The Best Hotels Closest to Bay of Islands in - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a black dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle, and a toaster.

A hotel room with a bed, two pillows with the hotel name, a bedside table, and a wardrobe.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, marble walls, and a wooden vanity with a white sink.

A room with a sofa, two nightstands, a chair, and a potted plant.

1. Rayya Suites, Paihia

12.9 km from Bay of Islands

Ben

฿2,493

฿2,867 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor.

A large, single-story building with a red roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and dense forest.

A living room with a TV, sofa, coffee table, and a view of a green landscape through a sliding door.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a bathroom.

2. Kerikeri Park Lodge

21.8 km from Bay of Islands

Clair

฿2,076

฿2,387 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a bay with boats.

A cozy lobby with leather furniture, a large shark decoration, and a television on the wall.

A view through a window with a curtain, featuring a body of water, a tree, and a distant mountain range.

A two-story building with a balcony and a flagpole.

3. The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

9.4 km from Bay of Islands

Andrea

฿2,952

฿3,395 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A dark wooden wall with a window, two white chairs, and a hanging basket with red flowers.

A brick wall with palm trees, a motel sign, and a sign for a heated swimming pool.

A kitchen with a glass door leading to a garden, a microwave, and shelves with jars and kitchen items.

A covered outdoor area with a pool, a fenced patio, and a restaurant in the background.

4. Edelweiss Motel

12.9 km from Bay of Islands

Thyra

฿1,804

฿2,075 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, dining area, and a sofa.

A view of a lakeside area with a motel sign, a large tree, and a building with a balcony.

A lakeside view with a row of houses, including a large building with a balcony and a smaller building with a green roof.

5. Breakwater Motel

12.6 km from Bay of Islands

Murtuza

฿3,292

฿3,786 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hammock swing in a lush garden with a pool and a fence.

A bedroom with a large bed, white bedding, a potted plant, and a view of a garden through a window.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A living room with a TV, wooden furniture, a round coffee table with a plant, and a large window with curtains.

6. Kauri Park Motel

21.9 km from Bay of Islands

Rebecca

฿3,203

฿3,684 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A ferry docked at a harbor with a view of a hill with houses in the background.

A wooden wardrobe with a digital lock and a small pet bed beside it.

A large cruise ship docked at a port with several smaller boats nearby.

7. Bellrock Lodge

9.3 km from Bay of Islands

Lynda

฿4,264

฿4,904 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a well-lit outdoor area at dusk.

A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a floral painting on the wall.

A light green building with a white porch and a sliding glass door.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a green sofa.

8. Ash Grove Boutique Motel

14.5 km from Bay of Islands

Thomas

฿2,969

฿3,414 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A parking lot with two cars, palm trees, and a view of a body of water and hills in the background.

A building with a covered entrance, steps, and a small garden area with various plants.

A wooden barrel with wine glasses arranged on top, set against a scenic outdoor backdrop.

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a stand, a small table, and a window with curtains.

9. Bounty Motel

12.7 km from Bay of Islands

Sora

฿2,033

฿2,338 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A coastal resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a central building with a green roof, and a view of the sea and hills.

A room with a dining table, two wicker chairs, a red ottoman, and a green sofa. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

A hotel reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of greenery outside.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a building with a green roof.

10. Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

13 km from Bay of Islands

Leanne

฿3,405

฿3,916 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a cityscape painting.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a compact refrigerator. There is a glass dining table with black chairs in the adjacent living area.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a living area with a sofa and coffee table.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with curtains.

11. Dolphin Motel

13 km from Bay of Islands

SERENA

฿1,845

฿2,122 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A grassy area with a view of a lake and distant islands.

A rooftop terrace with a view of a calm lake, palm trees, and distant islands.

A residential area with modern houses, a road, and a hillside with more houses.

A compact kitchen with a stove, sink, and wooden cabinets. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of a body of water through a glass door.

12. Bayview Motel

12.7 km from Bay of Islands

Erik

฿3,070

฿3,531 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dining table, and a view of the street outside.

A modern living room with a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a white armchair. There is a kitchen in the background with a window and a plant.

A sign for the Admirals View Motel with bicycles parked in front.

13. ASURE Admirals View Motel

13 km from Bay of Islands

Gary and Helen

฿2,432

฿2,797 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A bench by a lakeside with a wooden fence and grassy area.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and television.

A coastal landscape with a wide beach, calm water, and distant hills under a cloudy sky.

A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a wooden headboard, and bedside tables with lamps.

14. Bay of Islands Gateway Motel & Apartment

12.8 km from Bay of Islands

David

฿3,494

฿4,018 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern house with large glass windows, a well-maintained lawn, and a patio area.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a plant, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, a red appliance, and wooden cabinets.

A modern living room with large windows, a red sofa, and a coffee table.

15. Stone Store Lodge

19 km from Bay of Islands

Bronson

฿3,608

฿4,150 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a flagpole, and a signboard in the background.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea and hills, and flags hanging outside.

A balcony with a view of a waterfront, a sign indicating a 200m distance, and a table with chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a view of the sea, and a sliding glass door.

16. Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

12.6 km from Bay of Islands

Beverly

฿2,936

฿3,376 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A view from a window with a view of a lake, hills, and trees.

A room with a large window overlooking a body of water and distant hills. There are cushioned seating areas along the window.

A modern building with signs for Hakalodge Backpackers and Upper Deck cafe-restaurant.

17. Haka House Bay of Islands

12.6 km from Bay of Islands

Kelly

฿1,115

฿1,283 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

A well-lit garden with palm trees and string lights, a parked car, and a building in the background.

A hotel with a tropical garden, palm trees, and a well-lit exterior at dusk.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a painting of coconuts.

18. Stay Kerikeri Boutique Apartments and Studios

19.8 km from Bay of Islands

Denis

฿3,897

฿4,482 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a fence and greenery.

A two-story building with a balcony and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

A residential building with a sloped roof and a balcony.

A motel sign with a vacancy notice, surrounded by lush greenery and parked cars.

19. Kerikeri Court Motel

20.1 km from Bay of Islands

Cherie

฿2,465

฿3,307 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a view of the sea, and a thatched-roof structure.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a sink. There's a dining area with a black table and a grey sofa with a floral pattern. A large abstract painting is on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area with a view of the sea.

A hotel with a swimming pool, a parking lot, and a view of the surrounding hills.

20. Anchorage Motel

12.8 km from Bay of Islands

Wayne

฿3,132

฿3,602 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Bay of Islands

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Rayya Suites, Paihia	9.6 Exceptional 74 reviews	View
Kerikeri Park Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 311 reviews	View
The Duke of Marlborough Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 967 reviews	View
Edelweiss Motel	8.6 Excellent 277 reviews	View
Breakwater Motel	9.4 Exceptional 584 reviews	View

Top Bay of Islands Hotel Reviews

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

10/10 Excellent

"great place"

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

8/10 Good

"Helpful staff"

Sea Spray Suites

10/10 Excellent

"We loved having a separate living room with kitchen facilities."

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

8/10 Good

"Location suite right on waterfront road"

The Commodores Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, very clean and modern room. Probably the best location in Russell. Loved this place. Friendly staff."

Eagles Nest

10/10 Excellent

"The little extras, like snacks and beers were wonderful touch, pool was amazing."

The Captains Motel

8/10 Good

"Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Quite a few spiders and cobwebs in the room, just needed a dust"

Bellrock Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Well appointed room and lovely welcome from owners on arrival. Really good views of Russell township and the water / boats. Only thing I would say, bring some strong legs if you plan on walking - the driveway is STEEP hahaaaa. Had a very pleasant stay (5 nights)."

Russell - Orongo Bay Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"All I needed for the night thank you, love the pool. My kids and the mokopuna will be coming to stay, maybe a regular thing 😁"

Other attractions near Bay of Islands

A coastal town with turquoise waters, several boats, and lush greenery.

Flagstaff Hill

9.2/10 (289 reviews)

On this important hill, learn about New Zealand’s early Māori and colonial history, look for iconic birds and take in the stunning views of the Bay of Islands.

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A pebbly beach with a pier extending into calm waters, boats, and a clear sky.

Russell Beach

9.2/10 (738 reviews)

Wander along the jetty for wonderful views of Kororareka Bay, get out on the water in a boat and enjoy alfresco dining along the beachfront.

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Marsden Cross

You can learn about the history of Te Tii with a stop at Marsden Cross. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

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Tapeka Point Historic Reserve

9.4/10 (28 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Tapeka Point Historic Reserve, a lovely green space in Tapeka. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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Pompalier House

9.4/10 (42 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Russell with a stop at Pompalier House. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Bay of Islands?

Bay of Islands is located in an area that travellers like for its waterfalls. You'll find 10 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Bay of Islands?

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. You'll find it 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Bay of Islands. Other good choices around the area include Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia and Sea Spray Suites.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Bay of Islands?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Bay of Islands.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Bay of Islands, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Bay of Islands.

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Our top choices for Bay of Islands hotels

1. Rayya Suites, Paihia

2. Kerikeri Park Lodge

3. The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

4. Edelweiss Motel

5. Breakwater Motel

6. Kauri Park Motel

7. Bellrock Lodge

8. Ash Grove Boutique Motel

9. Bounty Motel

10. Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

11. Dolphin Motel

12. Bayview Motel

13. ASURE Admirals View Motel

14. Bay of Islands Gateway Motel & Apartment

15. Stone Store Lodge

16. Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

17. Haka House Bay of Islands

18. Stay Kerikeri Boutique Apartments and Studios

19. Kerikeri Court Motel

20. Anchorage Motel

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Top Bay of Islands Hotel Reviews

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

Sea Spray Suites

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

The Commodores Lodge

Eagles Nest

The Captains Motel

Bellrock Lodge

Russell - Orongo Bay Holiday Park

Other attractions near Bay of Islands

Flagstaff Hill

Russell Beach

Marsden Cross

Tapeka Point Historic Reserve

Pompalier House

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