Relaxation by the Beach

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An outdoor patio with a wooden table set for dining, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.
A compact kitchen with a washing machine, a toaster, and a white chair.
A double bed with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and two rolled-up towels.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a bench, and a fireplace.
A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a bottle of wine, surrounded by chairs and a vase with dried plants.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Papamoa Beach

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Kitchenette
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Papamoa, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Papamoa Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tauranga Domain
    ‪10 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

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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 Baywave TECT Aquatic & Leisure Centre and Baycourt Community & Arts Centre. Tenpin Tauranga and Fergusson 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
  • Mercury Baypark - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Blake Park - 8 min drive - 10.7 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

  • ‪Blended Eatery - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Papamoa Beach Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Goodhome Gastropub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Special Mention - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxation by the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Papamoa Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Rangataua Bay and Baywave TECT Aquatic & Leisure Centre. 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 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Host is very helpful in all aspect and very easy to communicate
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

short stay

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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.
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