Waitaha Events Centre at Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands
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1 Tau Henare Drive, Paihia 0200, New Zealand
The Waitaha Events Centre at Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands is a stunning standalone venue set on the Waitangi River Estuary, offering a memorable backdrop for conferences, exhibitions and special events.
Featuring a private deck and sweeping views over the bay, Waitaha is ideal when you want a venue that feels exclusive and connected to the Bay of Islands scenery—while still being supported by the resort’s onsite services and hospitality.
With 529m² of flexible floor space, the Waitaha Events Centre caters for groups of 100–400 people and can accommodate up to 400 guests theatre-style; complimentary Wi‑Fi is also available across the conference venues to keep your event running smoothly.
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Reviews for Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands
Thijs
Very flexible staff. Due to a flight cancellation, we initially had to leave one day earlier, and the hotel kindly arranged to cancel our last night free of charge. However, after another last-minute change by the airline, our flight was moved two days later instead, so we needed to extend our stay again. This was also no problem. Although we had to change rooms because our original room category was fully booked, the team prioritized cleaning the new room so we could switch rooms seamlessly at the same time as check-out and check-in. Well done! Refurbished rooms are great. Very nice outdoor pool area.
Megan Liz
Stayed at Copthorne Paihia for 3 nights over Christmas. Check-in was extremely disappointing. We arrived early and were told our room hadn’t been cleaned yet and that we would be messaged once it was ready. At official check-in time, we hadn’t heard anything, so we queued again only to be told the room was still not ready. No solutions or alternatives were offered—just told to wait another 10–15 minutes. After waiting again with no communication, we lined up a third time and were finally told the room was ready. When we raised concerns about the lack of communication, staff dismissed it and blamed being busy with check-ins, which felt unprofessional and dismissive. The room itself was nice and the bed was comfortable. The pool was okay, nothing outstanding, and could definitely use better cleaning as there were a lot of leaves and debris. The hot spa pool was a highlight. There were not enough poolside umbrellas or chairs for the number of guests, and parking was very limited. Finding a park felt like the Hunger Games. To add insult to injury, checkout was equally terrible. After checking out, we were informed that there were room service charges on our room that we did not make. Staff checked the signature from the room service slip and confirmed it did not match our signature. When we asked how this could have happened, no proper explanation was given, only that they had new staff and it was busy. Not reassuring at all. The only consistently positive part of our stay was the kitchen staff. They were excellent, and the breakfast buffet was good. Overall, the poor check-in and checkout experiences, combined with the lack of communication and accountability, completely overshadowed the stay. We won’t be coming back and do not recommend this hotel.
Mike Ward
Check in was from 2 pm however our room was not available to till 2.50, sat in the lobby waiting whilst others given a voucher to have a drink in the bar. Rooms dated, need some practice cleaning mirrors with smudges all over them. Handwash only in the shower had to get it to the handbasin to wash hands. Iron was a safety issue with the inner wires exposed. Good breakfast selection. Location is great.
Steve Hall
Some mixed reactions here. The Good... 1. The breakfast buffet has crumpets, I have been travelling most weeks for the last year and have always wondered why no one does crumpets, and what do you know, the last business trip of the year I find crumpets. 2. The Pool, the pool looks amazing, 3. The resort feel, where you are away from the hustle and bustle. (also could be a bad thing) 4. The bed is luxurious, and soft and like a cloud, the best hotel bed of the year for me. sheets were nice and clean, and the only hotel this year that I have slept the whole night without waking The Bad 1. Rooms are mostly clean, but a bit dated. 2. Room 720 has the trees outside, which is nice and private feeling, but also a bit dark from no sun. 3. Cleanliness, the room was mostly clean, except for the toilet, the lid was closed, but still the previous persons skid marks in the bowl, and the hugest black pubic hair I have ever seen on the toilet. 4. If you are on foot, it is a long way to go to get some food if not eating in the restaurant, this is also a good thing to be away from it all, but worth keeping in mind
Ian Stidwill
Rooms dated - old style shower inside bath, need updating. Rooms not soundproof and any doors opened or closed echo through all other rooms, woken up multiple times at night and early mornings by what sounded like doors slamming all through wing. Breakfast buffet has good range but no service on tables whatsoever. Pool area a bit dated - hotel just need a good refresh and upgrade to service
Other spaces at this venue
Treaty One & Treaty Two Combined
The Treaty Rooms One & Two at Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands are two adjoining spaces located on the ground floor of the hotel, creating a convenient, central setting for meetings, workshops and private events.
Together, the rooms offer 190m² + 141m² and can be combined to provide up to 320m² of flexible floor space, with individual air-conditioning and lighting controls to suit your agenda and atmosphere.
Ideal for conferences and seated functions, the combined configuration can host up to 350 guests theatre-style (with other layouts available), and guests also benefit from complimentary Wi‑Fi in all conference venues for a seamless event experience.
Key features
- Ground-floor event space within the main hotel
- Two rooms that combine into one larger venue
- Up to 320m² combined floor space (190m² + 141m²)
- Individual air-conditioning and lighting controls
- Capacity: up to 350 theatre-style (layout dependent)
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi available in all conference venues
Treaty Rooms 3-5
Treaty Rooms 3–5 at Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands are three separate, versatile spaces designed to support breakout sessions, small meetings, secretariat offices and private consult rooms—ideal when you need multiple rooms alongside a larger conference. All rooms are located within the hotel, making transitions between sessions simple for delegates.
Treaty Room Three is a flexible small meeting room offering 32m² of space with a 2.7m ceiling height, suitable for intimate presentations, workshops or small group discussions. Depending on layout, it can host up to 20 theatre-style and 12 classroom-style.
Treaty Rooms Four and Five are set up as permanent boardrooms for up to 8 delegates each, making them ideal for executive meetings, interview rooms or organisers’ offices. For added convenience, complimentary Wi‑Fi is available across the conference venues to keep your agenda running smoothly.
Key features
- Three separate rooms ideal for breakouts, interviews, secretariat or small meetings
- Treaty Room Three: 32m² with 2.7m ceiling height
- Treaty Room Three capacities (layout dependent): up to 20 theatre, 12 classroom
- Treaty Rooms Four & Five: permanent boardrooms for 8 delegates each
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi available in all conference venues