Serviced apartment The Retreat (Paihia, New Zealand)

Set on ten picturesque acres, The Retreat is perched above Te Haumi Beach and has sweeping views of the Bay of Islands. Fully self-contained apartments have a full kitchen and a balcony for soaking up the scenery, all less than a five-minute drive from central Paihia. Studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments provide all of the comforts of home, including a separate lounge and dining area plus complimentary Wi-Fi. A flat-screen TV and DVD player can also be found in spacious units, many of which have additional single beds to accommodate extra guests. There is secure parking for cars and boats, and a laundry service is offered in addition to tour booking. Guests can make use of the on-site barbecue and fish smoker, or make the five-minute drive for a bite to eat at local favourites such as Alfresco's Restaurant & Bar. Beautiful Haruru Falls is a ten-minute drive from The Retreat and Paihia Harbour is five minutes' drive away.