TOP Family-Friendly Hotels in North Island for 2026 - North Island Family Welcoming Hotels | Expedia.co.uk

A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, a small island, and a mountainous backdrop.

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Save instantly and earn perks with One Key
Learn about One Key
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check availability on North Island Family-Friendly Hotels

Tonight

28 Sept - 29 Sept

Tomorrow

29 Sept - 30 Sept

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for North Island family-friendly hotels

A wooden play structure with a green slide and climbing wall.

A modern bar area with a wine display, seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, greenery, and a television screen.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a city view.

1. JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport

Mangere

Kids' paradise at Auckland Airport with a playground, trampoline, and toys just minutes from Rainbow's End.

£63

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A table set for dining with a view of a lake and a boat in the distance.

A living room with a sofa, two chairs, a glass coffee table, and a view of a lake with a dock and boat.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a round mirror, and a view of the water through a large window.

A table set for dining with a view of the water and hills in the background.

2. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

Waipahihi

£103

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A children's play area with a variety of toys and seating, a chalkboard with drawings, and a wall displaying family-oriented Novotel branding.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, geometric architectural design, and a visible reception area.

A modern bar area with high tables and stools, a curved counter, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A modern interior with a curved metallic structure, a wooden slatted ceiling, and a person sitting on a bench.

3. Novotel Auckland Airport

Auckland Airport

Family adventures begin steps from the airport at this modern retreat where comfort meets convenience for all ages.

£161

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a distinctive sun-like structure above the doors, clear signage for the Auckland Airport Heartland Hotels, and a visible parking area with cars.

A modern lobby with seating, a bar area, and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern bathroom with a shower, two sinks, a large mirror, and a dark door.

4. Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport

Mangere

£79

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern interior with a wooden wall, glass partitions, and seating areas.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small bedside table, a chair, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern building with a glass facade and a geometric structure at the entrance.

5. Pullman Auckland Airport

Auckland Airport

£175

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered outdoor area, large potted plants, and a glass facade.

A modern indoor pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through the window.

A modern restaurant with a central bar, dining tables with chairs, and a polished floor.

6. Sudima Auckland Airport

Mangere

Splash into family fun with an indoor pool, nearby Butterfly Creek, and complimentary cots at this airport-adjacent retreat.

£91

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern cafe with round tables, bar area, and a unique ceiling design.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a seating area with red chairs, and a wall with a mosaic pattern.

A modern lounge area with seating, a large window, and a plant.

7. Naumi Hotel Auckland Airport

Mangere

Little adventurers will love this airport hotel's outdoor pool, mini golf course, and Netflix access just steps from racing fun.

£65

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, wooden tables, and black chairs.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A bar area with a sign reading 'Rumpus est. 2018', shelves with bottles, a bar counter, and a patterned wall.

8. Holiday Inn Auckland Airport by IHG

Mangere

Family fun with an outdoor pool, playground, and thoughtful amenities make this hotel the perfect airport retreat for kids of all ages.

£71

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

View all properties

Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in North Island

Breakfast included

Pool

All-inclusive

4 stars

5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in North Island

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a rooftop pool, and a distinctive metal sculpture.

A modern bar area with a wine display, seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, greenery, and a television screen.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a city view.

JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport

Mangere

£63

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern house with a covered porch, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at dusk.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with blinds, and a bathroom with a towel rack.

A modern kitchen with wooden beams, a large island, and a view of trees.

A paved road flanked by trees and a signpost in a wooded area.

Tongariro Lodge

Turangi

£109

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A restaurant interior with booths, tables, hanging lights, and a bar area.

A modern interior with a curved metallic structure, a wooden slatted ceiling, and a person sitting on a bench.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, geometric architectural design, and a visible reception area.

A spiral staircase with a metallic finish and a view of the floor below.

Novotel Auckland Airport

Auckland Airport

£161

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A table set for dining with a view of a lake and a boat in the distance.

A living room with a sofa, two chairs, a glass coffee table, and a view of a lake with a dock and boat.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a round mirror, and a view of the water through a large window.

A table set for dining with a view of the water and hills in the background.

Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

Waipahihi

£103

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern interior with a wooden wall, glass partitions, and seating areas.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small bedside table, a chair, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern building with a glass facade and a geometric structure at the entrance.

Pullman Auckland Airport

Auckland Airport

£175

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a building with signage for Auckland Airport Heartland.

A modern hotel entrance with a distinctive sun-like structure above the doors, clear signage for the Auckland Airport Heartland Hotels, and a visible parking area with cars.

A modern lobby with seating, a bar area, and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport

Mangere

£79

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered outdoor area, large potted plants, and a glass facade.

A modern indoor pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through the window.

A modern restaurant with a central bar, dining tables with chairs, and a polished floor.

Sudima Auckland Airport

Mangere

£91

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern building with the name 'RYDGES' prominently displayed. It features multiple floors with large windows and a flat roof.

A modern interior with a large decorative wall, a wooden partition, and a seating area with chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a book and a plant, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and a martini glass.

Rydges Wellington Airport

Rongotai

£87

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern house with a large porch, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.

A modern house with large glass windows, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a view of a lush forest through large windows.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a comfortable sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

River Birches

Turangi

£373

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern cafe with round tables, bar area, and a unique ceiling design.

A modern lounge area with seating, a large window, and a plant.

A bar area with a wooden backdrop and a neon sign. There are bar stools and a counter with bottles.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a seating area with red chairs, and a wall with a mosaic pattern.

Naumi Hotel Auckland Airport

Mangere

£65

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

View all properties

Family-friendly hotels with pools in North Island

A table set for dining with a view of a lake and a boat in the distance.

A living room with a sofa, two chairs, a glass coffee table, and a view of a lake with a dock and boat.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a round mirror, and a view of the water through a large window.

A table set for dining with a view of the water and hills in the background.

Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

Waipahihi

£103

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a rooftop pool, and a distinctive metal sculpture.

A modern bar area with a wine display, seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, greenery, and a television screen.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a city view.

JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport

Mangere

£63

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern living room with a glass wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the sea.

A hot tub with a view of the sea, a metal faucet, and a glass railing.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a view of the sea, and a well-maintained hedge.

A modern living room with a large window, a kitchen area, and a seating area with a view of the sea.

Sacred Waters

Waipahihi

£139

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered outdoor area, large potted plants, and a glass facade.

A modern indoor pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through the window.

A modern restaurant with a central bar, dining tables with chairs, and a polished floor.

Sudima Auckland Airport

Mangere

£91

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by plants and a building with a balcony.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a pink bedspread, a wardrobe, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A dining area with tables set for guests, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

A room with a large glass window overlooking a body of water, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a table with a remote control.

Oasis Beach Motel

Waipahihi

£50

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A circular hot tub with a brick border and a metal ladder, surrounded by lush greenery.

A modern house with a covered porch, a staircase, and a well-maintained garden.

A road leading to a spa with a sign indicating 'Hot Pools & Day Spa'.

A modern two-story building with a wooden deck and a gravel driveway.

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

Hilltop

£35

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

An open-plan restaurant with a view of the sea and a tree. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table. There is a large window with a view of palm trees and a car outside.

A resort with a pool, tennis court, and ocean view.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, wooden tables, and white chairs, overlooking the ocean.

Taipa Beach Resort

Taipa

£74

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a building with signage for Auckland Airport Heartland.

A modern hotel entrance with a distinctive sun-like structure above the doors, clear signage for the Auckland Airport Heartland Hotels, and a visible parking area with cars.

A modern lobby with seating, a bar area, and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport

Mangere

£79

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A person seated at a table with a bottle of wine and a glass, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and hills.

A bar and restaurant with a stone facade, large windows, and outdoor seating.

A cafe with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the street.

A bar area with a wooden counter, pendant lighting, and a bar stocked with bottles.

Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

Taupō Central

£100

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A room with a glass table and chairs, a view of a lake, and a distant island.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

A modern building with large windows and a view of a lake and surrounding houses.

A room with a glass table and chairs, a view of the sea, and a window with curtains.

Cascades Lakefront Motel

Two Mile Bay

£77

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

View all properties

Find out more about North Island

Family friendly things to do in North Island

North Island, New Zealand is a paradise of family-friendly activities that promise adventure and engagement for all ages. Begin your journey in Rotorua, where the geothermal wonders captivate young minds; kids will thrill at the bubbling mud pools and the vibrant geysers, while the family-friendly Polynesian Spa offers a relaxing soak in mineral-rich waters. Next, head to the Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, where your family can wander through the enchanting village of Hobbiton, reliving scenes from the beloved films in a picturesque setting that feels straight out of a storybook. For a touch of wildlife, explore the Auckland Zoo, home to over 140 species and interactive exhibits that provide a fun and educational experience for children. Adventure awaits at Waiheke Island, where you can cycle through vineyards and enjoy beach picnics, making for perfect family bonding time. Finally, don’t miss the stunning Bay of Islands, where you can embark on a dolphin-watching cruise or try kayaking in crystal-clear waters. For the best family accommodation, consider staying in the vibrant hub of Auckland or Rotorua, where hotels like the Cordis Auckland offer spacious family rooms and kids' amenities, ensuring a comfortable base from which to explore these incredible attractions. With a range of dining options and close nearby activities, these areas make planning your family adventure both effortless and enjoyable.

Top North Island Hotel Reviews

Grand Millennium Auckland

Grand Millennium Auckland

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely one night stay for a birthday celebration. The room and bathroom were beautiful, spacious and bright; the staff were friendly and helpful; and the breakfast was excellent in both choice and quality. The pool and gym were also good. All in all we really enjoyed our short stay."

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport

10/10 Excellent

"The shuttle was quick. The property clean and quiet for our late check-in."

Novotel Auckland Airport

Novotel Auckland Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely smooth check in. Friendly helpful staff and clean & comfortable room"

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, comfortable, spacious and Contemporary."

Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

10/10 Excellent

"Property was a good location for where we needed to be."

Holiday Inn Auckland Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Auckland Airport by IHG

8/10 Good

"Only down side was the buffet breakfast was only lukewarm which was not good.even going down early at 6 am it was barely warm enough to eat.great selection of dishes but nothing worse than scrambled eggs served up cold."

Auckland City Hotel

Auckland City Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Thank you."

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Flights to Mount Ruapehu Ski Area

Car hire near Tongariro National Park

Book Family-Friendly Hotels in North Island on Expedia.co.nz