The 25 Best Hotels in Bay of Islands

Ranked 1 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 1 of 7 for hotels in Russell.

• “Top quality boutique experience with great hosts.”
• “Superb and positive.”
• “Stunning place!”
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Ranked 2 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 1 of 34 for hotels in Paihia.

• “Fabulous accommodation and host”
• “Would highly reccommend.”
• “Nature and good energy permeates your being!”
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Ranked 3 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 2 of 14 for hotels in Opua.

• “fabulous”
• “still in awe of the views”
• “We would like to give an 11 - perfect match!”
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Ranked 4 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 1 of 11 for hotels in Kerikeri.

• “Friendly staff, great location and neat property.”
• “Very comfortable.”
• “Great 1 night stay, good value, lovely room”
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Ranked 5 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 2 of 11 for hotels in Kerikeri.

• “Nice and relaxed motel with an excellent host. Complimentary wine on arrival, lovely.”
• “Fantastic”
• “Peaceful stay!”
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Ranked 6 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 2 of 34 for hotels in Paihia.

• “The room was extremely tidy.”
• “Quiet, exceptionally clean, comfortable and had everything...”
• “Didn’t want for anything.”
• See more reviews of Bay of Islands Gateway Motel & Apartments

Ranked 7 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 3 of 34 for hotels in Paihia.

• “Gorgeous hotel”
• “Definitely a good, relaxing few days. Would come back.”
• “Would highly recommend this property to any couple staying at Paihia.”
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Ranked 8 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 3 of 11 for hotels in Kerikeri.

• “Beautiful open spaces, the animals, the hosts were lovely...”
• “Very cozy”
• “Excellent value for money, we are lucky!”
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Ranked 9 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 4 of 11 for hotels in Kerikeri.

• “Highly recommend this accommodation. Awesome location, comfortable rooms, friendly & helpful communication. And the”
• “A lovely place convenient and practical with everything you need”
• “A Restful Stay”
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Ranked 10 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 6 of 14 for hotels in Opua.

• “Great stay. Wonderful host. Good location.”
• “A wonderful place to stay.”
• “Expensive bed and breakfast accommodation did not meet expectations.”
• See more reviews of The Sanctuary at Bay of Islands

Ranked 11 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 2 of 7 for hotels in Russell.

• “great stay for a couple - very secluded and romantic”
• “Perfect ,,perfect, perfect”
• “Superb - great staff, great location, great accommodation.”
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Ranked 12 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 3 of 7 for hotels in Russell.

• “a really good motel, had everything we needed.”
• “Fantastic location”
• “Fantastic accommodation”
• See more reviews of Seaport Village Holiday Accommodation

Ranked 13 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 4 of 34 for hotels in Paihia.

• “Stay at Austria Motel”
• “Lovely hosts ♥️”
• “Great location with friendly staff and comfortable bed. Would definitely stay again.”
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Ranked 14 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 4 of 7 for hotels in Russell.

• “Excellent”
• “Staying at The Duke in Russell is a must - great location, value for money (off season) and food.”
• “Comfortable bed in a nice sized room with a beautiful...”
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Ranked 15 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 5 of 34 for hotels in Paihia.

• “Booked this place on reviews and so pleased we did. Very clean rooms fabulous location and the owner was very friendly.”
• “We will definitely be back.”
• “Location was perfect.”
• See more reviews of Ala Moana Motel

Ranked 16 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 6 of 34 for hotels in Paihia.

• “Lovely clean property great place to stay.”
• “We absolutely loved our stay.”
• “Loved our stay in Pahia”
• See more reviews of Admirals View Lodge

Ranked 17 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 5 of 11 for hotels in Kerikeri.

• “Excellent place to spend time with Family.”
• “The accomodations were deliteful and the location absolutely...”
• “Loved everything about our stay.”
• See more reviews of Avalon Resort

Ranked 18 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 6 of 11 for hotels in Kerikeri.

• “Amazing Stay!”
• “Best Ever”
• “Cute Chalets”
• See more reviews of Kerigold Secluded Chalets Motel

Ranked 19 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 7 of 34 for hotels in Paihia.

• “Alles super”
• “The Breakwater was an exceptional home base for excursions throughout the area. Highly recommended!”
• “Good central location”
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Ranked 20 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 7 of 11 for hotels in Kerikeri.

• “beautiful view of lake beautiful hosts comfy bed”
• “It was a lovely location by the lake, so peaceful and quiet.”
• “Location is beautiful and serene.”
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Ranked 21 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 8 of 34 for hotels in Paihia.

• “Paihia stay”
• “okay”
• “Beautiful two nights, super host Winnie. The motel was clean and well appointed. Will be back again soon.”
• See more reviews of Averill Court Motel

Ranked 22 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 8 of 11 for hotels in Kerikeri.

• “Rest, privacy and relaxation is what I needed and is what I got.”
• “The layout of the room was great.”
• “I have stayed at this property on a couple of occasions and...”
• See more reviews of Kerikeri Homestead Motel & Apartments

Ranked 23 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 9 of 34 for hotels in Paihia.

• “Beautiful location”
• “Brilliant!!!!”
• “Location & View was great, Room was spacious & clean.”
• See more reviews of Waterfalls Estate - Falls Motel & Waterfront Campground

Ranked 24 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 5 of 7 for hotels in Russell.

• “You can't get a better location that this, comfy beds, clean room”
• “We were given a room with no light and had to complain then...”
• “Great location, very clean and comfortable .”
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Ranked 25 out of 58 in the region, as well as being 10 of 34 for hotels in Paihia.

• “Comfortable and cosy rooms with a great team”
• “Great location and easy accessible, great place to stay and...”
• “Great experience overall!”
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