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Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with full-service spa

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Property grounds
Seaview 1 King | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
2 outdoor pools, open 7 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby
Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, garden views
The Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands blends eco-friendliness with seaside relaxation. Enjoy the garden, waterfront golf, or a treatment at S.O.S Day Spa. Jimmy Cook's Restaurant offers local cuisine, and practical amenities like dry cleaning ensure comfort.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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

Seaview 2 Doubles

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 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
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Gardenview 2 Doubles | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Gardenview 2 Doubles

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Harbourview 2 Doubles | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Harbourview 2 Doubles

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Gardenview 1 Queen | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Gardenview 1 Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Accessible Room | Accessible bathroom

Accessible Room

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 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

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite with Seaview 1 King | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite with Seaview 1 King

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Gardenview 1 King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Seaview 1 King

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

Seaview 1 King

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite with Gardenview 1 King | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite with Gardenview 1 King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dining table
LCD TV
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

Gardenview 1 King

  • Sleeps 2

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

Suite Gardenview 1 King

  • Sleeps 2

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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 Gardenview 1 Queen

  • 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 2 Doubles

  • Sleeps 2

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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

Deluxe Seaview 1 King

  • 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

Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Waitangi, Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands is next to a golf course and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point Historic Reserve, while Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are cultural highlights. Action World and Makana Chocolate Boutique are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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1 Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi, 0200

What's nearby

  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Waitangi Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Paihia Wharf - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Paihia Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Haruru Falls - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Paihia Sports Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Alfresco's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Bay of Islands
At Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a garden, and a library. Indulge in a facial, a deep-tissue massage, and reflexology at S.O.S Day Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Jimmy Cook’s Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and an electric car charging station
  • Wedding services, a water dispenser, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 140 rooms feature comforts such as pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like safes and WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, patios, and LED light bulbs

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.

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
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open select days
  • 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.
  • 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

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
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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
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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7 AM–10 PM.

Is Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands located?

Located in Waitangi, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course, just steps from Bay of Islands and Te Ti Bay. Treaty House and Waitangi Treaty Grounds are also within 10 minutes.

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