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The Sanctuary at Bay of Islands

Listed
State Highway 11, Port Opua, Bay of IslandsWebsite+64 9 402 6075stay@sanctuarybayofislands.co.nz
4rooms on site
About

About The Sanctuary at Bay of Islands

The Sanctuary at Bay of Islands is a small, purpose-built lodge on a private native bush reserve beside State Highway 11 at Opua, near Paihia. It has views over native bush to the Veronica Channel. Paihia town centre is about a seven-minute drive away, and the Opua car ferry to Russell is roughly 1 km away. The lodge suits couples and very small groups looking for a quiet, wellness-focused stay.

Rooms

The lodge has four spacious suites, each with a private balcony and an en-suite bathroom with underfloor heating, natural toiletries, bathrobes and slippers.

Facilities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Free Wi-Fi and parking
  • Breakfast included, with a focus on organic food

Meetings and events

No formal meeting or conference facilities are listed. Its size makes it better for exclusive-use stays by a small executive or incentive group than for hosted events.

Suitability for groups

With only four suites, The Sanctuary is best for small, high-end incentive rewards, leadership retreats or VIP accommodation alongside a larger Bay of Islands programme.

Sources: sanctuarybayofislands.co.nz, uniquestays.co.nz, audleytravel.com, hotels.com. Researched and written from public sources · 24 Sept 2026.

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Address
State Highway 11, Port Opua, Bay of Islands