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Bellrock Lodge

Russell

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.

V
Vanessa
From
Canada
The location was excellent - walking distance of town and restaurants. The room was spotless and the view was beautifully.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
Price from
US$145.85
1 night, 2 adults

Tiny on Access

Kerikeri

Set 16 km from Haruru Falls, 23 km from Paihia Harbour and 23 km from Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Tiny on Access features accommodation located in Kerikeri.

F
Frame
From
New Zealand
Absolutely loved staying here , so cozy and warm. The little details make a big difference. It was pouring with rain when we got there and the host pre heated it for us can't thank you enough.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$91.29
1 night, 2 adults

Sleep with the Kiwis in Doves Bay

Kerikeri

Situated in Kerikeri and only 36 km from Opua Forest, Sleep with the Kiwis in Doves Bay features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

M
Michelle
From
Switzerland
Very quiet within walking distance of the beach. Nice view from upper balcony Very comfortable with plenty to visit in the region
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
US$100.97
1 night, 2 adults

Kiwiblue

Kerikeri

Offering a garden and garden view, Kiwiblue is situated in Kerikeri, 1.3 km from Kemp House and Stone Store and 20 km from Haruru Falls.

V
Victoria
From
New Zealand
Loved how clean it was, it had everything we needed. Nice surroundings, private and quiet. We were up for the kerikeri half marathon. It was perfect for our needs.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Price from
US$106.58
1 night, 2 adults

Vienna Motel

Paihia

Offering garden views, Vienna Motel is an accommodation located in Paihia, 700 metres from Paihia Beach and 10 km from Opua Forest.

M
Marco
From
Italy
Perfect host, simple but extremely clean and comfortable rooms; close to everything you need, almost beachfront. The owner is currently improving the services.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Price from
US$80.27
1 night, 2 adults

The Waterfront Studio Opito Bay

Kerikeri

Boasting garden views, The Waterfront Studio Opito Bay offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 37 km from Opua Forest.

L
Laura
From
United Kingdom
Beautiful, comfortable accommodation for two with a spectacular outlook in a beautiful and quiet location, and amazing hosting, make this one of the best accommodations we've ever enjoyed in NZ. This is a self-contained accommodation unit for two in a quiet location adjoining the host's house. The unit is new, beautifully furnished, well-appointed and very comfortable. The view overlooks Opito Bay from a height, and has a spectacular outlook into the wider Bay of Islands with outside dining and sun loungers. Alan is a generous and very thoughtful host who has created a wonderful guest experience full of detailed touches to make a comfortable, easy stay. There is a toaster, microwave and Weber BBQ, but it's worth noting is that the unit doesn't have full self-catering facilities: it lacks a hob, oven and kitchen sink. But Alan more than makes up for this - he does the washing-up, and provides a beautiful array of breakfast supplies every morning, including plenty of delicious fresh fruit. There's delightful complementary selection of cold drinks in the fridge on arrival, and an assortment of tasty snacks. It's absolutely outstanding! The location in Opito Bay is quiet, about 15 minutes from Kerikeri. There's a small network of beautiful trails through the bush around the end of the peninsula walkable from the unit, with a spectacular view at the lookout and a beautiful sheltered cove for swimming and snorkelling on the north side. The Kerikeri peninsula is a hotspot for kiwi, and we heard one close to the unit one night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Kaingarua Retreat

Kerikeri

Offering garden views, Kaingarua Retreat is an accommodation situated in Kerikeri, 5.5 km from Kemp House and Stone Store and 14 km from Haruru Falls.

M
Maria
From
New Zealand
Spotlessly clean and stylishly decorated. Lovely sunny living area and blackout blinds in the bedroom for a deep sleep. The bed was also comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Fantail River Lodge

Haruru

Fantail River Lodge in Haruru provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and barbecue facilities. This guest house features free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi.

K
Kevin
From
Abkhazia
Although the location was out of town (approximately 10 minutes), for us this was not a problem as we had a vehicle & it was in a very peaceful setting. The bed was extremely comfortable & was a king bed - room very clean & well set out. Our hosts were very accommodating & very friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

Paradise on The Strand

Russell

Paradise on The Strand is set in Russell, 500 metres from Christ church, 400 metres from Russell Museum, and 700 metres from Flagstaff Hill.

W
Walter
From
Austria
Unbeatable location right at the beach. We had the whole upper floor of a beautiful home looking out to the Russell harbour. Karen was a fabulous hots, she provided a nice breakfast, her self made bread and fruits during the day. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at her wonderful home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews

Top of the Bay

Paihia

Offering quiet street views, Top of the Bay is an accommodation situated in Paihia, 1.2 km from Te Ti Bay Beach and 11 km from Opua Forest.

A
Anne
From
Germany
I had a fabulous stay - the studio is a dream and everyone was very friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews
great view, great host. very clean. great facilties
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Alex
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$93.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Great room , huge ensuite , multiple channels to watch including sky sports and sky movies. Fantastic hosts. Very quiet !
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
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Chris and Val were consummate hosts. The accommodation was spacious and clean and had great views from the private deck. It’s far enough outside Pahia to be quiet yet close enough to be easily accessible. We had a relaxing week with great weather. The Phat House brewery tap was about 3km away in Haruru and well worth a visit or three.
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Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
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Super comfortable, private, spotlessly clean. Amazing hosts, walking distance to one of the best cafes in Kerikeri (in our view), great locations minutes from the city centre. This one is a real treat.
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Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
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Great location. Wonderful host and superb breakfasts that went the extra mile each day. We'll be back again soon.
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Avg. price/night: US$171.09
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
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Peaceful and quiet location. The view was amazing and we enjoyed the stroll down through the native forest to the waters edge. Breakfast was amazing and the host was great. Loved the chickens coming to visit. Thoroughly enjoyed the peaceful getaway.
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