3 Best Hotels in Tairua, Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty

This hillside hideaway, managed by the international Accor hotel chain, is nestled in native bushland near Pauanui Beach. Timber chalets are furnished with a designer's flair. Sliding glass doors lead to a balcony perched among the treetops. Miha Restaurant, with its elegant interior or casual alfresco spaces, describes its menu as Pacific Rim with a modern European twist. Guest facilities include a swimming pool, hot tub, gym, and tennis court. They have bikes for rent and there's an international 18-hole golf course down the road.

With a grand Pacific-style portico, this resort property on the main street in Tairua looks like a tropical island getaway. It contains a cluster of island-style chalets connected by a white shell path, some of them overlooking the Tairua Inlet. The units are spacious and quiet, with fully equipped kitchens and the added bonus of parking outside your door. Furnishings are simple and comfortable, and all the touches expected in an upmarket hotel are present. One honeymoon suite has a king bed and private hot tub.

Simple, straightforward one-bedroom units and garden chalets in this harborside hotel offer kitchenettes and private patio areas. Amenities also thoughtfully include beach towels and shovels. The motel is well located; to reach the center of Tairua, it's a 10-minute walk around the waterfront, with views of Mount Paku along the way.