Swain-selected stayBay of Islands, New ZealandCopthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of IslandsA distinctive base for a journey designed around you.Selected by our Destination ExpertsExploreThe storyGalleryExperiencesPlan your stayThe stayWhat to know about this stay.Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands holds 180 rooms in Paihia, including four suites, most carrying a patio or balcony over the bay, harbor or gardens, so even a standard room here comes with something worth looking at. Bay of Islands cruises and dolphin watching trips leave from Paihia just steps from the hotel, and the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, where New Zealand's founding document was signed, are close enough to visit in half a day.Back at the resort, a free-form lagoon-style pool and hot tub cover the slower hours, and Jimmy Cook's Kitchen Restaurant and Bar handles dinner without requiring a trip into town. A closer lookCopthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands, in detail.View all 12 photosBeyond the stayExperiences nearbyBay of Islands cruises and dolphin watching trips leave from Paihia just steps from the hotel, and the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the site where New Zealand's founding document was signed, are close enough to visit in half a day. Back at the resort, a free-form lagoon-style pool and hot tub cover the slower hours, and Jimmy Cook's Kitchen Restaurant and Bar handles dinner without requiring a trip into town. Plan with SwainAdd Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands 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 →