Jimmy was a very responsive host. The Bay Sands Motel is ideally located between the centre of Paihia and Waitangi. It's right on the front. Some rooms will not get a great view out but on the other hand, you only need to cross the road to find a nice bit of grass and the beach.
The kitchen would benefit from a bit of modernisation but it's all clean and comfortable. The room is spacious. I can recommend it.