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Our top choices for Whangarei Heads beach hotels

Property grounds
Twin Palms Ocean Beach, self contained chalet.

Twin Palms Ocean Beach, self contained chalet.

Twin Palms Ocean Beach, self contained chalet.
Ocean Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (97)
"Awesome place"
New Zealand
Alex F.
The price is ￥19,737
￥25,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Twin Palms Ocean Beach, self contained chalet.
Exterior
"Beside The Sea."More than an apartment! Absolute waterfront. Swim steps away.

"Beside The Sea."More than an apartment! Absolute waterfront. Swim steps away.

"Beside The Sea."More than an apartment! Absolute waterfront. Swim steps away.
Urquharts Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (144)
"Lovely place, great location and everything in place for a great time!"
New Zealand
Henry M.
The price is ￥20,102
￥26,041 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
"Beside The Sea."More than an apartment! Absolute waterfront. Swim steps away.
Private beach, white sand, scuba diving
Pacific Rendezvous

Pacific Rendezvous

Pacific Rendezvous
4.0 star property
Tutukaka
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (236)
"Beautiful location! Great room!"
Australia
Kathryn
The price is ￥25,307
￥29,478 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Pacific Rendezvous
Beach/ocean view
Waipu Cove Resort

Waipu Cove Resort

Waipu Cove Resort
3.0 star property
Waipu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (115)
"Great location, very close to the beach. Nice clean room too."
Canada
Matthew
The price is ￥20,102
￥23,117 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Waipu Cove Resort
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Papaka Bach - Awesome Waterfront Location

Papaka Bach - Awesome Waterfront Location

Papaka Bach - Awesome Waterfront Location
Ngunguru
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (111)
"Fantastic spot and a really neat batch. Cushla was an awesome host and answered all our questions, was super friendly and even let us check out late. We will definitely be back. "
New Zealand
Elliot W.
The price is ￥18,275
￥36,071 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
Papaka Bach - Awesome Waterfront Location
Beach towels
Waipu Cove Beach - BAREFOOT COTTAGE

Waipu Cove Beach - BAREFOOT COTTAGE

Waipu Cove Beach - BAREFOOT COTTAGE
Waipu Cove
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (136)
"A charming, super clean cottage with amazing views and excellent communication. We had a short but wonderful relaxing stay—immaculate property, serene scenery, our a host was super responsive. Perfect for a relaxing getaway, highly recommended!"
Australia
Nicola
The price is ￥23,234
￥30,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28, 2026
Waipu Cove Beach - BAREFOOT COTTAGE
Interior
Private getaway in Mangawhai Heads

Private getaway in Mangawhai Heads

Private getaway in Mangawhai Heads
Mangawhai
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
Private getaway in Mangawhai Heads
Exterior
Tiny Oasis in the heads

Tiny Oasis in the heads

Tiny Oasis in the heads
Mangawhai Heads
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2)
"Tiny as the title says but everything you need close to the estuary and a short drive to the surf beach."
New Zealand
Jo M.
The price is ￥11,845
￥21,776 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28, 2026
Tiny Oasis in the heads
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
The Potting Shed - A secret slice of paradise

The Potting Shed - A secret slice of paradise

The Potting Shed - A secret slice of paradise
Langs Beach
The price is ￥257,493
￥331,560 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
The Potting Shed - A secret slice of paradise
Outdoor spa tub
Waipu Glamping-sleeps up to 5

Waipu Glamping-sleeps up to 5

Waipu Glamping-sleeps up to 5
Waipu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (19)
"Great stay would recommend"
New Zealand
oscar H.
The price is ￥18,092
￥23,730 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Waipu Glamping-sleeps up to 5
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.
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Top Whangarei Heads Hotel Reviews

Discovery Settlers Hotel

Discovery Settlers Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The room was lovely, had a great nights sleep , perfect location for our visit , easy walk to the Whangerai basin. Excellent service from reception , lots of good advice given. Will certainly recommend to our friends. "
Catherine 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Pacific Rendezvous

Pacific Rendezvous

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful location! Great room!"
Kathryn 3-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Pacific Rendezvous

Frequently asked questions

What is Whangarei Heads like for travelers who love the beach?
Book a great place to stay in Whangarei Heads, which has a lot to offer the traveler planning a beach getaway.
When's the best time for a beach vacation in Whangarei Heads?
Plan your trip to the beach with this snapshot of year-round temperatures in Whangarei Heads: The hottest months are usually February and January with an average temp of 66°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 54°F. Average annual precipitation for Whangarei Heads is 45 inches.
What is there to see and do around Whangarei Heads?
After arriving and checking into your hotel, you'll probably want to explore your surroundings. Beach lovers can head straight to Ruakaka Beach or Waipu Cove Beach for some quality time by the water. Discover a variety of local attractions, which include Mount Manaia and Ocean Beach. For more things to see and do, consider visiting Mcleod Bay or Reotahi Bay.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Whangarei Heads?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Whangarei Heads with ease. To get to Whangarei Heads, you can fly into Whangarei (WRE), the closest major airport, which is located 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from the city center. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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