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Malibu Apartment by the Beach

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An outdoor patio with a glass-top table, wicker chairs, and a grill.
A modern two-story house with a flat roof, large windows, and a balcony.
A bird perched on a post near a coastal path with a view of the sea.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.
A bedroom with two beds, each with a grey quilted bedspread and red pillows, a window with beige curtains, and a small woven stool.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Papamoa Beach
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Papamoa, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Papamoa Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mercury Baypark
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Maunganui
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Malibu Apartment by the Beach

Modern and clean self contained 2 bedroom apartment under owners home. Cross Papamoa Beach Road and reserve and walk 1 min to fabulous white sandy surf beach of Papamoa Beach. 5 minutes walk from Papamoa Surf Club. The apartment is approximately 10 minutes walk to Fashion Island, local cafes, an 8 minute drive to Bayfair shopping centre, 15 min drive to Tauranga airport and Mt Maunganui. Beautiful views to Mayor and Motiti Islands. Great place to relax, enjoy the beach, surf, fish, base yourself for any events in the Tauranga/Mount/BOP area. Off street parking for one vehicle. Suitable for mature adults and families. No parties.
Special conditions:
Maximum 4 people. Non smokers only. A surcharge of $10 per person may apply for public holiday weekends

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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
100% refund or change of date if you are unable to travel to Papamoa if you test positive to COVID-19 prior to arrival.
Smoke free, vape free, drug free, party free property
Maximum of 4 guests includes babies and toddlers.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20005588
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Tauranga

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Papamoa Beach, a neighbourhood in Tauranga. The Elms Mission House and Monmouth Redoubt are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Maunganui and Papamoa Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Baycourt Community & Arts Centre and Tenpin Tauranga. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Papamoa, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Papamoa Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mercury Baypark - 8 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Tauranga Domain - 13 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 17 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 47 min drive - 77.5 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Special Mention - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Goodhome Gastropub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Papamoa Beach Tavern - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Big Bake Bakery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Malibu Apartment by the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Malibu Apartment by the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Malibu Apartment by the Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Malibu Apartment by the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Malibu Apartment by the Beach located?

This family-friendly Tauranga apartment building is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Papamoa Beach and Wairakei Reserve. Gordon Spratt Reserve and Simpson Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy to access the beach, plenty of on street parking outside of the supplied space, spacious unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Toni B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean room, had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juelz S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and beautiful location. Would definitely stay again. Across the road from the beach. Close to everything. Was a shame we had to leave early due to Cyclone Vaianu.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diana has a beautiful place. We wanted close to the beach and it’s across the road and over the dune. The kitchen had the basics and grocery stores were close. It’s clean and we slept well. I’d highly recommend staying here.
Second bedroom
Main bedroom
Front yard, deck, dunes past the road.
Lounge and kitchen
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diana was fantastic to deal with prior to arrival and very helpful throughout our stay. The location was perfect for us being so close to the beach and walking distance to all the amenities we needed.We’ll be back again for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at Malibu apartment. The beach was close by, the apartment was great and had everything we needed including safe parking. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul r.

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

Excellent place to stay

Home away from home, beautiful and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuela A.

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

Wonderful relaxing stay

Great location, super facilities in property.Beautiful region to visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacinda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was perfect for our family of four. Very comfortable and spacious, and the ideal location for a beach holiday. Nice outdoor area too with extras provided to make life easy. Thanks Diana!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lou K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot which has been thoughtfully kitted out. Super comfy beds!!Loved our winter stay - can only imagine how awesome this spot would be in summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

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

Great stay in Papamoa

This was our third stay in this property on this trip and it felt like home.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2025
Thanks Andrew - so glad you enjoy staying here!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm B.

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

Great Location

Super comfortable, perfect amenities for a family and handy location to Papamoa shopping centre's and food.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

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

Second stay at the property

Our second stay on this trip and a great property
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2025
Thank you!
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip J.

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

Nice place to stay in Papamoa

Lovely place with plenty of space
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2025
Thanks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Great location, wonderful house

Great place for the family to stay for a few days. Loved the walk across the road to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Thanks so much for your review and so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neika P.

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

Great stay

Great apartment, worked well for our family. Owner very helpful. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2025
Thanks for your kind review Neika and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peta T.

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

Loved our stay

Had a great few days in Papamoa. Apartment was perfect for what we wanted, and was clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay and are planning to book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2025
Thanks Peta - and hope to see you again sometime soon in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian E.

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

Excellent accommodation

Brilliant trip, would come again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2023
Thank you for your kind words and for staying. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

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

Wonderful stay

We had such a lovely weekend staying here. Was easy to access and is in a lovely area. 10/10 would go back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2024
Thanks for staying and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

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

great place

Super close to the beach! Great place to stay. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2023
Thank you for your kind words and so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent L.

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

Great Stay

Very clean and tidy. Plenty of space for family. Great location - close to beach and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2025
Thanks so much for staying and for your kind review
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diane was very gracious upon arrival. She tutored us on adapters and converters…..she even lent me her hair flat iron for our stay! The location is the biggest asset…….you are directly across from the beach. Our request for a later checkout was denied …….we had a very long day of travel ahead and a more relaxed morning would have been so welcomed. The mornings on the deck were so enjoyed!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb 2026
Thanks for staying Nancy. So glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks for your kind words. With regards to your late check out, I am sorry we couldn't accommodate that request received late afternoon the day before you checked out. As discussed cleaning along with a new dishwasher being installed, plus garden maintenance were all scheduled to occur straight after your check out at 10am and I wasn't able to reschedule those things at such short notice. Hope the rest of your trip goes well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy R.

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

6 nights in Papamoa

Spacious, fully stocked, clean & the location make this a must stay Bach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2022
Thank you for your kind words and for staying. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Great accomodation

Beautifully presented and spacious, had everything we needed. very close to Fashion Island, the beach and Bayfair. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2022
Thank you for your kind words and for staying. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya C.

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

Perfect for our stay

Great value, awesome location with everything one needs. Will definitely stay again. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2024
Thanks so much for your review and kind words - and hope to have you come stay again sometime!

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10 minutes from Mt Maunganui

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