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Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Paihia Beach

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Property grounds
Seaview 1 King
2 outdoor pools, open 7 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby
Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, garden views

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Gardenview 1 King

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

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Seaview 1 King

Seaview 1 King

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

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Junior Suite Gardenview

Suite with Gardenview 1 King

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Seaview 2 Doubles

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Harbourview 1 King

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Harbourview 1 King

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Harbourview 2 Doubles

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Gardenview 1 King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Gardenview 2 Doubles

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Harbourview 2 Doubles

Superior Harbourview 2 Doubles

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

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Gardenview 2 Doubles

Gardenview 2 Doubles

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

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Standard Double

Superior Gardenview 1 Queen

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

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Suite with Seaview 1 King

Suite with Seaview 1 King

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

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Accessible Room | Accessible bathroom

Accessible Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Seaview 1 King

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Seaview 2 Doubles

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Seaview 1 King

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Gardenview 1 Queen

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Seaview 1 King

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite With Seaview 1 King

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite Gardenview 1 King

  • Sleeps 2

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
  • Waitangi Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Paihia Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Haruru Falls - 6 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mako Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬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
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands offers its guests a full-service spa, 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, a library, and tour/ticket assistance 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 (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • 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. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

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

S.O.S Day Spa has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open select days.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • 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
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • 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
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • 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
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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

Copthorne Bay Islands
Copthorne Bay Islands Waitangi
Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay Islands
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Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay Of Islands Waitangi
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Copthorne Hotel Paihia
Copthorne Hotel Resort Bay Islands Waitangi
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Copthorne Of Islands Waitangi
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Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1000 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Cherie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

clair

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
love the upgrades in the twin rooms ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money, nicely decorated room and comfortable bed. Nice grounds and the pool area is amazing. We also enjoyed a lovely meal in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Clinton

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were generally helpful, but for the price paid, the rooms felt quite dated. I also had an uncomfortable experience when using the microwave in the laundry room to heat milk for my baby — the security staff on Sunday, 8 June gave me a suspicious look and questioned what I was doing. As a parent, this made me feel quite unwelcome. It would be great if all staff, including security, were briefed to approach guests in a more courteous and understanding manner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Maide

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I booked a family double but got put in to 2 separate rooms which made it hard for me to look after my moko ... rooms ddnt gt cleaned daily so rubbish stacked up. Ran out of toiletries it was bad ...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priya, Auckland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was absolutely amazing. Well spent holiday. Food was amazing and place itself very clean and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PRIYA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely courtside room. Only problem was the ants that filled the rubbish bin when we were there for only a few hours and the slow reception service. Everything else was great including our evening spa in the rain
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Its worth it.

Copthorne hotels across New Zealand were all rather swanky back in the day. I do find most of them have kept up with slight moderations within each room to stay modern yet simple, and Bay of Islands Copthorne has done just that. Big comfortable beds. Clean bathrooms. Lovely efficient and friendly check in by team. Tidy grounds and gardens. I also loved the lemon and ginger tea bags available. Value for money, comfort and general warmth.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable and the staff werevery helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impressive pools!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

6/10 Okay

Andree, Port Moresby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's getting a bit dated and old. Location and Spa pool are THE BEST! If you are a piggy make the most of the buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025