Bay of Islands
The characterful rooms of this 1890 hillside house are kitted out with interesting antiques and fine linen, while the breakfast is worth staying for alone…
Must-see hotels in Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands
Kip among the kiwi on the eco island of love (aroha), 12km from town. There’s a wide range of reasonably priced options, from the peaceful campsites with…
Bay of Islands
A streamlike water feature flows through the centre of this modern house, set amid tropical foliage on the approach to Kerikeri. The larger of the two…
Bay of Islands
Located directly across the road from the wharf, it's impossible to be more central than Haka Lodge. It also scores points for its modern and colourful…
Wharepuke Subtropical Accommodation
Bay of Islands
Best known for its food – Māha is located here – and lush gardens, Wharepuke also rents five self-contained one-bedroom cottages hidden among the palms…
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Offering quite astonishing views of the bay from an eyrie high above the township, Allegra has three handsome B&B rooms and a spacious self-contained…
Bay of Islands
Offering comfortable, friendly, stylish budget digs in a converted motel, Seabeds is one of Paihia's best hostels. Little design touches give it a stylish…
Bay of Islands
Hard to find but worth the effort, this modern bush retreat with direct beach access and kayaks to borrow has two attic rooms, a communal kitchen and…
Bay of Islands
Choose between one of two free-standing pole houses, set within subtropical gardens, or a spacious one-bedroom suite under the owners' home. All three…
Bay of Islands
This leafy and extremely well maintained holiday park is close to the town centre, with good facilities, pretty hydrangeas, tidy cabins, and excellent…
Bay of Islands
Striking architecture combines with modern decor in this hilltop B&B with expansive bay views. All three suites have their own outdoor spa, perfect for a…
Bay of Islands
Enjoy valley views from the spa pool of this slick, gay-friendly establishment. Yorke Rd is off Puketona Rd, just before the falls. Minimum stay of two…
Bay of Islands
All of the stylish and modern rooms in this mid-sized resort have sea views. An elegant downstairs piazza includes a swimming pool and Paihia's best fine…
Bay of Islands
Built in the 1930s by an oddball Scotsman with an Asian fetish, this lodge features pagoda-shaped roofs grafted onto wooden cottages. The property…
Bay of Islands
Each of Bellrock's four self-contained units has its own terrace offering awe-inspiring views over the bay. The rooms are pleasantly furnished but it's…
Bay of Islands
Holding NZ's oldest pub licence but opulently renovated in recent years, the Duke boasts about 'refreshing rascals and reprobates since 1827', although…
Bay of Islands
Located in an orange grove, 4km out of town, this quiet rural retreat has tidy backpacker rooms in the main house (bathrooms are shared) and attractive…
Bay of Islands
Located by the little headland that breaks up the Paihia strip, this older motel has been renovated within an inch of its life. The units are tidy and…
Russell-Orongo Bay Holiday Park
Bay of Islands
Surrounded by 14 acres studded with bird-filled native forest, this relaxed holiday park is around 3km from Russell in the direction of Okiato. The wide…
Bay of Islands
Being the envy of every passer-by makes up for the lack of privacy in the front apartments that face the waterfront promenade. Spacious, nicely presented…
Bay of Islands
Sitting amid well-tended gardens, this old-fashioned motel offers a good range of units and a kidney-shaped pool that the kids will love. The studios are…
Bay of Islands
This small backpackers is a home-like place, with sea views from the verandah, and more than a touch of easy-going charm. There's a studio apartment with…
Bay of Islands
Wake up at the water’s edge at this small, sheltered camping ground, south of Paihia township (a good 45-minute walk). An on-site food truck serves…
Bay of Islands
More like staying at a mate’s place than a hostel, this homey house has just two bedrooms for rent and a caravan in the back garden. The bathroom and…
Bay of Islands
Choose between sparkling motel-style units in the trim waterside lodge or apartments in the newer block across the road. The pick of the bunch is the…
Bay of Islands
One of the best of the phalanx of motels and apartments lining the Paihia waterfront, Seaspray Suites has modern, self-contained one- and two-bedroom…
Bay of Islands
Hidden behind tall trees on the approach to Kerikeri, this well-priced motel has a mixture of units of varying layouts. The rooms are extremely…
Bay of Islands
This hillside lodge offers natty units with balconies just begging for a relaxed sunset gin and tonic. Some have spa baths and bay views.
Bay of Islands
Peppertree has simple, clean rooms with high ceilings and good linen, as well as a separate self-contained studio unit. Bikes, rackets, kayaks and two…
Bay of Islands
Cook's Lookout is an old-fashioned motel with friendly owners, breathtaking views and a solar-heated swimming pool. Take Puketona Rd towards Haruru Falls,…
Bay of Islands
There are DOC campsites at Cable, Sunset and Urupukapuka Bays. They have water supplies, cold showers (except Sunset Bay) and composting toilets; bring…
DOC Puketi Recreation Area Campsite
Bay of Islands
This campsite is positioned near an 18-bunk hut (adult/child $18/9) on the Puketi Forests’ eastern fringe. It has cold showers and long-drop toilets, and…
Bay of Islands
Under tall trees by a set of shallow rapids on the Waitangi River, 7km down Puketona Rd, this holiday park has excellent cabins, units and shady campsites.
Bay of Islands
Surrounded by tropical plants, this convivial backpackers’ stalwart has cute cabins, free bikes, free breakfast and a good vibe.
