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Bellrock Lodge 5 stars

Russell

Situated within less than 1 km of Long Beach and 2.2 km of Tapeka Point Beach, Bellrock Lodge features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Russell. This 5-star guest house provides a spa experience, with its hot tub and spa centre. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The owners Catherine and Stewart were the perfect hosts! They had a great balance between privacy and sharing important information about where to go.

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9.4
Superb
176 reviews
Price from
£111
per night

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. With garden views, this accommodation offers a balcony. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service.

The guest house features a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the guest house. The property has an outdoor dining area.

The guest house has a barbecue and a garden. Very quiet within walking distance of the beach. Nice view from upper balcony Very comfortable with plenty to visit in the region

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9
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

The Waterfront Studio Opito Bay

Kerikeri

The property offers quiet street views.

The guest house specialises in a buffet and continental breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available.

The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Amazing location looking out over bay of islands

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9.9
Exceptional
12 reviews

Kiwiblue

Kerikeri

The unit is air conditioned and includes a terrace with an outdoor dining area as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Paihia Harbour is 27 km from the guest house, while Waitangi Treaty Grounds is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Bay of Islands Airport, 8 km from Kiwiblue. Beautifully fitted out. The bed was so comfortable! Very private. Great little walk to the Stone Store. We loved looking out the big windows into the garden and eating on the deck. A really relaxing place to stay.

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9.4
Superb
48 reviews
Price from
£84
per night

The Pacific Room, Tapeka Point

Russell

Set in Russell, 200 metres from Tapeka Point Beach and 2.8 km from Long Beach, The Pacific Room, Tapeka Point provides accommodation with amenities such as free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. 1.2 km from Flagstaff Hill and 2.3 km from Christ church, the property offers a garden and a terrace. Outdoor seating is also available at the guest house.

Towels and bed linen are featured in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Location was great and able to hear and see Kiwis was great

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9
Superb
32 reviews
Price from
£82
per night

Fantail River Lodge

Haruru

Boasting garden views, Fantail River Lodge offers accommodation with balcony, around 20 km from Opua Forest. This guest house features free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi. The guest house has private entrance. Very professional without compromising a personal touch to our stay.

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9.8
Exceptional
50 reviews
Price from
£84
per night

Paradise on The Strand

Russell

The guest house provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A fridge and kitchenware are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the guest house, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. We loved our stay at Russell and Karen's charming house. The view is breathtaking, and the quaint little town of Russel offers a peaceful atmosphere with plenty of excellent dining options. Karen is an incredible hostess—her breakfasts are delightful, and her beautiful home is truly a gem. We recommend this place to anyone looking for that little extra touch of Paradise. Staying at Paradise on the Strand is an experience not to be missed!

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9.9
Exceptional
74 reviews

Top of the Bay

Paihia

Offering quiet street views, Top of the Bay is an accommodation situated in Paihia, 600 metres from Te Ti Bay Beach and less than 1 km from Paihia Beach. This guest house features free private parking and private check-in and check-out. The guest house offers sea views and a sun terrace. The location up the hill from the town offered a lovely view of the Bay and was very peaceful and private.

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9
Superb
82 reviews
Price from
£102
per night

Taranaki

Waihaha

With free WiFi, this guest house provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the sea views. The guest house offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. There was everything to like about this venue. I rate it my best stay in NZ so far in 2 months. I would urge all to experience it for themselves.

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9.7
Exceptional
63 reviews
Price from
£67
per night

Chalet Romantica 4 stars

Paihia

Located in Paihia and with Paihia Beach reachable within 500 metres, Chalet Romantica provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 1.4 km from Te Ti Bay Beach, 10 km from Opua Forest and 1.1 km from Paihia Harbour. The inn features an indoor pool, hot tub and a tour desk. Lovely room with an amazing view. Inge was an exceptional host and couldn’t do enough for us. She went out of her way to ensure we had a great stay and even offered to give us lifts to and from the town. She also gave us great advice on things to do in Rotorua and on our onward travels.

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9.8
Exceptional
56 reviews
Price from
£210
per night

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