Apartment

Monty's self-contained unit

Apartment in Kawhia with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Exterior detail
Interior
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Kawhia, Kawhia
  • Place, Maketu Marae
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawhia Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

bedroom one

1 Queen Bed

bedroom two

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Monty's self-contained unit

Child friendly warm comfortable unit set one section back from Kawhia Harbour in a peaceful garden setting. A lovely 5 min walk to Kawhia CBD where you find the Rusty Snapper Cafe, Museum, fish and chip shop, local hotel, boating and sports clubs and petrol station. Wharf fishing, surf casting, harbour fishing and charter boats can cover fishing for all tastes.
Soak in Te Puia springs on Ocean Beach two hour either side of low tide or just enjoy a sun set over the Tasman sea.
Kayak hire can be arranged.
The local 9 hole golf course is 5 min drive and has some stunning views of the area.
Lovely harbour side walks or a 10 min drive to Aotea Harbour for a walk along the sand dunes or a long one around to Kawhia along Ocean Beach
Waitomo is 1-5 hr drive to the caves , along the way are the Marakopa Falls, PiriPiri Caves and the Natural Bridge. Return back through Otorohanga for the Kiwi House and Bird House.
1 hr north is Raglan with some metal road a must see on the way is the Bridle Veil Falls.
Special conditions:
Smoking outside only using ash tray provided.
Washing machine and dryer on request.
Kayak hire can be arranged.
Unit must be left in clean and tidy condition or $35 charge applies.
NO PARTIES.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

NOTE BREAKFAST NOT PROVIDED

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kawhia

Kawhia is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kawhia Beach and Bridal Veil Falls, while Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery and Raglan & District Museum are cultural highlights. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Kawhia, Kawhia

What's nearby

  • Maketu Marae - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kawhia Beach - 12 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 53 min drive - 87.0 km
  • Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple - 57 min drive - 96.7 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪OpArau Ro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kawhia Fish Shop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Chips - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Annie's Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Blue Chook Inn - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Monty's self-contained unit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Monty's self-contained unit?

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monty's self-contained unit on 16 Nov 2025 start from AU$139.45, 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 Monty's self-contained unit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Monty's self-contained unit?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Monty's self-contained unit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Monty's self-contained unit located?

Situated in Kawhia, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Maketu Marae and Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery. Kawhia Beach is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) away.

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. 102 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lance K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Only stayed one night. Unit is clean and tidy and host was very pleasant and helpful. Lovely veg garden as well. Will surely be back again sometime.Thank-you Ray.Lance and Jannet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

karoraina A.

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

Holiday in Kawhia0

enjoyed our stay..very peaceful,excellent accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona H.

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

Monty’s B&B

Great location & suited our needs perfectly. Nice & warm on one of the coldest nights in May
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

dave c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic property. Highly recommend. Super friendly owners.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Great Stay

This was perfect for our overnight in Kāwhia. It was true to the description on the website so lived up to expectation. Thanks for a comfortable stay. Jenny
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiger

Liked: Amenities
Really happy experience here! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Flavian E.

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

A great experience in Kawhia

Ray was friendly, helpful and accommodating, and the unit was clean and comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicity D.

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

Top Accommodation

Very comfortable and homely. Has everything you need and it was so clean and tidy. Gorgeous spot too. The hosts very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

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

Totally recommend this B&B

Really lovely owners, friendly and helpful. The facility is beautifully set out everything you could need, comfortable beds, great shower like getting a massage. Really handy and close to town, beach etc. Would seriously recommend can comfortably accommodate 6 with lovely outside area. Many thanks to our lovely hosts.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Peace in Kawhia

Driveway very steep, property well maintained, lovely garden, clean and homely inside, everything there you would need for a few nights' stay, including cleaning equipment so that you can leave it the way you found it. We would definitely recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

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

Snug and cosy

Well equipped little unit, easy to heat and a gentle 5 to 10 minute stroll (depends how many photos you take🙂) to the shops and museum. Lovely quiet getaway spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Te Rita P.

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

Relief

Suited us pretty well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marrianne B.

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

Cozy and well equipped

Lovely private get away set in a beautiful garden. The weather was unfortunately not good with Cyclone looming but hosts did what they could to make our stay as comfortable as possible.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone M.

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

Cosy

Peacefull
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel & Gemma S., Waikato

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

Happy stay

We had stayed at the property earlier this Year and really enjoyed the lovely bach and Kawhia beaches & community. We unfortunately had to change our booking for August stay due to our Chartered Fishing Trip was cancelled due to rough sea conditions and arranged another stay in which we were assisted by Helen and Ray to stay at the bach in October, all goes well with the weather. we can go on our Fishing Trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

kawhia

A nice humble little downstairs apartment. The hosts are easy and friendly to deal with. Kawhia beach is awesome for the kids and adults. Don't expect any fine dinning experiences in Kawhia
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Murray P., Tauranga

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

Very Good

An Air Con would have made it excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ebony R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful to be back home
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay. Very warm little unit with everything we needed. Sunny bedrooms, towels for the stunning beach and even some thoughtful extras provided in the kitchen. Very friendly owners and walking distance to town, even with little kids. We had a great weekend here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody B.

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

Awesome

Had a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

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

Well appointed, handy and good beds

Ray is a helpful person. The unit is actually better than the online photos. The fridge is a fridge freezer now and the microwave sits on top of it. There's a nice breakfast bar opposite the kitchen bench and 2 sofas in the lounge. It's a short walk to the shops and wharf. The unit is private and well supplied, for example, we needed scissors and found some in the unit. There are plenty of plates and cutlery. There is a selection of cereals, tea and coffee, and 2 moccona ( I think) coffee sachets ( I like coffee). My wife added she liked the shower. Got a good sleep. Everyone happy (mum, dad, 16yrs and 11yrs). Thanks Ray, all the best. We had a good break.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard M.

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

Great place to stay

Very helpful hosts, clean and tidy unit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Faye T.

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

Overall comfortable stay

Didn't realize unit was under owners home
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Montys_kawhia71

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What makes this property unique

Pleasant garden surrounding unit.

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