Pipi Palace - Urban Living on the Reserve

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A building labeled "KOHU QUARTER" with a modern architectural style, featuring multiple floors and a flat roof.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a large island with bar stools. There are green chairs and a dark sofa in the living area.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a sink, and a dining area with a bar stool.
A modern building with large windows and a flat roof, surrounded by a grassy field and a small pond.
A modern building with a parking lot.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Papamoa Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Internet
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Papamoa, Papamoa
  • Place, Wairakei Reserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gordon Spratt Reserve
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Papamoa Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Tauranga

Papamoa Beach, a neighbourhood in Tauranga, is home to this holiday home. Mount Maunganui and Gordon Spratt Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Baywave TECT Aquatic & Leisure Centre and Baycourt Community & Arts Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mercury Baypark or Tauranga Domain. Scuba diving and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Wairakei Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gordon Spratt Reserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Simpson Reserve - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Papamoa Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Taylor Reserve - 5 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blended Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Papamoa Beach Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Goodhome Gastropub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Henry & Ted - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pipi Palace - Urban Living on the Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pipi Palace - Urban Living on the Reserve?

As of 27 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pipi Palace - Urban Living on the Reserve on 11 Apr, 2027 start from S$476, 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 Pipi Palace - Urban Living on the Reserve?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pipi Palace - Urban Living on the Reserve?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pipi Palace - Urban Living on the Reserve?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pipi Palace - Urban Living on the Reserve located?

Located in Papamoa Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Gordon Spratt Reserve and Wairakei Reserve. Simpson Reserve and Bay of Plenty are also within 1 mile (2 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. 11 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for what we needed. Hosts had excellent comms. Would stay back there for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pipi Palace

A very nice place to stay, will recommend this place to stay at to anyone that wants to over by the Mt,
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2022
Thanks Tony. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Noho ora mai Tania
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything as described with very good communication
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2026
E mihi ana ki a koe for your feedback. Ngā manaakitanga Dipak & Tania
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice property

Had an extended job in the area so we stayed in the property. It had everything we needed, responsive host, no complaints. Would stay again if I had to be in the area.
Stayed 32 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Three night stay over One Love

Tania, the property owner was fantastic to book through. Very helpful, informative and friendly to work with. The property has all you need, and was a relaxing environment. Nicely furnished and comfortable bedrooms made our stay very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2022
Ngā mihi ki a koe. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Noho ora mai
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place in Papamoa

Myself and my family enjoyed our weekend stay. Shops are nearby, home easy to find an nice an clean on arrival. Thank you Tania for your help with everything really appreciate it..
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2026
Kia ora Penny Thank you for the review. It was a pleasure to host you. Ngæ manaakitanga Tania
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Low-maintenance home in a great spot

Owners were great with communication and really welcoming, the house was perfect for our needs, it's not far from the expressway, supermarkets, and beach, and has modern fixtures. Thank you so much for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2022
Ngā mihi John. It was a pleasure to host you and your team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super convenient for Gordon Spratt & Papamoa

Ideally located near to Gordon Spratt Reserve and handy to the State Highway 2 expressway for quick and easy access to Mt Maunganui/Tauranga. Place is in good condition, clean and tidy
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2026
Kia ora John Great to have your school back for AIMS games again. Ngā manaakitanga Tania
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very well set up. Nice and clean and tidy.

Very good. No problems 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2022
Ngā mihi Ann. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Kia pai tō rā Tania
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Was a perfect fit. Both for location and for what we needed.

Location was fabulous. It was just around the corner from where my grandson worked and not much further from where he stayed with a local church family. He has been in NZ for seven weeks for an internship with a NZ church. Very clean and owner answered all my questions prior to my leaving. I might add, she was the only one to answer back before I booked her place. The other four just wanted me to pay and I needed to know how close we would be to my grandson. With us being from another country, we had no idea they location. Liked having washer and dryer and dish washer and the two bathrooms.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May, 2022
Thanks Marcia, so pleased you chose Pipi Palace as your home away from home. Hope your grandson is doing well. Warmest regards
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

tv problems

tv set up is not good , no free view channels or sky. if there is a dish on roof tell us and we could bring our own sky box
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2026
Kia pra Neville Thanks for your feedback. We now have Chromecast installed so guests are able to cast viewing content at their leisure. Ngā mihi Tania
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

A difficult place for older people

The lock box situation is a joke! The box is right on the ground and the numbers are small Hard for older people to get down to and hard to read. The TV only works if you cast stuff from your IPhone - good luck with that! The stairs (two flights) are dangerously steep and narrow. The website should say these units are not suitable for older people or for families with young children. Worst of all I found cockroach dirt on the walls behind the curtains
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2022
Thank you for your feedback Miriam. Noho ora mai Tania
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay

We were surprised with the property. It was three stories and nice and spacious. It had everything there. Besides our personal hygiene stuff and food we brought, it was definitely a good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May, 2022
Ngā mihi Christian so pleased you enjoyed yourselves.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Roadtrip getaway

The property worked well for our family and was in a good location with access to the Mount and the beach. It was quiet and had all the home away from home features that we look for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2022
Hi Janet it was a pleasure to host you. Noho ora mai.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3 night stay for family wedding

Tania was very helpful throughout the booking process up until our stay. Very safe area and the apartment had everything we needed. Also has a lovely view from the balcony. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2022
Kia ora Ella. Thank you for your review. Ngā mihi.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pipi place

Loads of space for everyone, super clean and has all the facilities you need for a short or long stay. As the listing says it is in a light industrial area that’s a mix of business units and apartments which is really the only slight downside. This apartment does have a balcony overlooking some of the wetlands with pukekos wondering about and a walkway to the park, which overcomes that a bit. In all it was exactly as advertised and only a short drive to the beach and Papamoa Plaza.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2022
Thanks Tracey for your review. Much appreciated.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great stay

We had a group of 8 adults stay which can be a little bit daunting for some owners but they were very accomodating and easy to deal with it was a lovely home, everything we needed, Thanks for the accomodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2022
Thanks Stacey it was our pleasure to host you. Ngā mihi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing place, beautiful view

Amazing stay, beautiful location 10/10 recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2022
Thanks Terese
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location and tidy and clean

Great location and tidy and clean. Thanks
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Issues with parking detract from an attractive property

Issues with parking detract from an attractive property
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The property looked as though it was very new/newly renovated and had a nice balcony out the back.

The property looked as though it was very new/newly renovated and had a nice balcony out the back. The apartment was well equipped with everything you could hope for (pots, pans, plates, cups etc. for over 10 people and all appliances) and it was an added bonus to have the washing machine and dryer. We loved that there was a car park right outside the apartment. It was also only a short drive to the beach and supermarkets etc.
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