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Reviews of Bay Cabinz Motel

4 out of 5
Bay Cabinz Motel
32-34 School Road, Paihia

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A real lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Terrible Experience !
Be Aware! I had to climb 49 stairs to reach my room!! No elevator!!!! This was not clear from the property description. Asked to change the room, but they would not do it! Terrible experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Ali on 29 Jan 2023
Such an unfair review. There is no elevator due to our Cedar cabins being situated on the side of a hill! The stairs shown in our photos are clearly obvious. We were unable to move you the first night, due to being full, but did offer you a lower SeaView room for the next two nights with half the stairs but you said you would stay where you were. You did also comment how nice the cabins were. So this score merely reflects your thoughts about the stairs. Perhaps check out the photos in more detail next time to avoid disappointment.

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views,sun and very comfortable

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabins are located close to town so just an easy walk to cafes and Paihia wharf for activities. The cabin was clean, spacious and had everything I needed. I'd definitely stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!
It was a lovely, comfortable and spacious cabin with great cooking toilet/shower facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed for the night and the staff were friendly, awesome cabins with comfy beds.The motel was clean and tidy. Thank you for the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely private cabins with view from the hills above paihia...great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful views, very friendly and helpful service with great recommendations. Everything was spotless upon check in. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful owner; comfortable stay
These are lovely self-contained cabins, run by the super hospitable and helpful Ali! They are VERY clean, which we appreciated, and although we didn't really use it, the kitchen was well stocked. I'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

David, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding accomodation with sea veiws, staff were wonderful too
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good place to stay. Clean , quiet, comfortable, friendly hosts , handy location. No hesitation in recommending.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paula, Auckland, New Zealand

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views. Excellent service and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome
A+ loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

RA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great days at Bay of Islands
great location, especially seaview cabins. Nice studio's, lux cabins with veranda. 5 minutes walk to town with nice restaurants and bars. Only minus was internet, which did not always function well (limited speed & reach).
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay!
Great cabins! Nice view from the sea-view cabins. Lovely staff. Appreciated the kitchenette in the cabin. Easy walk into the town center. Lots of nearby shops and restaurants. Nearby beach is great, too!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

L Leon

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place has it all, the owners are extremely friendly, excellent location and the cabins are fantasti. I’m already planning a trip back,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cabin surrounded by greenery, great deck. The inside is comfortable, good space & very clean. Easy walk to the town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice quiet. Good location Good staff Good facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little cabin perched on the hill with a view of both the hills and (a bit of) the sea conveniently located for the bars and restaurants of Pahia. Our welcome on arrival was very friendly. There was a good amount of cooking implements which came in handy but the cabin could have benefited from some complementary shower gel/body wash. The shower head was also a bit small for me at 6'1"! Altogether however we really enjoyed this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is situated in a quiet location, slightly uphill and within a 5 min walk into the centre of the lovely town. The property was clean and had everything we needed as a couple in our 50's visiting for 5 nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything, yet very quiet and off the beaten track.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel_&_Gary, Sydney, AU

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time staying at Bay Cabinz. The property is in the perfect location, walking distance to everything that Paihia has to offer and hosts Ali and Ken were incredibly friendly and helpful. The cabin and property are exactly as described on the website. The room was very comfortable with a strong & hot shower, newly installed aircon, TV and kitchenette. The balcony was perfect for dining and relaxing and we made use of the on-site BBQ almost every day. The top cabins might be a little tricky for those who have mobility issues but for those who don't, they're perfect for making you feel like you have your own private spot tucked away amongst the trees.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location overlooking the bay.
We stayed for 3 nights in one of the cabins on the upper level of the Motel with a great view across the town to the Bay. Our cabin was clean and comfortable with a small kitchenette which was very useful. Each cabin has a small deck at the front and down the side, both equipped with a table and chairs to sit out and enjoy the view. The owners are very friendly, helpful and welcoming. The Motel is in a good location, only a short walk to restaurants and shops in Paihia. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend the Bay Cabinz Motel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paihia - a gem of the North Island
Paihia is a fabulous wee place in the Bay of Islands and we stayed there for 4 nights in early February. The weather might have been better but that did not put us off in any way. The Bay Caninz Motel was ideally placed for us to enjoy the delights of Paihia. Our hosts, Ken and Ali, went out of their way to be of help and to give us hints on where to go and where to eat. Our cabin was just over 5 minutes from the centre of town and thus within reach of all that we needed. It was clean and quite spacious with a nice balcony to sit out on of an evening after eating. Any gripes? Just one really. A second mirror, outside of the bathroom, would have been useful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Abram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay here. Owners were friendly, welcoming and super helpful throughout. Nothing was a problem for them. The cabin has great facilities for self catering and a fantastic view of the beach, which was under 5 mins walking. The cabins each have a decking with table and chairs and it was wonderful to sit out there and enjoy the ocean breeze. The ferry and activities also super close. The cabins are up a hill top and easy access to the town. We were able to relax, park our van and access great locations such as Piapia, Kerikeri and the town of Russell is a ferry ride away. The beach at the main drag is crowded with tourists, so I suggest driving a little further out for serenity and clearer waters. The treaty grounds a under 5 mins away and worth a visit. Although I would not recommend for young children - it’s better suited to a more mature traveller who wants peace and quiet and a more boutique style of accomodation. We really enjoyed our stay. I would have loved a sofa in the cabin to really nail the comfort level. It was exactly what we needed and I would definitely stay here again! Thank you so much to the newish owners ! Was like staying with old family friends !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stay. The cabin was extremely comfy with a gorgeous view. We were greeted like family and treated like royalty. The location was first class with an easy stroll to the beach and all the shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was excellent. You are in separate little cabins. Festival was on when I was there, and I heard nothing all night long. The owner went out of his way to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kieran, Whangarei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a great place to stay! I felt very well welcomed and the facilities were much better than the pictures. Well stay there next time im in the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Atmosphere
Beautiful views. Lovely service. The native setting was perfect for the cabins.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location location
Great location. Friendly helpful hosts. Terrific cabin. We loved our stay at Paihai
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent motel in good location.
Lovely cabin amongst the trees . Had the top cabin with sea views.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice individual cabins in great location
The cabins are very comfortable with all amenities. Initial climb with luggage may be a bit taxing, however view from cabins across the town and water is very good The pizza from nearby Ruffinos was expensive but the best pizza I have eaten (supreme)!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Bev, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient and quite comfortable
Our hosts were very friendly and helpful. The motel was well placed, quiet and convenient to enable walking to all venues but the last Hill was steep as well as the climb to the cabins. Not suitable for folk with disabilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

david, hawaii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time in New Zealand .
All went well except the weather. Rained the three days I was in Paihia.hotel was close to town, which is small. Room was clean, newer, and my view was nice. If you have bad knees, beware
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Richard, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice motel with plenty to do in the area
Very warm and informative welcome for our week's stay at Bay Cabinz. Our luggage had beeen lost en route, and Ken and Ally lent us clothes, sun tan cream and anything else we needed, and really went out of their way to help us until our bags arrived. The motel is a short walk from the Intercity bus stop from Auckland. We appreciated the verandah where we could have breakfast looking out over the bay, and a beer at the end of an interesting day.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

jim, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paihia resort
Arrived mid afternoon, met by Ken and Ellie although busy Ken was on hand to help with our cases, Ellie explained how all things worked and informed us of facilites available,and booked tours for us during our stay.. We enjoyed our stay going on several trips using Bay Cabinz motel as a base for our car trips to places of interest further a field Would definitely stay there again when visiting Paihia region.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely and quiet but close to the main street
Lovely place to stay. Friendly Moteliers - we are definatley coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Something just a little bit different
Motel consists of 10 individual cabins located on a hillside in Paihia - it's a nice location with a good view. We had the lowest cabin which had disabled access ramps (we didn't need disabled access it's just the cabin we were given) but the other cabins, higher up the hillside, are accessed by stairs which may be a problem for some. The room was a decent size (ours also had a box room with single bed) with a large shower/wet room - again suitable for disabled people. There was also a small hob, microwave & fridge so you could self cater if you wanted to. We found the local amenities (restaurants, supermarket, souvenir shops etc) all to be within easy walking distance & we ate out as a result .....besides which we were on holiday & didn't want to cook! The room was clean, the owner/receptionist very happy to help & welcoming & we couldn't have asked for more during our 2 night stay there. Highly recommended 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Option for Paihia
We enjoyed our stay at Bay Cabinz. The hotel is walkable to the pier and downtown Paihia. It was quiet with lots of amenities - Kitchenette, fluffy towels, strong wifi, and additional twin bed. Highly recommend for your trip to Bay of Islands.

10/10 Excellent

david, sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, good location.
. Nice and clean and very easy access walking distance to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hosts! Very nice tidy accomodation. Had a wedding in bay of islands and owners drove us to the ferry as it was pouring with rain.