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Maketu Beach Front Watchtower

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Kitchen
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Maketu, Maketu
  • Place, Kiwi360
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Te Puke Golf Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Papamoa Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Rumpus 1

1 Double Futon

Upstairs 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Maketu Beach Front Watchtower

Beautiful sunny, spacious Bach. Views overlooking the popular beach where there is fishing, swimming and boating at your doorstep.
2 stories with a lift ideal for those that struggle with stairs. Upstairs has toilet, 2 brms, fully equipped kitchen, gas fire in lounge and balcony. Downstairs has shower, toilet, lg brm with 4 beds and a large rumpus that could hold another 2+ mattresses.
20min to shopping in Mount/ Bayfair and 40min to Rotorua. Boat ramp 100m away. Walking distance to Cafe and FandC Shop

With a boat ramp 100mtrs from the property and no restrictions to see what the sea is doing, it makes for a very easy fishing trip. Only a couple of Km's out and there are Snapper, Trevally, Dory, Kahawai and Kingfish a plenty.. Dont mind getting wet then there are Crayfish, Scallops, Kina and the famous Maketu Mussel.
A short 5 min drive through private property over to Newdicks beach and you have acres of lovely golden sands and gentle waves, great for a splash or a chill.
For the shop o holics you have Bayfair shopping center or Mt Maunganui's various arrays of shops a quick 20mins away.
For the kids there is a playground next to the boat ramp, and at low tide there is rock pools to explore just around the corner past the cafe.

There is a bus service the operates between Mt Maunganui, Maketu, Pukehina and Whakatane. Timetables can change so best to check first.
Special conditions:
Please take all your own rubbish with you. There are bags provided. Strictly no pets inside sorry.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$40.00 per stay); Linen (included);

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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
Please remove all rubbish that you bring on site. There is a glass recycling bin located at little waihi camp ground
The bach isn't for hosting party's or gatherings. Guests who have paid to stay are welcome to treat as there own, late nights, loud music is fine.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20041445
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

Maketu

Located in Maketu, this holiday home is on the waterfront. McCloughlin Park and Lawrence Oliver Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kiwi360 and Longridge Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Maketu, Maketu

What's nearby

  • Kiwi360 - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Te Puke Golf Club - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Papamoa Beach - 15 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Gordon Spratt Reserve - 16 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Pukehina Beach - 21 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maketu Beachside Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fush and Chups Paengaroa - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Hippy Pippi - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Maketu Fishing Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pukehina Beach Café - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Maketu Beach Front Watchtower pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Maketu Beach Front Watchtower?

As of 13 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maketu Beach Front Watchtower on 13 May, 2026 start from S$208, 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 Maketu Beach Front Watchtower?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Maketu Beach Front Watchtower?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maketu Beach Front Watchtower?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Maketu Beach Front Watchtower located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Kiwi360, Te Puke Golf Club and Longridge Park. McCloughlin Park and Lawrence Oliver Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

We enjoyed our stay, good location, clean, tidy

First time we’ve used bookabach and found the process easy to use and will be happy to use it again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nita L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy communication with the host. Very helpful. Great spot. Loved the space. Lots of character- such an adventure. Wish we could stay longer. Convenient to everything. Great holiday spot for a family. Thank you. We had a great time staying.
Looking at from my window
Sunset
So beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy O.

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

Family break

Host met us there went over the property, no power on saturday due to storm came over to give us lights really grateful. Enjoyed our time there hope to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison T.

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

Maketu

Wonderful time!!Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Watchtower view

Good communication with Wade awesome views great for a bigger group very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kendell L.

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

Amazing view

Classic kiwi bach
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine D.

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

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Thank you for the stay! Enjoyed our time 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

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

Maketu

Good location, beautiful beach. Plenty of room.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne D.

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

Review

We all enjoyed our stay at the houses it was lovely being been a skip away from the beach the accommodation was excellent for our family’s weekend away thankyou Wade
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2024
No problem Wayne. Welcome back anytime..
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brian S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Handy

Nice and handy to duck shooting spot..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lara F.

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

Kiwi bach on the beach

Was enjoyable as we love the ocean. Big enough for a family of 7, just needs more chairs, especially to sit on the deck and needs an upstairs shower. We all loved the lift!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantel E.

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

Blessed and humbled

An absolute amazing place to stay Wade was such an amazing host who went above and beyond for us, this batch is a proper kiwi batch and we had the best family weekend, making memories and being together in such a beautiful place, everything you could possibly need plus so much more. Thank you Wade it was a honour to stay in your batch, and we will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M.

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

Ka pai te wāhi

Kia ora Superb location- we all loved it- reconnected us with the natural rhythm of life. Thanks so much for this. Ngā manaaki
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Fiona C.

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

Wonderful location at retro bach

This place has a magical feel, we loved sitting on the deck watching the kids jumping into the river, the sun going down, and saying kiaora to the locals walking past. Its an old school traditional bach, so back to basics amenties, and probably needs a reno downstairs to get rid of the musty smell, and the slaters in the batheoom might suggest theres wood rot somewhere. Wade was very friendly and put up with my questions, and even sent my mum her phone that she left there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jo O.

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

It was nice

The house was ok, the bedrooms could with a bit of love it had everything we needed but it did have a strong musty smell especially in the downstairs bedrooms and upstairs as you walk towards to the bathroom. Apart from that the house was great, very spacious and plenty of room. Make sure to stock up on supplies in Te Puke as there is a small dairy, a fish n chip shop which closes at 7pm and a cafe that doesnt open until 9am... this is definitly for those who prefer to get away from the noise to wind down and chill from city life if thats what you prefer... Tauranga, Papamoa and the Mount are about a 20 to 30 minute drive away
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

'Ofa K.

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

REALLY BAD SERVICE UNRELIABLE WEBSITE

Me and my family were disappointed because our accomodattion was canceled due to being double booked. Our host Wade informed about the situation but it was too late for us to find accomodattion in short notice. I have to post it on fb desperately to have any luck because it was getting dark and cold. My husband blame me for everything and I blame myself for that. I won't recommend this website to any of my family. The stress I've been through because trying to find a place to stay in short time is unbearable. VERY BAD SERVICE UNRELIABLE WEBSITE
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hiria V.

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

Maketū Icon

This whare is an iconic Kiwi beach bach set right on the beautiful Maketū beach front. A lovely, homely space with all the mod cons to make a weekend away at the beach all that it should be! Perfect place to kick back and take in the beautiful views of Te Moana a Toi. My whānau loved their weekend here, and will definitely be back - they reckon “Book us in for Xmas!” Thanks Wade for the great comms, and leighway on the dates. Champion!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

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

Fantastic

Great Bach, clean and tidy with everything we needed. Location is perfect, hosts were awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Great weekend away

Awesome location and great place to stay with really helpful property manager. Everyone really loved the place with the amazing views and real kiwi batch feel…will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Winter break

Great property, even in poor weather. The views are magnificent and the location is awesome. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

Maketu bliss

One of the truly great areas of New Zealand. Easy to deal with owner
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daine v.

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

Views, walks and comfort

Property is in a fantastic location with good privacy. Walking distance to a nice takeaways/dine in. House has all ammenities required. Comfortable beds. Perfect for a get away with a group or a couple. Host is very helpful and responsive. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

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

Maketu Weekend

Great spot and great setup
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigesh G.

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

Great Bach and Beautiful Location!!!

This bach has a wonderful view from it's balcony overlooking the beach. In my opinion you could spend your entire time out there in the balcony. The bach owner was very helpful and was always available for any queries. He made sure we had all the supplies so as to make everything convenient for our stay. The bach also has ample parking space. I would highly recommend this bach!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas L.

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

Work Trip

Awesome place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

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