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The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep

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4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Deck or patio
Barbecue grill
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Kitchen
Washing machine

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep

Less than a minute's walk to the beach and Whitianga town centre, Publican's is the perfect place to unwind in coastal paradise! With 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, our holiday home comfortably sleeps up to 10 people. Great for families and larger groups.

Self-serviced accommodation with fenced lawn, BBQ, hot outdoor shower (great for sandy kids and divers!), kayaks and super close to the Whitianga Wharf + Ferry. Free Wifi, gas hot water, heat pump, open fire, linen and towels provided. The outdoor patio and lawn is fantastic for those long summer nights, backyard cricket and alfresco dining! For the boaties - we have plenty of space to park boats, fish cleaning bench and a bait freezer can be provided.

Prime location right next to Four Square, Buffalo Beach Takeaways, Hula Cafe and a short walk to the Wharf, Ferry, shops, cafes, bars & The Lost Spring Thermal Pools. You have everything you need within a 5-10 minute walk! Enjoy the wonders of the Coromandel - Publican’s is perfect for your next Whitianga holiday! Linen and Cleaning services are included - kept clean and tidy by professional cleaners.

For Xmas - New Year Peak period, please call me or ask a question online, we are looking for responsible family groups.

Contractors and longer term stays , we are GST registered and can offer full service accommodation so all the staff need to do is get to work.

For larger groups, wedding parties and charter groups, we also have #5601 Sybil's Place next door - rent both! Give me a call.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20008821

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

About the area

Whitianga

Located in Whitianga, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club and Combat Zone Paintball and Fun Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Opito Point Historic Reserve and Buffalo Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.

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What's nearby

Buffalo Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Mercury Bay Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds - 16 min walk - 0.6 km
Maramaratotara Bay - 9 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Church Restaurant and Accomodation - ‬25 min drive
‪The Pour House - ‬26 min drive
‪Hahei Beach Cafe - ‬26 min drive
‪Little Blue Kitchen - ‬26 min drive
‪Grace O'Malley's - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep ?

As of 31 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep on 31 May 2027 start from £108, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep located?

This family-friendly Whitianga holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Buffalo Beach, Lost Spring Thermal Pools and Mercury Bay Museum. Maramaratotara Bay and Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

18 May 2026

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

Excellent, hope to stay again soon

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Judy A.

17 Nov 2025

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

Beautiful, large, clean, comfortable, cozy, steps to beach, cafes, restaurants, shops, also starting locations for many excursions. Host very friendly and helpful. Perfect location. Would absolutely stay there again.

Cathedral cove on glass bottom boat trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

27 Jul 2025

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

beach holiday

Lovely stay :)

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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8/10 Good

Angela D.

5 Jan 2026

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

House is tidy in great location, owner live next door had helpful tips on fishing spots. Great kiwi Bach.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Brian

16 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Location was very good.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

30 Jan 2024

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

great stay

perfect location in Whiti!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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10/10 Excellent

sandra b.

28 Dec 2024

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

Great place

Great location, lots of space, has everything you need.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

15 Jan 2024

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

very convenient and grt stay

extremely clean with great facilities

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

25 Jul 2022

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

Great place and location

Great place and location to stay. Lovely house and really well equipped. Really convenient location for beach, ferry, park, cafes and shops.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2022

Thanks for choosing to stay at The Publican's and for your kind review. It is important to us that our guests enjoy their experience, so great to hear your positive comments. Hope to host you again soon.

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10/10 Excellent

Nicola G.

10 Jan 2023

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

Good location, great for families

Perfect for families. Thanks for having us to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Alisa M.

26 Mar 2023

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

Awesome location and facilities

Great property to stay at, perfect location with walking distance to anything you could want. Great facilities for fishing and loads of room for parking and boats. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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