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ON THE ROCKS, Whale Bay

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A spacious living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a deck with a view of the ocean and greenery.
A lush green lawn with a palm tree and various shrubs, overlooking a beach with clear blue water and a rocky coastline.
A modern interior with a wooden dining area, a kitchen, and a living space with a staircase.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden flooring, and a view of the outdoors.
A room with a view of the ocean, a sofa, a table, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Whale Bay

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Raglan, Waikato
  • Place, Whale Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Manu Bay Nature Reserve
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ngarunui Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Raglan

Located in Raglan, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Raglan & District Museum and Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Old School Arts Centre and Waingaro Hot Springs. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and rock climbing nearby.
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Raglan, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Whale Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Manu Bay Nature Reserve - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ngarunui Beach - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Raglan & District Museum - 21 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Ruapuke Beach - 28 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪the hut - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Orca Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cala Raglan - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harbour View Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Raglan Roast Food Department - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ON THE ROCKS, Whale Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at ON THE ROCKS, Whale Bay?

As of 23 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ON THE ROCKS, Whale Bay on 16 Jun, 2027 start from S$804, 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 ON THE ROCKS, Whale Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ON THE ROCKS, Whale Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ON THE ROCKS, Whale Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ON THE ROCKS, Whale Bay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Whale Bay and Manu Bay Nature Reserve. Ngarunui Beach and Raglan Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 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. 71 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property, unbelievable views.

We had a wonderful stay. The house is amazing and was very well presented. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Raglan beach house

Great location if you’re looking to surf. A short trek to town but overall it was quite and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views and a wonderful location. The layout is open, and the home can accommodate a small group or large family. And the fun little town of Raglan is just a short 20 minute, scenic drive away. Unfortunately we didn't have great weather, but the home supplied us with a good, relaxing escape regardless.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great accomodation

Thanks very much, we really enjoyed our stay. Really nicely organised property with everything we needed and wanted. Really easy all round.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy and quiet

A wonderful spacious, close to the beach and surf. Natural wood interior is beautiful and perfect for friends or family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Gathering (and mini surf trip)

Incredible place, location and access to indicators, whale bay and manu bay (very short drive). Thoroughly enjoyed my stay, as did the whole family! If I have my way, I’m am coming back for longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Used for a wedding party and guests - iconic location, just perfect. Thanks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house – it was perfectly set up for a holiday. Although it’s about a 10–15 minute drive from the shops in Raglan, the trip was easy and gave us a real sense of being away from it all. The hosts were very accommodating and thoughtful. The house felt much bigger than it looked in the photos, and falling asleep to the sound of the ocean was absolutely magical. A wonderful place to relax and recharge – we’d happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical

We are always happy to come back to this amazing and beautiful home. Enjoyed making dinners and watching the sunsets from your deck. Had such a relaxing and enjoyable trip. This home added a lot of ambience to our vacation.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Yet again Sensational

Awesome house, perfectly positioned, super efficient booking process with Julls. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can we stay forever?!

An easy 5 stars! This property is in a stunning location and the 'bach' is just as wonderful. Perfect for a family who loves being close to the surf. Amazing communication with the property manager as well. Already thinking about when we can return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Location minutes from the Water

My husband and I stayed in this location in February 2023 for three nights. We were absolutely mesmerized by the view from the kitchen and the upstairs bedroom. The waves crashing on the rocks not far from the house instantly put us at peace in this patch of paradise. The house itself is safely nestled near a popular surfing location. The house feels larger than life with its large tv, tall ceilings, and spacious rooms. The full size fridge and large pantry were also handy as we were able to fully unpack during our stay. Would recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

50th birthday

Great house and location! Superb weekend and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend away with friends & family

Open up the front door and the place is breath taking. Open plan living opens out onto expansive deck and yard with a view of the ocean. Good facilities and comfy beds. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Spot

This was a great little get away for our girlfriends! Kubb on the lawn and a platter in the sun with a vino! The layout is great for being able to have a good catch up with everyone. Great location and love being off the grid!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay in Raglan

Two families stayed here for the weekend, amazing location, great spaces throughout. Juls was such a great manager. Would def recommend and book again next time we stay. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

On the Rocks

Fantastic! That excitement when I drove through the gates, opened the door and looked through on Whale Bay. I was skipping with glee. X
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

Couldn’t fault anything, great place, clean and had everything we needed- fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Worked well for us thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Raw Raglan

Coming from central Otago I couldn’t wait to breathe I and hear the sea. The property delivered everything we needed it to be. Awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Weekend

Easy to book and an amazing spot with great views and the surf less than a minute walk away. Plenty of room for a family birthday gathering. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Luxurious weekend

Had an amazing weekend. Our boys loved being right on a surf break. Very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location for us with a great view of Indicators although how long that will last I don't know

Great location for us with a great view of Indicators although how long that will last I don't know as there appeared to be a house being built in front which would spoil the magnificent view. House well stocked and linen was great. Thanks very much for a great stay
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very Nice place to stay.

Very Nice place to stay. will definitely return.
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