Bayview Lodge was a fantastic base for our stay in Paihia. The apartment is very comfortable, had everything we needed and was well presented and clean. Malcolm and Jenny were very friendly and helpful hosts. We will be back!

I have stayed at the Bayview Lodge numerous times on my visits to the Bay of Islands as it is perfect for our family. Jenny and Malcolm are terrific hosts and very obliging. The apartment has a full kitchen, large bedrooms/lounge and modern furniture. There is some fantastic art work on the walls! Location is very close to town and despite this, is super quiet at night. This place is a gem.

Though Jenny is a very friendly host, things weren't as comfortable as we had hoped, and as presented online. The apartment rented out used to be the upper one, but the owners live there now, and the lower is rented out. There is a lot of (unintentional) noise from upstairs: from the fridge, TV, walking, shower. That mad our stay a lot less relaxed. No good night sleep. All is very neat, but quite small, no real outdoors, just two chairs, we didn't see the BBQ, nor dishwasher, and washing/drying is next door and charged. View is blocked by cars of yourself and owners (taxi). Tried to discuss it with the owner, without much response, though some details of the bach now have been changed in the online description. The price we paid in our opinion, was to high even for high season.