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The Duke Of Marlborough

Hotel in Russell

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.

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David
From
Ireland
It was a lovely step back in time to a different era which was brilliant Location perfect to take in the town and I really enjoyed my stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,638 reviews
Price from
US$95.64
1 night, 2 adults

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

Hotel in Paihia

Kingsgate Hotel Paihia offers a memorable waterfront location, just 100 metres from Paihia wharf. The hotel offers views across the Bays brilliant blue sea and out to Russell.

R
Ron
From
United States
Clean, comfortable and quiet. Many restaurants nearby walking distance.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,763 reviews
Price from
US$104.34
1 night, 2 adults

Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

Hotel in Paihia

Just a short walk from Paihia's village centre and the wharf, Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands is a 4 star hotel offering a relaxing garden setting, great service from the friendly staff and free parking...

S
Sophia
From
Australia
Friendly reception service, lush tidy Gardens
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,157 reviews
Price from
US$100.28
1 night, 2 adults

Paihia Beach Resort & Spa Hotel

Hotel in Paihia

Paihia Beach Resort & Spa offers luxury boutique accommodation just 20 metres from picturesque Te Tii beach.

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Dan
From
United Kingdom
Everything about the hotel was great, the room was perfect. Was cleaned to a high standard. We will be back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 970 reviews
Price from
US$189.55
1 night, 2 adults

Palm Tree Apartments & backpackers

Hotel in Paihia

Located in Paihia, less than 1 km from Paihia Beach, Palm Tree Apartments & backpackers provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi.

S
Sarah
From
New Zealand
Awesome place nice and close to shops and sea front.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Price from
US$51.01
1 night, 2 adults

Paihia Pacific Resort Hotel

Hotel in Paihia

Just 250 meters from sandy Paihia Beach, Paihia Pacific Resort features an outdoor pool. Flat-screen cable TV is standard in all rooms. Free parking is available on site.

H
Hanisa Dalwai
From
New Zealand
Location and very friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,734 reviews
Price from
US$88.69
1 night, 2 adults

Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay Of Islands

Hotel in Paihia

The 4-star Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands offers an amazing location next to the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds, a 20-minute drive from Keri Keri Airport. Guest enjoy free WiFi throughout.

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Shirley
From
New Zealand
What an amazing place. There is no need to go to town with Restaurant there for breakfast, lunch,dinner. And the spa pool was great, too. The staff were so helpful, and the service was awesome. Thank you, my friend, and I enjoyed 😉 ourselves.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,454 reviews
Price from
US$102.60
1 night, 2 adults

Avalon Resort

Hotel in Kerikeri

Avalon, in a tranquil garden setting, offers self-catering cottages with free Wi-Fi and balconies overlooking the valley and the Puketotora River.

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Wilma
From
Peru
The place is very well distributed and we found the location excellent. They had a sauna and a spa pool from 8 am to 9 pm but the owner told us that if we didn't make noise we could use the spa a little longer. The place is huge, and the resort is fully booked but we hardly saw people and were there for the 4 days of Easter. The wifi has amazing speed. They have a natural pool with crystal clear water that I recommend 100%. Kayaks and vests are at our disposal for free. The place is a 100/10 super recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,208 reviews
Price from
US$78.25
1 night, 2 adults

FOREST WATERS

Hotel in Haruru

Situated just 20 km from Opua Forest, FOREST WATERS features accommodation in Haruru with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as a shared kitchen.

J
JP
From
Netherlands
The hostess and host were so kind and welcoming! The B&B was beautifully situated in between an orchard and a lovely garden. The tips for what to visit in the area, recommended to us by the hostess, were really good and worth visiting! The fireplace, tennis court and hot tub just completed our stay entirely. 10/10 would absolutely recommend to everyone!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
Price from
US$103.76
1 night, 2 adults

Unique Estuary & Bird Apartment in Te Haumi Paihia

Hotel in Paihia

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Unique Estuary & Bird Apartment in Te Haumi Paihia is located in Paihia. With river views, this accommodation offers a patio.

D
Deborah
From
Canada
This is an amazing place to stay! We booked unexpectedly due to a cyclone and watched the the torrential rains and wind feeling safe and secure. There were only two of us, so place was much bigger than we needed but we will definitely be recommending to friends!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
US$184.62
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
What a great place to start our trip to NZ. An oasis to relax and enjoy the area. Our hosts went out of their way to look after dietary needs and went above and beyond to help us enjoy our stay. Terrific experience. Would not hesitate to book again. Thank you
Guest review by
Ed
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 555 reviews
Fantastic central location and next to the water. Fabulous big bed & spacious room, exceptionally clean, with verandah to watch the world go by and see the sun go down. Right over the road, big store selling everything you might need.
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Janet
Kenya
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 612 reviews
Clean, good location, excellent kitchen equipment, Good washing machine and dryer. The location is perfect—just steps from the sand. The apartment was clean, cozy, and well-equipped. Enjoyed stunning sunset views from the balcony.
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Kiely
Hong Kong
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Location incredible Organised, clean and very aligned to description. Extra special care taken to make us feel so at home and so welcome. Best staff and always responsive and prepared to help with anything.
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Dave
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,028 reviews
very good price performance relation. quite calm and lots of parking places. good located. close to beach, supermarket, restaurants and nice hiking track. very friendly and supportive staff.
Guest review by
Bartosch
Germany
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews
Absolutely loved our stay here good for the family and very serene surroundings that back on to the water, beautiful views to enjoy, highly recommend
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Tash
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,638 reviews
It was a lovely step back in time to a different era which was brilliant Location perfect to take in the town and I really enjoyed my stay
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David
Ireland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 323 reviews
The sensational views. The facilities and the comfort of the apartment. Everything we needed for a great escape.
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Karin
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 970 reviews
Everything about the hotel was great, the room was perfect. Was cleaned to a high standard. We will be back
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Dan
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 328 reviews
Very nice and helpful host Michael! Stunning view of the waterfall from our room.
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Annmarie
Sweden
From US$333.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 492 reviews
Location and very friendly staff . Nice size room and bathroom and very clean
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Vivienne
South Africa
From US$83.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 628 reviews
Great location and staff. Only disappointment was the charge for kayak use
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Bernadette
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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The standing of the appartement is very good and the view is amazing !
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sébastien
France
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,191 reviews
Friendly stafff, great location. Pool was perfect for the hot weather
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Hauturu
Australia
From US$238.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 505 reviews
Great location. Had all we needed for 2 night stay.
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Lynette
Australia
From US$258.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,283 reviews
good location, comfortable apartment
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Hilde
United Kingdom
From US$436.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,733 reviews
Location and very friendly staff
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Hanisa Dalwai
New Zealand

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Paihia is a lovely little town.

Paihia is a lovely little town. The shopping area and restaurants are great. We especially enjoyed Charlotte's Kitchen and Zane Grey's, both on the wharf. The Woolworth's is a well stocked grocery store for such a small town. Russell is a gorgeous little town just a short ferry ride across the bay. Be sure you check out the Seaside (one of the best meals of our trip and great staff!) We also enjoyed our drinks on the deck of the Duke of Marlborough. The tour to Hole in the Rock was well worth it. The scenery was beautiful and the history was really interesting.
Guest review by
Kathy Nickels
Canada
8.0

Kerikeri is an important historical area, particularly The...

Kerikeri is an important historical area, particularly The Stone Store and Kemp House. One should take time to learn about the impacts, both negative and positive, of European colonization, and experience the richness and sophistication of the Maori culture.
Guest review by
Pauline Vela
New Zealand
10

Do yourself a favour and stay for a few days at this...

Do yourself a favour and stay for a few days at this wonderful place. There are so many walks, and lots of beautiful spots to explore. It would be a shame to limit yourself to the main street. The museum and the French Printery are certainly worth a visit, as is getting up to the top of Flagstaff Hill and having a coffee from the van on Long Beach. The 4 Square shop is well stocked and reasonably priced if you are self catering.
Guest review by
A
Australia
10

This was a lovely place to stay.

This was a lovely place to stay. We were warmly welcomed by our hosts and everything we needed was provided. It was a real treat to stay here. We visited the Treaty Grounds, just down the road for a cultural and historical education. We hiked to waterfalls and mangrove forests. We caught the car ferry and visited Russell on the coast.
Guest review by
Kathy Forsdyke
United Kingdom
8.0

Off main road.

Off main road. A very pretty sleepy hollow historic beach town. Easy strolling around, even a wee climb to flagpole or overwster dining. Comfy 25 mins to WAITANGI bridge. Variety of shops with treasures everywhere.
Guest review by
Christey
New Zealand
10

Kerikeri is an attractive small town with lots of lovely...

Kerikeri is an attractive small town with lots of lovely trees and gardens especially beautiful at this time of year. There are a number of cafe’s and restaurants in Kerikeri some of which we visited definitely recommend Black Cat for breakfast and Thai for dinner. Lots of place to go walking and sight seeing.
Guest review by
Lee
New Zealand
10

I have been to Russell a couple of times before but only as...

I have been to Russell a couple of times before but only as day visits so to be honest Ive only stayed in the little township itself but loved that. This time I stayed a night to attend a function. The motel was the icing on the cake because where you stay can make or break a stay anywhere. The view of the harbour below with boats anchored..you couldn't beat. I want to come back..and my friend and I intend to. It's handiness was great. Great afternoon of shopping..something for everyone & delightful 'The Grazing table' cafe for home cooked sweets with delicious coffee. Would have liked to spend more time in the fabulous looking book store..great looking coffee table books on display but I ran out of time. There is something for everyone here. Russell town can easily be walked around in a short time without stopping..but who wants to do that. It's a lovely, interesting quaint place with a lovely harbour looking over to Paihia where you go to connect to main highway..eventually. A day passenger ferry runs regularly from Paihia & to. There are other areas to visit over the hill and the car ferry over from Opua is very quick and efficient. And least but not forgotten..the fantastic Duke of Marlborough hotel and accomodation with its elegance gracing the shoreline is a highlight. I had a lovely evening supportng the Recuse Helicopters fundraising event..it was spent under gorgeous chandelier lighting with all the simple but lovely table settings. Surely a grand gentleman which began in 1827 as 'Johnny Johnsons Grog Shop' by an ex convict come good!
Guest review by
Yvonne
New Zealand
10

Relaxed and friendly with lots to do.

Relaxed and friendly with lots to do. The Treaty grounds are so interesting and the admission price gives you access for two visits, it's a lot to do in a single day. There's also a free huttle bus from teh centreof town. Ferry across to Russell is a must. Lots of good places to eat across a orice range. Small supermarket in town but a bigger well stocked one just outside.
Guest review by
Claire
United Kingdom
10

Your in a perfect spot where you can embrace nature and...

Your in a perfect spot where you can embrace nature and enjoy a beautiful spa and a cold swim with so much peace. It was perfect for our family that come from the busy and loud city of Auckland where peace is so hard to find. This place hit the spot.
Guest review by
Mary
New Zealand
10

A beautiful serene village.

A beautiful serene village. You need to be prepared to walk & explore the area. Lovely places to eat & drink - our most favourite is Hones Kitchen. Getting out on the water in a boat is an added bonus
Guest review by
Peter
New Zealand