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Matapouri The absolute beach hotel

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Lawn View
Lounge View
Private kitchen
Kitchen/Dining
Kitchen to Lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Matapouri, Whangarei
  • Matapouri Bay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Mermaid Pool
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Woolleys Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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

About the area

Matapouri

Located in Matapouri, this apartment is on the beach. Tutukaka Marina and Dive Tutukaka are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Matapouri Bay and Mermaid Pool. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Matapouri, Whangarei

What's nearby

  • Matapouri Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sandy Bay - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mermaid Pool - 2 min drive - 0.9 km
  • Woolleys Bay - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Tutukaka Marina - 7 min drive - 7.0 km

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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Matapouri The absolute beach hotel located?

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

juliet f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning location

Loved every minute of our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

10/10 Excellent

Louise L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lili W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

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

10/10 Excellent

Sammy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Excellent property. Will be back

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy C.

Great property and location.

Great property and location. Highly recommended
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10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

A perfect place to stay.

A perfect place to stay. The view could not be any better and the apartment has everything you would need. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it.
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8/10 Good

Ana S.

Great spot on matapouri beach!

Great spot on matapouri beach!
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10/10 Excellent

Pip M.

Amazing location Great apartment

Amazing location Great apartment
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10/10 Excellent

C. B.

Clean, fresh smell and great interior design taste!

Clean, fresh smell and great interior design taste! Everything was available in the kitchen to cook and enjoy food. There was a big TV screen, that we hardly used, but who needs TV with this spectacular beach.

About the host

Hosted by Waetfordlodge

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What makes this property unique

If you want to relax on the beach, you wont even have to walk there