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Set in Paihia and only 1.2 km from Te Ti Bay Beach, Allegra House offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers private entrance. Location, views, quality of room, cleanliness, breakfast, hosts

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9.8
Exceptional
152 reviews
Price from
US$201
per night

Kokomo Retreat is located in Russell and features a pool with a view and sea views. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Very clean and tidy, great spot if you want to just get away from city life. Stones throw from beach. Other family were around the corner in walking distance beach front property was great for the kids and safe. I went walking with my brother into Russell, the hill back took the wind out of us but was great got our steps up! The owners were easy to deal with very nice people.

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9.4
Superb
100 reviews
Price from
US$164
per night

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. Perfect spacious, secluded studio. Great location

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9
Superb
562 reviews
Price from
US$143
per night

Located in Paihia and only 1.2 km from Te Ti Bay Beach, Sanctuary Palms provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The accommodation features a spa bath. This 5-star apartment offers private entrance. Driveway was narrow but algud. amazing view in the garden suite

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9.1
Superb
104 reviews
Price from
US$270
per night

Situated in Kerikeri, 24 km from Opua Forest, Stone Store Lodge has a garden, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property offers soundproof units and is set 200 metres from Kemp House and Stone Store. So much extra effort by owner - was amazing as it was my brother in law 60th birthday & we didn’t want to go out so we made a home cooked meal - he’s. Vegetarian The fireplace 😍 the use of kitchen & the lounge was really a treat after a long drive from Rotorua

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9.1
Superb
192 reviews
Price from
US$151
per night

Overlooking the Bay of Islands and Te Haumi Beach, The Retreat Bay of Islands Paihia offers free Wi-Fi. The basic self-contained holiday accommodation boasts a private balcony and sea views.

Each studio and apartment includes a separate lounge area with satellite TV, sofa and armchairs. Heating, north-facing windows and a private bathroom with a shower are also provided. Absolutely stunning position overlooking the Bay of islands. Marcel couldn’t have been more helpful and recommended plenty of things to do. Thanks Marcel (currently typing this sitting in the Orewa Surf Club…another tip!). Amazing place and people

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9.3
Superb
260 reviews
Price from
US$114
per night

Not many motels can claim to overlook a waterfall and an ocean-river lagoon, but Waterfalls Estate can. This property has an outdoor pool with waterfront views, a private riverside beach, and there's boating activities for guests with the Bay of Islands on your doorstep. Each room at this property comes fully equipped with a kitchenette, lounge & dining area, flat-screen TV, and guests enjoy 100MB of Wi-Fi each day at no cost. Campground facilities can accommodate motor homes, RV's, and tents. An adventure playground is popular with kids and BBQs are available for guest use as well. There are several restaurants in the area, with Twin Pines Restaurant & Bar, and the Phat House both within easy walking distance. In addition to the scenic Haruru Falls, this property is next to the Waitangi Forest Reserve which offers a popular bush walk. A popular holiday place for families and couples alike. An absolutely amazing place. At first glance it looks like a regular motel, but once you step inside you get this stunning view of the waterfalls, free kayaking, super convenient, well equipped. We made ourselves breakfast and headed on our way. The guy at reception was really friendly. We would’ve happily stayed longer.

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9
Superb
328 reviews
Price from
US$123
per night

Abri Apartments in Paihia provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. When staying at the apartment, guests can use private entrance. Set up above the town and away from traffic.noise, the apartment has a lovely view across the bay. The apartment is spacious, comfortably furnished, and well equipped. The host is friendly and helpful.

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9.4
Superb
152 reviews
Price from
US$177
per night

Situated within 1 km of Long Beach and 400 metres of Christ church, Bellrock Lodge features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Russell. This 5-star guest house offers full-day security and luggage storage space. There is a barbecue and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Great location, stunning views, very friendly, excellent facilities

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9.5
Exceptional
180 reviews
Price from
US$177
per night

Set in Kerikeri, 20 km from Opua Forest, Relax a Lodge offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel provides garden views and a terrace. Very clean in a quiet location. Spacious bedrooms and living rooms/kitchen, all available for the guests use

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9
Superb
253 reviews
Price from
US$45
per night

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