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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 reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of greenery outside.

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

1. Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

Paihia

Leanne

NZ$183

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

A room with a sofa, two nightstands, a chair, and a potted plant.

2. Rayya Suites, Paihia

Paihia

Ben

NZ$126

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

A balcony with a view of a waterfront, a sign indicating a 200m distance, and a table with chairs.

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

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

3. Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

Paihia

Margaret Cameron

NZ$179

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

A building with a covered entrance, steps, and a small garden area with various plants.

4. Bounty Motel

Paihia

Kevin

NZ$128

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 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 cozy lounge area with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a large portrait on the wall.

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

5. The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

Russell

Andrea

NZ$166

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

6. Edelweiss Motel

Paihia

Thyra

NZ$105

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 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.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a living area with a sofa and coffee table.

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

7. Dolphin Motel

Paihia

SERENA

NZ$110

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

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

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

8. Breakwater Motel

Paihia

Dorothy

NZ$204

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

9. Paihia Pacific Resort Hotel

Paihia

Mark

NZ$130

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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

10. ASURE Admirals View Motel

Paihia

Gary and Helen

NZ$159

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

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

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

11. Aloha Seaview Resort Motel

Paihia

Hope -

NZ$80

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

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

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking area, and a sign for Sea Spray Suites.

12. Sea Spray Suites

Paihia

Amir

NZ$134

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and rocks.

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

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.

13. Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

Waitangi

Alicia

NZ$200

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

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

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 with a swimming pool, a parking lot, and a view of the surrounding hills.

14. Anchorage Motel

Paihia

Wayne

NZ$188

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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.

15. Paihia Beach Resort & Spa Hotel

Paihia

John

NZ$265

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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$172

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A clear blue pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a rock wall and various plants.

A modern living room with a red sofa, a glass coffee table, and a laptop on a desk. There is a TV mounted on the wall displaying 'Top Songs 2022'.

A parking lot with a white fence and palm trees.

A compact room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a sofa, and a dining area.

17. Marlin Court Motel

Paihia

Corey

NZ$134

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

A wooden wardrobe with a digital lock and a small pet bed beside it.

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

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

18. Bellrock Lodge

Russell

Lynda

NZ$249

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A modern wooden building with a visible kitchen area, a dining table, and a large potted plant.

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

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

19. Opua Boutique Seaview Motel

Opua

Gloria

NZ$167

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

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.

A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a built-in microwave, a small refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

20. Outrigger Motel

Paihia

Tui

NZ$148

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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Top Karetu Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Karetu

Breakwater Motel

8/10 Good

"Great location in Paihia close to important features.Friendly staff comfortable and and tidy rooms."

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

10/10 Excellent

"great place"

Stay Kerikeri Boutique Apartments and Studios

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly welcome and a comfortable stay. Laundry facilities were very handy. Walkable to restaurants/grocery. Would not hesitate to return."

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

8/10 Good

"Helpful staff"

Sea Spray Suites

10/10 Excellent

"We loved having a separate living room with kitchen facilities."

Bounty Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, comfy bed and lovely staff. Very central to everything, have stayed before and will stay again."

Edelweiss Motel

8/10 Good

"Nice stay, not too far from town, staff were very welcoming, spa and pool were awesome. We'll worth what I paid."

Relax a Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"clean,kindness staff, pretty orange farm,"

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

8/10 Good

"Location suite right on waterfront road"

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Dolphin Motel

69 Williams Road Paihia

NZ$110

31 Oct - 1 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Rayya Suites, Paihia

18 Kings Rd Paihia Northland Region

NZ$126

9 Oct - 10 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)

The Commodores Lodge

The Strand Russell

NZ$225

2 Oct - 3 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (49 reviews)

Austria Motel

36 Selwyn Rd Paihia

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Paihia Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apt & Pool

98 Marsden Rd Paihia Northland

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Paihia Beach 3 Bedroom Apartment

82 Marsden Rd Paihia Northland

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10/10 Exceptional! (26 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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How much is the nightly rate for a hotel in Karetu?

Prices for hotels in Karetu often vary, but you can find a great deal from NZ$80 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. Rayya Suites, Paihia

3. Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

4. Bounty Motel

5. The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

6. Edelweiss Motel

7. Dolphin Motel

8. Breakwater Motel

9. Paihia Pacific Resort Hotel

10. ASURE Admirals View Motel

11. Aloha Seaview Resort Motel

12. Sea Spray Suites

13. Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

14. Anchorage Motel

15. Paihia Beach Resort & Spa Hotel

16. Ash Grove Boutique Motel

17. Marlin Court Motel

18. Bellrock Lodge

19. Opua Boutique Seaview Motel

20. Outrigger Motel

Top Karetu Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Karetu

Breakwater Motel

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

Stay Kerikeri Boutique Apartments and Studios

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

Sea Spray Suites

Bounty Motel

Edelweiss Motel

Relax a Lodge

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

More cheap accommodation in Karetu

Dolphin Motel

Rayya Suites, Paihia

The Commodores Lodge

Austria Motel

Paihia Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apt & Pool

Paihia Beach 3 Bedroom Apartment

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