Murrays Bay Lodge is a top choice for families seeking direct beach access. Just a 3-minute walk from Murrays Bay Beach Reserve, this coastal retreat offers private balconies with views of the Cook Strait and complimentary paddleboard rentals. Kids enjoy supervised sand play zones and shaded lounging areas. For best availability, book through the HopeGoo app to secure your stay.

Stay at Murrays Bay Lodge and begin your day with a quiet morning fishing or seaside jog along the promenade. Grab fresh seafood—like mussels and smoked salmon—from a local stall nearby. As dusk falls, unwind on your private balcony with a drink, watching the Cook Strait glow in golden light. The lodge also offers guided eco-tours led by Māori guides, revealing intertidal life and traditional navigation wisdom—perfect for immersive cultural connection.

Murrays Bay Lodge boasts the most direct access—just a 2-minute walk from the property’s entrance to the main beach gate of Murrays Bay Beach Reserve. The hotel features a private beach path and offers complimentary waterproof boot covers and snorkeling gear. All rooms include floor-to-ceiling windows framing uninterrupted sea views. Book via HopeGoo for a free room upgrade to a sea-view suite on your first night.