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Relaxation by the Beach

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Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Papamoa Beach
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Massages in spa
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Papamoa, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Papamoa Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rangataua Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Maunganui
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relaxation by the Beach

There’s nothing like a relaxing day by the beach to soak up all your worries. Just closing your eyes and imagining the soft sand caressing your toes as gentle waves lap the shore and the sun shines warmly down is enough to bring about a feeling of tranquillity.
Are you in need of beach therapy? “Relaxation by the Beach” got you covered.
Just around the corner and across the road, the glorious white sands of Papamoa Beach await. Morning walks or an afternoon surf will become your holiday chillax time.
The apartment offers comfortable living on 80 sqm for families of up to five people on the ground floor of our three storey house. As we have considered all our guests' requirements, we can not offer a full oven due to legal limitations. But besides this, we have free wifi and Netflix television, a piano if you can play, and lots of board games if you are not the tele type. If baking or roasting is a must, well, the hosts live on the property and might be willing to help.
When you’re not sipping and sizzling in your private outdoor area, the nearby Coast shopping precinct with the Fresh Choice Supermarket, ‘Good Home’ Gastro Bar and ‘Pearl Kitchen’ provides all the essentials, your caffeine fix or a nice outing to meet the locals all within 10 minutes walking.
Bayfair and Papamoa Plaza shopping centres are both within a 5-minute driving distance and on a good day, you can make it to Tauranga Centre or the base of Mount Maunganui in less than 20 minutes. Our apartment is also within easy reach of the public bus system.
We are proud to support local. Whether you want to take relaxation to the next level with a massage or a beauty treatment, or you want to explore the beautiful ocean backyard with Dolphin Seafaris. We are happy to provide you with recommendations.

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9832817
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Tauranga

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Papamoa Beach, a neighbourhood in Tauranga. The Elms Mission House and Monmouth Redoubt are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Baycourt Community & Arts Centre and Tenpin Tauranga. Fergusson Park and Waimarino Adventure Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Papamoa, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Papamoa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rangataua Bay - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Mercury Baypark - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Tauranga Domain - 10 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 14 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Goodhome Gastropub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Special Mention - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big Bake Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pearl Kichen - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxation by the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Relaxation by the Beach?

As of 12 Jun, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relaxation by the Beach on 15 Jun, 2026 start from S$186, 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 Relaxation by the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxation by the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxation by the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxation by the Beach located?

Located in Papamoa Beach, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Papamoa Beach, Rangataua Bay and Omanu Beach. Bayfair Shopping Centre and Omanu Beach are also within 3 miles (5 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 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay :)The place was just as presented in the pics and suited us perfectly for a couple of nights away. Easy to get to the beach and shops (and it only took us like 12 mins to get to the centre of Tauranga too). Lars and co were super helpful with info and offers to help organise things before our stay as well - great hosts. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2026
Thank you for your kind words and review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome to return another time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed 6 nights here, it was perfect for me, the host Lars couldn't do enough for me.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a pleasure to stay at Lars's place. It has everything you need for a nice and chill holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy access to beach and amenties, Lars was super friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antony R.

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

Great stay

Property owner was very welcoming and helpful with all issues, definitely will stay again next time we head that way.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Briar G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful hosts and excellent accomodation. It suited our needs perfectly. We enjoyed a great long weekend at "Relaxation by the beach".
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raphael M.

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

Great accommodation

I highly recommend this accommodation to anyone looking for a convenient and cozy place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Relaxing stay

Great relaxing stay. Good communication and lovely clean property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

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

short stay

Very good location and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

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

Papamoa stay

Lovely little place, very suitable for what we wanted, friendly host
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Welcome Bay Stay

Hi, we had a lovely break here and beach access was close by plus other amenities. Enjoyed our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Selena O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The little touches like a choccy on our bed beach towels and clear communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan, 2026
Kia ora Selena, thanks for your review. As we would like to please our guests and always improve, would you please let us know, what we could have done to get 10 out of 10. Naku noa Lars
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis O.

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

Owners very friendly and beautiful place to be on holiday

Very comfortable and a Cousy
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec, 2024
Thank you Luis, you are always welcome back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

We had a wonderful stay and would absolutely recommend

5 stars
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2024
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hope L.

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

Family stay

Was perfect for what we were needing as a family of 4 away for a tournament. It had all amenities and tucked away on a quiet street. Very close to the beach and town center. Thanks Lars and family for accommodation us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2025
Thank you for your stay and we hope to see you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking was difficult. It was easier to park on the street.The host was very helpful. Our only negative comment is that there were no closets to hang our clothes.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2026
Kia ora, David. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and we’re pleased to hear that you found us helpful during your stay. We appreciate your feedback regarding parking and storage. While on-site parking can be a little tight, many guests do find street parking more convenient. Regarding clothing storage, the space was designed with drawers for folded clothes and hanging options at every bedroom door and on the wall shelf. We understand, however, that this may not meet everyone’s expectations, and we appreciate you sharing your experience as it helps future guests decide if the space is right for them. Thank you again for staying with us, and we wish you safe travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Perfect beach spot

We had a great stay. The location is perfect as it's so close to the beach. Also walkable to a very good cafe for breakfast and supermarket. If anything the place is actually bigger than the photos make out.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mehul S.

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

School Holiday Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at this Bach.Clean and warm house with everything we needed.Kids love the toys and the piano which kept them busy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A L.

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

Perfect for our needs

We loved our stay and the place was perfect for our needs. Lars was awesome to deal with. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Excellent spot

We needed to stay for a tournament and wanted a comfy place to rest in between games. Lars was great and the place is too notch: highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan S.

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

Amazing beach getaway

We had a great couple of nights, the host was very friendly and helpful. Thanks a lot
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantal C.

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

Papamoa gem

What a little gem, hidden near the beautiful beach of Papamoa. Nespresso and chocolate to welcome us and beautifully appointed rooms with a lovely European beach vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel J.

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

Great little place near the beach

We enjoyed staying in this tidy two bedroom, ground floor accommodation just minutes walk from the beach. It was a great set up for kids with a bunk in one room and a queen bed in another. Lots of little extras including games, books, clothes line and an easy access hose to wash off the sand.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan T.

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

Great unit

Great unit that was clean and tidy. Nice with an outside table. Great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

liam b.

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

A place to crash after training

Tidy little apartment. Worked for us. Handy to the beach and amenities. Had no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2025
Thank you Liam.

About the host

Hosted by Lars

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We are friendly hosts, who are happy to talk to you if you so desire. Please let us know, if you seek your privacy and don't like any contact. Happy to cater for that too.

Why they chose this property

We moved to Papamoa twenty years ago and haven't looked back.

What makes this property unique

The property is close to the beach, you can hear the waves of the ocean at night and it comes with the best hosts available.

Languages:

English, German

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