Luxury New Zealand Hotels & Lodges, Northland & the Bay of Islands

Some of the Northland and Bay of Island Luxury New Zealand Hotel, Lodge and Five Star Accommodation we offer is set amongst the most beautiful coastal scenery in the world. Northland and the Bay of Islands have a subtropical climate where both the water and air temperature are the warmest in New Zealand. Being subtropical, Northland also has some of the lushest, greenest bush and forest in New Zealand. Enjoy the spectacular coastal scenery at Kauri Cliffs, or the paradise of the Cavalli Island Retreat & Spa set in a wilderness sanctuary on it’s own private Island, or the Luxury Villas in the World Class Eagles Nest Retreat and the luxury accommodation of the Paihia Beach Resort & Spa with views to die for over the Bay of Islands

Are you looking for peace and solitude? Northland has plenty of wide open spaces, secluded beaches and pockets of native bush where you can turn off the highway and just tune into nature.

Kauri Cliffs,  Northland

Luxury Lodge, Spa & Golf Resort

Set on 6,000 acres near Matauri Bay in Northland, The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs affords spectacular 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean. Cape Brett and the offshore Cavalli Islands, as well as the championship golf course are only part of the panorama that can be viewed from the verandas, lounge, and dining rooms.

The main lodge consists of a spacious beamed living room, meeting room, card room, fitness centre and computer room. Gourmet a la carte dining is available in the main dining room or on the verandas.

The Kauri Cliffs championship golf course measures 7,119 yards/6,510 metres and offers four sets of tees to challenge every skill level. Fifteen holes view the Pacific Ocean, six of which are played alongside cliffs, which plunge to the sea. The beautiful inland holes wind through marsh, forest and farmland.

Other amenities include two Astroturf tennis courts and a heated outdoor infinity swimming pool with Jacuzzi. A new Spa nestled in a Totara forest contains four treatment rooms, sauna, indoor heated lap pool, jacuzzi and a fully equipped fitness centre. Kauri Cliffs also has three secluded private swimming beaches.  

Twenty two guest suites offer their own private porch, comfortable bedroom with sitting area and open fireplace, walk-in wardrobe and bathroom. The suites are nestled on the edge of a native forest overlooking the ocean and golf course.

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Cavalli Island Retreat & Spa,  Northland

Luxury Private Island

Cavalli Island Retreat & Spa takes exclusive island getaways to a new level. This super chic paradise embraces and interweaves the magic of ancient Maori legends with the ultimate in laid back extravagance, creating an un-spoilt and heavenly masterpiece.

Being the only privately-owned island located within a wilderness sanctuary, Cavalli Island guests are guaranteed complete privacy. This coupled with the island’s high security and surrounding natural barriers, means unwelcome visitors are simply unable to share this indulgence with you.

Embrace the simple pleasures in life aboard Missionhills, Cavalli Island’s exclusive luxury 72-foot motor yacht, and explore the deeper outlying ocean which boasts the best black marlin fishing in the world. Watch friendly dolphins at play, acrobatic whales on the move and fascinating penguin colonies. Barbeque the day’s catch under the stars and wander the deserted sandy beaches, or swim in crystal clear water coves and explore hidden caves where ancient indigenous Maori honoured the sea gods.

You can also hand-pick a special place to dine anywhere on the island - anytime - and savour fresh seafood and local Northland organic produce prepared by internationally renowned chefs. Cuisine is complemented by the finest of selection new and old world wines on display in Cavalli Island's magnificent underground wine cellar.

Guests can also experience the magical benefits of indigenous Maori well-being remedies, and a range of unique organic treatments delivered by the very best spa therapists in New Zealand. Natural ingredients, including the purest of china clays, are locally sourced and combine to provide unrivalled treatments to relax and invigorate.

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Eagles Nest,  Bay of Islands

Luxury Self Contained Villas

Eagles Nest is a world class retreat over-looking the spectacular Bay of Islands.This multi award winning seventy-five acre estate offers five private luxury villas.

These world class luxury villas are the perfect venue for travellers looking for that luxurious yet comfortable home away from home in a warm and beautiful location. Each villa offers inspirational views across private heated infinity edged lap pools to the Bay of Islands, a world-renowned holiday destination for deep sea and big game fishing as well as sailing and cruising throughout the many picture perfect islands, bays and coves.

Designed and furnished in an eclectic international contemporary style, Eagles Nest is within easy walking distance of the historic village of Russell.

Eagles Nest is the perfect destination for family groups with private beaches for swimming and kilometres of walking tracks through beautiful native bush.

Eagles Nest villas are self contained, however a speciality is private dining in your villa with the talented resident chefs preparing fresh New Zealand ingredients.

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Paihia Beach Resort,  Bay of Islands

Boutique Hotel & Spa

Showcasing style, innovation and design, Paihia Beach Resort & Spa features 180 degree views of the Bay of Islands.

All guest suites have floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Bay of Islands. Guests can choose from room types ranging from a Pool Side Studio to the ultimate luxury of the Owners Suite which is a three bedroom apartment. The new pool deck hosts hip outdoor resort living with relaxing day beds and access to the resorts fully renovated award winning restaurant ‘Puretastes’.

The resort’s award-winning spa, La Spa Naturale, has also received a major facelift. Additional day spa treatment areas have been added with a new purpose built hair salon. The resort boasts new hot treatment pools, soak baths, steam treatment areas and dual-massage rooms.

The resort directly overlooks Paihia’s most picturesque beach and is located within walking distance of Paihia Wharf, the departure point to discover the Bay of Islands, the scenic wonderland that forms the historical, cultural and natural heart of New Zealand and location of the signing of the historic Treaty of Waitangi. 

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