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
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
CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - 3 min drive
Charlotte's Kitchen - 3 min drive
Orange Frog - 3 min drive
Duke of Marlborough Hotel - 29 min drive
Breeze Cafe - 13 min walk
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 dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. 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 transport
Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 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
Conveniences
24-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 centre
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.
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
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.
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Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 1001 reviews
10 - Excellent
299
Rating 8 - Good. 397 out of 1001 reviews
8 - Good
397
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 1001 reviews
6 - Okay
194
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1001 reviews
4 - Poor
80
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1001 reviews
2 - Terrible
31
8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Charlene
23 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast options were excellent but not free
Our room was left clean
The hallway never looked vacuumed. There was always the same bits and pieces on the floor.
We loved the balcony for the space and privacy.
The room is ok but there seems to be insufficient carparks for residents in each wing, often we have to unload our luggage and then park our car quite a distance away.
The room was in a good condition but not at the level expected for a 4 star accomodation hotel as advertised. The facilities at the place were limited with no additional game areas and family friendly entertainment rooms including renting bicycles which was advertised. Also, the SPA room and SPA/massage facilities was not available because they did not have anybody to provide these services. Swimming pool water quality was not good.
Didn’t have the breakfast. Buffet was awesome and the attentive waiter was very good
Fridge was not on in the room on arrival
Frank
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Sophia
5 Jan 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms are dated. Our wasn’t clean and had ants.
Long wait at reception for check in, out and towels.
Good location and view though. Easy to park and has a good pool
Sophia
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Thushantha
Travelled with partner
5 Jan 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great customer service. Housekeeping standards need improvement . Bathroom and toilets need attention. Marks on towels.
Amazing food. Great location.
Hotel and room were lovely. Amazing view to wake to. Pool was a nice amenity. Only flaw was the breakfast. Both my husband and I felt sick after eating each day and options for cooked egg were limited.
Our family stayed for 5 days over Christmas in a deluxe harbour view room and we had the most amazing stay. Room was stunning and clean with big deck outside. Room service dining was fast, fresh and great portion sizes. All staff were so friendly and caring, even when we bothered the cleaners in the hallways, they were always so accommodating. The pool was the kids highlight of the stay, even though it rained everyday of our stay, the pool didnt disappoint and had lots of different levels to suit every child of every age. The spa pool was our evening escape and a perfect wind down after a full on day. We truly cannot fault anything about our stay and look forward to booking again.