Must-see hotels in Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

  • Beachside Resort

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Attached to the sprawling Oceans Resort, this modern motel has tidy units with kitchenettes and balconies on the upper level. Despite the name, it’s set…

  • Grafton Cottage & Chalets

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Most of these attractive wooden chalets perched on a hill have decks with awesome views. The hospitable hosts provide free internet access and breakfast,…

  • Coromandel Accommodation Solutions

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Booking service for cottages and rental houses around the Coromandel region; an excellent opportunity for coastal scenery. It also has three stylish…

  • Pipi Dune B&B

    Coromandel Peninsula

    This attractive B&B in a quiet cul-de-sac has guest lounges, kitchenettes, laundries and free wi-fi. To get here, head north on Cook Dr, turn left onto…

  • Tui Lodge

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Pleasantly rural but still just a short walk from town, Coromandel's best backpackers has plenty of trees, free bikes, fruit (in season) and straight-up…

  • Abseil Inn

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Fittingly, a veeery steep driveway takes you to this delightful B&B with four themed rooms, great breakfasts and witty hosts. The biggest room has a…

  • Taumarunui Holiday Park

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    On the banks of the Whanganui River, 4km east of town, this shady camping ground offers safe river swimming and clean facilities. The friendly owners have…

  • Timber Trail Lodge

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Another accommodation option on the Timber Trail s Timber Trail Lodge in the heart of the park. Rates include all meals and multi-day packages…

  • Cotswold Cottage

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Looking over the river and racecourse, 3km southeast of town, this pretty villa features luxuriant linen and an outdoor spa pool. The comfy rooms all open…

  • Breakers

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Facing the marina on the Tairua approach to Whangamatā, this modern motel features an enticing swimming pool, and spa pools on the decks of the upstairs…

  • Green House

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Good old-fashioned hospitality with three smartly furnished rooms on offer. The property has been refurbished, and guests enjoy sea views and a rural…

  • Rosetown Motel

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    The older-style units at Rosetown have kitchens, new linen and TVs, and share a spa. A solid choice if you’re hankering for straight-up, small-town sleeps.

  • Bowentown Beach Holiday Park

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Having nabbed a stunning stretch of sand, this impressively maintained holiday park makes the most of it with first-rate motel units and camping…

  • Anglesea Motel

    Hamilton

    Generating great feedback from travellers, the Anglesea has plenty of space, friendly managers, a pool, squash and tennis courts, and not unstylish decor.

  • Refinery

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Choose from either the Refinery Guard’s Cottage or the Miner’s Cabin – both options feature rustic but chic decor, dotted with savvy design touches.

  • Wentworth Valley Campsite

    Coromandel Peninsula

    More upmarket than most DOC camping grounds, this campsite is accessed from the Wentworth Falls walk and has toilets, showers and gas barbecues.

  • Kawhia Motel

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    These six perkily painted, well-kept, old-school motel units are right next to the shops. Kayaks and bikes are available for hire.

  • Whangapoua Holiday Park

    Coromandel Peninsula

    This holiday park has cosy cabins and leafy campsites with well-maintained kitchen and ablution blocks.

  • Kuaotunu Bay Lodge

    Coromandel Peninsula

    An elegant B&B set among manicured gardens, offering a small set of spacious sea-gazing rooms.

  • Twin Rivers Motel

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    The 12 units at Twin Rivers are spick and span. Bigger units sleep up to seven.

  • Tangiaro Kiwi Retreat

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Located in Port Charles, Tangiaro Kiwi Retreat offers eight one- or two-bedroom self-contained wooden cottages, each pair sharing a barbecue. There’s a…

  • Ibis Hotel

    Hamilton

    The riverfront Ibis is an OK option if you’re looking for quiet, centrally located digs just a short walk from the best of Hamilton’s bars and restaurants…

  • Matamata Backpackers

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Handily located a short walk from the bus departure point to Hobbiton, this well-run and welcoming 2017 opening offers the best-value beds around town…

  • Coromandel Motel & Holiday Park

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Well kept and welcoming, with nicely painted cabins, attractive units and manicured lawns – it gets busy in summer, so book ahead. Also hires bikes ($20…

  • Marokopa Campground

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Marokopa Campground ain’t flash but it’s in a nice spot, close to the coast. There’s a small shop for grocery basics, and it also offers accommodation in…

  • Raglan West Accommodation

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Good-value accommodation with simple self-contained kitchenettes just a short walk – via a handy footbridge – to the cafes, restaurants and shops of…

  • Raglan Kopua Holiday Park

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    A neatly maintained outfit with lots of sleeping options, on the spit across the inlet from town (there’s a footbridge, or drive the long way around). No…

  • Cat’s Pyjamas

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Perfectly positioned between the pubs and the beach, this converted house offers bunk-filled dorms as well as private rooms, some with their own bathroom…

  • Puketui Valley Campsite

    Coromandel Peninsula

    There’s a basic DOC campsite in the Puketui Valley, located in a pretty spot by the river. This is a wilderness area, so take care and be properly…

  • Pacific Harbour Lodge

    Coromandel Peninsula

    This ‘island-style’ resort in the town centre has spacious self-contained chalets, with natural wood and Gauguin decor inside and a South Seas garden…

  • Miranda Holiday Park

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Next door to the Miranda Hot Springs, Miranda Holiday Park has excellent sparkling-clean units and facilities, its own hot-spring pool and a floodlit…

  • Athenree Hot Springs & Holiday Park

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Harbour-hugging Athenree has smart accommodation and friendly owners. Entry to the thermal pools is free for guests, making this a top choice for the…

  • Fletcher Bay Campsite

    Coromandel Peninsula

    The road stops at Fletcher Bay – a magical land’s end – where there’s a DOC campsite with basic toilets and cold showers. Although it’s only 37km from…

  • Little Farm

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Overlooking a private wetland reserve at the rear of a fair-dinkum farm, these comfortable units offer plenty of peace and quiet. The largest has a full…

  • Coastal Motor Lodge

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Motel and chalet-style accommodation is provided at this smart, welcoming place, 2km north of Thames. It overlooks the sea, making it a popular choice,…

  • Southpacific Accommodation

    Coromandel Peninsula

    This hard-to-miss, corner-hogging complex consists of a cafe and warmly decorated, self-contained motel units. Facilities are clean and modern. Bikes and…

  • Kiwi Paka

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    This purpose-built, Alpine-style hostel has four-bed dorms in the main lodge, plus separate peak-roofed chalets, the on-site Morepork Cafe and tidy…

  • Kawhia Beachside S-Cape

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    This water’s edge campground looks shabby from the road but has comfortable cottages, plus cabins and camping with shared bathrooms. Two-hour kayak hire…

  • Mahamudra Centre

    Coromandel Peninsula

    The Mahamudra Centre is a serene Tibetan Buddhist retreat with a stupa, meditation hall and regular meditation courses. It offers simple accommodation in…

  • Stony Bay Campsite

    Coromandel Peninsula

    At Stony Bay, where the east coast road terminates, there’s a DOC campsite with toilets and cold-water showers, and a small DOC-run bach (holiday home)…