Curated luxury hotels in North Island

Overlooking Hokianga Harbour at Omapere, The Sands Hotel Hokianga is a pretty 4-star hotel offering spacious accommodation in a lovely location.

This hotel has 43 guest rooms including ten 5* Luxury Villas. The rooms are a good size, and all have ensuite facilities. 37 of the rooms have a balcony with 19 rooms overlooking the water.

The hotel has 1 restaurant for guests which offers a lovely selection of traditional New Zealand cuisine including many seafood specialities. The Sands Bar & Restaurant is the perfect venue to enjoy a meal with a view as it overlooks the water and the dunes across the bay.

The Sands Hotel Hokianga is ideally situated to explore all that the Hokianga Harbour area has to offer, including the surrounding forests, dunes and sandbar.

With a stay at Kerikeri Court Motel, you'll be centrally located in Kerikeri, within a 5-minute drive of Bay of Islands and Skindynamique Waxing & Skin Centre. This motel is 14.9 mi (24 km) from Paihia Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Pure Day Spa.

Avalon, in a tranquil garden setting, offers self-catering cottages with free Wi-Fi and balconies overlooking the valley and the Puketotora River. It features a chemical-free outdoor swimming pool and spa facilities.

All of the cottages at Avalon Resort have a kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator. The living areas include cable TV, DVD player and a large seating area.

Hongi Hika Park is 2 km from the hotel. The Kerikeri Golf Club is just over a 15-minute walk away. Avalon is just over 15 minutes’ by car from Bay of Islands Airport.

Guests can relax with a massage or time in the sauna. The leisure activities available nearby include canoeing. The resort also features a library stocked with books and DVDs.

Resort Avalon offers an airport shuttle service upon request and has free private parking on site.

Located in Paihia, Breakwater Motel is on the waterfront – a 5-minute walk from Paihia Wharf and 6 minutes by foot from Paihia Beach. This beach motel is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Waitangi Treaty Grounds and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Waitangi Golf Club.

With a stay at Ash Grove Boutique Motel in Haruru, you'll be a 3-minute drive from Bay of Islands and 7 minutes from Paihia Beach. This motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Haruru Falls and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Action World.

Offering quality accommodation, this 4.5-star property is nestled between Paihia and Waitangi on Te Ti Bay. Gateway Motel & Apartments offers a range of accommodation suitable for small groups, corporate travellers, team building and wedding parties.

The property offers air-conditioned deluxe king studios, one and two-bedroom apartments and an executive suite. The studios, one and two-bedroom apartments have kitchenette facilities, unlimited free WiFi, satellite TV and the use of the barbecue area with outdoor seating. The apartments on the upper level open onto a communal balcony offering lovely sea views. Each unit has outdoor seating to enjoy the sunrise or sunset.

Bay of Islands Gateway Motel & Apartments is conveniently situated 100 metres from a supermarket. Waitangi Treaty Grounds is a short walk away. The Waitangi Golf Course and Waitangi Mountain Bike Park are just a 5-minute drive from the property. Kerikeri Airport is a 20-minute drive away. Café/Restaurant - Breeze Café & Grill – 300m
Café - Café 10 – 1.2, Restaurant - CBK Craft Beer & Kitchen 1,2Km, Restaurant - Greens Thai 1km, Restaurant - Greens Indian 1 km, Restaurant - Jimmy Jacks 1.1km,Café/Bar - Letz Café 1.1Km, Phat House Brewery 3.0 Km, Café - The Third Wheel 1.0 Km, Restaurant - The Blue Door 1.7km, Café - Whare Waka Café – 1.3km, Bay of Islands Cruise & Kayak - 650m, Waitangi Mountain Bike Park - 3.9km, Supermarket - 100m.

Free parking is available on site. Limited boat parking and mountain bike storage is also available and must be booked in advance. The motel also offers laundry facilities and luggage storage.

With a stay at Anchorage Motel in Paihia, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Paihia Wharf and Paihia Beach. This beach motel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Waitangi Treaty Grounds and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Waitangi Golf Club.

When you stay at The Sanctuary @ Bay of Islands in Opua, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Bay of Islands and Paihia Beach. This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Bay of Islands Marina and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Makana Chocolate Boutique.

A stay at Bay Cabinz Motel places you in the heart of Paihia, within a 10-minute walk of Paihia Beach and Bay of Islands. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Paihia Wharf and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from St Paul’s Church.

When you stay at The Old Oak Boutique Hotel in Mangonui, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Coopers Beach and Taumarumaru Recreation Reserve. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Rangikapiti Pa Historic Reserve and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Cable Bay Beach.

Located in Paihia, ASURE Admirals View Motel is by the ocean – a 4-minute walk from Bay of Islands and 11 minutes by foot from Paihia Wharf. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Paihia Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

With a stay at Kauri Park Motel, you'll be centrally located in Kerikeri, within a 5-minute drive of Bay of Islands and Makana Confections. This motel is 13.3 mi (21.3 km) from Paihia Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from The Kauri Workshop.

Situated on the Waitangi River with spectacular views of Haruru Falls, this family friendly resort features a children’s playground.

Each room at Haruru Falls Motel & Conference Centre features a refrigerator, coffee/tea making facilities and a private bathroom.

Haruru Falls Motel & Conference Centre Bay of Islands is set on lush green lawns with palm trees, outdoor tables and giant chess board. Guests have access to a boat ramp, kayak rentals and walking trails.

Haruru Falls Motel & Conference Centre is a 5-minute drive from Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Paihia town centre is only 3 km away.

Cook's Lookout Motel offers refurbished self-catering accommodation, just 5 minutes’ drive from Paihia town centre. Most rooms offer superb ocean views over the Bay Of Islands.

Guests can relax with a barbecue beside the outdoor swimming pool. Free on-site car parking is provided. Facilities at Cook's Lookout Motel Paihia include a guest laundry, DVD library and tour desk.

Each room is spacious and features a kitchenette, DVD player, and balcony or patio. Heating and tea/coffee making facilities are provided. Free Wi-Fi is included.

Paihia Wharf and the many restaurants and bars of Paihia town centre are only 4 km away. It is just 5 minutes’ drive to the beaches of Te Ti Bay. Kerikeri Bay of Islands Airport is a 20-minute drive away.

Boasting garden views, Oak Lodge features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 49 km from Kemp House and Stone Store. The air-conditioned accommodation is 45 km from Haruru Falls, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property offers barbecue facilities and outdoor furniture.

The chalet is located on the ground floor and has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a fully equipped kitchenette that provides guests with an oven, a microwave, a washing machine, a toaster and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are available in the chalet. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

Bay of Islands Airport is 44 km from the property.

Located in Russell, Pomare Beach Chalet provides accommodation with a private pool, a patio and garden views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 7.4 km from Christ church.

The spacious chalet with a terrace and sea views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. A private entrance leads guests into the chalet, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area.

The chalet has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Russell Museum is 7.5 km from the chalet, while Flagstaff Hill is 8.4 km away. Bay of Islands Airport is 33 km from the property.

Set in a peaceful neighbourhood, ASURE Admirals View Motel offers self-contained accommodation with scenic sea views in most rooms. Featuring a library, it offers Wi-Fi, bike rental and parking for free.

A 10-minute walk from Paihia’s town centre, ASURE Admirals View Motel is a 13-minute walk from Paihia Wharf and a 15-minute drive from historic Russell. It is a 7-minute drive from Waitangi Golf Club.

Selected rooms come with cooking facilities, satellite TV and a DVD player. Other in-room comforts include electric blankets and tea/coffee making amenities.

For leisure, guests have free access to the tennis court and outdoor seasonal swimming pool situated adjacent to the property. Alternatively, sightseeing arrangements can be made at the tour desk.

The Ash Grove is located in the Bay of Islands, just a 3-minute drive from the Paihia Waitangi waterfront. It offers free Wi-Fi and a peaceful garden setting with a large swimming pool.

All cottages and apartments at Ash Grove Motel open onto landscaped gardens. They are equipped with 32’’ flat-screen. Each has a small kitchen and guest laundry can be found on site.

Guests can enjoy views of the peaceful countryside, go fishing or have a barbeque on site. All the tours and cruises available in the Paihia region can be booked from the motel’s tour desk.

Free private parking is available.

The 19th-century Duke Hotel is located on the waterfront, overlooking the stunning Bay of Islands. It features a guest lounge, restaurant and bar and garden bar, as well as a gymnasium. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Situated in Russell town centre, The Duke of Marlborough is just 4 minutes walk from Russell Museum and the historic Pompallier House. Paihia is a 40-minute drive away.

The rooms feature modern decor with a traditional twist. Each room includes a refrigerator and a flatscreen TV. Some rooms offer a private balcony and bay views.

The Duke of Marlborough's restaurant offers a range of New Zealand favourites, including locally caught seafood. An extensive list of local wines is available at the waterfront House Bar.

Guests can relax in the cosy lounge, which features a fireplace. Local activities include dolphin watching, swimming and fishing. The hotel can arrange dry cleaning and luggage storage upon request.

Featuring barbecue facilities and views of garden, Kerigold Secluded Chalets Motel is set in Kerikeri, 21 km from Opua Forest. Featuring a garden, the 4-star motel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The units come with a fridge, microwave, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchenette with a stovetop. All guest rooms in the motel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Kemp House and Stone Store is 2.8 km from Kerigold Secluded Chalets Motel, while Haruru Falls is 16 km away. Bay of Islands Airport is 4 km from the property.