Waiheke Island
Where to Stay
From luxury lodges to a classic Kiwi bach, Waiheke Island has a place to stay for every budget, and it's just 40–45 minutes by ferry from downtown Auckland. Staying over means you can linger over a sunset dinner, then join a private tour the next morning.
- Holiday homes: private houses and villas, from beachfront cottages to clifftop estates
- Boutique lodges: luxury suites with sea views, breakfast and a host on hand
- Pick-up: we can collect you from your accommodation on the morning of your tour
- Book early: summer weekends and public holidays fill up months ahead
There are two main ways to stay on Waiheke: a private holiday home, booked through a local agency, or a boutique lodge with a host on hand. Below are the local businesses we know and trust, starting with our pick for holiday homes. Whichever you choose, tell us where you're staying and we'll plan your private tour around it.
Where to look
Waiheke Holiday Homes, Boutique Resorts & Rentals
GREAT pick for holiday homes
Waiheke Pure Accomodation
Waiheke Pure is a small local company looking after some seriously beautiful high-end and humble holiday homes. What sets them apart is the care: every home is looked after as if it were their own, and every guest gets the kind of personal attention that makes a stay feel effortless. From arrival to check-out, you're in good hands.
It's the team we're happy to recommend to our own guests. Book your stay with Waiheke Pure, then let us know your address and we'll plan your private tour around it.
Waiheke's Local Holiday Rental Agencies
Waiheke Unlimited
Waiheke Unlimited manages a hand-picked collection of holiday homes that you can only book through them, from one-bedroom beachfront apartments to eight-bedroom luxury estates. Expect beach houses, charming cottages and resort-style stays near Palm Beach and Onetangi, with the same care and attention to detail at every level.
Waiheke Holiday Homes
A long-standing local agency with a large portfolio of Waiheke holiday properties, from cosy beachfront cottages to clifftop homes with sweeping sea views. Whether it's a weekend or a longer stay, their friendly team will help you find the right home. They've been looking after guests since 2001.
Be My Guest
A boutique agency managing some of the island's finest holiday homes and villas, ideal for families, couples, corporate groups and friends travelling together. Their team can also arrange extras such as transfers, catering and a stocked fridge and pantry before you arrive.
Our Island
A family-owned Waiheke agency run by locals who live on the island, managing a hand-picked collection of holiday homes. Our Island takes care of every detail, from vetting guests to looking after each property to the highest standard, so both homes and guests are well cared for. Browse and book their homes online.
Stay Waiheke
A local agency with a hand-picked collection of Waiheke holiday homes, from romantic hideaways and beachside baches to luxury homes with pools and spas. Properties are spread across Oneroa, Palm Beach, Sandy Bay, Onetangi and beyond, including dog-friendly and budget-friendly options, with the team on hand to help you find the right fit.
Boutique Hotels, Luxury Lodges, 5-Star Retreats
Vineyard Stays & Olive Groves
Delamore Lodge
Shaped like a traditional Māori fish hook (matau) and set into the hillside above Owhanake Bay, Delamore Lodge blends Mediterranean style with New Zealand art and views across the Hauraki Gulf. Each suite has its own private courtyard, and there's a heated infinity pool, spa and first-class dining for a truly special stay.
The Boatshed
A small luxury hotel just above the sunny bay and white sand of Oneroa Beach. The designer suites are completely private, each with panoramic ocean views, and private dining for hotel guests is a lovely way to enjoy the architecture, art and outlook. Walk the beach, read in the sun and be looked after.
Omana
A five-star boutique hotel of just four villas on a hilltop above Woodside Bay, with sea and forest views and a private beach a short drive or bush walk away. A French-style breakfast is delivered to your villa each morning. Designed for couples, with a two-night minimum stay.
Te Whau Lodge
An award-winning boutique lodge on the Te Whau peninsula with just four suites, each with a private balcony and panoramic views across the Hauraki Gulf to Auckland city. Expect a multi-course gourmet breakfast, evening canapés with local wines, and private dining on request.
Villas Waiheke
Private hilltop villas set in 21 acres of native bush, with sweeping views over the island and the Hauraki Gulf. Wake up to birdsong, then enjoy the 12-metre mineral pool, spa pool, gym and poolside barbecue, or toast the sunset from your own secluded deck. Each villa has its own designer style.
Te Rere Estate
One of the most exclusive private properties on Waiheke, with a main house, a self-contained private wing and a studio apartment. The upstairs master suite looks out over the water and has two en-suite bathrooms and dressing rooms with reading nooks. Ideal for a special occasion or a group travelling together.
Mudbrick Stays
Stay at one of Waiheke's best-loved vineyards. Mudbrick's Lodge and luxury cottages sit above Oneroa with views across the Hauraki Gulf to Auckland, continental breakfast included, and Mudbrick's acclaimed restaurant a short stroll away. They also look after a handful of private cottages and retreats around the island.
Allpress Olive Groves
Stay among the olive trees in one of four luxury homes, from the Matiatia Millhouse near the ferry to Rangihoua Villa above the olive grove, with its pool and 180-degree views, and The Estate (pictured) at Church Bay. Ideal for families and groups. From NZ$1,950 a night.
More Fabulous Stays to Book Direct
The Oyster Inn Rooms
Three boutique rooms above The Oyster Inn's bistro in the heart of Oneroa village, with super king beds, bay views and private verandahs on two of the rooms. Wake up steps from the beach, the shops and the galleries, just five minutes from the Matiatia ferry, with a great lunch or dinner downstairs.
Waterfront Lodge
A Kiwi-owned boutique lodge a short stroll from the shops, restaurants and bars of Oneroa. Spacious coastal-themed suites each have a super king bed and uninterrupted sea views, and the gourmet breakfast uses locally sourced ingredients. Ferry transfers are included, and there's plenty of parking if you bring a car.
Boatsheds on the Bay
Four charming boatshed cabins for two, plus two 2-bedroom apartments, right on the water at Putiki Bay in Ostend. Private decks, kitchenettes and easy contactless check-in, and the Anchorage apartment has its own hot tub. Please note: the boatshed cabins aren't suitable for children.
Beachfront on Waiheke
Six boutique self-contained apartments on The Strand at Onetangi, where you step straight out onto the beach. Upstairs apartments have sea views and ground-floor units open onto tropical gardens, and full kitchens make it an easy base for a longer stay. Formerly Onetangi Beachfront Apartments.
Waiheke Island Resort
Waiheke's largest accommodation provider, with more than 50 rooms, studios and sea-view villas on the hillside above Palm Beach. There's a panoramic pool, spa pools, a sauna, a bar and restaurant, and an 18-hole mini golf course. A great fit for families, groups, weddings and retreats.
Onetangi Beach Apartments
More than 20 self-contained studios and apartments, up to three bedrooms, just moments from Onetangi Beach. Extras include breakfast baskets, a guest laundry, parking, and car, e-bike and kayak hire. A relaxed, good-value base for families and groups.
Staying on the island?
Add a Private Tour to Your Stay
Ultimate Freedom
The whole island in a full day: four or five stops, a long lunch — Michelin-starred if you like — and the far end in the afternoon. 7–8 hours, from NZ$699 per person (NZ$599 each for 3–4).
Epic Far-End Tour
The coast road to Man O' War Bay for lunch, then far-end tastings few visitors reach. 6 hours, from NZ$599 per person (NZ$549 each for 3–4).
West-End Icons
Olive oil at Allpress, tastings at Tantalus and Mudbrick, and lunch with a view at Batch. 5 hours, from NZ$499 per person (NZ$469 each for 3–4).
Adventure & Nature
Zipline above Man O' War Bay, try archery in the vines, explore the Stony Batter tunnels or walk the Cascades track through native bush — with a tasting or two in between.
