Hotel A
Blanket Bay
New Zealand
Hotel B
Helena Bay Lodge
New Zealand
vs
Honeymoon Hotel Head-to-Head
Blanket Bay vs Helena Bay Lodge
Two of the world's most coveted honeymoon hotels, scored on what actually matters for couples.
Our Verdict
Blanket Bay scores 91/100 on our honeymoon rubric; Helena Bay Lodge scores 90/100. Blanket Bay edges this head-to-head, but read the criteria below — the right pick depends on what you value most.
Pick Blanket Bay for...
- ◆Blanket Bay scores higher overall (91/100 vs 90/100) on our honeymoon rubric.
- ◆Blanket Bay starts at $1,500/night — easier on the budget.
- ◆Blanket Bay offers lake — not available at Helena Bay Lodge.
Pick Helena Bay Lodge for...
- ◆Helena Bay Lodge wins on the beach.
- ◆78% of Helena Bay Lodge reviews are from couples — the romance signal is strong.
- ◆Helena Bay Lodge offers beach — not available at Blanket Bay.
Side-by-side
At a glance — 12 criteria
2
Blanket Bay wins
3
Helena Bay wins
Criterion
Blanket Bay
Helena Bay Lodge
Honeymoon Score
✓91/100
90/100
Price / night
✓$1,500–$4,800
$2,200–$6,500
Stars
5★
5★
Adults-only
No
No
Beach access
No
✓Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Pool
Yes
Yes
Room service
Yes
Yes
Couples reviews
70%
✓78%
TripAdvisor
9.5/10
✓9.6/10
Country
New Zealand
New Zealand
Destination
New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand
Blanket Bay
91/100·$1,500–$4,800/night
New Zealand
Helena Bay Lodge
90/100·$2,200–$6,500/night
Common questions
FAQ
Which is more expensive — Blanket Bay or Helena Bay Lodge?+
Helena Bay Lodge is the pricier of the two ($2,200–$6,500/night vs $1,500–$4,800/night for Blanket Bay).
Which is adults-only — Blanket Bay or Helena Bay Lodge?+
Neither property is strictly adults-only, though both attract a predominantly adult clientele.
Does Blanket Bay or Helena Bay Lodge have overwater bungalows?+
Neither property offers overwater villas.
When is the best month to visit Blanket Bay and Helena Bay Lodge?+
For Blanket Bay in New Zealand, aim for the dry shoulder season; for Helena Bay Lodge in New Zealand, the same logic applies — check our destination guides for month-by-month detail.
Is Blanket Bay better than Helena Bay Lodge for a honeymoon?+
On our honeymoon rubric Blanket Bay scores 91/100 versus Helena Bay Lodge at 90/100 — but the right pick depends on whether you prioritise lake (Blanket Bay) over beach (Helena Bay Lodge).
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