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2 adults, 1 room

1/5
4.4/5
Great
222 reviews
700m from Carino Wildlife Cruises
3K+ people booked
AED397.14
Based on rates from 4 Oct
1/5
4.3/5
Great
156 reviews
100m from downtown
Business center
2K+ people booked
AED227.47
Based on rates from 6 Oct
1/5
4.1/5
Great
612 reviews
400m from Paihia Beach
Fitness
Business center
9K+ people booked
AED265.41
Based on rates from 27 Oct
1/5
100m from Carino Wildlife Cruises
AED148.08
Based on rates from 5 Oct
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
12 reviews
Fitness
Business center
100+ people booked
AED7,606.55
Based on rates from 4 Oct
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
477 reviews
2.9km from downtown
7K+ people booked
AED387.15
Based on rates from 4 Oct
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
34 reviews
400m from Paihia Wharf
500+ people booked
AED837.73
Based on rates from 14 Oct
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
4 reviews
Close to the beach
AED422.26
Based on rates from 7 Oct
1/5
4.2/5
Great
115 reviews
200m from Carino Wildlife Cruises
1K+ people booked
AED190.05
Based on rates from 4 Oct
1/5
4.3/5
Great
76 reviews
300m from Paihia Beach
1K+ people booked
AED378.49
Based on rates from 17 Oct
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
109 reviews
800m from Haruru Falls
Clean and tidy
1K+ people booked
AED378.08
Based on rates from 20 Oct
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
154 reviews
100m from Carino Wildlife Cruises
2K+ people booked
AED143.89
Based on rates from 8 Oct

Top rated hotels in Bay of Islands

1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
183 reviews
500m from Paihia Wharf
Clean and tidy
AED493.29
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
4 reviews
Close to the beach
AED422.26
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
12 reviews
Fitness
Business center
AED7,606.55
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
129 reviews
300m from Russell TOP 10 Holiday Park
Clean and tidy
AED519.18
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
477 reviews
2.9km from downtown
AED387.15
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
309 reviews
2.8km from downtown
Clean and tidy
AED402.87
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
49 reviews
2.5km from downtown
Business center
AED906.19
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
109 reviews
800m from Haruru Falls
Clean and tidy
AED378.08
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
276 reviews
200m from downtown
Well-equipped facilities
AED456.68
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
35 reviews
300m from New Zealand Travel Information Network
Clean and tidy
AED1,359.16
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
576 reviews
300m from Carino Wildlife Cruises | Close to the beach
AED409.23
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
484 reviews
300m from Paihia Beach
AED302.58

Luxury hotels in Bay of Islands

1/5
4.4/5
Great
400 reviews
600m from Carino Wildlife Cruises
AED492.81
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
576 reviews
300m from Carino Wildlife Cruises | Close to the beach
AED409.23
1/5
4.3/5
Great
1K+ reviews
200m from Carino Wildlife Cruises
Fitness
AED368.68
1/5
4.4/5
Great
1K+ reviews
300m from Paihia Beach
Business center
AED368.98
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
70 reviews
1.1km from Carino Wildlife Cruises
AED526.16
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
477 reviews
2.9km from downtown
AED387.15
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
277 reviews
100m from Paihia Beach
AED685.95
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
166 reviews
200m from Sea Shuttle Bay of Islands
AED344.92
1/5
4.3/5
Great
28 reviews
300m from Haruru Falls
AED357.55
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
484 reviews
300m from Paihia Beach
AED302.58
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
276 reviews
200m from downtown
Well-equipped facilities
AED456.68
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
34 reviews
400m from Paihia Wharf
AED837.73

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

Nightly rates dip to around USD 100 in September, roughly 24% below the priciest month of June (around USD 131), so consider avoiding June if you want lower hotel costs. 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 rooms offer the best balance of price and comfort at about USD 103 per night; the biggest jump in median rates is from economy to premium (+USD 7), with top-tier prices about 1.1× 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 typically book about 11 days ahead, which suggests moderate flexibility rather than urgency for most stays; this matters most if you plan to travel in June, the priciest month noted above. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

More about Bay of Islands hotels

What staying in Bay of Islands feels like

Stays in Bay of Islands show a small spread between the most affordable and the most premium options — roughly a 1.1x difference — so you won’t see huge jumps in nightly cost as you move up classes. The best balance of price and comfort is in the economy tier, which typically represents the best value for most travellers.

How hotel classes compare and who they suit

Economy rooms sit at the lower end and are the most budget-friendly choice, appealing to travellers prioritising value. Premium rooms are the next step up and represent the main price decision you’ll face — it’s the biggest jump in nightly rate and the point where added comfort becomes noticeably more expensive. Because the overall spread is modest, standard midpoints between these tiers are less dramatic, and travellers seeking a straightforward upgrade often find the premium tier suits those wanting a bit more comfort without a large cost increase. Luxury-level detail isn’t represented in the city data, so decisions mostly come down to economy versus premium.

When travellers from the Philippines usually book

Rates are lowest in September and highest in June, so September is the most budget-friendly month for a price-led trip while June tends to be the priciest. Rooms here are often booked about 11 days in advance on average, so plans can stay fairly flexible but consider securing a room a bit earlier in June when rates peak.

FAQs about Bay of Islands hotels

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