This beautifully situated historic hotel never disappoints. This trip we stayed in one of the newer second floor waterfront units, which are spacious and quiet with lovely views over to the famous sand dunes and out to the ocean bar. We loved the conservatory area with its sliding wooden shutters. The room was comfortable, clean and well appointed. Though it... More

We had a night away and stayed at unit 8 which was on the beachfront. Small but clean and tidy unit. The bed's mattress was very firm so did not sleep well. The restaurant was very good with exceptional service from the very pleasant and attentive wait staff. I would come back but would probably bring a mattress cover to... More

We did not stay at the resort, but the restaurant was recommended to us by our innkeeper. What a great find! We enjoyed a superb meal of local seafood (green lip mussels, grilled monkfish, marinated raw fish, and grilled calamari) plus a salad with falafel. The service was outstanding and the food was absolutely delicious. Being so off the beaten... More

We got to spend a couple of nights here looking out over the water from an upstairs unit. What a special place to stay. The room is exceptional, large with it's own large balcony. We could also sit in the room and pull folding doors across if the other half wanted to sleep. So two seating areas both generous in... More

This was our second stay at this hotel.the setting right on the sea ,particularly with the amazing sunsets is brilliant.The restaurant is excellent with a very reasonably priced wine list.The food is really well done including the buffet breakfast.the service is very friendly with lovely attentive young staff. The rooms are not really up to standard for a 4 star... More

We had driven from Cape Riengi and were so lucky to get a room as the Hotel was full. The staff were excellent, all very friendly and so helpful. Having worked in hospitality this is how I liked my staff to be. It felt like everyone was part of the team, from reception through to the guy cleaning the pool... More

My husband and I recently had two nights of rest and relaxation at the Copthorne and really enjoyed the wonderful location on the edge of the harbour. Our room had a balcony facing the sea and the sunsets which were fabulous. The staff were very helpful and courteous. The food was just a little bit disappointing as we were out... More

Had a room overlooking the sea and out to the heads.Very comfortable with large bathroom.Food in the restaurant of high quality.Grounds are open and very north island NZ with kikuya grass leading down to the white sand.Very peacefull and tranquil.Good calibre of staff.

Thank you for reading my review ... I first visited the Hokianga when I was only 21 years old and it struck me as a very special place even at that young age. I vowed that I would one day return for more than a few hours. This February we were blessed with an impromptu visit to the Copthorne Waitangi... More