The Bishop Selwyn

The Resort & Its Setting

The Bishop Selwyn is an independent timeshare property based in the Bay of Islands, on New Zealand's North Island. It isn't part of a major international hotel brand — it operates as its own entity, with an RCI affiliation that gives owners access to RCI's exchange network alongside use of their own week. The resort's main draw is its location: a sheltered, island-studded harbour region that has been a holiday fixture for New Zealand families and overseas visitors for decades.

The Bay of Islands Area

The Bay of Islands combines maritime scenery with some of the country's most significant historical sites. Within a short drive of the resort, owners and renters can reach Bay of Islands Maritime Park (around 5 km) for dolphin-watching trips and boat excursions, Paihia Beach (around 8 km) for swimming and water sports, and the Waitangi Treaty Grounds (around 15 km), where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed and which remains central to New Zealand's national story. Further afield, Haruru Falls (around 20 km) is an easy walking-trail waterfall, and Opua Forest (around 10 km) offers native bush trails and birdwatching for a quieter day away from the water. The climate is mild enough that the region is pleasant year-round, though spring and autumn bring the most comfortable conditions with fewer crowds around.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at The Bishop Selwyn and are considering moving it on — or renting it out for a season rather than using it yourself — BidMyTimeshare.com is a straightforward owner-to-owner route. You list the week yourself, set your own asking price (whether for resale or for rental), and pay a one-time listing fee to go live; there's no commission taken from the sale or rental on either side. Buyers and renters contact you directly through the platform to work out the details.

Because The Bishop Selwyn is an independent resort rather than part of a branded chain, resale here generally runs through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a corporate resale desk. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, both sides should confirm directly with the resort's management: the transfer fee, whether the association holds a right of first refusal on resales, how long a transfer typically takes to process, and the current annual maintenance fee. A resale buyer takes on the deeded or contracted week itself and whatever usage rights and RCI exchange eligibility come with it — but not any loyalty perks, points, or prior owner arrangements that don't transfer with the week, so it's worth having that confirmed in writing before completing.

Renters, meanwhile, are mainly looking for clear dates, an honest description of the unit, and confirmation of what's included — none of which requires any change of ownership, so a rental listing is usually quicker to arrange than a resale.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Exchange guests using RCI to book into The Bishop Selwyn should contact RCI ahead of travel to confirm availability and any blackout dates, since independent resorts often have more limited exchange inventory than larger chains. The region runs on New Zealand Standard Time, and international travellers should check that their passport has at least three months' validity beyond their travel dates. Transport links into the Bay of Islands from major New Zealand centres are reliable, so arrival logistics are generally simple for both owners visiting their week and renters arriving for a stay.