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2 adults, 1 room

1/5
4.3/5
Great
1K+ reviews
200m from Carino Wildlife Cruises
Fitness
15K+ people booked
€109.85
Based on rates from 9 Oct
1/5
4.3/5
Great
156 reviews
100m from downtown
Business center
2K+ people booked
€55.29
Based on rates from 8 Oct
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
34 reviews
400m from Paihia Wharf
500+ people booked
€203.63
Based on rates from 14 Oct
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
109 reviews
800m from Haruru Falls
Clean and tidy
1K+ people booked
€91.90
Based on rates from 20 Oct
1/5
4.4/5
Great
400 reviews
600m from Carino Wildlife Cruises
6K+ people booked
€119.79
Based on rates from 20 Oct
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
154 reviews
100m from Carino Wildlife Cruises
2K+ people booked
€34.98
Based on rates from 8 Oct
1/5
4.4/5
Great
222 reviews
700m from Carino Wildlife Cruises
3K+ people booked
€96.53
Based on rates from 14 Oct
1/5
4.4/5
Great
60 reviews
300m from Paihia Beach
900+ people booked
€72.49
Based on rates from 1 Nov
1/5
4.3/5
Great
756 reviews
400m from Paihia Wharf
11K+ people booked
€75.14
Based on rates from 8 Oct
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
183 reviews
500m from Paihia Wharf
Clean and tidy
2K+ people booked
€119.91
Based on rates from 14 Oct
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
166 reviews
200m from Sea Shuttle Bay of Islands
2K+ people booked
€87.64
Based on rates from 14 Oct
1/5
4.1/5
Great
612 reviews
400m from Paihia Beach
Fitness
Business center
9K+ people booked
€64.51
Based on rates from 27 Oct

Top rated hotels in Bay of Islands

1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
183 reviews
500m from Paihia Wharf
Clean and tidy
€119.91
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
4 reviews
Close to the beach
€102.68
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
12 reviews
Fitness
Business center
€1,848.95
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
129 reviews
300m from Russell TOP 10 Holiday Park
Clean and tidy
€126.20
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
309 reviews
2.8km from downtown
Clean and tidy
€97.93
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
49 reviews
2.5km from downtown
Business center
€220.27
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
109 reviews
800m from Haruru Falls
Clean and tidy
€91.90
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
276 reviews
200m from downtown
Well-equipped facilities
€111.01
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
35 reviews
300m from New Zealand Travel Information Network
Clean and tidy
€330.37
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
576 reviews
300m from Carino Wildlife Cruises | Close to the beach
€94.05
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
484 reviews
300m from Paihia Beach
€73.55
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
220 reviews
700m from downtown
€82.40

Luxury hotels in Bay of Islands

1/5
4.4/5
Great
400 reviews
600m from Carino Wildlife Cruises
€119.79
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
576 reviews
300m from Carino Wildlife Cruises | Close to the beach
€94.05
1/5
4.3/5
Great
1K+ reviews
200m from Carino Wildlife Cruises
Fitness
€109.85
1/5
4.4/5
Great
1K+ reviews
300m from Paihia Beach
Business center
€85.63
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
70 reviews
1.1km from Carino Wildlife Cruises
€127.89
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
277 reviews
100m from Paihia Beach
€166.74
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
166 reviews
200m from Sea Shuttle Bay of Islands
€87.64
1/5
4.3/5
Great
28 reviews
300m from Haruru Falls
€86.91
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
484 reviews
300m from Paihia Beach
€73.55
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
276 reviews
200m from downtown
Well-equipped facilities
€111.01
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
34 reviews
400m from Paihia Wharf
€203.63
1/5
4.1/5
Great
612 reviews
400m from Paihia Beach
Fitness
Business center
€64.51

Bay of Islands at a glance

When are Bay of Islands hotels cheapest?

Time your stay for lower nightly rates

Typical range Typical rate
$140
$130
$120
$110
$100
Avg $111 Cheapest $100 Priciest $131
Sep Jan Jun

September is typically the cheapest month for hotels in Bay of Islands at around USD 100 per night, roughly 24% below the priciest month of June when rates sit near USD 131. Based on Klook booking data, September 2025 – June 2026.

How much do Bay of Islands hotels cost per night?

Typical nightly rate

$150
$100
$50
$0
$103
Budget
$110
Premium

Economy hotels offer the best balance of price and comfort at about USD 103 per night; the biggest jump is from economy to premium (+USD 7), with top-tier rates roughly 1.1 times higher than the bottom. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

10 daysLast-minute
11 daysTypical
16 daysEarly

Travellers from Hong Kong typically book hotels about 11 days ahead, a window that suggests reasonable flexibility rather than urgency even for the priciest June period named above. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

More about Bay of Islands hotels

Staying in Bay of Islands: what to expect

Staying in Bay of Islands shows a relatively small spread between the most affordable and the most premium hotels — roughly a 1.1x difference from bottom to top — so trading up doesn’t hugely inflate your nightly cost. Economy properties represent the best balance for value, offering the most cost-effective option for travellers who want sensible savings without sacrificing comfort.

How hotel classes compare and who they suit

Economy sits at the base and provides the lowest nightly rates, making it a natural choice for budget-conscious travellers and those who prioritise value. The biggest price step is from economy up to premium, so deciding to move into premium is the main upgrade moment worth considering. Premium sits above economy with a noticeable but modest increase, suiting travellers who want a bit more polish or space without a large price jump. Luxury is not represented in the city summary, so choices cluster around economy and premium levels.

When travellers from Hong Kong usually book

Rates are lowest in 9月 and highest in 6月, and a budget-led trip will fit best in 9月 when typical nightly rates are at their lowest. Rooms here are usually booked about 11 days ahead on average, so plans can remain fairly flexible but consider locking in earlier for stays in 6月 when rates peak.

FAQs about Bay of Islands hotels

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