Paihia Retreat
Holiday homSchool Road 53 School Road Paihia, Paihia, New ZealandShow on map
Fabulous
Guests rate it highest for location, service and food.
8.641Reviews- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
- Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 9.6 out of 10, at School Road 53 School Road Paihia.
Tranquil Garden Oasis
Luxurious Accommodations Indulge in a holiday home with 3 bedrooms, a spacious living room, and a fully equipped kitchen. Enjoy garden views from the terrace, relax in front of the flat-screen TV, and take advantage of the outdoor dining area.
Convenient Location Located just a stone's throw away from Paihia Harbour and Paihia Beach, with key attractions like Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Haruru Falls a short distance away. Explore the historic Kemp House and Stone Store nearby, and enjoy easy access to Bay of Islands Airport.
To make this tranquil garden oasis your next vacation destination, book your stay at Paihia Retreat today.
What this place offers
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Non-smoking throughout
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Rooms
8.6
Fabulous
Rated 8.6 out of 10 by 41 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.0
- Service9.0
- Location9.6
- Rooms8.0
- Amenities8.5
- Value8.5
- Food & drink8.5
Guests mention
Beautiful locationWell equipped for families
BarrieAustraliaAcceptable.
Quick access to town.
Steep and difficult driveway to negotiate, which made handling of luggage difficult.
CleoNew ZealandIdeal location and set up for our stay
Paihia Retreat was perfect for our stay. We very much appreciated it being dog friendly so our Cavoodle could enjoy our family weekend away too. While the house was very clean and tidy a noticeable dog smell could be…
GayleAustraliaIt was an adventure navigating the hazzards
Good space inside
Comfortable beds
Good shower
Good kitchen
The driveway was awful. Gate difficult at night
Weeds and long grass
The terrace looked rundown needs a paint
Expensive price for average accommodation
GlennAustraliaOverall clean and comfortable
Great size and good location
Outside lacked any maintenance. Very overgrown.
Maybe seal the driveway so that it can be used .
JuneNew ZealandWe had a great time at Paihia and enjoyed our stay.
Paihia Retreat is spacious and reasonably private. It had all that we needed for our stay. Communication was excellent and our host was very accomodating for the needs of our group - thank you for this.
The driveway was…
JackieAustraliaLovely family holiday home in a beautiful location with great valley views.
Location location location. Paihia Retreat is in an amazing spot looking across a lovely valley. It is well set up and equiped for a family stay. We had mostly great weather and spent most of our time on the…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
School Road 53 School Road Paihia, Paihia, New Zealand
Guests rate the location 9.6 out of 10 — exceptional.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM until 12:00 AM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
No children
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- The pet fee and any size limit, which is where these bookings usually come apart.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Paihia Retreat
What time is check-in and check-out at Paihia Retreat?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Paihia Retreat allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Paihia Retreat?
Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.
Does Paihia Retreat have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
How do I book Paihia Retreat?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Paihia Retreat?
School Road 53 School Road Paihia, Paihia.
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