Bay of Islands Lodge

Tucked in central Paihia in the Bay of Islands, a short stroll from Paihia Beach and the ferry terminal. Walk to town in under 10 minutes, a 5-minute drive to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and about 25 minutes to Kerikeri Airport. Family-friendly lodge with easy access to local boat tours and waterfront attractions.

A solar-powered lodge that mixes private rooms with hostel-style social spaces. There are around 12 guestrooms (each with a microwave) and rooms feature ensuite bathrooms, showers and hair dryers. Live-in owners provide local knowledge and you can book the whole property for exclusive use.

Large communal kitchen and dining room, lounge and TV room, plus a covered courtyard with picnic tables and BBQ for indoor–outdoor hangs. Outdoor terrace and garden, picnic area, tour/ticket assistance and connections to a diving club. Free on-site parking, laundry facilities and a nearby tennis court for hire—wake up to sea-breeze mornings and head straight to the beach.

Complimentary wireless internet across the property. On-site laundry, dry cleaning, luggage storage and free self-parking make short-stay logistics easy.

Self-cater in the well-equipped shared kitchen or fire up the BBQ in the courtyard. The indoor–outdoor dining flow and communal tables make it simple to swap travel tips over a meal.