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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$143 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
AU$143
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Opua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Bay of Islands Marina and Makana Chocolate Boutique are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (41 reviews)
"Was a good place clean & staff pleasent"

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

Opua Boutique Seaview Motel
The Sanctuary @ Bay of Islands

The Sanctuary @ Bay of Islands

5 out of 5
State Highway 11, Opua
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Opua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Bay of Islands Marina and Makana Chocolate ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
"This was a beautiful property overlooking the Bay of Islands and less than 10 min drive to Paihia where you can find restaurants and activities. Our room and bathroom were spacious and comfortable. The host was welcoming and went out of her way to make us feel at home. I definitely recommend staying ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

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The Sanctuary @ Bay of Islands
Lovely heritage accommodation

Lovely heritage accommodation

Opua
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Opua. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities, and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (204 reviews)
"Pleasantly surprised how warm, roomy, comfortable this property was. We loved it."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

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Lovely heritage accommodation

Lovely heritage accommodation

Opua
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Opua. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities, and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (204 reviews)
"Pleasantly surprised how warm, roomy, comfortable this property was. We loved it."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Lovely heritage accommodation
Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation

Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation

Opua
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 our ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (179 reviews)
"Our third stay at this wonderful and convenient location. I've no doubt we'll return."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation
Sea Spray Suites

Sea Spray Suites

4 out of 5
138 Marsden Road, Bay of Islands, Paihia
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Paihia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Te Ti Bay and Paihia Wharf are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (702 reviews)
"Really liked the 2 bedroom apartment. Had a view out the front to the sea. There was plenty of space and loved having 2 couches. Enjoyed the little touches like having plunger coffee. Highly recommend a stay here"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

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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

Paihia/Russell: Hole in the Rock & Bay of Islands Cruise

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

AU$120
per adult
From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour
Sailing through the 144 islands of Ipipiri

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

AU$160
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$156
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$111
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Paihia: Glass Bottom Boat Tour to the Hole in the Rock
Bay of Islands: Parasail, Paihia and Russell

Bay of Islands: Parasail, Paihia and Russell

AU$111
per adult
Bay of Islands: Parasail, Paihia and Russell
Hole in the Rock Tour & Bay of Islands Cruise

Hole in the Rock Tour & Bay of Islands Cruise

AU$120
per adult
Hole in the Rock Tour & Bay of Islands Cruise
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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

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