Bay of Islands & Northland
This collection of five different architecturally striking properties dotted around a coastal peninsula ranges from the two-bedroom Te Huia – with sunset…
Must-see hotels in Bay of Islands & Northland
The Far North
On SH10, 10km north of the turn-off to Whangaroa, this hostel has a deservedly great reputation – for its comfortable accommodation, bucolic setting and…
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…
The Far North
Across from the beach, this superb kauri villa (1880) has been beautifully restored and converted into an exceptional hostel. There’s no TV, which…
Bay of Islands & Northland
There's a Cape Cod feel to the three stylishly decked-out cedar chalets positioned in the lavender-filled garden behind the friendly owners' designer…
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…
The Far North
This atmospheric 1861 kauri inn is now an elegant boutique hotel with contemporary design and top-notch furnishings in its six rooms and suites. It oozes…
Bay of Islands & Northland
One of the country's best hostels, the Tree House has dorm rooms in the wood-lined main building and brightly painted little cottages set among the…
The Far North
More like a family-run homestay than a backpackers hostel, this super-friendly hostel has only three bedrooms, shared bathrooms, and a separate cabin and…
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 & Northland
Set on a farm 6km from town and right next to Abbey Caves, Little Earth makes most other hostels look downright shabby in comparison. Forget dorm rooms…
The Far North
You'll need a car to get here, but the views from the generously proportioned deck more than justify the distance from the water. The two spacious rooms…
Bay of Islands & Northland
The rooms are spacious, luxurious and full of character in this historic homestead (1896), peacefully positioned in farmland 5km past Whangārei Falls in…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Unwind in casual style at this homey hostel with harbour views and bright dorms. Private rooms don't have their own bathroom but there are plenty of…
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…
Kauri Coast Top 10 Holiday Park
Bay of Islands & Northland
Set beside the Kaihu River, 2km from SH12, this excellent holiday park has attractive motel units and a brace of tidy cabins, with or without their own…
Bay of Islands
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 & Northland
Luxury and ecofriendly practices combine at this B&B, nestled in regenerating native bush high above the silvery dune-fringed expanse of the Hokianga…
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…
The Far North
Who cares if it’s a bit bourgeois for Ahipara? These two upmarket, self-contained apartments have watery views and there’s direct access to the beach. The…
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 & Northland
This fine old villa at the southern edge of the forest has four luxurious, spacious suites, which were originally the stables, the woolshed and the calf…
Mangonui Waterfront Apartments Motel
The Far North
Character radiates from the kauri boards of these apartments, which occupy a set of historic houses on the Mangonui waterfront. Each is different, ranging…
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 & Northland
This upmarket European-styled drive-in motel has tasteful units with stellar kitchens and bathrooms (most with spa baths), private balconies on the…
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 & Northland
Perched on a hill with views over the harbour back to Whangārei, this airy white timber homestead has two massive suites, each with two bedrooms and 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 & Northland
Set beside a blissful stretch of beach with views to craggy islands, this immaculate camping ground has a range of simple cabins, motel-style units, bunk…
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…
Whangārei Falls Holiday Park & Backpackers
Bay of Islands & Northland
Located 5km from central Whangārei, but a short walk from Whangārei Falls, this holiday park has good-value cabins, some with small kitchenettes but none…
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 & Northland
This B&B inhabits a pretty villa near the Kauri Museum. The simply furnished rooms open onto a wraparound veranda and offer winning touches, such as…
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…
Bay of Islands & Northland
This centrally located riverside holiday park has friendly owners, a better-than-average set of units, and super-shiny stainless-steel surfaces in the…
