Events & Functions

The Hokianga Comes Alive Here

A serene sunset over a calm ocean, framed by dark clouds and distant hills, with houses silhouetted along the shoreline.
Functions & Groups

Celebrate Together at Opononi

Whether you're planning a birthday, family reunion, sports trip, or weekend away with friends, Opononi Hotel is the perfect spot to bring everyone together.

With flexible spaces, great food, and stunning harbour views, we’ll help you create a group experience that’s relaxed, fun, and easy to organise.

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Elegant restaurant interior featuring dark walls, wooden tables, white tablecloths, and decorative lamps with floral arrangements.
A towering, ancient tree surrounded by lush green foliage in a dense forest, capturing the serenity of nature.
Live Events

Good Music. Good People. Good Times.

Opononi Hotel has a long-standing love for live music and local entertainment.

From chilled Sunday sessions to high-energy gigs, our events bring people together in the best way — with good tunes, a lively crowd, and the sea just outside the door.

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Venue Hire

Hire Our Venue for Your Upcoming Event

Looking for a coastal venue with character? Our laid-back setting is ideal for everything from weddings and work functions to club meetups and community events.

With indoor and outdoor areas, catering options, and a friendly team to help plan it all, Opononi Hotel makes hosting easy.

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A cozy pub interior featuring wooden beams, a bar stocked with drinks, and tables set for patrons, exuding a warm atmosphere.
A seaside restaurant at dusk, featuring elegantly set tables with chairs, palm trees, and a charming facade that reads "Onononi".
A sunny waterfront view from inside a cafe, with palm trees and outdoor seating overlooking boats in the harbor.
A rustic bar with wooden shelves displaying wine bottles, a coffee machine, and a large mirror reflecting the warm ambiance.
Elegant restaurant interior featuring neatly set tables with white tablecloths, glassware, and warm ambient lighting.
A seaside restaurant at dusk, featuring elegantly set tables with chairs, palm trees, and a charming facade that reads "Onononi".
A sunny waterfront view from inside a cafe, with palm trees and outdoor seating overlooking boats in the harbor.
A rustic bar with wooden shelves displaying wine bottles, a coffee machine, and a large mirror reflecting the warm ambiance.
Elegant restaurant interior featuring neatly set tables with white tablecloths, glassware, and warm ambient lighting.
A plate of glazed ribs topped with fresh herbs and sesame seeds, served on a textured white dish.
Pool tables in a wooden room with a hanging shark above, featuring a warm ambiance and rustic decor.
Cozy restaurant interior with wooden chairs, tables, and a stone fireplace, featuring large windows that open to a scenic view.
A cozy wooden bar interior featuring high ceilings, rustic decor, and empty tables, with patrons engaged at the bar in the background.
A plate of glazed ribs topped with fresh herbs and sesame seeds, served on a textured white dish.
Pool tables in a wooden room with a hanging shark above, featuring a warm ambiance and rustic decor.
Cozy restaurant interior with wooden chairs, tables, and a stone fireplace, featuring large windows that open to a scenic view.
A cozy wooden bar interior featuring high ceilings, rustic decor, and empty tables, with patrons engaged at the bar in the background.
Customer Testimonials

Explore What Our Happy Customers Say

Stopped at the pub for lunch. Friendly, speedy service. Lots of menu options and our meals were fresh and delicious, No problem to accommodate my request for fish to be pan-fried instead of battered. We had a table on the deck gazing at the view and enjoying the great music. The pool tables, TAB facilities, and pokies were well set out inside so the pub still felt roomy and not at all cluttered. Everything was clean including the nicely decorated ladies. We were only passing through Opononi but this place was definitely a find.
Evy Coke
Bar & Restaurant
This is a 3-star hotel so the rooms are small and the furniture somewhat mismatched but we really didn’t care! Everything (and it had everything we needed, including complimentary mints (!)) was extremely functional and clean. But it was the service that made this stay at an ancient hotel special. Simply lovely staff and very good food. The views are spectacular and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
Annie Skilling
Accommodation
Beautiful view,with outdoor and indoor options.The food was great, fish of the day and tomato fettucine was delish. The staff moved a table so we could sit outside and super friendly. Would go again in a flash!
Lynda S
Bar & Restaurant
Are here today for lunch and loved it. The fabulous server at the bar - seemed like the manager - was absolutely top notch in her customer service and her ability in guiding her bar staff. She should be giving lessons to others in the service industry on how to get it right. Enjoyed a yummy margarita pizza, it arrived quickly. The setting overlooking the Hokianga Harbour is just magical. Thanks team at Opononi hotel for a great experience.
Trish W
Bar & Restaurant
The staff at the Hotel were very accommodating when we had to leave early they made sure breakfast was ready before so we could eat first. Staff super friendly Hotel accommodation clean and tidy Views - amazing
Jo
Accommodation & Food
Really loved our lunch here recently. In our group two people had burgers - the fish burger and the vegetarian burger both which were excellent. One of us had the Ika Mata which was just excellent - a well put together version of this dish. The staff were just excellent. Good selection of wines and beers.
Helen Wrightson
Bar & Restaurant
Great food, great setting, looks newly renovated but at the same time an ‘old fashioned pub’. Pristine toilets and friendly staff ! Have been several times and always different but always good. Seems to be a favourite destination of tourists and locals alike. We just ate here, haven’t seen the rooms….
David S
Bar & Restaurant
Oh my goodness, I wish I could leave a 10 star rating for this property. It might not be the fanciest (but is still very beautiful), but the level of hospitality is incredible, as are the view from the rooms. I booked accommodation for my 83 year old parents who were going on a nostalgic road trip, and the people working at the hotel have been so amazing.; they have gone so far and beyond in providing mum and dad with a a wonderful experience. Thank you so much!
Tobit
Wonderful Stay
We only stayed one night but the rooms were lovely. We stayed in the main hotel and our room was at the front and overlooked the sea, marvellous view! We ate in the bar, food was good but service was slow however it didn't detract from a lovely evening. I would happily stay here again
Jo B
Overnight Stay
Great traditional pub with cold beers on tap. Ordered beer battered fish and one serve was big enough to feed 2 people. Warning if driving to opononi fill your car up in larger towns prior to arrival as fuel is expensive. The pub is right on the water and opononi is a beautiful town.
Shane D
Bar & Restaurant

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View from a restaurant patio featuring black and pink umbrellas, palm trees, and a calm bay with boats in the distance.