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Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

4.0 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Property entrance
Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 35.00 per person)
Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, garden views
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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

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Gardenview 1 King

Gardenview 1 King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Seaview 1 King

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

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Junior Suite Gardenview

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

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Seaview 2 Doubles

Seaview 2 Doubles

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

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Superior Harbourview 1 King

Superior Harbourview 1 King

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Harbourview 1 King

  • Sleeps 2

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

Superior Harbourview 2 Doubles

  • Sleeps 3

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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

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

Gardenview 2 Doubles

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Harbourview 2 Doubles

Superior Harbourview 2 Doubles

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

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Gardenview 2 Doubles

Gardenview 2 Doubles

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Double

Standard Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite with Seaview 1 King

Suite with Seaview 1 King

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

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Accessible Room

Accessible Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Seaview 1 King

Deluxe Seaview 1 King

  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Seaview 2 Doubles

  • Sleeps 3

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

Seaview 1 King

  • Sleeps 2

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

Superior Gardenview 1 Queen

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Seaview 1 King

  • Sleeps 2

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

Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Suite With Seaview 1 King

  • Sleeps 2

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

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, a 1-minute drive from Bay of Islands and 6 minutes from Paihia Beach. .This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Te Ti Bay and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Te Tii Marae Waitangi.

What's nearby

  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Treaty House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Action World - 18 min walk - 1.6 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

  • ‪Mako Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬29 min drive

About this property

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

Beachfront hotel with full-service spa
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands offers 140 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. A pillow menu is available. 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.

S.O.S Day Spa has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 140 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.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming 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, luggage storage, and a library. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space 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 and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Jimmy Cook's Cafe Bar - This poolside bar specializes in local cuisine and serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open select days.

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

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Pillow menu

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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
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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
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

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 204 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1004 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Janine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were great, rooms were a bit noisy. Great they had guest laundry for a longer stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hector, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fabulous views. Food average. Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Salevao

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Door to balcony locked rung staff said someone was coming no one did Waiting for bond to be refunded
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Hyonam

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yufei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The buffet breakfast is awful. Except that, the hotel is clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Espen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a truly great setting
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jazzmin

Travelled with family
Stains on the carpet and rubbish from previous guest still in the bathroom. Staff were great. Outdoor pool great for kids. Buffet breakfast was great. Good if you want a getaway with kids
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the Copthorne. Breakfast was fantastic and room very clean. Excellent staff interactions. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love our hotel stays here. weve been back multiple times with our family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was filthy. Things didnt work.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

U M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our one night stay, reasonably priced. Kids loved the tennis court right outside.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

miringa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not long enough

Breakfast is well worth it. Great pool.area. Good options for parking. Especially liked the arrival.and departure drive in area for loading and unloading vehicles. We have already booked our room for.Jan 2026.
Rock pool
And we're out
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Booking in did not go well. Its seems that when the people at the property know that you booked through Expedia, they give you any average room that is outdated, or in poor condition. I had to query the room allocation the next and the staff at the reception said that their was a mistake made. this is not the first time something like this happens. I get the feeling that most properties have a pool of rooms that are put aside for people who book through websites like Expedia. So, these rooms will be very far away from the amenities etc. I was not happy but it was fixed after the fact. This should not be happening,.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nal

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DHANALUTCHMEE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff! Beautiful environment, fantastic views and absolutely amazing breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cherie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

clair

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
love the upgrades in the twin rooms ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money, nicely decorated room and comfortable bed. Nice grounds and the pool area is amazing. We also enjoyed a lovely meal in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Clinton

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were generally helpful, but for the price paid, the rooms felt quite dated. I also had an uncomfortable experience when using the microwave in the laundry room to heat milk for my baby — the security staff on Sunday, 8 June gave me a suspicious look and questioned what I was doing. As a parent, this made me feel quite unwelcome. It would be great if all staff, including security, were briefed to approach guests in a more courteous and understanding manner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025