Where to stay in the Hokianga
Discover exceptional places to rest across the Hokianga Harbour and Far North. From heritage waterfront hotels to tranquil seaside baches and secluded retreats, explore our curated accommodation options below and book directly with the hosts.
Whatever type of accommodation you are looking for you will find it around the Hokianga. After an interesting day travelling to the Hokianga you will be ready for comfortable and relaxing accommodation. Hokianga has a variety of accommodation options from luxury to budget.
Your hosts will be friendly, pleasant people who will help you to enjoy your stay in this beautiful area.
The Sands Hotel, Omapere
Immerse yourself in local history with harbourfront lodgings overlooking the tranquil waters of the Hokianga. Enjoy warm Northland hospitality, heritage architecture, and on-site dining featuring fresh regional produce.
Direct contact & bookings:
Phone: +64 9 405 8737
Email: kiaora@thesandshotel.co.nz
Downes House, Kohukohu
Experience a luxurious stay in what is possibly one of New Zealand's oldest buildings while visiting historic Kohukohu.
Scrumptious cooked breakfast and genuine Barista coffees included in room rate.
Direct contact & bookings:
Website: [downeshouse.com]
Phone: (+64) 0212239555
Email: [downeshouse@gmail.com]
Orowaru Historic Cottage
This very tidy cottage has stunning views of the harbour, ideal as a get-away, writer’s retreat, or a place to unwind and reflect. Stroll to the local cafe, art gallery, pub, shop, or take the heritage walk around the village. An excellent stopover on the Twin Coast Cycle Trail, Pou Herenga Tai, or a base to discover the Far North. Kayak and bikes available for your own adventures.
Direct contact & bookings:
Phone: 027 200 3674
Email: orowarucottage@gmail.com
Onepu Moana,
Holiday Home
A flagship 4-star property in the southern Hokianga, this beautiful Vacation Home is located about a mile from the iconic Opononi Tavern and the incredible Manea Footprints of Kupe multi-sensory experience, with Tane Mahuta (God of Waipoua Forest) not even a half-hour drive away along the Kauri Coast. (This is a six-bedroom house with spa-pool and 2 x kitchen-dining-lounges, with a spa-pool and expansive water views, accommodating up to 20 - but also able to be exclusively reserved on simply a 1-3 Bedroom basis too.)
Direct contact & bookings:
Phone: 027 604 8323
Email: info@onepumoana.com
Riverhead, Horeke
Explore the historic Hokianga Harbour from your base here at Riverhead Villa. We are centrally located on the shores of the harbour, in a peaceful setting with stunning views.
Our beautiful old-style Kauri-Villa, originally built in Kaiwaka in 1871, was moved in 1979 to Horeke (the oldest settlement in the Hokianga and the second oldest settlement in New Zealand), where she sits to this very day, watching the tides of Te Hokianga Harbour ebb and flow.
Hokianga is a wonderful place to explore. Art Galleries exhibiting local established and emerging artists, cafes that offer a wonderful repast, museums and historic places, a car ferry ride to Kohukohu and the other side of the harbour, and the new Manea Footprints of Kupe Cultural Centre located in Opononi, are just a few of the attractions available.
Direct contact & bookings:
Phone: 022 603 5602
Email: info@riverheadvilla.nz
Okopako Lodge Wilderness Farm
Okopako Lodge provides accommodation to families, groups and individuals so that you can recharge amongst spectacular panoramic views of the Hokianga, the native forest and gardens. Ideal for families, larger groups (including motorcyclists, trampers, artists’ workshops, wānanga, team building meetings/retreats), couples and single travellers.
Direct contact & bookings:
Phone: 0274527173 / 0274739481
Email: info@okopako.co.nz
Wisteria Way, Waimamaku
Sitting in the bush clad hills of the Waimamaku Valley, Wisteria Way provides travelers a restful place to spend a night or 2 in our lovely cottages or backpacker style dorm while they explore the wild west coast area of Hokianga. Spring and summer, our coffee garden is a relaxing place to sit a while after travelling through the beautiful Waipoua Forest, see some of the creations of our talented local crafts people or lovely gifts to take home as a memento of your travels. The coffee garden and little shop is open to the public from mid-October through to Mid-May
Direct contact & bookings:
Phone: 021 407 475
Email: admin@wisteriaway.co.nz
Waiotemarama Falls Lodge & Holiday Home
Set in serene native forest teeming with birds, waterfalls, kiwis and glowworms, the Lodge offers unmatched tranquility. Enjoy breathtaking views and total privacy, just 7 minutes from Opononi. The 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home comfortably sleeps four.
Direct contact & bookings:
Website: [[website]]
Phone: (09) 405 8702
Email: cpettus@rocketmail.com
Opononi Dolphin Lodge
Opononi
Visit our amazing location on the Twin Coast Discovery Route.
Opononi Dolphin Lodge owners John and Sue are proud to offer a clean and modern interior combined with a superb location, opposite a beach reserve on the edge of the spectacular Hokianga Harbour on Northland's west coast.
During the day you can sandboard on the dunes across the harbour, go deep-sea fishing, coastal-walking or visit Tane Mahuta - the giant kauri tree in the Waipoua Forest, which is located only 20-minutes drive away. Then in the evening, sit back and enjoy the breathtaking sunsets and our friendly Kiwi hospitality.
The West Coast diamond in the North awaits you!
Direct contact & bookings:
Phone: 021 064 4050
Email: opononidolphinlodge@gmail.com
Oak Lodge, Taheke
Far North
Luxurious Cabin in a Tranquil Country Setting
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway, 30 minutes from the west coast of the Hokianga and 40 minutes from the bay of islands and the township of Kerikeri in the far north of the north island of NZ. Relax in this peaceful location and chill out on our wrap around deck and soak up the rural views, and the nights sky's are great too, if you like watching the stars, Shuna and myself live in the main house about 50 Meters from the cabin.
Direct contact & bookings:
Phone: (+64) 09.401.4999 - 02102671829
Email: g-watts@xtra.co.nz
Marriners Boutique Guesthouses
Everyone deserves a little bit of luxury...
Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or traveling New Zealand on vacation, Marriner's understated style and serene environs are a welcome and well deserved change from the ordinary. With the Hokianga Harbour offering some of the best weather conditions in New Zealand you can enjoy the elegant appointments, spectacular sunsets over the water, fine wines and restaurant quality home cooked meals of Marriner's Boutique Guesthouses all year round.
Direct contact & bookings:
Phone: (+64) 09.405.7881
Email: marrinersnewzealand@gmail.com
The Tree House Kohukohu
Sleep in Nature
Wake up to the sound of Tūī and native birdsong.
Our accommodation ranges from private boutique cabins to social shared rooms.
The Tree House is a retreat style eco lodge catering for up to 20 independent travellers - its gardens inspired by permaculture principles and surrounded by regenerating native bush and wetlands (note that we don't take pets).
The fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities are in the main lodge and are shared by all guests. The cabins, tent sites and car park are linked to the main building by natural outdoor paths and stairs. Cabins and rooms are heated in winter. The office can accept payment via cash, EFTPOS, MasterCard or Visa. Free WiFi is available in all guest areas.
Direct contact & bookings:
Phone: (+64) (09) 405 5855
Email: accommodation@treehouse.co.nz