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Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

4.0 star property

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Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, aromatherapy
Aerial view
Fan
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $110
$96 nightly
$110 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16

Explore the area

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1 Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi, 0200
  • Place, Te Tii Marae Waitangi
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Gardenview 1 King | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Gardenview 1 King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Seaview 1 King

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 232 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite with Gardenview 1 King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Seaview 2 Doubles | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Seaview 2 Doubles

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 276 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Harbourview 1 King | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Superior Harbourview 1 King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 277 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Superior Harbourview 1 King

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Superior Harbourview 2 Doubles

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Gardenview 1 King

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

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Superior Harbourview 2 Doubles | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Superior Harbourview 2 Doubles

  • Harbor view
  • 277 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Gardenview 2 Doubles | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Gardenview 2 Doubles

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Gardenview 1 Queen | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Superior Gardenview 1 Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite with Seaview 1 King | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Suite with Seaview 1 King

  • Sea view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Accessible Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Accessible Room

  • Garden view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Seaview 1 King | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Deluxe Seaview 1 King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 232 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Waitangi

When you stay at Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands in Waitangi, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Bay of Islands and Te Ti Bay. .This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Te Tii Marae Waitangi and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

What's nearby

  • Te Tii Marae Waitangi - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Treaty House - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Paihia Wharf - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Paihia Beach - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands offers 180 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.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 180 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private patios. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Jimmy Cook’s Restaurant serving guests of Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Jimmy Cook’s Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Jimmy Cook's Cafe & Bar - Overlooking the garden, this bar specializes in local cuisine and serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Jimmy Cook's Cafe & Bar
  • Jimmy Cook’s Restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
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
Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay Of Islands Waitangi
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Copthorne Hotel Bay Of Islands
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 Hotel Waitangi

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1001 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, beautiful location. The buffet breakfast is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, clean and affordable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Staff went out of their way to get us 2 rooms close together. Dinner buffet was great value.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, great location and comfortable sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, facilities, the lovely pool area, good food, staff were very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast, friendliness of the staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri- Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, great food, great views, great rooms Good location to make it a base for exploring top of far North
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Edwina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, dining room good. Can see the bay from the property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Hotel itself a bit dated but room clean and had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely buffet breakfast room had beautiful view and was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

View was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view Convenient for Bay of Islands
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great setting!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Staff were super helpful, great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were nice. Check in was easy. A lovely resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
View was incredible. Pool has tremendous potential…so unique. But it was cold, looked dirty and looked like it could benefit from additional maintenance.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and tidy throughout. Staff were friendly, smiling and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice visit
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful. Rooms, especially bathrooms are small.pool and hot tub are nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy room, handy toiletries available, kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean amd spacious , staff did really well considering the preassure they were under due to high demand. Buffett breakfast was good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was tidy and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the staff were very thoughtful and friendly. And I loved the pools.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025