Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

Property class: 4

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Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, aromatherapy
Fan
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, garden views
Aerial view
Property entrance

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Gardenview 1 King

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

Seaview 1 King

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

Junior Suite Gardenview

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

Seaview 2 Doubles

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

Superior Harbourview 1 King

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

Superior Harbourview 1 King

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Harbourview 2 Doubles

  • Sleeps 3

Gardenview 1 King

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

Gardenview 2 Doubles

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Harbourview 2 Doubles

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

Gardenview 2 Doubles

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

Superior Gardenview 1 Queen

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

Suite with Seaview 1 King

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

Accessible Room

  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Seaview 1 King

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

Seaview 2 Doubles

  • Sleeps 3

Seaview 1 King

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Gardenview 1 Queen

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Seaview 1 King

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2

Suite With Seaview 1 King

  • Sleeps 2

Suite Gardenview 1 King

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

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

  • 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (110 centimetre 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 organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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

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Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 397 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1001 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Charlene

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nigel

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Mark

View was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Suk Winny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Colin, St. Albans

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for the grounds, room good, but dinner was a bit of a let down with confusion between staff and kitchen, once sorted the food was average.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

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

6/10 Okay

Sandeep

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t have the breakfast. Buffet was awesome and the attentive waiter was very good Fridge was not on in the room on arrival
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sophia

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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Thushantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great customer service. Housekeeping standards need improvement . Bathroom and toilets need attention. Marks on towels. Amazing food. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jody

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Ritesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was good , only problem was there was no microwave in the room so we have to go to laundry room to heat the food.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Masooma

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Zane

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kayla

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