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A view from a window with a wooden staircase leading to a balcony, overlooking a lush garden with various tropical plants and a building in the background.
A patio area with wooden tables and benches, a thatched-roof structure, and palm trees.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and tropical plants.
A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a brick facade, glass doors, and potted plants.

1. Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei

Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
Onerahi
Australia
Samantha
£71
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
A two-story house with a covered patio, a stone fireplace, and a solar panel roof.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a window, and a view of the outside.
A building with large windows and a balcony with metal railings.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and wooden cabinets.

2. Wolfe Street

Wolfe Street
Regent
£41
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Wolfe Street
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.
A swimming pool with a view of a residential building and a hilly landscape in the background.
A modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV mounted above a wooden dining table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a built-in microwave, and a dishwasher.

3. Continental Motel

Continental Motel
Regent
Australia
Koata
£68
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Continental Motel
A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey headboard, white bedding, and green leaf-patterned pillows. There is a bedside table with a lamp on the left side.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.
A modern living room with grey sofas, a small white table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of greenery.

4. Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge

Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
Avenues
Australia
Peter
£80
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a ceiling fan.
A modern living room with a dark blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a wall-mounted bookshelf.
A multi-story hotel with colorful facades and a pool area with sun loungers.

5. Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Tutukaka
Australia
Gareth
£110
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
A pool area with a view of a garden through a lattice window.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a large mirror.
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, and a wooden fence.
A buffet setup with various food items and beverages.

6. Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Riverside
Australia
Allan
£91
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
A reception area with a glass door, a sign indicating 'RECEPTION', and a small outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a sink, and a window with a view.
A building with a covered entrance and large windows, likely a hotel or similar accommodation.

7. Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel
Whau Valley
Australia
Sara
£65
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Kingswood Manor Motel
A modern house with a covered patio, stone pillars, and a fenced garden area with palm trees and shrubs.
A residential street with parked cars, houses, and a hill in the background.
A residential area with houses featuring stone walls and palm trees.
A glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a round table and two chairs.

8. Lodge Bordeaux

Lodge Bordeaux
Avenues
United Kingdom
Brian
£101
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Lodge Bordeaux
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors.
A row of yellow buildings with red roofs, a parking lot, and a few cars.
A hotel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and cars parked in front.
A modern kitchen with a microwave, sink, and dishwasher, a window with a view of greenery, and a small cabinet above the counter.

9. Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
Avenues
Australia
Michael
£79
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
A motel with a red exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a parking lot with cars.
Private kitchen
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and large windows with curtains.
A compact hotel room with a bed, a small desk, a sofa, and a dining table.

10. Cherry Court Motor Lodge

Cherry Court Motor Lodge
Woodhill
Australia
Mae
£63
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Cherry Court Motor Lodge
A wooden deck with two chairs and a small table overlooking a coastal landscape with a view of the sea and greenery.
A beach with clear water, boats, and a forested hill.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting, a view of the sea through a large window, and a balcony with chairs.
A poolside area with wicker furniture and a glass table with a plate of food.

11. Pacific Rendezvous

Pacific Rendezvous
Tutukaka
Australia
Andrew
£106
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Pacific Rendezvous
A modern outdoor living space with a wooden deck, a glass door leading to a kitchen area, and a satellite dish.
A modern living room with a sofa, a chair, and a small table. There are large windows with curtains, a clock on the wall, and a view of greenery outside.
A beach with people walking and sitting, a beach umbrella, and a green cart.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a tennis court, a playground, and a beach in the background.

12. Camp Waipu Cove

Camp Waipu Cove
Waipu
Australia
Sina
£61
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Camp Waipu Cove
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a radiator, and a door leading to another room.
A hotel room with a bed, a round table with chairs, a black leather sofa, and a small side table.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with floral bedding, a TV, and a small bathroom.
A building with a sign indicating '50+ Channels' and a well-maintained lawn.

13. Motel Six

Motel Six
Regent
Australia
Michael
£56
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Motel Six
A room with a large window, a potted plant, a black chair, and a patterned cushion.
A hotel room with a large mirror, a white sink, a bed with a white and orange bedspread, and a window with sheer curtains.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a potted plant with red and white flowers.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a separate bedroom with a bed and a nightstand.

14. Quest Whangarei

Quest Whangarei
Whangarei Central
Australia
Jannett Evelyn Bell. Lance Te
£89
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Quest Whangarei
A swimming pool with a fenced area, a covered seating area, and a building with a metal roof.
A patio area with a wooden lattice fence, a metal table with chairs, and a potted plant.
A kitchen with a sink, stove, oven, and cabinets.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a wardrobe, and a small desk with a lamp.

15. Cheviot Park Motor Lodge

Cheviot Park Motor Lodge
Woodhill
£82
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Cheviot Park Motor Lodge
A person floating in a clear blue pool.
A two-story building with multiple windows and a covered porch area.
A dining area with a large window, a wooden table, and chairs.
A spacious lobby with wooden paneling, a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a reception desk in the background.

16. Discovery Settlers Hotel

Discovery Settlers Hotel
Regent
Australia
Jade
£75
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Discovery Settlers Hotel
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, two beds, a sofa, and a small table.
A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, a stainless steel sink, and a window above the countertop.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a dresser, and a door.
A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a small building with a dome roof.

17. Kensington Motel

Kensington Motel
Kensington
Australia
Jocelyn
£74
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Kensington Motel
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by various tropical plants and a pathway.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining area with a table and chairs, a kitchen with a stainless steel sink, and a large glass door leading to an outdoor deck.
A sign for Waipu Cove Resort with amenities like self-contained apartments, heated swimming pool, and free guest laundry.
A sunset over a beach with a silhouette of a tree and rocky shoreline.

18. Waipu Cove Resort

Waipu Cove Resort
Waipu
Australia
Setefano
£103
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Waipu Cove Resort
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A bar area with multiple wooden bar stools and a bar counter.
A building with multiple signs including "The Grand Hotel," "Gaming," and "Backpackers Accommodation."
A grand staircase with wooden railings and blue carpeted steps leading to an upper floor.

19. Grand Hotel, Whangarei

Grand Hotel, Whangarei
Whangarei Central
Australia
Neil
£64
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Grand Hotel, Whangarei
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view of buildings.
A row of three-story buildings with a flat roof, large windows, and outdoor seating areas.
A black metal gate with a colorful abstract art piece attached to it.
A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

20. Pembrooke Motor Lodge

Pembrooke Motor Lodge
Regent
Australia
Rob
£79
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Pembrooke Motor Lodge
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Stay near popular Whangarei Heads attractions

Mount Manaia

9.4/10 (24 reviews)
A hike up this important Māori landmark will take you past indigenous flora to spectacular summit views of aquamarine harbour waters dotted with islands.
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Bream Head Coast Walks

10.0/10 (5 reviews)
You can take time to visit Bream Head Coast Walks during your travels to Whangarei Heads. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
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Mount Lion

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Lion during your travels in Whangarei Heads. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.
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Learn more about Whangarei Heads

Dramatic volcanic peaks rise above pristine beaches where you can snorkel with colourful fish at Reotahi Marine Reserve. Hike the Te Whara Track for panoramic views of offshore islands, or kayak the sheltered bays with local guides.

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A wooden pier extending into turquoise waters with boats and a mountainous landscape in the background.

Top Whangarei Heads Hotel Reviews

Beks Retreat, 100 metres walk to Estuary,

Beks Retreat, 100 metres walk to Estuary,

10/10 Excellent
"We had a lovely stay in Mangawhai. Great location, quiet cul-de-sac, house was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed.The couch deserves a special mention — so comfy and perfect for relaxing at the end of the day!Would happily stay again and definitely recommend."
Karen J. 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Beks Retreat, 100 metres walk to Estuary,
Motel Six

Motel Six

8/10 Good
"Happy with this accomodation. Staff were helpful and a good roomy apartment. Simple parking and central to plenty of food options including the excellent New World in the vcinity."
Michael 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Motel Six
Cherry Court Motor Lodge

Cherry Court Motor Lodge

8/10 Good
"Price was right, free parking was included. Room and bathroom were clean. The owner was very kind and helpful choosing the right restaurant for dinner. It was also surprisingly quiet during the night although the motel is at the main road. We enjoyed our stay."
Alexandra 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Cherry Court Motor Lodge
Pacific Rendezvous

Pacific Rendezvous

8/10 Good
"Spectacular views and great location. Lovely pool and spa area. Accommodation was a bit dated."
Andrew 2-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Pacific Rendezvous
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

8/10 Good
"Generally a very pleasant stay . Just 2 comments 1. The bath and shower would be safer with a hand grip. 2 The dining room would benefit from more separation of diners ; e.g glass partitions to improve privacy of dining and conversation"
John 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Continental Motel

Continental Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent motel all round! I stay here very regularly. Great value for money."
luigi 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Continental Motel
Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel

10/10 Excellent
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Maria 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Kingswood Manor Motel
Lodge Bordeaux

Lodge Bordeaux

10/10 Excellent
"Very helpful staff, excellent room with spa bath and superb breakfast."
Brian 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Lodge Bordeaux
Bush backdrop and Bay views

Bush backdrop and Bay views

10/10 Excellent
"Had a fabulous stay. Thank you"
Eden H. 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Bush backdrop and Bay views

More cheap stays in Whangarei Heads

Grand Hotel, Whangarei

Grand Hotel, Whangarei

2 Bank Street Whangarei
£64
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
7/10 Good! (415 reviews)
Grand Hotel, Whangarei
Kensington Motel

Kensington Motel

85 Kamo Rd Whangarei Northland
£74
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews)
Kensington Motel
Pembrooke Motor Lodge

Pembrooke Motor Lodge

13 Deveron Street Whangarei
£79
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (129 reviews)
Pembrooke Motor Lodge
The Sands Motel

The Sands Motel

48 Whangaumu St Tutukaka Northland
£148
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
The Sands Motel
Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

22 Wolfe Street Whangarei Northland
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Motel Villa Del Rio

Motel Villa Del Rio

118 Maunu Road Whangarei
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8.6/10 Excellent! (107 reviews)
Motel Villa Del Rio

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Whangarei Heads?
The best area to stay in Whangarei Heads is along the coast, particularly around the areas of Parua Bay, McLeod Bay, and Ocean Beach.Parua Bay is a good base for those who appreciate convenience and access to local amenities. It's home to a small supermarket, a few cafes, and a petrol station, making it easy to resupply. The bay itself is generally calm, suitable for kayaking or paddleboarding, and there are several walking tracks nearby, including ones leading to scenic lookouts.McLeod Bay offers a slightly more secluded feel with direct beach access. It's a popular spot for families due to its generally calm waters and a playground near the shore. There are also a few holiday rentals with stunning water views here.Ocean Beach, on the Pacific coast, is ideal for those seeking a more rugged, surf-orientated experience. This expansive sandy beach is known for its rolling waves and is a popular spot for swimming and bodyboarding. While there are fewer amenities directly at Ocean Beach, it's only a short drive from McLeod Bay and Parua Bay for supplies.
When is the best time to go to Whangarei Heads?
The best time to visit Whangarei Heads is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warm and sunny, superb for enjoying the beaches and outdoor activities.During this period, you can expect long, bright days with average temperatures ranging from 20-25°C. This makes it ideal for swimming, surfing, kayaking, and exploring the numerous walking tracks around the Heads. Many local events and markets also take place during these months, adding to the holiday atmosphere. Couples and families will find this an excellent time for a relaxing beach holiday with plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventure.Alternatively, the shoulder seasons of spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) also offer pleasant weather, usually with fewer crowds. Temperatures are milder, typically between 15-20°C, which is still very comfortable for walking and sightseeing. You might experience occasional rain, but there are still plenty of clear, warm days.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Whangarei Heads.
How much is the nightly rate at a Whangarei Heads hotel?
Prices for hotels in Whangarei Heads often vary, but you can find a great deal from £41 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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