About this property

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Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

These waterfront apartments offer spacious self-contained accommodation with a large lounge/dining area, full kitchen and spa bath. Each apartment has a private balcony with barbecue. Pioneer Waterfront Apartments are located in Paihia, surrounded by shops, cafes and restaurants. Paihia Wharf, departure point for ferries to the historic town of Russell, is only 250 metres away. All apartments have a 32-inch flat-screen TV with DVD/CD player and satellite channels. Air conditioning, heating and private laundry facilities are provided. Free off-street parking is included. Guests at Pioneer Waterfront Apartments Paihia have access to a large spa pool, plunge pool and heated children’s paddling pool. The tour desk can arrange local activities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Paihia, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Julie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Fabulous location, easy walk to eateries and shops. Vivienne, our host was so friendly and cheerful. Plenty of room to relax with a great balcony for watching everything going on. Good shower.
  • Horwood
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great experience from start to finish. Met with a genuinely friendly greeting. Apartment was very clean, modern and had everything we needed. Never used the car as everything was in easy walking distance.
  • Kim
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location and apartment was very good, close to the spa, had a spa in the middle of winter under the stars. Nice quiet location close to shops restaurants and ferry,
  • Karlos
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything is always exceptional when we stay here!
  • Paola
    New Zealand New Zealand
    What a treat! Fantastic location, host (Viv) was superb and SO helpful, clean rooms, all you need. Would definitely stay there again
  • Leanne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Spacious and comfortable with a fabulous view. Super friendly staff 😊
  • Leah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location and View Perfect.Spotless Apartment.Was a chilly day but Room was Lovely and Cosy.
  • Stevie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Viv was amazing , property was clean and so comfortable for our little family has everything you need and more.
  • Eseta
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Viv was absolutely amazing. Welcoming and super friendly. Was a nice intro into the pioneer. 1x Adults, 2x kids ages 13 and 11. We stayed in the penthouse on the 3rd floor. Amazing sea views, clean, spacious, comfortable beds and close to the...
  • Dominic
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything exceeded our expectations. The property has every comfort you could possibly need during your stay - even a BBQ for each room. it is impeccably clean and Viv really makes you feel welcome. Location is great - easy access to...

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 94 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Finalists 2014 AA Travel NZ Hosts of the Year i.e. Top Three in NZ. Our interests include golf, family and our love of the Bay of Islands and all that Northland and New Zealand has to offer our guests. A family run business with each apartment individually owned but managed by us as if each was our own.

Property information

More spacious than your average Paihia Motel/Hotel/Apartment. 10 x Two bedroom apartments on same size property as other properties with 30 plus apartments. Full kitchen dining area and lounge area. Double bathroom vanities with separate shower and separate spa bath. On line "walk-through" available.

Neighbourhood information

Paihia is the gateway to the Bay of Islands. We are just minutes from the main wharf where all the activities heading into the Bay leave from. The property is central and an easy walk to restaurants, and access to all local activities is easy from the Pioneer. For most activities the car can be parked (one car park per apartment is allocated) and walking is the convenient way to get there .. range further afield and a car is useful!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Pioneer Waterfront Apartments takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
NZD 15 per stay

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that housekeeping is provided once every 4 days.

Please inform Pioneer Waterfront Apartments in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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