Apartment

Paradise on the Sand

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An outdoor patio with a sliding glass door leading to a living area. There are two chairs and a small round table.
A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, a flat-screen TV, and a small refrigerator.
A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.
A beach with clear blue water and distant islands.
A single-story house with a covered porch, a fenced deck, and a brick foundation.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Overlooking the mountains, this apartment features a balcony and patio for outdoor enjoyment. It accommodates 2 guests with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Enjoy local attractions like Te Papaka & Puketapu and the Whakatane District Museum and Gallery, while your pet is welcome to join you.

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Whakatane, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Te Papaka & Puketapu
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Whakatane Aquatic Centre
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Wairere Falls
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whakatane (WHK)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchenette

About this property

Paradise on the Sand

Step out of the studio onto the beach access.
Relax and open the french doors to your private patio and grassed area, overlooking the whakatane ranges.
Newly built self contained studio with a kitchenette and laundry facilities.
Enjoy an outdoor hot and cold shower and a filleting bench for those beach and fishing days.
Pet friendly with grass enclosed area.

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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

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9644651
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Whakatane

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Coastlands, a neighbourhood in Whakatane. Whakatane District Museum and Gallery and Mataatua: The House That Came Home are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane River Walk.
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Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Te Papaka & Puketapu - 14 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Whakatane Aquatic Centre - 14 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Whakatane District Museum and Gallery - 15 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Wairere Falls - 16 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Te Manuka Tutahi Marae - 17 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moxi Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Gibbo's Fresh Fish - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise on the Sand pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Paradise on the Sand?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Paradise on the Sand?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise on the Sand?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Paradise on the Sand located?

Located in Coastlands, this apartment building is steps from Bay of Plenty and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Whakatane Hospital. Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane War Memorial Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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
Very welcoming lovely place to stay with our dog
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for a few nights with our wee dog. Had everything we needed. Was clean and tidy. Close to beach acess and off street parking too. Thank you to the hosts. Would reccomend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was all we required and the bed very comfy. Bathroom great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a piece of paradise, super quiet, spotless and very comfy bed. Hosts were just lovely and we will stay again. Also minutes to the beach where the fish just leap out of the water at your feet (according to host as it happened to him on the day).10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Very nice hosts, and an extremely clean well appointed property. Very close to lovely beach, and great to be able to take our dog with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space, with cooking facilities by using a hot plate. Everything was very clean & tidy.My hubby interacted with the host and he was very chatty and friendly. Great hosts.Loved the location being out of the town and close to the beach. Had lovely beach walks and relaxed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet and Relaxing

Well appointed, comfortable apartment in a very quiet neighborhood. Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome people Awesome location Awesome time.Yoh

Our dog Yogi had such a special time as we did also
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a great little spot and the room was clean and well maintained. Unfortunately, we didnt stay long enough! Definitely recommend! The beach nearby was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
wonderful place and immaculate, couldn't fault it. tip straight onto the beach location was perfect. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bliss

Great place to unwind beautiful beach immaculate studio great hosts. Will return when we can because it was so good on every level
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to relax

Such a wonderful place to relax. The space was perfect for us and very clean and tidy. The fully fenced section was ideal for our dog. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Overnight spot close to beach for a walk

Clean, modern with friendly owners and dog! Private own courtyard area and BBQ/kitchen for putting together a meal. A great overnight spot for on our way through to East Cape. The Beach is just through a walkway next to property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home

Very nice and tidy little studio. Beautifully set right next to the water. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable dog-friendly retreat by the sea

A very clean, quiet and comfortable unit in an excellent location. We enjoyed being able to bring our dog and walk her along the beach. Despite a very stormy weather event we were able to retreat to the comfort of the house. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend

My partner, me and our two dogs had a lovely weekend up here. Beautiful place to stay at lovely fenced area for your dogs. Beach so close. Was supper easy to communicate with the property manager and got a very fast response for a question I had. Would definitely recommend to stay there to anyone who is travelling to Whakatāne.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice modern unit

Close to the beach and everything we needed. Small garden for the dogs. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So close to a fabulous beach

What a fabulous beach with access along a dune walkway from the driveway - right opposite Whale/Moutohora Island. Lee-Anne’s studio was spotless, with a very comfortable bed and great shower. Perfect for our dog too with its small fenced garden. The photos don’t do it justice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ziggy saya Kia Ora!

We thoroughly enjoyed our wee stay, very safe for our anxious boy. Comfy, peaceful, right by beach, quick to Whakatane township. Beautiful & clean studio with a great bed! We will be abck. Thx Lee-Ann and Gary.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Location

Our stay was great. The accommodations were lovely. Very clean and tidy. Friendly Host. Beautiful upscale quiet neighborhood. Literally a minute's walk from the beach. 8 min drive to shops and restaurants in town centre. All facilities for cooking your own meals if you wanted to. We had breakfast daily on site, had lunch and dinner in town. All up, a really comfortable relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2024
It was a pleasure to have you both stay and enjoy your time in Whakatane. Amazing guests that were lovely to talk too and left the studio very tidy😊
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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Easy, welcoming, would fo it again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect haven

A wonderful peaceful haven for my partner and myself plus our cavoodle Molly to unwind , fish , walk along the beach, relax , and just be. A very short walk to the beach , a beautifully presented unit with everything you need for cooking if you want to. Leanne and Gary were attentive and wonderful hosts and the neighbours all very friendly. We will return. Highly recommend. Can’t fault our stay. Excellent value for money also.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
So disappointed, we didn't even stay longer than two hours due to the strong dog smell in the room, the parking was terrible trailer parked across where we were supposed to park and wooden planks down the side, very unwelcoming for a paying guest, felt like we were intruding on owners space, Was not even offered a refund when I spoke with the owner! after advising them of the smell in the room. We had to stay at a Motel which added extra costs to our holiday. Would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Es hat alles wunderbar gepasst! Danke für die tolle Unterkunft
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas Stay

Awesome place to stay. Very new, clean , had everything we needed & was close to beach & was great for our 2 furbabies!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

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Hosted by Leeanne Patterson

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