Must-see hotels in Bay of Islands & Northland

  • Ara Roa

    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…

  • Mangawhai Chalets

    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…

  • Tree House

    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…

  • Little Earth Lodge

    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…

  • Lupton Lodge

    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…

  • Globetrekkers Lodge

    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…

  • 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…

  • Kokohuia Lodge

    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…

  • Waipoua Lodge

    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…

  • Lodge Bordeaux

    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…

  • Kauri Villas

    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…

  • Camp Waipu Cove

    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…

  • 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…

  • Matakohe House

    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…

  • Whangārei Top 10

    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…

  • Rawene Holiday Park

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Tent sites shelter in the bush at this nicely managed hilltop park. The cabins range from basic units where you'll need to bring your own linen (or pay…

  • Baylys Beach Holiday Park

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    This midsized camping ground has attractive cream-and-green units scattered around a lawn circled by pohutukawa trees. Options range from basic cabins to…

  • Hokianga Haven

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Fall asleep only steps from the beach in this spacious self-contained studio apartment tucked underneath a modern house. An additional queen room is…

  • Mangawhai Lodge

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    This historic hillside lodge has smartly furnished rooms opening onto a picture-perfect wraparound veranda with expansive sea views. Choose between…

  • Petite Provence

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    This attractive B&B, owned by a Kiwi-French couple, is a popular weekender for Aucklanders, so it pays to book ahead. A continental breakfast is included…

  • Sunset View Lodge

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    If gin-in-hand sunset gazing is your thing, this large, modern terracotta-coloured B&B will fit the bill. The upstairs rooms have terrific ocean views…

  • Matakohe Holiday Park

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    This well-kept little park has modern amenities, plenty of space, a playground and good views of Kaipara Harbour. Accommodation ranges from basic cabins…

  • Pacific Rendezvous

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Perfectly situated for spectacular views on the manicured, lawn-covered southern head of Tutukaka Harbour, this is a great choice for families and small…

  • Bach Stay

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Mangawhai is all about the beach bach, from simple fibro affairs to designer hilltop houses, so couples, families and bigger travelling groups have loads…

  • DOC Otamure Bay Campsite

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    This scenic campsite is located near a sandy beach with plenty of shade from well-established pohutukawa trees. Expect cold showers, drinking water and…

  • DOC Trounson Kauri Park Campsite

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    A step up from most DOC campsites, this one has both powered and unpowered sites, and a communal kitchen, flush toilets and hot showers.

  • DOC Uretiti Campsite

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    At Uretiti, there is a DOC campsite with hot showers ($2) and stellar beach views amid rolling sand dunes.

  • Mangawhai Heads Holiday Park

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    With an absolute waterfront location on the sandy expanse of Mangawhai's estuary, this laid-back combo of campsites, units and new cabins is a short walk…

  • Whangarei Views

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Well-travelled Swiss-British owners rent out this self-contained two-bedroom apartment attached to their modern hillside home. To get here, take Rust Ave,…

  • The Farm

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    The Farm is a rough-and-ready backpackers rambling through various buildings, including an old woolshed. The rooms are basic and it's a popular park-up…

  • Opononi Hotel

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    The rooms at the old Opononi pub aren’t huge but the white-paint and blonde-wood makeover has left them quietly stylish. Try to grab one of the front two…

  • Mangahwai Retreat Apartments

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    A total of seven self-contained villas and apartments dot this rural property around 10 minutes' drive on a partly unsealed road from Mangawhai. They're…

  • Copthorne Hotel & Resort

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    This ideally positioned beachfront resort consists of a hodgepodge of buildings from different eras.The original Victorian villa at its centre is an…

  • Waipoua Forest Campground

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Situated next to the Waipoua River and the visitor centre, this peaceful camping ground offers hot showers, flush toilets and a kitchen. The cabins are…

  • Mangawhai Backpackers: The Coastal Cow

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    The rooms at this unassuming house-style hostel are cosy but the vibe is friendly and relaxed. Bathrooms are shared. There's a barbecue area on the deck…

  • Greenhouse Backpackers

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    This converted 1921 schoolhouse has classrooms partitioned into a large bunk-free dorm and a communal lounge, both painted with colourful murals. Office…

  • Waipu Cove Resort

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Nestled behind sand dunes at Waipu Cove, this 12-unit complex is more like a motel than a resort as such. The arcing sprawl of the beach is just metres…

  • Kai Iwi Lakes Campground

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    The largest of the two campsites at the side of Lake Taharoa, Pine Beach has flush toilets and coin-operated hot showers. More sites are available at…

  • Cape Brett Hut

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    This basic DOC hut in a former lighthouse keeper's cabin has 23 bunk beds (book in advance) and cooking facilities. Water isn't guaranteed so bring your…

  • BK's Pohutukawa Lodge

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Just west of town, this older but renovated motel has 14 well-kept units with fridges, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and ample parking.

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