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
Rick Jonsson
Copthorne Bay of islands is located on the Waitangi Treaty grounds right on the bay and a 20-minute drive from the airport, KKE. The resort is on the waterfront and has a nice pool complex and tennis courts. The restaurant and bar is located in the central building with the hotel lobby. The rooms are average but with the sea facing rooms you get a great view. Sadly there is no gym on the premises but you can use the gym on sister property in the village. Whilst the property is a little dated and could do with an upgrade, the location is great and it is one of the few 4 star properties in the area. A nice stop for exploring the north if New Zealand.
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
Hazel and Cliff Oxford
We had a wonderful time a the copthore bay of islands. Just perfect for a treat for a family. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming and helpful. Maia and Catalina especially so for us. The full breakfast buffet was superb and really set us up for the day. Plenty of variety for kids and adults and of a good quality. The bedrooms were very comfortable - the beds were divine. There is a bit of staining in the typical places like the bathroom tile grouting, but overall for a slightly dated hotel we were very pleased. We had poolside rooms so at night we had a little noise, so popping ear plugs in was needed when we wanted an early night. It wasn’t totally clear what the house keeping and rest of the day menu was for the restaurant so l would have liked an in room printed compendium. But a small suggestion really. Great location for visits to Waitangi. We hope to be back.
Keith Stappleton
Stayed 3 nights. Location is beautiful. Everything else was not good. DO NOT DRINK THE TAP WATER! Water smells and tastes mouldy, my wife got very sick. The pool water was disgusting, could not see the bottom of the pool. Rooms are very dated. Would not recommend.
Tokk Tikk
We booked rooms and requested for the rooms to be next to each other or atleast close to each other MONTHS prior and when we checked in they said that we “SHOULD’VE FOLLOWED UP AND GAVE THEM NOTICE IN ADVANCE”. The receptionist didn’t even bother apologising for the mistake and she even made it seem like it was our fault. And even though we booked months prior they still gave the rooms farthest from the reception and other amenities. We also ordered room service and the food was not only expensive but also less than average at best. Other than the lady that checked us in, everyone is actually really nice.
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