3 Best Hotels in Whangarei, Northland and the Bay of Islands

This simple hotel offers low key accommodation without fancy add-ons—each room has en suite bathrooms, satellite TV, and tea/coffeemaking facilities and Wi-Fi. 

With obvious references to France (but in a very Kiwi way), Lodge Bordeaux offers comfortable and stylish accommodations. There is a range of rooms from studios to two-bedroom kitchen suites for those who want to cook. The rooms are well-appointed. Deals are often available on the website.

The country setting of Lupton Lodge makes it a perfect place to retreat to after a day's traveling in the North, with five rooms, two apartments, a swimming pool, and gorgeous gardens. Close by are orchards and some lovely stretches of coastline. Breakfast is included and made-to-order dinners, including vegan are available. If you happen to be traveling by bike, whether the petrol- or pedal-powered variety, there is safe storage for your two wheels. The very nice hosts know a lot about the area.