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Opua Boutique Seaview Motel
Opua Boutique Seaview Motel
3 out of 5
24 Franklin Street, Opua, Bay of Islands
The price is AU$174 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$174
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Stay at this 3-star motel in Opua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Paihia Beach and Paihia Wharf are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (36 reviews)
"Loved my stay at this small and very friendly motel. Room was extremely comfortable and well-supplied. A little kitchenette allowed me to do a bit of cooking. I was in Opua for Sailing Week and the motel was within easy walking distance of the marina, which has a general store where I got groceries. ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jan. 2025

Opua Boutique Seaview Motel
Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation
Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation
Opua
Stay at this apartment in Opua. Enjoy a beach locale, balconies, and cable/satellite TV service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (169 reviews)
Peaceful Harbor Home
"Relaxing stay in a fantastic location overlooking Opua harbor. Our upstairs unit had an outdoor deck overlooking the bay, where we spent time watching the boats & ferries come and go mornings & evenings.The apartment was spacious & well stocked. The host responded immediately to us, and made sure ..."

Reviewed on 11 Mar. 2025

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Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation
Lovely heritage accommodation
Lovely heritage accommodation
Opua
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Opua. Enjoy a beach locale, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (191 reviews)
Elizabeth and Neil
"Was a great flat with everything we needed including kitchen appliances. Location was perfect for out stay."

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

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Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation
Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation
Opua
Stay at this apartment in Opua. Enjoy a beach locale, balconies, and cable/satellite TV service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (169 reviews)
Peaceful Harbor Home
"Relaxing stay in a fantastic location overlooking Opua harbor. Our upstairs unit had an outdoor deck overlooking the bay, where we spent time watching the boats & ferries come and go mornings & evenings.The apartment was spacious & well stocked. The host responded immediately to us, and made sure ..."

Reviewed on 11 Mar. 2025

Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation
Lovely heritage accommodation
Lovely heritage accommodation
Opua
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Opua. Enjoy a beach locale, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (191 reviews)
Elizabeth and Neil
"Was a great flat with everything we needed including kitchen appliances. Location was perfect for out stay."

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Lovely heritage accommodation
The 'Perfect Base' in Opua for all your Bay of Islands & Northland activities
The 'Perfect Base' in Opua for all your Bay of Islands & Northland activities
Opua
Stay at this apartment in Opua. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a garden. Popular attractions Paihia Beach and Paihia Wharf are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
Opua Retreat
"Clean well equipped accommodation. Perfect peaceful base for exploring Paihia and area.Wonderful helpful hosts. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 4 Feb. 2025

The 'Perfect Base' in Opua for all your Bay of Islands & Northland activities
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Bay of Islands Marina

4.5/5(70 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Opua with a trip to Bay of Islands Marina. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Bay of Islands Marina

Activities

Adrenalin Junkie Tour - 60 mins

Adrenalin Junkie Tour - 60 mins (min 2)

AU$171
per adult
Adrenalin Junkie Tour - 60 mins (min 2)
Aerial view of Bay of Islands in New Zealand

3-Day Bay of Islands Tour from Auckland

AU$1,078
per adult
3-Day Bay of Islands Tour from Auckland
Haruru Waterfalls

*Popular Cruise Ship Tour* Bay of Islands and Glow Worm Caves Shore Excursion

AU$203
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
*Popular Cruise Ship Tour* Bay of Islands and Glow Worm Caves Shore Excursion
Paihia/Russell: Hole in the Rock Cruise with 2 Island Stops

Paihia/Russell: Hole in the Rock Cruise with 2 Island Stops

AU$143
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Paihia/Russell: Hole in the Rock Cruise with 2 Island Stops
Cultural performance

Waitangi Treaty Grounds: Combo Pass (Hāngī + Concert + Admission)

AU$158
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Waitangi Treaty Grounds: Combo Pass (Hāngī + Concert + Admission)
Bay of Islands Discover the Bay cruise including Dolphins

Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Buffet Lunch

AU$162
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Buffet Lunch
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Reviews of Opua

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2/5 - Disappointing

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Ferries run 6.00am (but start engines at 5.30am) and run until 10.00pm. Once they stopped guys came and started jet washing and scraping the wharf slipway - at 11pm.... right outside the room. Very Noisy. Hard to sleep

Cities near Opua

Okiato which includes a bay or harbour

Okiato

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