Title: Ruawai Travel Guide: Best of Ruawai, Northland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ruawai](https://expedia.co.uk/Ruawai-Hotels.d553248635926198304.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Ruawai](https://expedia.co.uk/Ruawai-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635926198304.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Ruawai Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ruawai.d553248635926198304.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ruawai Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ruawai.d553248635926198304.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ruawai Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Ruawai - Top hotels in Ruawai - Top Holiday Rentals in Ruawai ![Motel Hobson's Choice](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15780000/15778400/15778392/da63ec7b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Motel Hobson's Choice 212 Victoria Street Dargaville Northland £60 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Dargaville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (279 reviews) Wasnt 100%, apart from wardrobe which needed vacumn, very good Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=15778392&PinnedHotelID=15778392&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198304) ![Waipu Glamping-sleeps up to 5](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89960000/89958900/89958817/2d0f4030_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waipu Glamping-sleeps up to 5 Waipu Northland £106 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this cabin in Waipu. Enjoy a garden, patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Waipu Cove Beach and Lang's Beach are located nearby. 9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews) Everything was just as expected, a very clean and well maintained spot, lots of wildlife about in the evenings including weta, morepork and kiwi, will definitely be back! Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=89958817&PinnedHotelID=89958817&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198304) ![Top Hill House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115560000/115555100/115555080/d306b1c0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Top Hill House 80 Highland Way Maungatapere Northland £51 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this guesthouse in Maungatapere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. 9/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews) This was an absolute treat to stay in, great location and friendly Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=115555080&PinnedHotelID=115555080&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198304) [See all 110 properties in Ruawai](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=07%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635926198304) 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. ![Waipu Glamping-sleeps up to 5](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89960000/89958900/89958817/2d0f4030_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waipu Glamping-sleeps up to 5 Waipu Northland Stay at this cabin in Waipu. Enjoy a garden, patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Waipu Cove Beach and Lang's Beach are located nearby. 9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews) Everything was just as expected, a very clean and well maintained spot, lots of wildlife about in the evenings including weta, morepork and kiwi, will definitely be back! Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waipu-Hotels-Waipu-Glamping.h89958817.Hotel-Information) ![Riverfront Cottage Waipu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33570100/33570025/c2d223a6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Riverfront Cottage Waipu Waipu Northland Stay at this holiday home in Waipu. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Waipu Cove Beach and Waipu Museum are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (50 reviews) Classic bach which is comfortable and clean. We all slept great! Loved having direct access to the river and the kayaks were a huge plus. We will be back! Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waipu-Hotels-Riverfront-Cottage-Waipu.h33570025.Hotel-Information) ![A beautiful home away from home.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106170000/106160200/106160173/fc2bb6ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### A beautiful home away from home. Paparoa Northland Stay at this holiday home in Paparoa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kauri Museum and The Landing are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews) The house is spacious with great amenities, views, gardens and is close to the nearby town. Colin is an awesome host. Very communicative, understanding and accommodating. 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