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Malibu Apartment by the Beach

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An outdoor patio with a glass-top table, wicker chairs, and a grill.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern two-story house with a flat roof, large windows, and a balcony.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a red oven, a black microwave, and a white refrigerator.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black oven, and a white refrigerator. There is a dining table with four chairs and a coat rack.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • 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
    Walk to Papamoa Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Papamoa, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Papamoa Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tauranga Domain
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Maunganui
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
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 the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Maunganui and Papamoa Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Baywave TECT Aquatic & Leisure Centre and Baycourt Community & Arts Centre. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Papamoa, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Papamoa Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mercury Baypark - 8 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Tauranga Domain - 13 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 17 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 47 min drive - 77.5 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Papamoa Beach Tavern - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Blended Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Special Mention - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's Papamoa - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Malibu Apartment by the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Malibu Apartment by the Beach on 10 Apr 2027 start from AU$426, 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 Malibu Apartment by the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Malibu Apartment by the Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Malibu Apartment by the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Malibu Apartment by the Beach located?

This family-friendly Tauranga apartment building is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Papamoa Beach and Wairakei Reserve. Gordon Spratt Reserve and Simpson Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 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. 128 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

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
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2026
Thanks so much for staying! And thanks for leaving the property so clean and tidy. So appreciated!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and has everything you need also close to shopping hospitality ,cafes efc and the beach .
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean room, had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy to access the beach, plenty of on street parking outside of the supplied space, spacious unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place to stay

Home away from home, beautiful and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and beautiful location. Would definitely stay again. Across the road from the beach. Close to everything. Was a shame we had to leave early due to Cyclone Vaianu.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful relaxing stay

Great location, super facilities in property.Beautiful region to visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Papamoa

This was our third stay in this property on this trip and it felt like home.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2025
Thanks Andrew - so glad you enjoy staying here!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at Malibu apartment. The beach was close by, the apartment was great and had everything we needed including safe parking. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diana was fantastic to deal with prior to arrival and very helpful throughout our stay. The location was perfect for us being so close to the beach and walking distance to all the amenities we needed.We’ll be back again for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diana has a beautiful place. We wanted close to the beach and it’s across the road and over the dune. The kitchen had the basics and grocery stores were close. It’s clean and we slept well. I’d highly recommend staying here.
Second bedroom
Main bedroom
Front yard, deck, dunes past the road.
Lounge and kitchen
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot which has been thoughtfully kitted out. Super comfy beds!!Loved our winter stay - can only imagine how awesome this spot would be in summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Super comfortable, perfect amenities for a family and handy location to Papamoa shopping centre's and food.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second stay at the property

Our second stay on this trip and a great property
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2025
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, wonderful house

Great place for the family to stay for a few days. Loved the walk across the road to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Thanks so much for your review and so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was perfect for our family of four. Very comfortable and spacious, and the ideal location for a beach holiday. Nice outdoor area too with extras provided to make life easy. Thanks Diana!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place to stay in Papamoa

Lovely place with plenty of space
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2025
Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great apartment, worked well for our family. Owner very helpful. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2025
Thanks for your kind review Neika and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay

Had a great few days in Papamoa. Apartment was perfect for what we wanted, and was clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay and are planning to book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2025
Thanks Peta - and hope to see you again sometime soon in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent accommodation

Brilliant trip, would come again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2023
Thank you for your kind words and for staying. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

We had such a lovely weekend staying here. Was easy to access and is in a lovely area. 10/10 would go back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2024
Thanks for staying and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great place

Super close to the beach! Great place to stay. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2023
Thank you for your kind words and so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Very clean and tidy. Plenty of space for family. Great location - close to beach and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2025
Thanks so much for staying and for your kind review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

6 nights in Papamoa

Spacious, fully stocked, clean & the location make this a must stay Bach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2022
Thank you for your kind words and for staying. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great accomodation

Beautifully presented and spacious, had everything we needed. very close to Fashion Island, the beach and Bayfair. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2022
Thank you for your kind words and for staying. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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