Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club

Guesthouse in Waihi Beach

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Private kitchen
Room
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
AU$135
avg per night

Explore the area

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  • Place, Waihi Beach
  • Place, Anzac Bay
  • Place, Athenree Hot Springs
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
The current price is AU$135
avg per night

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About the area

Waihi Beach

Bowentown, a neighbourhood in Waihi Beach, is home to this guesthouse. Historical Athenree Homestead and Seddon St are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Haiku Park and Gilmour Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Waihi Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Anzac Bay - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Historical Athenree Homestead - 6 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Athenree Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 61 min drive - 77.1 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waihi Beach RSA - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rókalyuk - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Secret Garden - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waihi Beach Hotel Bistro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪surf shack cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club

One bedroom with queen bed. Bunks in living room . Kitchenette with fridge, microwave & hotplates. Fully furnished with linen provided. Off road parking . Walking distance to both harbour and surf beach. 5 min drive to our beautiful Anzac Bay . 10min drive to Athenree hotpools.
5 min to walk to Boatclub for meals, RSA courtesy van available if you want to dine at Waihi Beach RSA. Several cafes in Waihi Beach village.

Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club located?

Located in Bowentown, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Waihi Beach and Bay of Plenty. Anzac Bay is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club Reviews

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. 74 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LISSIE H.

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

Wonderful location

Great stay - comfortable and very friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

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

Great spot

Great spot for a weekend getaway and the host was fantastic the accommodation was clean neat and tidy the batch has everything you need for a weekend stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine r.

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

Cozy excellent location

Exactly as advertised. Nice and hand to beach and short drive to waihi to explore. Extremely cozy, felt very homely, and welcoming. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

heather p.

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

Very happy

Very clean, plenty of towels and lovely hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

2 night stay

Very friendly hosts with lots of suggestions for things to do, road conditions, activities and events going on. Was a great place to explore the eastern side of Coromandel and catch up with friends. Weather was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew V.

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

The Ark , Bowentown

Nice batch for a small family. Owners Brian and Wendy are great. The cleanliness is a 10 for me and also had everything in the house that you would need. Lots to do in and around the area. Will visit again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

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

Clean, warm, great location.

Our young family had a great stay here. Property was very clean and tidy. Lovely warm home. Very close to beach access and playground. Hosts were good, honest people! My husband went out fishing with Brian and would give 10stars if he could. Thank you again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlene H.

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

A nice change

All excellent..no negatives. Highly reccomend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet and Peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace T.

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

Relaxing little stay

The property was clean, cosy and homely. The host was very friendly and happy to help. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette W.

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

Close to ocean beach, harbour and boat club

The property was exactly what was expected based on the listing. It was a great place to stay. Wendy is a good host and very welcoming. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meliors S.

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

Charming and cosy

A delightful, colorful retreat... warm and dry despite the heavy rain. Warm welcome from the Bryan and Wendy. Short walk to the ocean for sunrise, and a short drive to Athenree for hot springs. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin O.

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

Time away

Great place to stay very homely.everythinhg you need.look forward to our next stay.hosts very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erlina O., Auckland, New Zealand

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

Great place to stay for a small family

You will be looked after by the owner as the bach located at the back of the owner’s house. It’s nice, clean, and quite.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Anna B.

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

A few days break

Myself and my 2 girls enjoyed our stay so much. Was a great location for a few days break away. Owners were super friendly and helpful. So handy to walk to the boat club for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

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

Lovely Bowentown Escape

The Ark was a lovely place to stay. It was well equipped and very comfy. The hosts were extremely pleasant and great at checking that my stay was going well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alastair G.

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

A week away

The accommodation and hosts exceeded expectations. Boating club across the road did great food. Great location and wonderful sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

JaneTitus M.

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

Summer Beach Break

Awesome location for us as close to the beach, Waihi village and dairy and other facilities at Waihi township. Cottage was clean and private.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

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

Great start to our road trip.

Great location and this little cabin had everything we needed. The AC was very much needed on the hot summers day and nights. Thankyou for the dvd selection pick out for my son.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah T.

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

Cute little house

This is a great little house within walking distance of the harbour and the ocean. It is quite close to owners house and neighbours so not that private.. We were very well looked after and made welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

RJ G., Long Beach, California; United States

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

An Amazing Bach in Bowentown

We had a wonderful stay at The Arc. A great location and a wonderful little unit. Brian is an amazing host and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We highly recommend staying at The Arc.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan M., Morrinsville

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

Awesome

It was beautiful nice and quiet thank yous very much
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola B., Auckland, NZ

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

Food for the soul

Wendy and Brian are the most fantastic, kind, caring hosts. The Ark is beautifully set up, clean, cozy, peaceful, and has an amazing covered deck for watching the sunset. The beds are very comfortable, and the location is brilliant. Just a quick stroll to the estuary , beach, boat club, or bike path to Waihi Beach. This is a stunning part of the country. Can't wait to return to keep exploring!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wynne L.

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

Fun times

We loved this cosy cabin. It had everything we needed and was in a prime spot to walk to beaches or drive to local attractions. We'd love to come back in summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stu M.

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

Base camp

Was perfect for what we required as a central base for our different locations we explored.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023