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Paihia Waterfront Lodge, on the Waitangi River

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aerial view of river
From the jetty looking back, 2 single & 2 double kayaks available for hire
Lodge west side
Kitchen Dining Room
Lounge area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Paihia, Haruru
  • Haruru Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Paihia Wharf
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Paihia Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Room 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Room 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Room 3

2 Single Beds

Room 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Room 5

1 King Bed

Room 6

2 Single Beds

Room 7

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Paihia Waterfront Lodge, on the Waitangi River

"Full refund offered for cancellations due to covid travel restriction"

A peaceful setting at the Waitangi River well off the the main road, yet only 5 minutes away from Paihia.
A great place for family groups to enjoy.

Relax in the alfresco dining and lounge area, play sports on the lawn, explore the river by kayak, launch your boat from the private tidal ramp or hire our kayaks & 12ft dingy with motor to go for a play, check out the Haruru waterfalls or fish in the stunning Bay of Islands or just chill out on the couch watch Sky TV and wi fi available. We have it all on offer and so much more..


Our large lawn area also offers plenty of room to play sports & for kids to run around.
No Pets, please do not ask if we make exceptions,

Due to new terms with booking sites, we no longer allow large gatherings such as weddings/birthday celebrations etc to be held at the property, This place is for the exclusive use of guests paying to stay at the lodge and not to be used as a BBQ gathering/hangout meeting place for others who you may know on holiday in the Bay of Islands.
No parties allowed regardless of how small or large.
Please do not consider this place if you have intentions of inviting visitors over for socializing & being loud, this is not a party house & is exclusive to the guests staying.


Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$295.00 per stay); Linen (included);

Property manager

KarlB719
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We boarder the river so caution we kids
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Events

No events allowed
Events held on property by approval only fee apply
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Events held on property by approval only fee apply
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Haruru

Located in Haruru, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Treaty House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point Historic Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Action World and Makana Chocolate Boutique. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Paihia, Haruru

What's nearby

  • Haruru Falls - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Paihia Beach - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Russell Beach - 37 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte’s Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paihia Waterfront Lodge, on the Waitangi River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Paihia Waterfront Lodge, on the Waitangi River?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paihia Waterfront Lodge, on the Waitangi River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Paihia Waterfront Lodge, on the Waitangi River located?

This family-friendly Haruru holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bay of Islands and Haruru Falls. Action World and Te Ti Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 79 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning
Beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Find!
We loved it. Would book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extended family holiday
Location and vast size of the prpperty exceeded our expectation
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mike E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Excellent location and facility
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Special sanctuary
Wonderful location for our weekend getaway. Excellent communication with owner. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful & fun
This was a perfect place to start our family trip in New Zealand! It was lovely to have the huge yard and be close to some water. Thanks for making it available!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best mid week work stay away
This is the second year we have booked and stayed at this property. Our team head a way for a mid-week break before Xmas each year. Great time to bond, have some fun and let off some steam. The property caters to a larger group, and grounds are beautiful. Karl the owner is a delight to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful secluded spot on River
For a small family reunion - this spot was perfect! Loved the location on the river to kayak down to the falls or upriver to the ocean. Big yard for all sorts of yard games, small pond for fishing with kids and catching some eel, close to town, large covered outdoor area with grill and fully stocked kitchen. Home was clean and the service was excellent. Thanks for a great holiday Karl. Happy new year!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Work Xmas weekend away
We booked the lodge for a team weekend away - what a place! It was the most relaxing and enjoyable break ever. Would absolutely recommend the place for families, friends etc. So peaceful, so relaxing and absolutely stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a larger group
Spacious and well thought-out areas. Clean and tidy rooms. Lovely spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

George W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace & tranquility says it all
Excellent retreat & loved our stay. However the water tasted like a creek & we ended up buying water to drink.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get together
A beautiful setting, outside could be presented better, concrete water blasted, BBQ up graded.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Shaun h., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stay was good everyone expected
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Valda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Retreat
This property provided everything our family required for a quiet, relaxing holiday! The location and surrounds are spectacular. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen and outdoor area provided ample room for us all (12). Our host was gracious and friendly. Thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Dilan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with an amazing outdoors
We really enjoyed staying at this property. It has an amazing outdoor area with beautiful views and plenty of space. Only cons were, the toilets are outdated (flush buttons gets stuck), no door on the upstairs en-suite, no heaters in any of the rooms. Other than that this place is highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Scott W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, grounds lovely.
Location was great and the grounds were lovely, we enjoyed the outdoors. We did find the house a little uncomfortable for our large group (11 people) with only two bathrooms (one bathroom is an ensuite) and bedrooms very hot at night. Leaving windows open was the only option but meant bugs coming in as no bug screens. Overall was a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Carla E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top location
Great place to stay with a big group of people. Basic consumables like milk and coffee would have been appreciated. The interior lighting by the TV area does need a bit of an upgrade.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

The property was lovely overall, a fantastic location and a great size.
The property was lovely overall, a fantastic location and a great size. The grounds were immaculate and the bbq area functional, even in the rain. The allowance for pets was good, it was great to have our dog with us. My family and I did have two small surprises which weren't ideal. First, the owner is located on the property (with a dog which visited often) which meant regular traffic on the drive way. Second, the house is for sale and we had a number of unexpected visitors wandering aroun

10/10 Excellent

Luke T.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boys Golf Trip
Excellent property for groups of people that need individual beds. We had 10 people and all managed to get separate beds. Excellent outdoor entertainment area and overall great place to stay. A++
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Robin J., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Perfect!
We had the best time away here, amazing property, completely set up for relaxing and spending fun time together, especially the outdoor area. House and grounds are beautiful and well kept and clean. Host was super friendly and helpful, great comminication. Everything was just perfect 😉
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
The place was very comfortable, and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Something for the whole family
This was great for an extended family group, with space for 6 boys to kick a football, access to the river, huge outdoor living, that meant everyone could find their own space to relax and enjoy being together. We are looking forward to enjoying it even more for a long weekend in summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
We loved our stay - the privacy, beautiful grounds and facilities were top notch Karl was great with communication & advise on activities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by KarlB719

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What makes this property unique

the river access is tidal
Private boat ramp, jetty,
kayaks & 12ft dingy with motor for hire.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests