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Matapouri The absolute beach hotel

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On the beach
On the beach
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, stereo

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Matapouri The absolute beach hotel

“ Full refund offered for cancellations due to covid travel restriction”

Matapouri Bay on the Tutukaka Coast is a top spot for the family holiday.
This 2 bedroom apartment is on the ground floor so as you step out your front door you are ten steps from being on the beach.
Situated in the middle of the beach you have prime position and prime view over the beach and out to the famous Poor Knights Island.
Just 6 mins drive away is Tutukaka which is home to the well known Dive Tutukaka. Here you can book trips to the Poor Knights Island for a Dive or just a sight seeing trip, you can also dive two of the navy ship wrecks along the coast..
If you like to Kayak the property has 2 for use but you must bring your own life jackets.
Another 5 mins drive away in Sandy Bay which is a very popular surf spot if you wanting rip it up on the waves...
Matapouri is also home the the famous Mermaid Pools. Just note you may want to ask the locals for advice if you wish to take the walk there..
There is one offroad carpark available for your use.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$75.00 per stay); Linen (included);

Property manager

Waetfordlodge

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Matapouri Absolute Beachfront Apartment
Matapouri Absolute Beachfront Matapouri
Matapouri Absolute Beachfront Apartment Matapouri

About the neighborhood

Map
Matapouri, Whangarei

What's nearby

  • Matapouri Bay - 8 min walk
  • Mermaid Pool - 2 min drive
  • Woolleys Bay - 2 min drive
  • Tutukaka Marina - 7 min drive
  • Dive Tutukaka - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnappa Rock - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Marina Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Salt Air Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Havana Cabana - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Matapouri The absolute beach hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Matapouri The absolute beach hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Matapouri The absolute beach hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Matapouri The absolute beach hotel located?

Situated on the beach, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Matapouri Bay, Sandy Bay, and Woolleys Bay. Mermaid Pool is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

Matapouri The absolute beach hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

juliet f.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fabulous location right on the beach
Excellent stay we would go again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning location
Loved every minute of our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When it says beach front IT IS beach front. Awesome property with fully equipped kitchen, large lounge and bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Lili W.

Fantastic location
The location is amazing, beachfront Matapouri is stunning. Owners great to deal with, property was reasonably well equiped, having a (clothes) dryer would be a great addition. The reason for only 3 stars, was that the property was damp (& smelled damp) and in some spots it was actually leaking on internal walls/ranch slider. We mentioned it to owners, they were aware of it and said they’ve tried to get it fixed, but has been challenging/problematic. We paid almost $500/night for our stay, which is high for a damp and leaking property, even if it is stunning beachfront. May stay again but likely only in peak of summer (where likely to not have any rain).
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
Had a great family holiday, such a great location! Definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Matapouri Magic
Lovely well equipped property right on beachfront. Best spot in Matapouri. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Sheila B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful holiday spot.
Absolutely beautiful holday retreat right on the beach. We had an excellent break. Very comfortable accommodation. Thankyou.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophie V., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
This unit was absolutely perfect! Best location you can get, extremely comfortable in all aspect including amazing bedding. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa G., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Perfect location, great hosts. 10/10 on all accounts. Thanks 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sammy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Excellent property. Will be back

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great holiday spot
We stayed for 10 days a great relaxing holiday, perfect location and property meet all our needs

8/10 Good

Fatima S.

Slice of Paradise
Perfect location ! literally on the beach ! House is ok, but could do with maybe doors/ window screens to allow fresh air !! without the worry of mosquitto and moth invasion. We stayed for 6 nights , after the 3rd night - you start getting the musty smell. (thus the flow of fresh air would make the longer than 2 nights stay perfect !) .
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa G., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Perfect location, great hosts upstairs Please we are locked and loaded for next year Thank you 😊
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nikola B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing spot right on the beach
Great stay, wish we could have stayed longer. We would recommend the property, it’s location is perfect and facilities in the apartment are all there! Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing space. Beautiful beachfront views to relax and rewind
Amazing space. With beautiful views of matapouri beach right in front of you. Literally on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top spot
This was a great place to stay. Clean, tidy, fabulous outlook out to the offshore islands across a beautiful white sand beach just a few steps from the panoramic glass doors.

6/10 Okay

Leighanne M.

Can’t deny this is the best spot on the beach
This Bach is all about location, right on the beach. Amazing view from the front. It’s right next to the busy beach carpark( it was Easter so busier than normal) so we kept blinds closed to the length of the house for privacy which did leave us in the dark a bit. Our choice though and focused our view out the front to the beach! Good quality linens made for comfy beds and kitchen had everything we needed. The bathroom doubles as the entrance hall which was sometimes a bit inconvenient - hadnt realised this from the description but I’m not sure it would have stopped me booking. Knew the hosts were on hand if we needed them but they left us to it to enjoy the spot for the weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Manoja K.

ON the Beachfront
This is the downstairs unit of a two storey house. It is as advertised and is beachfront with a small incline down to the sand. There is everything you need for your stay supplied: linen, bath towels, tea towels, plates etc.There is also a washing machine. The place is well set up and comfortable. The people upstairs are very helpful and friendly. This was a fabulous spot. Fully recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Warwick P.

Great stay. Perfect location
Right on the beach. Beautiful spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018