New Zealand Guide
Northland
Accommodation
1 Abri 10 Bayview Rd 
09/402 8003 
www.abri-accom.co.nz Two high-standard individual modern studio apartments each sleeping two, in a pretty bush setting with great views over the town and bay from the sundecks. Price: $250-349
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Allegra House 39 Bayview Rd 09/402 7932 www.allegra.co.nz A choice of luxury B&B or s/c apartment in a big, light and modern house at the top of a hill, and all with stupendous views right out over the Bay of Islands. All are a/c, sport their own balconies and have access to a hot tub in native bush. Price: B&B $130-159, apartment $160-199
3 Bay Adventurer 28 Kings Rd 0800/112 127 www.bayadventurer.co.nz A kind of upmarket backpackers resort with apartments, all nicely laid out with an attractive pool, free bikes and free access to the nearby tennis courts. It is particularly good for its rooms and fully s/c studio apartments. You can order cooked and continental breakfasts. Price: Dorms $20–25, rooms $50-69, apartments $100-129
4 Bounty Inn Corner of Bayview & Selwyn rds 0800/472 444 www.bountyinn.co.nz Pleasant, central yet quiet motel, 100m from the beach and with ample off-street parking. Rooms without cooking facilities, and fully equipped motel units all come lined in timber with a sundeck or balcony. Price: Rooms $130-159, units $160-199
5 Craicor 49 Kings Rd 09/402 7882, www.craicor-accom.co.nz . A couple of excellent-value self-catering apartments, both spacious, well kept and with limited sea views; plus an attractive double room. Continental breakfast can be supplied for $7.50. Price: Double $130-159, s/c apartments $160-199
6 Captain Bob's Beachhouse 44 Davis Crescent 09/402 8668 
capnbobs@xtra.co.nz In Captain Bob's absence, Marie runs a tight ship in this attractive, well-maintained and homely hostel away from the hubbub of Kings Rd. There are good sea views and a separate women's dorm. Price: Dorms $25, rooms $50– $99, apartment $70-99
7 The Mousetrap 11 Kings Rd 09/402 8182 www.mousetrap.co.nz Welcoming, nautically themed, wood-panelled hostel that sets itself apart from the other backpackers on this lively street. With rooms scattered all over the site, three small kitchens and a BBQ area it has an intimate feel, plus there's free bike use and a decent sea view. Price: Dorms $22–24, rooms $50-69
8 Peppertree Lodge 5 Kings Rd 09/402 6122 www.peppertree.co.nz High-standard central hostel with spacious eight-bunk dorms, four-bunk dorms with own bathroom, great en-suite doubles and a s/c flat. Guests can make use of a tennis court, free good-quality bikes and kayaks, and there's an excellent DVD library. Be sure to book ahead Oct– April. Price: Dorms $23, rooms $70-99, flat $100-129
9 Pickled Parrot Grey's Lane, off MacMurray Rd 0508 727 768 or 09/402 6222 www.pickledparrot.co.nz One of Paihia's smaller and more relaxed hostels, tucked away in a peaceful spot with a lovely courtyard. Secluded tent sites; four- and six-bed dorms as well as singles, doubles and twins, all with free continental breakfast thrown in, plus free pick-ups, bikes and tennis racquets. Price: Camping $16, dorms $23, double & twin rooms $50-69
10 YHA Paihia Corner of Kings & MacMurray rds 09/402 7487 book@yha.co.nz Double-storey hostel around a series of sunny courtyards, with newly renovated kitchen facilities, plus Wi-Fi, that attracts a friendly mix of travellers including families and backpackers. Price: Dorms $23–27, rooms $50-69
11 Beachside Holiday Park SH11, 3km south of Paihia 09/402 7678 www.beachsideholiday.co.nz Small and peaceful waterside site with a range of cabins and units, as well as dinghies and kayaks for rent. Price: Camping $12–16, cabins $50-69, s/c units $70-99
12 Haruru Falls Resort Panorama Puketona Rd 0800/757 525 www.harurufalls.co.nz Fabulous location by the river with commanding views of Haruru Falls, 4km north of Paihia, offering riverside tent sites and motel units around a pool. The resort has outdoor games such as pétanque and volleyball, a BBQ, and its own restaurant bar, plus kayaks and pedalboats for rent; there's a courtesy shuttle to Paihia. Price: Camping $12–19, motel units $70-99