Hotels on the beach in Opononi, New Zealand

• 1 Hokianga Haven Opononi

  Guest Rating 9.5

  

  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. Show full description

  Address 226 State Highway 12 Show on map

  • Pool tables
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• 2 Opononi Lighthouse Motel Opononi

  Guest Rating 8.6

  

  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. Show full description

  Address 45 State Highway 12 Show on map
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• 3 The Sands Hotel Hokianga Opononi

  Guest Rating 8.4

  

  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. Show full description

  Address 334 State Highway 12 Show on map

  • Swimming pool
  • Pool tables
  • Gym / fitness center
  • Pets are welcome
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