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
Fully refundable
The price is AU$162 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$162
26 Nov - 27 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Opua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Paihia Beach and Bay of Islands Marina are located ...
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
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! (206 reviews)
Everything was fabulous

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

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Lovely heritage accommodation
Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

3.5 out of 5
104 Marsden Road Paihia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$182 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$182
26 Nov - 27 Nov
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! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia
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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.
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! (206 reviews)
Everything was fabulous

Reviewed on 20 Oct 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! (182 reviews)
We loved the place

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation
Edgewater Palms Apartments

Edgewater Palms Apartments

4 out of 5
8 - 10 Marsden Road Paihia
Stay at this 4-star luxury aparthotel in Paihia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Paihia Beach and Paihia Wharf are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (260 reviews)
We stayed for 1 night only in early October. The 2 bedroom apartment was excellent. The bathrooms and kitchen were very clean and tidy, as was the lounge area. There was ample parking in the basement area. The walk to the township of Paihia was along the sea-shore and was very pleasant, and close ...

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Edgewater Palms Apartments
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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

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

Cape Reinga - the top of New Zealand where two oceans meet.

Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia

AU$171
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia
Haruru Waterfalls

Bay of Islands Glow Worm Caves & Scenic Shore Excursion

AU$198
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Bay of Islands Glow Worm Caves & Scenic Shore Excursion
Bottlenose Dolphins in the wild

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

AU$167
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$154
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$110
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$127
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour
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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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