Opua Travel Guide

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Opua
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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$168 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$168
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Opua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Paihia Beach and Bay of Islands Marina are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (43 reviews)
Clean room and bathroom. Comfortable bed. Quiet. Friendly owners. We enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

Opua Boutique Seaview Motel
Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

3.5 out of 5
104 Marsden Road Paihia
The price is AU$182 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$182
17 Dec - 18 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Paihia. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
Clean & modern.

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

4 out of 5
1 Tau Henare Drive Waitangi
The price is AU$177 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$177
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Waitangi. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (998 reviews)
pay a little more and get the superior room

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands
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Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation

Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation

Opua Bay of Islands
Stay at this apartment in Opua. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and balconies. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (184 reviews)
Amazing location. Right across a quiet road from the Opua seafront. Beautifully renovated apartment, spacious and well equipped. A great location from which to explore the Bay of Islands and Northland. The owner and manager of the property are easy to communicate with, friendly and welcoming. Will ...

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation
Lovely heritage accommodation

Lovely heritage accommodation

Opua Opua
Stay at this beach apartment in Opua. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (207 reviews)
Nice and clean, great location, hospitable hosts!

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Lovely heritage accommodation
Sea Spray Suites

Sea Spray Suites

4 out of 5
138 Marsden Road Paihia
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Paihia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Paihia Beach and Te Ti Bay are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (718 reviews)
Perfect location, great apartment

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Sea Spray Suites
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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

Bottlenose Dolphins in the wild

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

AU$149
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch
Bay of Islands: Awesome Day Sailing Tour with Island Stop

Bay of Islands: Awesome Day Sailing Tour with Island Stop

AU$152
per adult
Bay of Islands: Awesome Day Sailing Tour with Island Stop
Paihia: Glass Bottom Boat Tour to the Hole in the Rock

Paihia: Glass Bottom Boat Tour to the Hole in the Rock

AU$109
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Paihia: Glass Bottom Boat Tour to the Hole in the Rock
Paihia/Russell: Hole in the Rock & Bay of Islands Cruise

From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour

AU$126
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour
Hole in the Rock Tour & Bay of Islands Cruise

Hole in the Rock Tour & Bay of Islands Cruise

AU$126
per adult
Hole in the Rock Tour & Bay of Islands Cruise
Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover

Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover

AU$147
per adult
Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover
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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

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