Title: Kennedy Bay Travel Guide: Best of Kennedy Bay, Waikato Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kennedy Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Kennedy-Bay-Hotels.d6352838.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Kennedy Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Kennedy-Bay-Holiday-Rentals.d6352838.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Kennedy Bay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kennedy-Bay.d6352838.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kennedy Bay Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kennedy-Bay.d6352838.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kennedy Bay Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Kennedy Bay ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6352838) - Top hotels in Kennedy Bay - Top Holiday Rentals in Kennedy Bay ![Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8800000/8797400/8797370/d500e42a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park 790 Hot Water Beach Road, Waikato Hot Water Beach £60 4 Mar - 5 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday park in Hot Water Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (560 reviews) Amazing staff beautiful well kept grounds. Be sure to rent a shovel to dig a hole to sit in the hotsands beach. One of my favorite activities to do in new zealand. Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=8797370&PinnedHotelID=8797370&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352838) ![Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57490000/57481200/57481159/55510695_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park 243 Colville Rd Coromandel Waikato £52 18 Feb - 19 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Coromandel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Long Bay and Driving Creek Railway ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (105 reviews) Well equipped, clean room. Friendly, helpful staff. Fantastic park facilities..... and the most amazing, family friendly beach right on your door step. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=57481159&PinnedHotelID=57481159&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352838) ![Albert Number 6 Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4250000/4248300/4248299/73370d51_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Albert Number 6 Motel 6 Albert Street Whitianga £80 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Whitianga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (416 reviews) all good Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=4248299&PinnedHotelID=4248299&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352838) [See all 591 properties in Kennedy Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6352838) 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. ![Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57490000/57481200/57481159/55510695_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park 243 Colville Rd Coromandel Waikato Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Coromandel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Long Bay and Driving Creek Railway ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (105 reviews) Well equipped, clean room. Friendly, helpful staff. Fantastic park facilities..... and the most amazing, family friendly beach right on your door step. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Coromandel-Hotels-Shelly-Beach-Top-10-Holiday-Park.h57481159.Hotel-Information) ![Oceans Resort Whitianga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6430000/6420300/6420228/8f466d1a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oceans Resort Whitianga 18 Eyre Stree Whitianga Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Whitianga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Cathedral Cove and Hahei Beach are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (312 reviews) Clean and spacious. Some properties are privately owned. There's a small pool, 30 second walk from the lake and a 10-minute walk from the small town centre Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whitianga-Hotels-Oceans-Resort-Whitianga.h6420228.Hotel-Information) ![Waterfront Apartments Whitianga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679400/9679371/ade3a2cf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waterfront Apartments Whitianga 2 Buffalo beach Road Whitianga WKO Stay at this beach aparthotel in Whitianga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (234 reviews) Amazing stay wonderful service a great location and very clean and beautifully presented. A warm welcome and departure from reception. Hospitality at its best level. 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It takes about 30-45 minutes each way. Highly recommend this cool little hike, if you like beautiful secluded beaches. The body surfing was epic. surfsudsandsights.com #beaches #NewZealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000413459/2723971f-c52c-4e04-ae0e-796f7e437eee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Whangapoua ![Coromandel Peninsula which includes forest scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048120/f3cde1a2-93c2-46fb-ad89-22aa67fc9ce0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Coromandel Forest Park - Cities near Kennedy Bay - Places of interest [Coromandel](https://expedia.co.uk/Coromandel.dx180400)[Colville](https://expedia.co.uk/Colville.dx3000001941)[Whangapoua](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangapoua.dx3000413459)[Coromandel Forest Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Coromandel-Forest-Park.dx553248635975874184) - [Cathedral Cove ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cathedral-Cove-Hahei.d6108210.Attraction) - [Driving Creek Railway ](https://expedia.co.uk/Driving-Creek-Railway-Coromandel.d6323437.Attraction) - [Shakespeare Cliff Lookout ](https://expedia.co.uk/Shakespeare-Cliff-Lookout-Cooks-Beach.d6108206.Attraction) - [Lonely Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lonely-Bay-Beach-Waikato.d6108202.Attraction) - [The Coromandel Smoking Co. ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Coromandel-Smoking-Co-Coromandel.d553248621532610889.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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