Great holiday accommodation at Kairakau Beach

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A long, single-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor area with potted plants.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.
A row of cabins with a mountainous backdrop.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with greenery outside, and a wall-mounted light switch.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kirakau Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Central Hawke's Bay District, Central Hawke's Bay
  • Place, Kirakau Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mangakuri Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Amazing Maze 'n Maize
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Granny's Cottage

1 Queen Bed

Paddington

1 Queen Bed

Quarters Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Quarters Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

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About the area

Kairakau

Located in Kairakau, this holiday home is on a river. Central Hawkes Bay Settlers Museum and Birdwoods Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wairunga Golf Course and Craggy Range. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Map
Central Hawke's Bay District, Central Hawke's Bay

What's nearby

  • Kirakau Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mangakuri Beach - 12 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Birdwoods Gallery - 57 min drive - 65.9 km
  • Amazing Maze 'n Maize - 57 min drive - 69.8 km
  • Hastings Golf Club - 58 min drive - 71.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Great holiday accommodation at Kairakau Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great holiday accommodation at Kairakau Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great holiday accommodation at Kairakau Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great holiday accommodation at Kairakau Beach?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Great holiday accommodation at Kairakau Beach located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Kirakau Beach and 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Mangakuri Beach. Mohi Bush Scenic Reserve and Central Hawkes Bay Settlers Museum are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot to relax and forget day to day life. The property has everything you need and plenty of options for extended family to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, facilities, excellent host super accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, host was great! Private placeand comfortable clean rooms Everything you need in the kitchen. And lovely fire with a heap of board games to entertain you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful, warm home away from home

Loved our stay, enjoyed the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot by the beach

Lovely stay, amazing hosts, great spot by the beach and river.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic host who was relaxed and welcoming. Perfect accomodation for a family group with friends. Everything we needed with a great outdoors for socialising.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at a gorgeous spot. There was everything that we could have wanted. Vivienne was so welcoming and had great communication. We would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A wonderful place to stay

Thank you for a fabulous family holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family accommodation

Great place for our two families to stay with the river and beach so close. The kayaks were an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great to get back to this batch. Has special memories for me and enjoyed our time again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay AAAA

AAA
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family get together

Great quiet location with helpful hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Life is a beach

Lovely location, comfortable accommodation and friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location and hosts.

Lovely spot. Great hosts , excellent facilities. Lots of room. My family loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Family Accommodation

Perfectly set up for intergenerational family group. Lovely hosts and a great location. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Bikepacking for a 3 day trip

Loved our stay at kairakau beach...they were great hosts...very welcominf and generous. Really nice place to stay. Would highly recommend it!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was all wonderful, right down to the Christmas tree! The kitchen is so well-equipped, and the grounds are beautiful. Very quiet, peaceful, and relaxing. Viv is the perfect hostess
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome!

We had a great stay, beautiful beach, wonderful hosts - thanks so much :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visiting Kairakau with overseas family

Loved our stay and being able to show our overseas family beautiful Kairakau, and we were treated to a couple days of great weather. The place had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great out of the way place to stay

Great property that suited out needs perfectly. Well equiped property where we were self sufficient and able to do our own thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

A lovely spot. Great proximity to the river and the beach and welcoming interiors. The rooms are all separate, connected by a covered porch. Great friendly hospitality from the hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about our stay. The photos are beautiful & accurate but still don't do it justice. We were very happy with the accommodation, the views are stunning, the location is incredible & the kayaking is out of this world. Viv is a great host with the perfect blend of friendly & present but in no way intrusive. It was very hard to leave & we will definitely be back!
This was a great layout for us, we enjoyed indoor & outdoor seating, plenty of options
Not a bad view from the picnic table
I loved staying in the cosy wee cottage & the stars at night were spectacular
This beach is one of the most beautiful I've ever been to
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Loved everything about this bach as it’s just perfect accommodation, location for us. Beautiful beach right on the doorstep and awesome river to explore. Fabulous hosts who looked after us well. Love to be invited back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kairakau Beach is a fantastic place with an incredible landscape. The Quarters is a lovely bach; lots of room, very comfortable and well equipped. The fire in the living area is great for cooler weather. Mo & Viv were very helpful, kind and responsive. We had a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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