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Bellrock Lodge 5 stars

Russell

Just 450 metres from Kororareka Bay, Bellrock Lodge offers studios with a private balcony and lovely bay and town views.

A kitchenette with a dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator is standard in all studios. Each air-conditioned studio features flat-screen satellite TV, a DVD player and an iPod docking station. The owners Catherine and Stewart were the perfect hosts! They had a great balance between privacy and sharing important information about where to go.

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9.3
Superb
127 reviews
Price from
£119
per night

The Pacific Room, Tapeka Point

Russell

The Pacific Room, Tapeka Point, a property with a garden and a terrace, is set in Russell, 200 metres from Tapeka Point Beach, 2.8 km from Long Beach, as well as 1.2 km from Flagstaff Hill. Christ church is 2.3 km away and Russell Museum is 2.3 km from the guest house. Beautiful place with excellent facilities. Bridgette welcoming and friendly. Comfiest bed ever. Thank you.

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9.1
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
£74
per night

Kaingarua Retreat

Kerikeri

Offering a garden and garden view, Kaingarua Retreat is located in Kerikeri, 19 km from Opua Forest and 5.5 km from Kemp House and Stone Store. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. Waitangi Treaty Grounds is 21 km from the guest house. Spotlessly clean and stylishly decorated. Lovely sunny living area and blackout blinds in the bedroom for a deep sleep. The bed was also comfortable.

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9.7
Exceptional
14 reviews
Price from
£73
per night

Fantail River Lodge

Haruru

Set in the Bay of Islands, Fantail River Lodge offers a garden. All rooms feature a TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. Rooms come with a balcony with views of the garden.

The rooms at the guest house are fitted with a seating area. Every room is fitted with a kettle, while selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchenette with a microwave. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The breakfast supplies were varied and ample. The surrounds of the gardens were beautiful and we enjoyed strolling around them. The host was very friendly and helpful, providing information about good restaurants and things to do in the area. The accomodation was only a 5 minute drive to Paihia.

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9.8
Exceptional
45 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

Horse Shoe Manor 3 stars

Paihia

Welcome to Horse Shoe Manor, your ideal North Island retreat! Nestled conveniently at Highway 1’s junction, we’re just 20 minutes from Paihia, making us an excellent base for your explorations.

Experience a unique country lifestyle in a serene setting. Our flexible accommodation caters to both small and large groups, comfortably hosting 4 to 18 guests. Large area with a great outdoors space. Definitely a great place to stay if you are visiting the bay of islands, which was one of my favorite places in New Zealand. We had one room with a lot of area, and another with very little area, so that was interesting.

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9.3
Superb
10 reviews
Price from
£219
per night

Riverside Homestead 4 stars

Paihia

No setting in New Zealand is richer in history or nature than the Bay of Islands, and Paihia is at its centre - the departure point for all the boating and bay tour activities that explore the birthplace (te pitowhenua) of New Zealand / Aotearoa. The cradle of this multi-cultural country, the nation’s iconic and unmissable Waitangi Treaty Grounds and national marae (Maori meeting house) are also close by, along with wineries and boutique cheese, confectioners and a farmers’ market. Just 7 minutes’ drive from all this, handy to the bustling yet laid-back townships of Kerikeri and Paihia, with their restaurants, food oulets and souvenir shops, you’ll discover the space and peace of The Riverside Homestead. Property was exceptional with balcony overlooking beautiful plantings leading down to a river. Located in a very quiet area but easily accessible to Bay of Islands. Very clean and great attention to every detail. Highly recommended!!!

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9.5
Exceptional
22 reviews
Price from
£163
per night

J&D Cottage

Kerikeri

J&D Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Kerikeri, 26 km from Opua Forest, 4.5 km from Kemp House and Stone Store, as well as 21 km from Haruru Falls. Boasting bicycle parking, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Really comfortable room! Spacious bathroom, many little details in the room that made staying comfortable.

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8.9
Fabulous
136 reviews
Price from
£73
per night

Top of the Bay

Paihia

Offering quiet street views, Top of the Bay is an accommodation situated in Paihia, 600 metres from Te Ti Bay Beach and less than 1 km from Paihia Beach. This guest house features free private parking and private check-in and check-out. The guest house offers sea views and a sun terrace. Stacy is a super lovely host. We had issues with the booking and she fixt everything for us. The accomodation has a great view and a beautiful terrace to use. For us everything was perfect and exactly what we wanted for our stay.

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8.6
Fabulous
57 reviews
Price from
£83
per night

Pipiroa Bay Homestay

Russell

Featuring garden views, Pipiroa Bay Homestay provides accommodation with a private beach area and a patio, around 7.6 km from Christ church. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Lovely large property, really comfortable. Owner was brilliant and so friendly. The views were AMAZING. It's a most definite place to stay.

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8.8
Fabulous
77 reviews
Price from
£74
per night

Private Room

Kawakawa

The homestay has a flat-screen TV. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a shared bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. The property offers garden views.

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Price from
£49
per night

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