Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Paihia Beach

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Outdoor spa tub
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, garden views
Property entrance
Aerial view
On the beach

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1 Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi, 0200
  • Place, Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Gardenview 1 King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Seaview 1 King

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite with Gardenview 1 King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Seaview 2 Doubles

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Harbourview 1 King

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Harbourview 2 Doubles

  • 26 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Gardenview 2 Doubles

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Gardenview 1 Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite with Seaview 1 King

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Seaview 1 King

  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Waitangi

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Bay of Islands and Te Ti Bay. Te Tii Marae Waitangi and Treaty House are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Treaty House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waitangi Golf Club - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Paihia Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mako Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬29 min drive

About this property

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

4-star beachfront hotel near Paihia Beach
As a guest of Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands, you'll find 2 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Waitangi hotel is smoke free.

  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands offers 140 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. 42-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 35 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (43 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 35.00 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 392 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1000 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

ashwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning view we were in a suite upgrade that we loved . Just needed a few pictures on the walls as a little bland but would definitely stay again great breakfast too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eamon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and comfortable stay. Dinner was good too
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Janine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were great, rooms were a bit noisy. Great they had guest laundry for a longer stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hector, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fabulous views. Food average. Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Salevao

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Door to balcony locked rung staff said someone was coming no one did Waiting for bond to be refunded
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Hyonam

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yufei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The buffet breakfast is awful. Except that, the hotel is clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Espen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a truly great setting
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jazzmin

Travelled with family
Stains on the carpet and rubbish from previous guest still in the bathroom. Staff were great. Outdoor pool great for kids. Buffet breakfast was great. Good if you want a getaway with kids
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the Copthorne. Breakfast was fantastic and room very clean. Excellent staff interactions. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love our hotel stays here. weve been back multiple times with our family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was filthy. Things didnt work.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

U M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our one night stay, reasonably priced. Kids loved the tennis court right outside.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

miringa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not long enough

Breakfast is well worth it. Great pool.area. Good options for parking. Especially liked the arrival.and departure drive in area for loading and unloading vehicles. We have already booked our room for.Jan 2026.
Rock pool
And we're out
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Booking in did not go well. Its seems that when the people at the property know that you booked through Expedia, they give you any average room that is outdated, or in poor condition. I had to query the room allocation the next and the staff at the reception said that their was a mistake made. this is not the first time something like this happens. I get the feeling that most properties have a pool of rooms that are put aside for people who book through websites like Expedia. So, these rooms will be very far away from the amenities etc. I was not happy but it was fixed after the fact. This should not be happening,.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nal

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DHANALUTCHMEE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff! Beautiful environment, fantastic views and absolutely amazing breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025