Northland Wine Hotels

The attention to details are striking at Paroa Bay Winery, where boutique wine production meets high-end coastal living. Set above the Bay of Islands, this hidden gem features three architect-designed villas - each with a private pool, hot tub, and panoramic ocean views. Lucky guests staying here can participate in the hotel's on-site tastings that showcase expressive estate wines like Syrah, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris. All grown on the sun-drenched slopes... And the restaurant, Sage, serves fresh, locally sourced dishes paired with their small-batch labels in a setting that’s all about understated elegance. From vineyard walks and sauna sessions to sipping wine by the firepit, everything feels tailored just for you. It's the kind of place you'll be thinking about long after you left. Read more