Description
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour fron… more
With a stay at The Sanctuary @ Bay of Islands in Opua, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Bay of Islands and Bay of Islands Marina. This luxury hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Makana Chocolate Boutique and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Paihia Beach.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Bay of Islands Marina - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Bay of Islands - 1.7 km / 1 mi Makana Chocolate Boutique - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi Paihia Beach - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi St Pauls Church - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi Paihia Wharf - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi Te Ti Bay - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi Opua Forest - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi Action World - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi Waka Taua - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi Whare Runanga - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi Treaty House - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi Waitangi Golf Club - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi Waitangi Mountain Bike Park - 9.7 km / 6.1 mi The preferred airport for The Sanctuary @ Bay of Islands is Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 27.5 km / 17.1 mi . Near Bay of Islands Marina.
At The Sanctuary @ Bay of Islands, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant..
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- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Self-service laundry
- Tumble dryer
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Entertainment
- Aerobics
- Parking
- Nearby parking
- Parking
- Pets
- No pets allowed
- Smoking
- Smoking area
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Free Internet
- High-speed cable connection
- Services
- Balcony
- Café
- Dry cleaning service
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Heated pool
- Indoor pool
- Iron
- Ironing equipment
- Ironing service
- Laundry
- Library
- Public bathroom
- Room service
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Sale of tours
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Security
- Serviced office
- Terrace
- Year-round outdoor pool
- Bars
- Bar
- Coffee/tea in public areas
- Restaurants
- Menu for diabetics (on request)
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Accessibility
- Lift with braille
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Check-in/Check-out
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Excellent
Based on 187 reviews
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This accommodation stands out for being in a quiet and peaceful area
Showing 5 featured reviews out of 187 TripAdvisor reviews
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Jan Willem d
19/06/2026
“Wonderful hosts, stunning views and unforgettable time”
From the moment we arrived at The Sanctuary @ the Bay of Islands, we felt genuinely welcome. Heather is an exceptional host who combines warmth, professionalism and a real passion for making her guests feel at home. Barbara, who prepared our first breakfast, was equally wonderful. She shared some … more
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hansimglueckmuc
Munich, Germany
15/04/2026
“A Beautiful Retreat at the Bay of Islands”
The Sanctuary at the Bay of Islands is a small boutique hotel, wonderfully tucked away near Paihia. We had a lovely, quite spacious room with a balcony and a magnificent view over the bay. We received a very warm welcome, and our host, Heather, was incredibly helpful. She even arranged a table res… more
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Michelle B
26/03/2026
“Absolute bliss staying at the Sanctuary.”
Absolutely wonderful three night stay here at the Sanctuary. The breakfasts are substantial, the bedrooms blissfully comfortable, the views magnificent. Heather is a wonderful host and her offsider (whose name had escaped me!) is so very helpful as well as being a good cook. We are so glad to ha… more
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zaggyEpsom
Surrey, United Kingdom
17/02/2026
“A wonderful stay with a wonderful hostess!”
What a little gem! The location is stunning with views out across the bay. However, the best gem is Heather! An absolute delight and couldn’t have done anymore for us to make our stay so memorable! What a host! Ps Tasia makes a great breakfast! We were able to borrow towels for the beach and Heat… more
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Tim M
Weybridge, United Kingdom
16/02/2026
“The wonderful Sanctuary at Bay of Islandsv”
The hotel, located in a beautiful bush reserve, has amazing uninterrupted panoramic views from the terraces of each room across the spectacular Bay of Islands. Heather is a wonderfully warm and welcoming owner/host and simply could not do enough to make our stay a memorable one at this exceptional … more
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