Swain-selected stayWaiheke Island, Auckland, New ZealandThe BoatshedA distinctive base for a journey designed around you.Selected by our Destination ExpertsExploreThe storyGalleryExperiencesPlan your stayThe stayWhat to know about this stay.The Boatshed holds five suites and two beach bungalows over Oneroa Bay on Waiheke Island, each individually designed and carrying an ocean view, including a three-story Lighthouse suite that spirals up to a rooftop day room unlike anything else on the island. Waiheke's vineyards and beaches are close enough to reach on foot or by a short drive, but the property's own nautical themed rooms are distinctive enough to be worth the stay on their own.The short ferry ride out from downtown Auckland makes this one of the easiest genuine island escapes in the country, and the property's small scale over Oneroa Bay suits couples looking for something quieter than Waiheke's larger vineyard hotels. A closer lookThe Boatshed, in detail.Beyond the stayExperiences nearbyWaiheke's vineyards and beaches are close enough to reach on foot or by a short drive, but The Boatshed's own nautical themed suites, especially the three story spiral Lighthouse suite with its rooftop day room, are distinctive enough to be worth the stay in their own right. The short ferry ride out from downtown Auckland makes this one of the easiest genuine island escapes in the country, and the property's small scale over Oneroa Bay suits couples looking for something quieter than Waiheke's larger vineyard hotels. Plan with SwainAdd The Boatshed to your journey.Tell us where you want to go and how you like to travel. We will recommend the right route, length of stay, and experiences.Start planning →