23 Arkles Strand Ground floor, 0932 Whangaparaoa, New Zealand
#2 of 11 hotels in Whangaparaoa
Guests' ChoiceBased on 33 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Free Wifi
10.0
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Reviewed: June 2, 2024
Krutika
New Zealandlack of stove
everything
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: May 26, 2024
Deborah
New ZealandPerhaps microwave could be lowered for shorter people
Breakfast not available but coffee, water, milk etc supplied.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 12, 2024
Catherine
United KingdomNothing
Perfect beachfront location quiet but easy access to local amenities
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 5, 2024
John
United States of AmericaNo ambient lighting: turning on the lights was like preparing for surgery. Could use a table lamp or two.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Renee
New ZealandI liked everything about this property. It was clean it was tidy. It was fresh. The host was amazing. The view was spectacular ✨
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 30, 2024
Gary
New ZealandTV was poor streaming and only freeview channels. Sofa beds were required for more than 2 persons. Kitchen was compact and lacking a stove.
Great outlook out across the bay. We had nice walk along the beach. Very comfortable inside and bathroom was clean.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 22, 2024
Roman
FranceThis is a place where you wanna stay forever. A gorgeous view at the ocean and rocks, a royal bed where you can sleep through the lulling sound of the waves, stylish design and a few minutes away from bars/resto/shop through the beautiful jungle path. The owners are amazing; welcoming and friendly, we had a great evening together. If/When we come back one day to Whangaparāoa, we'll definitely stay in this place again. Vicky & Wane, you are real super hosts! ★★★★★
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 18, 2024
Rena
United States of AmericaCould have used some bed side lamps as I enjoy reading before I go to sleep. The over head lighting was very bright
What a perfect place to spend our last few days in New Zealand. The place was clean bed the most comfortable bed we slept in the entire time we were in New Zealand. Had some great food was totally relaxing just sitting across from the beach enjoying sunshine and watching all the activities going on. The people who own the place are right upstairs if you have any problems which we did not
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 12, 2024
Jessica
New ZealandThe owners are wonderful:)
Lovely view and beautiful service!!!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 4, 2024
Angela
New Zealandcannot fault location and property
the unit was mainly spacious and roomy , kitchen small but compact. very clean and tidy. Books games and kayaks available . Being able to park outside the property and sea /beach infront of the house a + walks on beach and easy access to the rest of the peninsula for walks at t he regional parks
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 1, 2024
Richard
United KingdomNothing, the kitchen is fairly basic but there is a big gas BBQ and stove on the terrace
Beautiful location, with a lovely beach just across the road. Excellent hostess, very friendly and helpful. Ideal spot for a relacing end to our stay in New Zealand.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 19, 2024
Jhonhel
New ZealandAll is Ok.
The place is very Clean and very accomodating host. The location is perfect for relaxation and weekend getaway. You can see the beach from the room and from living room. Cozy and relax place. I would love to be back here!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 19, 2024
Gabrielle
New ZealandThere wasn’t anything to dislike.
Everything! It was so beautifully clean, and so luxurious. Having a bath and a shower was perfect, and the bed was the most glorious I’ve slept on for a long time. The views are perfect, and the living spaces are ideal, specially the outside spaces. The outside shower was great after our many swims. Vicki is such a fabulous host. She pointed out all the beach toys there for my daughter and I to use.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 18, 2024
Rachel
New ZealandBeautiful property, right by the water, amazing views, comfortable and perfect for what we wanted, great price would recommend 😁
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 6, 2024
Andrea
New ZealandFantastic location. Property more spacious than I expected, and spotlessly clean. Really comfy bed and pillows.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 3, 2024
Lucy
United KingdomSome lamps would be a nice addition.
Beautiful location, high quality facilities, immaculate property and super friendly hosts.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 30, 2024
Andrew
New ZealandLocation
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 28, 2024
Jim
AustraliaThere is nothing not to like, just a couple of suggestions to improve the stay. The bedroom could do with a second bedside locker and perhaps a ceiling fan for those warm nights, after all, not everyone is comfortable leaving the doors open at night.
The hosts were really accommodating,nothing was to much trouble,even helped move the water toys to and from the beach, just about anything you could think of was available, even down to a cricket set that appeared after our grandson mentioned he liked cricket! The location couldn't be faulted, only steps to the water, the unit itself was spotless and, again, everything was there for you, even down to an automatic toaster!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 22, 2024
Jacqui
New ZealandLocation was superb and the hosts were absolutely amazing and super friendly
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 17, 2024
Anna
AustraliaBeach front
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 18, 2023
Hayley
New ZealandAbsolutely nothing not to like
The owner was lovely and very helpful. Very comfortable. Fabulous view. I would definitely stay again. Highly recommend
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 16, 2023
Lurline
New ZealandHaving to come home lol
Wonderful hospitality, great location on a lovely beach
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 10, 2023
Michael
AustraliaThe hosts were great, the location was perfect for us.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: November 13, 2023
Kessell
AustraliaLocation and feeling of peace. Fantastic bed and linens Great stay, our home stay mum made sure we were taken care of we had a baby and she provided extra linen and went above and beyond
Stayed in November 2023
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