Scenic Hotel Bay Of Islands, Paihia
About the Hotel
Rooms and Amenities
Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands has standard rooms with air conditioning, TVs with Chromecast, balconies or patios, mini fridges, and tea/coffee facilities. Family rooms accommodate up to four guests with a queen bed and two single beds in a separate bedroom. Superior rooms offer options of two queen beds or a king and queen bed; connecting rooms and accessible bathrooms are available upon request. Deluxe Rooms include a private balcony or patio with views of tropical gardens, and options for a super king bed or two queen beds. Accessible rooms feature two queen beds and accessible bathrooms, which include roll-in showers, shower seats, and hand rails. Dog-friendly superior rooms, equipped with two queen beds, dog beds, and food/water bowls, provide patio access.
Dining at Nikau
Nikau Restaurant & Bar features New Zealand cuisine with local seasonal produce, specializing in seafood, meats, and vegetarian dishes. The bar offers New Zealand wines, craft beers, and cocktails. Nikau provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a Friday night roast buffet. The breakfast menu includes cinnamon porridge and corn fritter & bacon stack. The dinner menu includes Treaty Grounds Ciabatta Garlic Bread, Kerikeri Seafood Chowder, Tapeka Point Beef Burger, and Waitangi Eye Fillet.
Leisure and activities
Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands provides sub-tropical gardens and a swimming pool. Located near the hotel is the Bay of Islands region, known for water activities. Guests can explore Urupukapuka and Otehei Bay islands by kayak or cruise. Other activities include trips to Hole in the Rock, Māori guided tours in the ancient forest to see giant kauri trees, and visits to the Kawiti family glow worm caves. The Waitangi Treaty Grounds provide activities for cultural learning.
Location and Access
Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands is situated at the entrance to Paihia, with walking access to the main wharf, visitor activities, dining, and shopping. It is located off State Highway 11, a 25-minute drive from Bay of Islands Airport. Nearby landmarks include Waitangi One Way Bridge (2 km), Paihia Harbour (1 km), and Paihia Beach (1 km).
Services & Conveniences
Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands can host conferences for up to 120 guests. The hotel offers versatile function rooms and event spaces. The hotel also features Tesla charging stations and free parking. Standard room amenities include free high-speed WiFi and tea/coffee making facilities. The en-suite bathroom has accessible features suitable for guests in a wheelchair or with mobility issues
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Tennis court
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's pool
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Shallow end
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor