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A coastal resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a central building with a green roof, and a view of the sea and hills.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a building with a green roof.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a large window with curtains.

A room with a dining table, two wicker chairs, a red ottoman, and a green sofa. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

1. Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

Paihia

Leanne

NZ$182

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a flagpole, and a signboard in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a view of the sea, and a sliding glass door.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea and hills, and flags hanging outside.

A modern hotel with a glass facade overlooking a body of water, a covered outdoor area with plants, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

2. Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

Paihia

Beverly

NZ$179

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A parking lot with two cars, palm trees, and a view of a body of water and hills in the background.

A rocky shoreline with a pier extending into calm waters, a building with a white roof, and distant hills.

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a stand, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A wooden barrel with wine glasses arranged on top, set against a scenic outdoor backdrop.

3. Bounty Motel

Paihia

Jemma

NZ$138

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a bay with boats.

A two-story building with a balcony and a flagpole.

A view through a window with a curtain, featuring a body of water, a tree, and a distant mountain range.

A cozy lobby with leather furniture, a large shark decoration, and a television on the wall.

4. The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

Russell

Eddie

NZ$164

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A dark wooden wall with a window, two white chairs, and a hanging basket with red flowers.

A modern building with a dark exterior, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with palm trees and a patio umbrella.

A covered outdoor area with a pool, a fenced patio, and a restaurant in the background.

A kitchen with a glass door leading to a garden, a microwave, and shelves with jars and kitchen items.

5. Edelweiss Motel

Paihia

Thyra

NZ$126

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a black dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle, and a toaster.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, marble walls, and a wooden vanity with a white sink.

A hotel room with a bed, two pillows with the hotel name, a bedside table, and a wardrobe.

Two clear glass tumblers with "Rayya Suites by KTC" embossed on them, placed on white coasters on a countertop.

6. Rayya Suites, Paihia

Paihia

Ben

NZ$152

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a cityscape painting.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with curtains.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a window with a wooden fence view, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a compact refrigerator. There is a glass dining table with black chairs in the adjacent living area.

7. Dolphin Motel

Paihia

SERENA

NZ$119

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A pool surrounded by lush greenery, including palm trees and various plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the street and greenery.

8. Paihia Pacific Resort Hotel

Paihia

Mark

NZ$126

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A wooden table with a bottle of wine and a glass on a balcony overlooking a scenic view of a lake and mountains.

A bedroom with a large bed, a smaller bed, a window with a view, a wooden nightstand, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A rectangular swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a concrete deck. There are lounge chairs and a blue umbrella providing shade. The pool area is adjacent to a modern building with large windows and a view of the sea.

A modern house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a lake.

9. Aloha Seaview Resort Motel

Paihia

Briar

NZ$94

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a view of the sea through large glass doors.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the sea.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden flooring, and a view of the outdoors.

10. Sea Spray Suites

Paihia

Amir

NZ$163

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A modern living room with a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a white armchair. There is a kitchen in the background with a window and a plant.

A sign for the Admirals View Motel with bicycles parked in front.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a large window with a view of greenery.

11. ASURE Admirals View Motel

Paihia

Gary and Helen

NZ$159

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and rocks.

An indoor area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a central plant.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a marina with boats, and a large body of water.

An outdoor seating area with white furniture and palm trees, set against a sunset sky.

12. Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

Waitangi

Alicia

NZ$200

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A coastal scene with boats on calm water, a tree with sprawling branches, and a hilly landscape in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the garden through a sliding glass door.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, two chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

13. Opua Boutique Seaview Motel

Opua

Gloria

NZ$163

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A lakeside view with a row of houses, including a large building with a balcony and a smaller building with a green roof.

A view of a lakeside area with a motel sign, a large tree, and a building with a balcony.

A hotel room with a TV, two red chairs, a sofa, a bed, and a large window with a view of the sea.

14. Breakwater Motel

Paihia

Murtuza

NZ$202

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A balcony with outdoor seating, a view of the sea, and palm trees.

A restaurant with wicker chairs and wooden tables, overlooking a body of water.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

15. Paihia Beach Resort & Spa Hotel

Paihia

John

NZ$275

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a well-lit outdoor area at dusk.

A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a floral painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dining table, two chairs, a fan, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A light green building with a white porch and a sliding glass door.

16. Ash Grove Boutique Motel

Haruru

Thomas

NZ$170

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a view of the sea, and a thatched-roof structure.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a sink. There's a dining area with a black table and a grey sofa with a floral pattern. A large abstract painting is on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area with a view of the sea.

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a row of windows.

17. Anchorage Motel

Paihia

Wayne

NZ$188

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A wooden-paneled room with two blue chairs, a white wicker table, and a bench.

A modern hotel with a spacious outdoor area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A room with a bed, a round mirror, a television, and a wicker chair.

A wooden cabin with a bed, a small table, a chair, a sink, and a view of the outside.

18. Outrigger Motel

Paihia

Tui

NZ$148

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A balcony with a pool view, lounge chairs, and a table.

A modern living room with a sofa and armchair facing a large window overlooking a body of water.

A balcony with a table set for tea, overlooking a calm body of water and a distant island during sunset.

A beachfront hotel with a view of the ocean and a hill in the background.

19. Edgewater Palms Apartments

Paihia

Dana

NZ$280

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A large cruise ship docked at a port with several smaller boats nearby.

A ferry docked at a harbor with a view of a hill with houses in the background.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

20. Bellrock Lodge

Russell

Lynda

NZ$244

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Top Karetu Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Karetu

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

10/10 Excellent

"The property is dated so it is clean but dosent look it. staff really helpful. the pool was closed when we were there. It was easy to check in and out."

Aloha Seaview Resort Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Felt very welcomed, and homely here. Staff were helpful, room was big nice and as advertised. Pool was enjoyable, and easy check in and out process"

Edelweiss Motel

8/10 Good

"The towels were amazing! Like a five star hotel"

Bounty Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Always a great place to stay when visiting. Always such a friendly welcoming from the owners/manager"

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

8/10 Good

"all good."

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was an absolute pleasure to stay in.I could not find fault with anything from the staff the rooms or the restaurant and bar definitely will stay again and highly recommend the Duke of Marlborough as a must to stay in or visit for food and drinks tino pai Ataahua"

Paihia Beach Resort & Spa Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place! Full amenities. Spas and pool fab!"

Kerikeri Park Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We stay here a couple of times a year, they have our lives on our profile so it makes things run smoothly."

Edgewater Palms Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"This place offered a great place in a great location for most happenings in the Bay of Islands."

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Dolphin Motel

69 Williams Road Paihia

NZ$119

10 Nov - 11 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Rayya Suites, Paihia

18 Kings Rd Paihia Northland Region

NZ$152

31 Oct - 1 Nov

includes taxes & fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)

Paihia Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apt & Pool

98 Marsden Rd Paihia Northland

NZ$254

14 Oct - 15 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)

The Commodores Lodge

The Strand Russell

NZ$275

16 Oct - 17 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (49 reviews)

Austria Motel

36 Selwyn Rd Paihia

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Paihia Beach 3 Bedroom Apartment

82 Marsden Rd Paihia Northland

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10/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Karetu?

The best area to stay in Karetu is generally around the Karetu River and its immediate surroundings, particularly for those seeking a tranquil, rural experience.This area is largely defined by the Karetu River, which winds through a valley of rolling hills, farmland, and native bush. Accommodation here often consists of private holiday homes or boutique lodges, offering a sense of seclusion and direct access to nature. It's a place where you can truly switch off and enjoy the peace.Couples looking for a romantic escape will find this area particularly appealing. The emphasis is on privacy and connection with the natural landscape, with opportunities for quiet walks along the river, enjoying local produce, and simply relaxing away from any hustle and bustle. Many properties feature outdoor spaces great for stargazing.For families seeking a calm and engaging holiday, staying near the Karetu River provides a wonderful base for outdoor activities. Children can enjoy exploring the riverbanks, spotting local wildlife, and experiencing a taste of rural New Zealand life.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, although it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if cancelled within 24 to 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to 'My Trips' and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by 'Fully refundable property' for hotels in Karetu.

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Prices for hotels in Karetu often vary, but you can find a great deal from NZ$94 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by 'Price: low to high' for our cheapest rates.

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Our top choices for Karetu hotels

1. Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

2. Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

3. Bounty Motel

4. The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

5. Edelweiss Motel

6. Rayya Suites, Paihia

7. Dolphin Motel

8. Paihia Pacific Resort Hotel

9. Aloha Seaview Resort Motel

10. Sea Spray Suites

11. ASURE Admirals View Motel

12. Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

13. Opua Boutique Seaview Motel

14. Breakwater Motel

15. Paihia Beach Resort & Spa Hotel

16. Ash Grove Boutique Motel

17. Anchorage Motel

18. Outrigger Motel

19. Edgewater Palms Apartments

20. Bellrock Lodge

Top Karetu Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Karetu

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

Aloha Seaview Resort Motel

Edelweiss Motel

Bounty Motel

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

Paihia Beach Resort & Spa Hotel

Kerikeri Park Lodge

Edgewater Palms Apartments

More cheap accommodation in Karetu

Dolphin Motel

Rayya Suites, Paihia

Paihia Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apt & Pool

The Commodores Lodge

Austria Motel

Paihia Beach 3 Bedroom Apartment

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