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Moanarua Beach Cottage

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, steps from Ohope Beach

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Beach nearby
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Cottage, Kitchenette | Private kitchenette | Microwave, stovetop, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Cottage, Kitchenette | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2 Hoterini Street, Ohope, 3121

What's nearby

  • Ohope Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Maraetotara Reserve - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Ohope International Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Whakatane Hospital - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Ohiwa Harbour - 16 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turkish Kebab House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe Whakatane - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Quay Cafe/Licensed Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Quart House Bar - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Moanarua Beach Cottage

Bed & breakfast near Ohope Beach
Located close to Maraetotara Reserve and Ohope International Golf Club, Moanarua Beach Cottage provides free continental breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this bed & breakfast. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Moanarua Beach Cottage include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Kitchenettes, microwaves, and stovetops

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Moanarua Beach Cottage
Moanarua Beach Cottage B&B
Moanarua Beach Cottage B&B Ohope
Moanarua Beach Cottage Ohope
Moanarua Beach Cottage Ohope
Moanarua Beach Cottage Bed & breakfast
Moanarua Beach Cottage Bed & breakfast Ohope

Frequently asked questions

Is Moanarua Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Moanarua Beach Cottage?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Moanarua Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Moanarua Beach Cottage?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Moanarua Beach Cottage located?

Situated by the ocean, this bed & breakfast is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ohope Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Maraetotara Reserve and Ohope International Golf Club. Otarawairere Bay and Whakatane War Memorial Hall are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Moanarua Beach Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Very friendly owners. Property is cosy and we'll equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Logement génial avec des hôtes super accueillant et très serviable. Ils nous ont fait découvrir la région et ont été des hôtes attentifs et chaleureux.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Hosts were awesome and it was a magic place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

The hosts are so generous & we loved the unique setting!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10

The property is in a beautiful setting: it has a lovely garden, it is just steps away from the beach on a quiet street, and the cottage itself has gorgeous Maori carvings on its front. The owners are incredibly kind and gracious, as well. They invited us to their nearby home for delicious drinks and food shortly after our arrival. They are deeply committed to sharing Maori cultural traditions with their guests. A truly memorable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10

What a cozy setting and the hosts are wonderful. We would stay there again when we visit again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10

Obwohl wir das Apartment gebucht hatten mussten wir in einem Kinderzimmer übernachten. Die sanitären Anlagen mussten wir uns mit den Gastgebern teilen. Das einzig schöne der Strand war in ca. 150m Entfernung.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This was an excellent experience. Different from most places you stay. The staff were most friendly and went out of their way to make this a memorable place to stay. The room/unit had everything you need and breakfast was provided. The homemade jams were wonderful especially the marmalade. It was a no rush, relaxing stay and we would certainly recommend it to people looking for something a little different.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

A wonderful place to stay. We were warmly greeted by our hosts who invited us up to their home for drinks and nibbles and we left an hour later! Many stories changed hands. The next day we put our long line out on the beach and caught a couple of snapper which Miria and Taroi invited us to cook on their BBQ. We of course invited them to share the fish with us and so with salad and potatoes cooked by them ,we once again enjoyed another couple of hours before enjoying a dip in their hot pool. A truly memorable stay in a lovely cottage with the tuis in the trees outside our door. Magic!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

We had a lovely stay for only one night and we were made very welcome by the lovely hosts,with drink and snacks on the terrace.We stayed in the room,in the house as the cottage were occupied.Had a lovely evening with the host-couple and almost like beeing with old friends.Breakfast was very good and before we drove off we filled up our waterbottles from their natural spring waterwell they had in their garden. Would love to go back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Hosts superb, helpful friendly and good company. Excellent room.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Amazing stay lovely hosts arrived as clients left as friends highly recommended
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This property is in a great location, only one block from the beach. It is beautifully decorated and charming. The quality and attention to detail is superb - the homemade jams in the refrigerator were especially noted. The bed was very comfortable; it was great falling asleep to the sound of the surf breaking on the beach. Miria and Taroi are fabulous hosts; they treat you as one of their family and really make you feel welcome and comfortable. Our stay here was the highlight of our trip around East Cape; we will definitely stay there again next time we visit Ohope. Highly recommended, especially for couples looking for a romantic getaway.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Had a great time at the beach Lovely people Nice little cottage
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We spent two nights at Moanarua Beach cottage. The location is gorgeous and the cottage is perfect, with everything you need to hunker down or use as a base to explore the Eastern Bay. What really makes it though is Miria and Taroa, we had a fabulous evening with them and another visitor, plenty of laughs all round. Don't forget to try Miria's homemade jams... just delicious! Would absolutely recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Hosts were lovely couple. Cottage was in a great location
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Wonderful, friendly and welcoming hosts. Breakfast was delicious and there was plenty of it. A very nice little unit with all the comforts and privately located. There were books and a photo album which were very interesting. A lovely taste of the local Maori culture. Thank you Miria and Taroi.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

A great place to stay close to the beach with everything you need and lovely homemade preserves made by the very hospitible hosts. Would definitely stay again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

lovely couple with a beautiful spot very close to the beach.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

Die Unterkunft liegt sehr nah zum Strand, Restaurants und Supermärkte sind jedoch nicht in der Nähe. Fürs Abendessen sind wir nach Whakatane rübergefahren, dort ist deutlich mehr los als in Ohope. Die Gastgeber sind sehr freundlich und interessiert. Bei der von uns gewählten Unterkunft im Haus schläft man offenbar im kleinen Zimmer der ausgezogenen Tochter. Man hat eine kleine eigene Toilette gegenüber, teilt sich aber die Dusche mit den Gastgebern. Wenn man Wert auf Privatsphäre legt, ist diese Unterkunft daher nicht die richtige Wahl. Das Frühstück war auch eher überschaubar. Aus unserer Sicht war die Unterkunft für die gebotene Leistung (kleines Zimmer, kein eigenes Bad am Zimmer, mittelmäßiges Frühstück) leicht überteuert.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

The hosts were very hospitable. We arrived in NZ a day later than planned and later in the day than we would have liked, so we didn't arrive at the cottage until 10 p.m. They waited for us and then brought us supper because we hadn't eaten. This cottage is in the basement of their home and does not have any ocean view, but it is private, spacious and has a great bathroom! They were a very nice couple and we wish we had had more time to chat with them.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Very familiar place to stay, it is the home of a very nice couple, they treated us very well. Very close to the beach! Only thing is that the internet does not work in the room downstairs (honey moon suite).
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This well-equipped and comfortable cottage is ideally located just across the road from the beach. Expect a warm welcome and wonderful hospitality from hosts Miria and Taroi. Highly recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

It is quite refreshing to stay in a place that the owners take so much pride in and it is immediately apparent that these do once you arrive. We arrived in the early evening hours and found the cottage all fixed up and ready to go. The location was absolutely perfect for access to the beach, local restaurants and activities. We found the cottage very clean and tidy but also came with snacks, nibbles and a personally written letter welcoming us To the cottage. They also provided their personal contact details in case we had any questions or issues; which we did not. We were also fortunate enough to have a great evening conversation with the owners that added to the experience. I will have to say it was like meeting with old friends from the start. I wholeheartedly recommend The Moanarua Beach Cottage for all to enjoy.