What a great find! Private individual cabins with a view of the Bay of Islands. Walking distance to the shops, and the owners couldn't have been more helpful. We loved the fat ginger cat who roamed around and visited us. The cabin was clean and well appointed. The office had coffee plungers available for our use, and great suggestions for... More

The big selling point of this motel for me was the fact that you got your own private, secluded detached cabin (basically your own little house with balcony). For me this was so much better than your standard identikit boxy motels. The cabin itself was comfortable, clean and even had an extra little bedroom that I used as my walk... More

Lovely views from the deck lifted the average accommodation. Cabin was clean and had all the basic requirements. Stairs are fine, just don't pack heavy bags. They could do some very simple things to improve the stay, some extra toiletries (only soap provided) and a visitors info pack would have been appreciated. I don't think this is to much to... More

We enjoyed our stay and the owners were very helpful. The cabins are an easy walking distance of all the local attractions and eating places. A warning to those who are old or infirm that most of the cabins require you to climb at leat on flight of stairs. We chose an easy access cabin, no problem. More

We stayed only one night at Bay Cabinz but would have enjoyed a few more if we'd had the time. There are 10 cedar cabins going up a hillside. The grounds were lovely and well kept. Each unit was fully equipped for making meals. The cabin was clean and colorful. Each cabin has a deck with a table to have... More

The self-contained cabin was very comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful .Be aware that if you don't have a car, bringing your luggage up the steep driveway can be a challenge More

My mom and I traveled to Paihia in January 2011. We wanted accommodations with a kitchen, a view, free parking, separate beds, free Internet, and a great location... and we found it at Bay Cabinz. Our lodging was everything that was promised, and more. Proprietors were excellent, especially Belinda who was willing to give us activity recommendations and directions to... More

I stayed with a friend at bay cabinz for two nights and enjoyed every minute of it! The location was great, as just a quick stroll to beach and shops. The rooms were great, and getting up to them was good exercise, as there were a few steps to be climbed. Love Paihia in general and staying at such a... More

We booked at the last minute using wotif and got the last cabin, a 2 bedroom right on the carpark. It was a lovely room. They are small and ours didn't have room for more than beds and a wee kitchen, but the deck is a good size and had a lovely view across the valley. The advantage of it... More