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Marotere - Waterfront beach house

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A wooden deck with a view of the sea and kayakers.
A dining table with a vase of flowers, a view of a lake, and a wooden deck.
A spacious room with large windows offering a view of a deck and outdoor area.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.
A modern kitchen with a window, stainless steel appliances, and white cabinetry.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Ruakaka, Ruakaka
  • Place, Ruakaka Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Refining NZ Visitors Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Waipu Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Corner Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom with Ensuite

1 Queen Bed

Queen room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Ruakaka

Located in Ruakaka, this holiday home is on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Waipu Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ruakaka Beach and Waipu Caves. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Ruakaka, Ruakaka

What's nearby

  • Ruakaka Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Refining NZ Visitors Centre - 4 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Waipu Museum - 8 min drive - 14.1 km
  • beach near Marsden Cove - 12 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 21 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Land & Sea - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waipu Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cafe & Take Away - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Marotere - Waterfront beach house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Marotere - Waterfront beach house?

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marotere - Waterfront beach house on 16 Mar 2027 start from AU$470, 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 Marotere - Waterfront beach house?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Marotere - Waterfront beach house?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marotere - Waterfront beach house?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Marotere - Waterfront beach house located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Ruakaka Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Refining NZ Visitors Centre and Waipu Museum. Waipu Caves and Waipu Cove Beach are also within 12 miles (20 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. 142 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property with top notch view. Warm and very comfortable. Would like to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous peaceful property. Definitely more “beach house” than “bach”. Good to note steep stairs at every entrance, incase you have elderly or disabled people in your party. Apart from that, this property is very comfortable. Lovely deck out front to enjoy the view. We will return
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Great stay, great host
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing and relaxing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location and great house with everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great stay - thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely LOVED our stay! What a spot...the most wonderful view. The house was spotless and had all the comforts. Thank you, we thoroughly enjoyed our family holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely superb place. Very clean and tidy, house location is very close to the beach. Highway recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful stay in this well equipped holiday home
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay

Great and quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and well equipped Bach
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for us

The property was close to shops, restaurants and pub and was well equipped. Perfect place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family breakaway

The property was clean and comfortable. We loved it!The location is convinient to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chris was an amazing host! We had a very relaxing long weekend. Kayaking, BBQ and fire under the stars made the experience special.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about the bach is dialed in. Host is welcoming and communicative. Great location. Great views. Great design.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views!

What a lovely peaceful stay in a beautiful Bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!!!

Awesome place and Location would definitely return again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in a great location opposite the river and sea. Everything we needed. We had a very pleasant stay. Would highly recommend.
View from front of house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ruakaka Delight

Perfect weather, perfect location just to chill with family
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay

Beautiful stay. We hired this place as I was working in the area and it was just what we needed. Loved having a coffee watching the sunrise through the lounge
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Xmas holiday

Great bach beautiful location
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning water views in beautiful accomodation

Wonderful stay in modern well equipped home. Everything you need and more in superb location. Easy drive from Auckland
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning

Great house with an amazing location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay

Great location, immaculate property that has everything we needed. Spotlessly clean and tidy. 10/10. Thanks Grant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An awesome spot for rest and relaxation

Location amazing, house awesome, great set up for a relaxing holiday. Great inside/outside flow with deck and ranchsliders. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
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