Where is the best place to stay in Bay of Islands?

Paihia, Russell, and Kerikeri are some of the most favoured places to stay in Bay of Islands.

What are the best hotels in Bay of Islands?

3,574 reviews rated Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay Of Islands with an average score of 8.0/10. It may also be worth looking into the Avalon Resort, which received a rating of 9.1/10 from 1,618 reviews. Paihia Pacific Resort Hotel could also be a good option, with a score of 7.8/10 from 2,135 reviews.

What is a good hotel near Paihia Wharf?

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia is a hotel near Paihia Wharf that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.2 across 3,002 reviews.

What is a good hotel in Bay of Islands near Paihia Beach?

The most popular hotel near Paihia Beach is Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia, with 3,002 HotelsCombined users scoring it 8.2/10.

Is there a good hotel near Waitangi Golf Club?

Close to Waitangi Golf Club you will find Waitangi Holiday Park, which has a rating of 8.8 over 365 HotelsCombined reviews.

What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Bay of Islands?

The most popular landmarks in Bay of Islands are Paihia Wharf (in Paihia), Paihia Beach (in Paihia), and Waitangi Golf Club (in Paihia) according to our user data. If you plan to visit any of these, we recommend finding a hotel nearby to cut down on travel time.

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Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay Of Islands

1 Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi, New Zealand

Spend the day on Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands's beach or relax by one of the hotel's 2 outdoor swimming pools.

Free Wi-Fi

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8.0

Excellent

3574 reviews

Location

2.3 km from city centre

$146

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Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

104 Marsden Road, Paihia, New Zealand

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a children's pool and dry cleaning.

Free Wi-Fi

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8.2

Excellent

3002 reviews

Location

0.1 km from city centre

$143

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Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

58 Seaview Road, Paihia, New Zealand

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and concierge services are on-site.

Free Wi-Fi

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8.4

Excellent

1213 reviews

Location

0.8 km from city centre

$132

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Paihia Beach Resort & Spa Hotel

130 Marsden Road, Paihia, New Zealand

Spend the day catching some rays at the nearby beach, relaxing by one of Paihia Beach Resort & Spa Hotel's 6 outdoor swimming pools or pampering yourself at the full-service spa.

Free Wi-Fi

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8.4

Excellent

1271 reviews

Location

0.4 km from city centre

$209

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Kerikeri Homestead Motel & Apartments

17 Homestead Road, Kerikeri, New Zealand

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecues and a picnic area are on-site.

Free Wi-Fi

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8.5

Excellent

906 reviews

Location

0.1 km from city centre

$176

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Kerikeri Court Motel

93 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri, New Zealand

Along with an outdoor pool, this motel has a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, dry cleaning and laundry facilities.

Free Wi-Fi

8.5

Excellent

673 reviews

Location

0.2 km from city centre

$147

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Anchorage Motel

2 Marsden Road, Paihia, New Zealand

Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.

Free Wi-Fi

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8.8

Excellent

850 reviews

Location

0.7 km from city centre

$154

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Cook's Lookout Motel

9 Causeway Road, Paihia, New Zealand

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has laundry facilities and a library. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden and barbecues are on-site.

Free Wi-Fi

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7.2

Good

308 reviews

Location

2.8 km from city centre

$133

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