We rented an apartment at the back, where we could park right outside the door. Excellent apartments. Very roomy, lovely bedrooms and bathroom. Comfortable balcony, with BBQ, table, chairs and umbrella. Walking distance to the town and has lovely nearby restaurants. Very helpful and friendly managers. We really enjoyed our stay. More

We rented a two bedroom apartment which had everything and was immaculate. It was beachfront with uninterrupted views of the bay of islands but easy walking to Paihia's restaurants and shops. The managers were very helpful and we really enjoyed our stay despite bad weather. And it has free WiFi. The downside was the biggest bed was not in the... More

This place was excellent. Everything there and great service. Located on the strip, great views and places to eat all close. Lovely helpfull reception. We will stay here again. More

Have just had 2 nights here, have stayed before and once again we were very happy with the accommodation. Had rellies out from Scotland who had been doing a lot of travelling and this place was ideal for them to just chill out a bit. Hosts Mark & Viv are very accommodating & helpful. The rooms are fully equiped, modern... More

We stayed 2 nights in here. Large, modern and well equipped. Staffs are so friendly. Highly recommended. More

We have just enjoyed 2 nights in an upper level 2 bedroom waterfront apartment at this wonderful 5 star "resort"in the Bay of Islands. The sunny bacony was fully equiped with BBQ and comfortable furniture and with lovely views of the pool area and the bay beyond. It is worth asking for a n apartment with some view of the... More

We spent six weeks in New Zealand in February and this set the standard for our holiday, Facilities are brilliant with a bbq on the balcony, hot tub in our room, lovely pool and more importantly fantastic hosts, we stayed in two rooms because of someone else having a pre arranged booking and both the rooms were fantastic with ipod... More

A little ott for us as just a couple booking a 2 bedroom apartment but the day we arrived in Paihia it was pouring rain so choose The Pioneer just for road appeal initlally- we were not disappointed- really spacious apartments- eveything you would need family or two couples/friends traveling together- even an outdoor tub- great cupboard of dvd's to... More

We walked into this apartment off the street, when the proprietor gave us a fantastic rate on one of the rear units. The unit didn't have a direct view of the bay, as it overlooked it's own courtyard and the pool and spa, but it didn't need it. It was spacious, spotlessly clean, extremely well equipped, quiet and wonderful to... More