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Matapouri The absolute beach hotel

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A two-story house with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered patio area.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and lush green hills in the background.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and a bar area with stools.
A living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet, and a large painting of dolphins on the wall.
A modern kitchen with dark countertops and chairs, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Matapouri Bay

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Matapouri, Whangarei
  • Place, Matapouri Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandy Bay
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Woolleys Bay
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

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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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sandy Bay - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Woolleys Bay - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Whale Bay - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 41 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Heardys House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Whangarei Deep Sea Anglers Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Salt Air Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Knights Restaurant + Cafe + Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Village Eats - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Matapouri The absolute beach hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Matapouri The absolute beach hotel?

On-site parking is available at the 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. Whale Bay and Mermaid Pool are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning location

Loved every minute of our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2024
A+ tenant... Respectful clean and tidy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, clean and spacious. Wonderful bed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Excellent property. Will be back
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great stay. Perfect location

Right on the beach. Beautiful spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
A+ GUESTS I HIGHLY RECOMMEND
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great property and location.

Great property and location. Highly recommended
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great spot on matapouri beach!

Great spot on matapouri beach!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing location Great apartment

Amazing location Great apartment
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
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