apartment includes a full kitchen, free Wi-Fi and a 32-inch flat-screen TV with over 50 satellite channels. Guests at Bay Sands Paihia have access to laundry facilities and a gas barbecue. The motel offers a free shuttle bus to/from Paihia wharf. All rooms are serviced daily by housekeeping and feature hairdryers, ironing facilities, and a private balcony with seating area. Continental breakfast is available each morning. Waitangi Treaty Grounds are just 5 minutes’ drive from Bay Sands Seafront Studios. Haruru Falls is also a 5-minute drive away. The motel can arrange airport transfers upon request.
Address 136 Marsden Road Show on map -
7 Paihia Beach Resort & Spa Hotel
Paihia
Paihia Beach Resort & Spa offers luxury boutique accommodations just 66 feet from picturesque Te Tii beach. All guest studios and suites feature a private balcony or patio offering stunning views towards the Bay of Islands. Leisure options at the Paihia Beach Resort & Spa include a saltwater swimming pool and warm plunge pools, alfresco pool deck and relaxing day beds. This boutique resort is made up of 21 beautifully decorated studios and suites. Each unit offers floor-to-ceiling windows, spacious open-plan living areas, air-conditioning, complimentary Wifi and tea/coffee facilities. A cooked breakfast is included for some rates. La Spa Naturale is the resort’s on-site day spa. A wide range of treatments, therapies and massages are on offer; many of which have a unique New Zealand flavor. Paihia Beach Resort is within walking distance of Paihia Wharf, the departure point for discovering the Bay of Islands.
Address 130 Marsden Road Show on map- Swimming pool
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