Name: The Bays Bed And Breakfast
Address: 94 Kohimarama Rd, Auckland, NZ

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

NI

The host was very welcoming and gave a very detailed explanation. Although I was only staying one night, I felt the warmth and care of family. The room was clean; it was obviously cleaned regularly, many times a week.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Teruyo

Clean room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

Jose

Spotles room, and really helpful and great host, I’ll book for next visit

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Joan

Host was very nice the location for what we wanted was excellent very good experience

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2025

Eryl

Owner Shereen has created a lovely home with rooms that are tasteful and cosy. She is very welcoming.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Vicky

Lovely place to stay in nice area with lovely view of Rangitoto. Beds were so comfortable and host really nice/ friendly. We will definitely stay again

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Abdul

Nice Motel, good location & welcoming owner

The owner lives upstairs and is very welcoming. Provides complimentry breakfast. Property is clean, quiet & well maintained.

Business

2/10

Poor

17 Mar 2025

Mikail

Not much privacy, overbearing host, waited for a while outside calling phone # and ringing bell but no answer. The room is okay but very dated. Should be cheaper; otherwise, I would not recommend it. But keep in mind I am very picky.

6/10

Pleasant

14 Mar 2025

Trish

Location of the property was good & it was immaculate. The host was unusual to deal with . On arrival at 240pm we were directed from a third floor slightly open window of where & how to park. We could not see who was shouting down directions , this was an unusual welcome
The host then came to the door a few minutes later & proceeded to sarcastically ask us to move the car slightly She then gave us a good tour of the property & we met the lovely cat Lucy. The bedroom was not air conditioned & we had to sleep with window open & got bitten by mozzies
The seperate shared bathroom was very clean & the shower was very good . Breakfast was help yourself from a pantry cupboard of cereals & spreads for toast . Instant coffee & tea available to make your own
The fridge has single tubs of yoghurt , milk & butter. The host did offer French toast too, which we declined , not sure if this upset her as we never saw her again after breakfast. All the produce was home brand basic & not from a more luxury range

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Feb 2025

Marie-Bernadette

Quiet. Hard to get into if achool hours. Very near school.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2025

Jenny

Watch the rules. Easy walk to beach. No shoes in house.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2025

Lawrence

Have stayed before and, as always, rooms were comfortable, bathrooms luxurious and area very safe and quiet. Close to dining options and can easily take public transport into the city from the end of Kohi Road. Good value and very clean and beautiful house.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jan 2025

Lauren

Only the executive suit had keys, which is a bit weird and not something I would rather go for again, especially in another country with all your personal belongings in that room

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

31 Dec 2024

Morgan

Shareen is an absolutely lovely host, kind & considerate & helpful. The home is gorgeous, and walkable to the ocean/beachfront which we loved. Very comfortable accommodations. The one less desirable aspect is that it's a B&B, and you would expect a decent breakfast. But The Bays breakfast option is toast & jams, some cereals, maybe a yogurt variety. Would have been nice to have a more rounded breakfast (eggs, fruits, juices for example) , especially when you choose a B&B specifically for the meal part.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2024

Denham

Highly recommended

A very accommodating host and beautiful property within a good location.

Partner

2/10

Poor

08 Dec 2024

Anthony

Check in was poor and there was an expectation that the guest would ring to confirm arrival. Breakfast was poor however the property was absolutely stunning. Concerned that the room was not lockable and unhappy that we were requested to remove our shoes on entering the property and leave by the entrance door. Perhaps a shoe rack with indoor slippers by the door would have helped.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2024

Elizabeth

Kohimarama tranquility

Very clean and comfortable B&B. Owner requests that shoes be removed and no pork products may be cooked. It’s an easy walk from this residential neighborhood to the beach that has good restaurants.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2024

Chris

Absolutely fantastic stay, in a very nice neighbourhood. Host could not have been more accommodating with a strong desire to make my stay as comfortable as possible.

Neatness and cleanliness was beyond phenomenal!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2024

Tuuli

Great clean facilities and good location. The host was lovely.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2024

William

Sharpen made me feel truly at home - a quiet place near the centre of a large bustling city.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2024

Brian

Shareen is absolutely lovely and very thoughtful to her guests.
The guests were also very nice and we had very nice chats over breakfast. Would definitely book again.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

01 Nov 2024

James

Do not even think about staying at this property. I booked a week before then the host rang us when we were on the way to the property to say that we would have to pay an extra $25 because she thought Wotif was taking too much cut. We refused so she refused to honour the booking.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2024

John

Nice clean rooms. Quiet location.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2024

keith

Amazing room loads of space & great view just sorry we only stayed 1nite. Excellent value for money

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2024

Tim

Very quiet, good walk to shopping centre.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2024

John

As above

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

Shareen was a wonderful host,beautiful property.Well situated close to Mission Bay. Highly recommended

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2024

Daryl

Excellent at The Bays Bed and Breakfast, I would recommend the B&B to anyone and I would stay there again😊👍

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2024

Lawrence

Lovely property in a very nice neighnourhood. Close to beach, cafes and restaurants. Bed very comfortable and rooms beautifully furnished. Modern bathrooms and large lounge and kitchen available for guest use. Have stayed before and highly recommended. Easy parking.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2024

Christine

I loved my stay at The Bays - very comfortable bed, clear instructions, helpful hostess - would definitely recommend to the solo female traveler - close to Mission Bay area with endless selection of eateries within walking distance - thank you very much

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2024

Maree

Nice quiet property

The property is well maintained and very clean. I will certainly stay there again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2024

Jeff

Lovely homely place to stay!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2024

Susan

Thanks for the pancakes, you made us, delicious breakfast. The motel is fascinating, I would recommend my friends and family about your motel. Thank you.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2024

Pierre

Personal and lovely welcome by the owner, Sharleen. The place is new, clean and beautifully decorated with good security and great communication. Will happily stay there again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2024

Liz

EXCELLENT - exactly as advertised - perfect stay

The room was exactly as the photos showed - not often do we get this! Thank you for being honest! A supreme place to stay - very clean, superbly decorated, comfy bed with enough pillows to make you sleep like a baby. Loved our stay - nothing was a problem. You get your own breakfast in the well equipped kitchen - you can eat outside on the sunny deck or inside on the table. There's a tele in the main room with a very comfy couch. The owner is soooo lovely - we had a friendly chat in the morning - she has made this place so welcoming and delightful to stay in.

The location is great for getting around in the car - close to shops, beach, scenic drives. Easy to park the car - in the driveway if suitable, or on the road - all free. The bathroom is large and has all you need. Good size wardrobes in the bedroom, free slippers and dressing gown to wear.

Highly recommend and will happily come again - thanks a lot!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2024

Vicki

It was tastefully decorated and felt very opulent. Good security at main entrance. Very personal welcome and service from Sharleen, especially the pancakes for breakfast. Would definitely recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2024

Sergio

Excellent

Great place great spot of Auckland and Shereen is such a sweetheart. 5 stars!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2024

Win

Shareen was an excellent host who treated us so well and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. This property was luxurious, the bed really comfortable and more than we expected.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2024

Deborah

The owner Shareen was kind and hospitable. She made the stay warm and friendly. Each day she had baked something delicious for breakfast (pancakes, focaccia, muffins) which was a lovely thought. The location is excellent enabling a quick walk down to restaurants, cafes and the beachfront promenade. Highly recommended

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

18 Mar 2024

Victor-Hugo

It should be Bays Hostel.

I am surprised about the high rating of this establishment. It is a clean and pretty house in a lovely neighborhood, but I feel as if \"The Bays Hostel\" would be a more appropriate name. Some concerns included:

a) The room can only be locked from the inside and cannot be locked when guests are not there. I didn't feel comfortable leaving personal documents or anything valuable.

b) What was mentioned as a futon on the listing, was a junky air mattress on the floor with only 1 pillow, a bottom sheet, and a top blanket. The owner instructed me to find another pillow in the closet, but the doors were blocked by the air mattress on the floor.

c) I'm hoping the \"private bathroom\" was indeed private, but since it was not connected to my room, I don't know if other guests used it. It did have excellent water pressure

d) There is a house cat which should have been mentioned for people with allergies.

e) The continental breakfast consisted of toast, instant coffee, tea, yogurt, and cereal.

f) When we arrived, we drove into the driveway. Before we could get out of the car, the owner was telling us how rude we were for driving into the driveway. We backed out and parked on the street. The owner mentioned that we should have read the email about parking instructions. She never emailed anything about parking.

d) Once inside, the owner told me that I only reserved a room for 3 people. I showed her the reservation, which was clearly for 4 people.

4/10

Poor

09 Mar 2024

Abigail

I had booked a family room for 2 adults and 2 children, aged 13 and 14. (Children are apparently classed under 17 years according to the website)
We were charged an extra $50 dollars per child! Not discussed when booked.
The extra beds were air mattresses! Alot of money for an uncomfortable bed.
The noise from the upstairs room was loud and we could hear doors sliding back and forth.
The property was in a great area, clean and well presented.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2024

Anne

Perfect

Shareen is a wonderful welcoming host. Very comfortable room and the best mattress in New Zealand. Her home is gorgeous, only wish we could have stayed for longer.

Partner

4/10

Poor

04 Mar 2024

Verified traveler

Don’t judge this book by the nice cover it’s worse

I was disappointed that the operator of the B&B reacted strongly against my entering the establishment with my shoes on, said she had a sign posted but upon leaving I noticed it was on the back of the front door. I guess it’s “normal” to walk barefoot in NZ. I’m over 60 years old wearing new shoes and came from the airport. My shoes weren’t dirty and she said this was the policy of the B&B. Also she had a large cat which roamed, got on the furniture, etc. The problem is I’m allergic to cats and there was no warning in hotels.com. They have a key pad lock on the front door that was temperamental. Other guests said they had similar issues. I rang the doorbell and another guest came to the door but told me through the glass that the owner forbad guests from opening the door for other guests. The operator also made me read the house rules. Yep it says you can’t open the door for other guests. Apparently you can’t bring pork into the premises due to the owners religious beliefs. I found the whole vibe off-putting and obviously the owner is not a true Kiwi. When asked about it the owner said, yeah I probably should put in the house rules into hotels.com. Ya think.

Breakfast consists of box cereal that you will share with other guests and freeze dried coffee. This is not proper NZ etiquette. I’m sorry but with rules/cat situation, I didn’t ever feel comfortable staying there. The location is not near restaurants, etc. I don’t recommend.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2024

Julie

Wonderful host, fantastic accommodation and great breakfast

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2024

Eddy

Shireen was a lovely hostess. We were welcomed warmly and when we left she sent us on our way with some freshly baked scones. We would have preferred an ensuite rather than a private bathroom down the hall.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2024

Will

Lovely host and house. Room and bed was very comfortable, slept like a baby after a very long flight to NZ. Only 5 min walk to the beach, great for a quick dip. Parking is on the road outside.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2024

Balachandran

Clean and friendly host. Would stay there again

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2024

WILLIAM

Host Shareen was wonderful: helpful, great communication especially with our very late arrival due to flight delay; rooms was modern, comfortable, clean, quiet; bathroom was very modern with great shower. Common kitchen and lounge was comfortable, and outdoor table and yard were peaceful with lots of bird song. The 5 minute walk to the beach is lovely with restaurants and cafes close by.
Each morning Shareen made something special for breakfast which was a bonus. Will definitely stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2024

Gisela

Shareen was an amazing hostess- fantastic place to stay near Auckland

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2023

thomas

Don’t look any further