Moanarua Beach Cottage, located near Ohope International Golf Club, offers a tranquil retreat with continental breakfast and garden views. Unwind in the spa tub or get active with cycling nearby; enjoy free WiFi and bike rentals for added convenience.
Ohope International Golf Club - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
Te Manuka Tutahi Marae - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
Awakeri Hot Springs - 25 min drive - 28.5 km
Getting around
Whakatane (WHK) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Peejays Coffee House - 12 min drive
Kfc - 12 min drive
Moxi Cafe - 6 min drive
Cadera - 6 min drive
Village Bakery - 12 min drive
About this property
Moanarua Beach Cottage
Moanarua Beach Cottage puts you just a 5-minute drive from Ohope Beach and Maraetotara Reserve. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Also, Ohope International Golf Club and Otarawairere Bay are within a short drive.
At a glance
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Hotel size
2 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast
Restaurant
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
Garden
Hot tub
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Microwave
Kitchenette
Stovetop
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Moanarua Beach Cottage
Moanarua Beach Cottage B&B
Moanarua Beach Cottage B&B Ohope
Moanarua Beach Cottage Ohope
Moanarua Beach Cottage Ohope
Moanarua Beach Cottage Bed & breakfast
Moanarua Beach Cottage Bed & breakfast Ohope
Frequently asked questions
Does Moanarua Beach Cottage offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Moanarua Beach Cottage does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Moanarua Beach Cottage?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Moanarua Beach Cottage?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Moanarua Beach Cottage?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Moanarua Beach Cottage and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Relax in the hot tub after a day on the slopes or enjoy the use of a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Moanarua Beach Cottage?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Moanarua Beach Cottage have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, a microwave, and cookware.
What's the area around Moanarua Beach Cottage like?
Moanarua Beach Cottage is a short 1-minute walk from Ohope Beach and 18 minutes' walk from Ohiwa Harbour.
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Reviews
Moanarua Beach Cottage Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.6
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2024
Hosts were awesome and it was a magic place to stay.
Mike
Mike, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2014
Like staying with your favourite Aunty
lovely couple with a beautiful spot very close to the beach.
ange
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 27, 2023
Very friendly owners. Property is cosy and we'll equipped.
Jean
Jean, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
Logement génial avec des hôtes super accueillant et très serviable. Ils nous ont fait découvrir la région et ont été des hôtes attentifs et chaleureux.
Anne-Marie
Anne-Marie, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 13, 2019
The hosts are so generous & we loved the unique setting!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2019
The property is in a beautiful setting: it has a lovely garden, it is just steps away from the beach on a quiet street, and the cottage itself has gorgeous Maori carvings on its front. The owners are incredibly kind and gracious, as well. They invited us to their nearby home for delicious drinks and food shortly after our arrival. They are deeply committed to sharing Maori cultural traditions with their guests. A truly memorable stay!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2018
What a cozy setting and the hosts are wonderful. We would stay there again when we visit again in a heartbeat.
Melissa
Melissa, 8-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Dec 29, 2017
Obwohl wir das Apartment gebucht hatten mussten wir in einem Kinderzimmer übernachten. Die sanitären Anlagen mussten wir uns mit den Gastgebern teilen.
Das einzig schöne der Strand war in ca. 150m Entfernung.
Wilfried
Wilfried, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2017
Different experience
This was an excellent experience. Different from most places you stay. The staff were most friendly and went out of their way to make this a memorable place to stay. The room/unit had everything you need and breakfast was provided. The homemade jams were wonderful especially the marmalade. It was a no rush, relaxing stay and we would certainly recommend it to people looking for something a little different.
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2017
ACute Little Cottage
A wonderful place to stay. We were warmly greeted by our hosts who invited us up to their home for drinks and nibbles and we left an hour later! Many stories changed hands. The next day we put our long line out on the beach and caught a couple of snapper which Miria and Taroi invited us to cook on their BBQ. We of course invited them to share the fish with us and so with salad and potatoes cooked by them ,we once again enjoyed another couple of hours before enjoying a dip in their hot pool.
A truly memorable stay in a lovely cottage with the tuis in the trees outside our door. Magic!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 12, 2017
Nice B&B close to the beach.
We had a lovely stay for only one night and we were made very welcome by the lovely hosts,with drink and snacks on the terrace.We stayed in the room,in the house as the cottage were occupied.Had a lovely evening with the host-couple and almost like beeing with old friends.Breakfast was very good and before we drove off we filled up our waterbottles from their natural spring waterwell they had in their garden.
Would love to go back.
Verified traveler
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 27, 2017
Hosts superb, helpful friendly and good company. Excellent room.
Verified traveler
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2017
Lifetime holiday experience
Amazing stay lovely hosts arrived as clients left as friends highly recommended
Patrick
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 23, 2016
Delightful Bed & Breakfast - Lovely Hosts
This property is in a great location, only one block from the beach. It is beautifully decorated and charming. The quality and attention to detail is superb - the homemade jams in the refrigerator were especially noted. The bed was very comfortable; it was great falling asleep to the sound of the surf breaking on the beach. Miria and Taroi are fabulous hosts; they treat you as one of their family and really make you feel welcome and comfortable. Our stay here was the highlight of our trip around East Cape; we will definitely stay there again next time we visit Ohope. Highly recommended, especially for couples looking for a romantic getaway.
Thomas
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2016
All good
Had a great time at the beach
Lovely people
Nice little cottage
Al
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2016
Fabulous hosts, and a great location
We spent two nights at Moanarua Beach cottage. The location is gorgeous and the cottage is perfect, with everything you need to hunker down or use as a base to explore the Eastern Bay. What really makes it though is Miria and Taroa, we had a fabulous evening with them and another visitor, plenty of laughs all round. Don't forget to try Miria's homemade jams... just delicious! Would absolutely recommend.
Cath
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2016
Hosts were lovely couple. Cottage was in a great location
Verified traveler
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 7, 2016
Cute, comfortable cottage
Wonderful, friendly and welcoming hosts. Breakfast was delicious and there was plenty of it. A very nice little unit with all the comforts and privately located. There were books and a photo album which were very interesting. A lovely taste of the local Maori culture.
Thank you Miria and Taroi.
Christine
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 8, 2016
Super cottage close to the beach.
A great place to stay close to the beach with everything you need and lovely homemade preserves made by the very hospitible hosts. Would definitely stay again.
Karen and Tony
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6/10 Good
Mar 17, 2014
Strandnähe und sehr familiär
Die Unterkunft liegt sehr nah zum Strand, Restaurants und Supermärkte sind jedoch nicht in der Nähe. Fürs Abendessen sind wir nach Whakatane rübergefahren, dort ist deutlich mehr los als in Ohope. Die Gastgeber sind sehr freundlich und interessiert. Bei der von uns gewählten Unterkunft im Haus schläft man offenbar im kleinen Zimmer der ausgezogenen Tochter. Man hat eine kleine eigene Toilette gegenüber, teilt sich aber die Dusche mit den Gastgebern. Wenn man Wert auf Privatsphäre legt, ist diese Unterkunft daher nicht die richtige Wahl. Das Frühstück war auch eher überschaubar. Aus unserer Sicht war die Unterkunft für die gebotene Leistung (kleines Zimmer, kein eigenes Bad am Zimmer, mittelmäßiges Frühstück) leicht überteuert.
Verified traveler
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 14, 2014
Our first night in NZ.
The hosts were very hospitable. We arrived in NZ a day later than planned and later in the day than we would have liked, so we didn't arrive at the cottage until 10 p.m. They waited for us and then brought us supper because we hadn't eaten. This cottage is in the basement of their home and does not have any ocean view, but it is private, spacious and has a great bathroom! They were a very nice couple and we wish we had had more time to chat with them.
Jan
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2013
Cosy room
Very familiar place to stay, it is the home of a very nice couple, they treated us very well. Very close to the beach! Only thing is that the internet does not work in the room downstairs (honey moon suite).
Fernanda Marin
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2013
Oustanding hospitality in a beautiful location
This well-equipped and comfortable cottage is ideally located just across the road from the beach. Expect a warm welcome and wonderful hospitality from hosts Miria and Taroi. Highly recommended.
Wayne Jocelyne
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2013
Great experience as well as stay!
It is quite refreshing to stay in a place that the owners take so much pride in and it is immediately apparent that these do once you arrive. We arrived in the early evening hours and found the cottage all fixed up and ready to go. The location was absolutely perfect for access to the beach, local restaurants and activities. We found the cottage very clean and tidy but also came with snacks, nibbles and a personally written letter welcoming us To the cottage. They also provided their personal contact details in case we had any questions or issues; which we did not. We were also fortunate enough to have a great evening conversation with the owners that added to the experience. I will have to say it was like meeting with old friends from the start. I wholeheartedly recommend The Moanarua Beach Cottage for all to enjoy.