Of all the gems in the Northland necklace, Whangaroa has to be one of the most spectacular and certainly one of the most hospitable tourist destinations

The Marlin Hotel is a landmark in Whangaroa - supremely positioned this famous local icon attracts patrons from the boating and fishing fraternity worldwide, and is one of the few hotels in New Zealand that can truly offer a coastal harbour location.

Recently refurbished it offers all modern amenities, yet still retains a comfortable rustic charm. The hotel provides affordable accommodation, full bar services and restaurant facilities

While now offering all modern amenities, it still retains a few comfortable rustic touches - like good old fashioned home cooking. Best of all it is privately owned and is staffed by locals who enjoy looking after visitors. It caters expertly for small groups, staff parties and seminars.

That Marlin touch, of course, adds the flavour. Whangaroa is one of the country's leading deep sea fishing bases and is the most northern.

Some of the biggest marlins, makos, blue fins, thresher sharks and yellow tails have been weighed in at the Whangaroa Deep Sea Fishing Club's headquarters just across the road from the Marlin Hotel.

The Marlin Hotel is For Sale