Sanctuary Palms
About this condo rental
Overlooking the Bay of Islands, Sanctuary Palms is 5 minutes’ walk from Paihia Beach. All suites feature a spa bath and a electric fireplace in the lounge.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Beachfront / Waterfront
Garden
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Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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Reviews
4.3/5.0
Excellent(86 Reviews)
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9.0
Moulin rouge room / Beautiful apartment with awesome views .the bath was awesome , very private and quiet . Very close to town so it's easy to walk everywhere , but be prepared for the walk back up the hill to the apartment . I will definitely be back .
Hosts were amazing and very happy to have a chat with ya .
10.0
Very good size rooms. Very clean great view. A great apartment
The apartment had a fantastic view from large panoramic windows but was not really within walking distance to town
9.0
Lovely apartment, very clean and very cosy.
Great facilities and very comfortable bed. The candles and the spa bath made for a very relaxing stay!
The hill! Although worth it for the lovely views.
9.0
Very easy. We came in late so they messaged us beforehand to let us know where we could get the key if the office wasn't open. Very friendly and helpful.
We couldn't find a ligher for the candles. :) But in all honestly, there was not anything to really complain about. Was a lovely stay, quiet, and my partner and I had a wonderful time.
3.0
Complimentary fridge items and coffee machine. bathrobes were nice.
Property was neglected. Deck was cluttered and dirty, trees blocked the view that we paid for. Toilet leaked and was noisy. Shower had black mould on tiles. Air con in bedroom didn’t work. Bed was uncomfortable and headboard wasn’t attached. Noise from apartment above dictated our lack of sleep. We paid good money for a luxury weekend away and felt utterly disappointed.
6.0
The bed was large and extremely comfortable. The same goes for the bathtub. And the drinks in the fridge were a nice touch.
However the unit itself was very dark and humid, with an overpowering musty smell (mildew or mould). The unit wasn’t clean all that well either as we found a pair of someone else’s underwear under the bed as we were packing up. And Parking is a bit of mess here too, especially with a larger vehicle.
9.0
lots of luxury items, fridge was stocked with wine, beer, soft drink and a bowl of fruit - very thoughtful!
bed very comfortable especially being a king size. nice view looking out over tropical garden
a few electrical things weren’t working or broken
6.0
“Potentially” location (but steep drive from wharf, & my apartment on side (no sea view). comfortable bed & shower. unfortunately had to cut short my stay (cyclone Gabrielle) so never really appreciated facility.
steep hill to facility precluded opportunity NOT to drive in to eat each evening. comfortable, but “tired” looking location (COVID I guess).
5.0
Nice room 4 star
verandah muddy with 20mm water had to unblock drain as no staff on site did not see any staff in 2 days except cleaner when dishwasher played up, gps said 480mtrs walk to shopping and beach they don’t tell you it’s up a steep hill to return lots of people could not walk it especially with groceries, location 3 star Office staff1 star,
8.0
A very well set up room with everything we needed
the bathroom was great- nice space
7.0
Spacious, light well appointed 1 bedroom apartment with well equipped kitchen and washing machine. Stunning view from balcony over Bay of Islands.
Friendly management.
Bed was uncomfortable - if you moved or rolled over the mattress bounced the other person around, so badly it could wake them up.
Dryer didn't seem to work.
Very steep walk from Paihia to apartment. Not suitable for people with any knee problems or small children. We had to drive quite a bit because of the difficulty walking, but parking very limited in Paihia.
9.0
Very luxurious and clean apartment.
Good location near town centre (via a steepish hill).
Spa bath was fab, appreciated inclusion of bath salts, candles and matches.
Generous coffee/tea/mini bar supplies.
Indsutrial washing facilities.
AC not working in bedroom when weather was very hot, not notified in advance and no discount offered for this which was a bit disappointing.
Upstairs had TV on loud after quiet hours and the ceilings are thin. I note from a prior review other guests have had similar problems, would suggest including the quiet hours in the welcome letters (particularly for room 3).
7.0
They showed a picture of a sea view there wasn't that was misleading
9.0
Lovely position, but it is as the top of a steep hill. Was OK for us, but may be limiting for others.
Other than that, it’s a convenient location for walking into Paihia. Well equipped, nicely laid out, plus there was a washing machine and dryer
Important to realise that these apartments were originally a single house, and so the sound insulation isn’t up to hotel standards. The folks upstairs weren’t too noisy but even when they walked about during the night it was noticeable downstairs. Note that this is in a very quiet location generally though, so all sounds stand out. In particular though, the bathroom noise of water running was quite loud, but nothing compared to when our upstairs neighbour decided to run the bath and then have a long jacuzzi at 6AM!
10.0
Peaceful, Clean & classy
Excellent
8.0
Had everything we needed. Awesome bathroom.
noise from apartment above. Generally just people walking about & spa bath filling etc
8.0
Great location, close to beaches and shops
6.0
Tv in bed room not working as well as air conditioning unit in bed room,no sea view average
3.0
not much, clean sheets
not 5 star at all, way over priced, needs updating, TVs a nightmare, needs a serious tidy up trim refurb, 3 star max
7.0
Quiet and peaceful
No bowl in kitchen to make or serve salad from.
Headboard not stable against bed - every time someone turns over it knocks against the wall.
Surprised no tissues in bathroom.
10.0
Beautiful home and comfy beds
Everything was perfect even when the hot water ran out the staff were in it immediately awesome
10.0
I loved almost everything, the view, the set up, the bath, the art, the fireplace.
The only thing I didn't like was the headboard not being attached to the bed so every movement made the headboard bang on the wall.
8.0
The bath was amazing
It was an amazing place
One ply toilet paper
Only DVDs in bedroom tv
Ants in kitchen
Gas smell outside door
9.0
Comfortable and peaceful apartmen
with plenty of space.
Lovely jacuzzi bath and good toiletries.
Nice complimentary fridge items.
Slightly ageing & in need of some minor maintenance but characterful & stylish accommodation
‘Smart’ tv not brilliant at times and kept buffering.
Bedroom tv was dvd only - could have done with freeview.
Shame it’s not walkable into town.
10.0
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10.0
Easy entry and instructions ... primo place and quality chateels
n/a
9.0
The quality of the furniture, equipment and the views.
Nothing
10.0
The view, the suite, the quietness and peacefulness around is no sounds of cars.
Will recommend this for anyone who wants a quite night, want to spend time with their partner and be away from the buzz.
FAQs
How much does this condo cost compared to others in Paihia?
The average price for a rental in Paihia is $169 per night. This rental is $0 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this condo?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sanctuary Palms. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this condo?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this condo. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Sanctuary Palms pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this condo is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Sanctuary Palms?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.
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