Lodge Bordeaux in Whangarei is only 2 hours drive from Auckland and less than 1 hour away from the Bay of Islands, the famous Waipoua Kauri Forest to the west near Dargaville, and only 30 minutes drive from the stunning Tutukaka (Paradise) Coast or Whangarei Heads.Whangarei is the gateway to the Northland region with its fabulous beaches, marine activities and Maori and cultural historic associations. There are 550km of beautiful coastal and harbour beaches and bays within the Whangarei District which offer numerous opportunities for fishing and diving excursions to the world renowned Poor Knights Islands.The Town Basin, dubbed ‘the gathering place in the Pacific’ by many yachties, offers harbour cruises, a micro-brewery, an historic house, museums, galleries, shops and eateries.Lodge Bordeaux in Whangarei is the ideal destination to enjoy not only the luxury of world-class accommodation, but from where you can explore the wonderland of beauty, history and charm of Northland without moving ‘house’ every other day.Situated on State Highway One and approximately 800 metres from the CBD and restaurants.5 Star AccomodationThe ambience and decor of the award winning accommodation is a celebration of sophistication and quiet elegance with outstanding attention to detail.Featuring wrought iron work in the French tradition and some aged wooden furniture crafted in New Zealand from Southland Beech. The fabrics chosen are elegant and tasteful and the little extras reflect a sense of opulence and luxury. The rooms are spacious and many have their own balcony areas for outdoor entertainment and enjoyment.FacilitiesEach suite has an elegant kitchen which has a tiled floor, ceramic hob, microwave, and glass splashback to the sink area to create the apartment style atmosphere. Two units at Lodge Bordeaux are wheelchair accessible.Guests are invited to enjoy a café style cooked or continental breakfast delivered to your suite or balcony. 15 studio, one and two bedroom kitchen suites all luxuriously appointed to capture the essence of romantic ambience and luxury. Mini bars in all suites plus a selection of imported and N.Z. wines available from the cellar.For your comfortAll rooms at Lodge Bordeaux have:Air conditioning and heatingDouble Spa bathKing size bedHeated tile floorHush glass windows and sound proofingFast Internet connectionDVD PlayersSky TVHeated PoolLicenced Mini BarsSafe Deposit BoxesCooked/Continental Breakfast AvailablePetanque/BBQThe bathrooms are breathtaking, featuring double spa bath, heated towel rail, extra telephone, under tile heating and floor to ceiling mirror.