Hotels on the beach in Northland, New Zealand
Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beach hotels and resorts in Northland. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in September 2026.
The List 15 Amazing Beach Hotels in Northland
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1 Marina Cove Bay of Islands Opua
Located in Opua in the Northland region and Opua Forest reachable within 3.7 miles, Marina Cove Bay of Islands provides accommodations with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a garden and free private parking. Fitted with a terrace, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A fridge, a microwave and toaster are also provided in the kitchen, as well as a coffee machine. A continental breakfast is available at the lodge. If you would like to discover the area, hiking and cycling are possible nearby. Paihia Harbour is 3.6 miles from Marina Cove Bay of Islands, while Waitangi Treaty Grounds is 5.1 miles away. Bay of Islands Airport is 17 miles from the property.
Address 7 English Bay Road Opua Show on map -
2 Sunlit Bay Villas Coopers Beach
Sunlit Bay Villas has sea views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Coopers Beach, a few steps from Coopers Beach. All units include a fully equipped kitchen, allowing guests to prepare their own meals. Windsurfing, diving and snorkelling are possible within the area, and the lodge offers a private beach area. Bay of Islands Airport is 61 km from the property.
Address 121 State Highway 10 Show on map -
3 Hokianga Haven Opononi
Hokianga Haven offers accommodations in Opononi, 1.1 miles from Opononi Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. The property has a garden and a restaurant that serves Croatian cuisine. The apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room, and 1 bathroom with bathrobes and a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Opononi, like cycling, fishing, and canoeing. Guests at Hokianga Haven can enjoy snorkeling and diving nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Bay of Islands Airport is 50 miles from the property.
Address 226 State Highway 12 Show on map- Pool tables
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4 Endless Summer Lodge - Guesthouse Ahipara
Located in Ahipara, Endless Summer Lodge - Guesthouse provides free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Shipwreck Bay Beach is a 14-minute walk from the lodge.
Address 245 Foreshore Road Show on map -
5 Breakwater Motel
Paihia
Set on the Paihia waterfront in the heart of the Bay of Islands, this motel offers refurbished suites with free Wi-Fi directly opposite Paihia Beach. All suites offer a patio or balcony with sea or garden views. All Breakwater Motel suites feature cooking facilities and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Each suite has a bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Breakwater Paihia is just 1312 feet from tours to Russell and the Hole In The Rock. It is a 5-minute drive from Waitangi Golf Club and Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Restaurants, cafes and shops are all within 5 minutes’ walk. Kerikeri Airport is a 25-minute drive away.
Address 1 Bayview Road Show on map- Tennis court
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6 Ala Moana Motel
Paihia
Ala Moana Motel is located on the waterfront in central Paihia. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV with 50 satellite channels and a patio. Complete with a microwave, the dining area also has a refrigerator and an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms feature sea views. Other facilities offered at Ala Moana Motel include barbecues, a ticket service, a tour desk and luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing. The property offers free parking. The bus terminal, ferry wharf and town center are just a 2-minute walk away. Waitangi Treaty Grounds are a 5-minute drive from the property. The town of Russell is a 15-minute ferry ride away.
Address 52 Marsden Road Show on map- Tennis court
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7 Anchorage Motel
Paihia
Anchorage Motel is ideally located on Paihia’s waterfront, opposite a white sandy beach. Guest facilities include free Wi-Fi, tropical gardens, a Hot Tub, heated swimming pool and a barbecue area. The Anchorage Motel offers fully self-contained units, including ones with sea views across the bay. Each is designed for comfort and relaxation for all guests. Only a 5-minute walk along the waterfront to the harbor and shops, passing restaurants and cafes on the way. Anchorage Motel provides ample parking, including boat parking (subject to availability) for the keen fisherman while in the Bay of Islands. The front desk can help with choosing fishing trips or day trips to Cape Reinga or the Hokianga. They can also help with booking one of the many boat cruises on offer in the Bay from a cruise to the famous Hole in the Rock or Urupukapuka Island.
Address 2 Marsden Road Show on map- Heated pool
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8 Driftwood Lodge Beachfront, Cable Bay Stays, Cable Bay, Northland
Coopers Beach
Offering sea views, Driftwood Lodge Beachfront, Cable Bay Stays, Cable Bay, Northland in Coopers Beach has accommodations, a garden, a terrace, water sports facilities and barbecue facilities. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. Some of the units have satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Driftwood Lodge Beachfront, Cable Bay Stays, Cable Bay, Northland has a playground. If you would like to discover the area, hiking, windsurfing and fishing are possible nearby and the accommodation can arrange a bicycle rental service. Cable Bay Beach is a few steps from Driftwood Lodge Beachfront, Cable Bay Stays, Cable Bay, Northland, while Coopers Beach is 1.5 miles from the property.
Address 333 State Highway 10 Show on map- Water sports facility
- Pets are welcome
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9 San Marino Motor Lodge Coopers Beach
Situated in Coopers Beach, a few steps from Coopers Beach, San Marino Motor Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation provides room service and free WiFi. All rooms at the motel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. San Marino Motor Lodge offers some rooms that have a balcony, and the rooms include a kettle. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Activities such as hiking, fishing, cycling can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. Bay of Islands Airport is 61 km from the property.
Address San Marino Motor Lodge, 3 San Marino Drive, Coopers Beach, Far North, 0420 Show on map- Pets are welcome
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10 Waitangi Holiday Park
Paihia
Waitangi Holiday Park provides an ideal base to explore Northland and the Bay of Islands. Located on the banks of the Waitange River, it is close to Te Tii Bay and local beaches. This holiday park is within walking distance to the Paihia village and a short ferry trip to Russell. There is a large supermarket 5 minutes' walk away. Within 10 minutes' walk is the Historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds where you can discover how New Zealand began in 1840. There are communal bathrooms, and a shared kitchen and dining area. There are laundry facilities, free gas BBQs, and an outdoor dining area. The communal lounge area includes free-to-air TV channels. Guests have access to laundry. Bed linen is available for hire.
Address 1 Tahuna Road, Waitangi Show on map- Pets are welcome
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11 Bayview Motel
Paihia
Located on Paihia’s waterfront, this motel offers self-contained apartments featuring a private balcony or patio with views over the beach and the Bay of Islands. Each has a full kitchen and satellite TV. Each spacious apartment at The Bay View Motel Paihia features an private bathroom and heat pumps/air conditioning. All balconies and patios include outdoor seating. High-speed internet access is available. Guests have access to a guest laundry. Free car parking is provided. The tour desk can organize swimming with dolphins, island cruises and fishing trips. Bayview Motel is a 1-minute walk from Paihia Wharf, and the shops and cafes of Paihia town center. The Waitangi Treaty Grounds are only a 5-minute drive away.
Address 2 Bayview Road Show on map- Water sports facility
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12 Opononi Lighthouse Motel
Opononi
Just 66 feet from Opononi Beach, Opononi Lighthouse Motel offers a hot tub, BBQ and free WiFi. All accommodations features a living area with a TV. All fully self-contained apartments at Opononi Motel includes tea/coffee making facilities and a living area with a TV with USB connectivity. Most accommodations offer a fully equipped kitchen. All apartments feature a patio with ocean or garden views. Hokianga walking books and maps are available for walking enthusiasts. Other facilities include free on-site parking and a self-service laundry. Overlooking the giant sand dunes of the Hokianga region, this motel is 1640 feet from restaurants, cafes and shops. Waipoua Forest, home to the giant ‘Tane Mahuta’ kauri tree is 12 mi south, while Rawene is 12 mi north of the motel.
Address 45 State Highway 12 Show on map -
13 Bay Sands Seafront Studios Paihia
Located opposite Ti Beach, Bay Sands Seafront Studios is just 1969 feet from the center of Paihia. Each studio and apartment includes a full kitchen, free Wi-Fi and a 32-inch flat-screen TV with over 50 satellite channels. Guests at Bay Sands Paihia have access to laundry facilities and a gas barbecue. The motel offers a free shuttle bus to/from Paihia wharf. All rooms are serviced daily by housekeeping and feature hairdryers, ironing facilities, and a private balcony with seating area. Continental breakfast is available each morning. Waitangi Treaty Grounds are just 5 minutes’ drive from Bay Sands Seafront Studios. Haruru Falls is also a 5-minute drive away. The motel can arrange airport transfers upon request.
Address 136 Marsden Road Show on map -
14 The Sands Hotel Hokianga
Opononi
Overlooking Hokianga Harbor at Omapere, The Sands Hotel Hokianga is a pretty 4-star hotel offering spacious accommodations in a lovely location. The rooms range from 32 sqm - 60sqm, and all have private bathrooms and walk-in showers; 10 Villas have separate bathtubs. 20 of the rooms have a balcony or deck (Superior and Beachfront 2-bedroom only) overlooking the water. This hotel has 43 guest rooms including ten 5* Luxury Villas. The rooms are a good size, and all have private bathrooms. 37 of the rooms have a balcony with 19 rooms overlooking the water. The hotel has 1 restaurant for guests which offers a lovely selection of traditional New Zealand cuisine including many seafood specialties. The Sands Bar & Restaurant is the perfect venue to enjoy a meal with a view as it overlooks the water and the dunes across the bay. The Sands Hotel Hokianga is ideally located to explore all that the Hokianga Harbor area has to offer, including the surrounding forests, dunes and sandbar.
Address 334 State Highway 12 Show on map- Swimming pool
- Pool tables
- Gym / fitness center
- Pets are welcome
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15 Paihia Beach Resort & Spa Hotel
Paihia
Paihia Beach Resort & Spa offers luxury boutique accommodations just 66 feet from picturesque Te Tii beach. All guest studios and suites feature a private balcony or patio offering stunning views towards the Bay of Islands. Leisure options at the Paihia Beach Resort & Spa include a saltwater swimming pool and warm plunge pools, alfresco pool deck and relaxing day beds. This boutique resort is made up of 21 beautifully decorated studios and suites. Each unit offers floor-to-ceiling windows, spacious open-plan living areas, air-conditioning, complimentary Wifi and tea/coffee facilities. A cooked breakfast is included for some rates. La Spa Naturale is the resort’s on-site day spa. A wide range of treatments, therapies and massages are on offer; many of which have a unique New Zealand flavor. Paihia Beach Resort is within walking distance of Paihia Wharf, the departure point for discovering the Bay of Islands.
Address 130 Marsden Road Show on map- Swimming pool
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