Donkey Bay Inn
At A GlanceNamed the “World’s Most Sustainable Hotel 2019” by the prestigious Boutique Hotel Awards, Donkey Bay Inn is a designer’s dream. The décor is “Alice In Wonderland meets Salvador Dali”: eclectic furnishings, spectacular artworks and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the stunning Bay of Islands. Relax and unwind in your four-poster bed, sip wines from the hotel’s own vineyard on your private balcony, and soak in your brightly tiled bathtub with spectacular sea views. Walk down to the private naturist beach, or simply turn right to Long Beach. The bay is a perfect spot to swim and relax on the white sand.
* The accommodation rating and pricing is a guide only, reviewed by Onlyluxe Travel Experts. Please note that pricing can change at any time. Please contact us for ... | Check In: 14:00Check Out: 10:00More Details: Not suitable for childern 16 years and under or for pets. Butler service available. |
LocationDonkey Bay Inn is located in the heart of the Bay of Islands in New Zealand’s “Winterless North”. The hotel commands wide-ocean views from a gated, private peninsula, a short stroll from the historic township of Russell. Two extraordinary beaches are within walking distance, one of which is a naturist beach. Donkey Bay Inn is approximately 40km from the Bay of Islands/Kerikeri Airport. Regular scheduled flights connect the airport with New Zealand’s network of domestic and international airports including Auckland International Airport, which is just 50 minutes’ flying time away. A helicopter flight from ... | ||
AccommodationDonkey Bay Inn has four exotically styled guest rooms with wide views of the bay, balconies or terraces, private relaxing areas, and deeply comfortable luxurious beds. Relax and enjoy or be entertained with in-room entertainment with Netflix or TV on demand and complimentary WI-FI. |  |
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Eclectic DesignAt Donkey Bay Inn, no room is the same. Each of the four guest rooms features its own unique and quirky design. The Emperor’s suite is a grand, apartment-sized suite with an oriental themed bedroom, private garden access and a personal conservatory. Tosca’s Room is generously spacious with an intimate feel and a private grassed area. Accessed by an internal staircase from the library, Skyfall, the master suite, is impressive and invigorating with a private verandah and 180-degree views of the bay. Last but not least, the wonderful and idiosyncratic DB5 has sloping ceilings and nods to the 1970s ... |
Food & WineDonkey Bay Inn does not have an onsite restaurant, but the historic township of Russell is just a short stroll away and offers a wide range of dining options. The hotel offers a unique complimentary transfer to and from local restaurants in a private chauffeur driven vintage Daimier Jaguar. If you’re after a drink, Donkey Bay Inn has a sitting room and bar with soaring eight metre ceilings eclectic furnishings including a plush velvet conversation couch and a framed photo of Princess Margaret on water skis. Enjoy a glass of the owner’s acclaimed wine or a donkey bay gin ... |  |
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Eco-FriendlyNamed the “World’s Most Sustainable Hotel 2019” by the prestigious Boutique Hotel Awards, Donkey Bay Inn is the perfect place to take care of yourself while caring for the environment. The hotel has large double-glazed curved windows, solar underfloor heating and is entirely off grid. The largest living roof in the Southern Hemisphere makes is almost invisible from the air. The property also has a vineyard, olive grove, beehives, chickens and organic vegetable gardens.
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