Set 400 metres from Whangamata Beach, Estuary Retreat Whangamata offers a garden, barbecue facilities and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a patio. The guest house features family rooms. The guest house provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, the units come with bed linen and towels. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Whangamata, like cycling. The nearest airport is Whitianga Airport, 76 km from Estuary Retreat Whangamata.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Whangamata
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Yveline
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Perfect location. Comfortable, spacious and well equipped apartment. Perfect place to enjoy the quietness and beauty of the area. Very friendly neighbours.
  • Kelly
    Australia Australia
    Facilities fantastic, owners lovely, friendly, and inviting. Great set up. I could live in it! Nice and close to beach too. Well worth a visit.
  • Andrew
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Meeting the owner and enjoying the welcoming. The home was well presented, clean and tidy. Nice and quiet.
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Sarah

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score

Sarah
Nestled among lush tropical gardens and a short wander to the nearby Estuary lagoon, our family run cottage is a much loved peaceful destination for couples, travellers and small families. A self contained two bedroom cottage in a quiet setting offers all the comforts to ensure you have a pleasurable experience. We offer free WiFi, T.V, Linen and a private driveway for your own usage and parking. the property has its own kitchenette, private bathroom, Bbq and outdoor living spaces. Align Massage Therapy, is an onsite studio offering remedial massage and healing. If you should require an extra relaxing experience during your stay contact Sarah (bookings essential at additional cost).
We are longtime locals who have had over 40yrs of the good life in Whangamata. We love sharing local knowledge and are proud of our town and its surrounding natural beauty. Tracy, Mike and I (Sarah) look forward to meeting you and we invite you to share our little slice of paradise.
If you enjoy outdoor activities and nature, we have some epic activities on our back door step. Surf lessons/hire, Mountan bike trails, Fishing, Stand up paddleboarding and hiking just to name a few. We can organise, and put you in touch with the right people if you are interested in any of these. For the shoppers, we have an ecclectic selection of shops in the main town center where you can enjoy some great food from budget Kiwi fish and chips through to resturant quality.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Estuary Retreat Whangamata
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Estuary Retreat Whangamata takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 01:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Estuary Retreat Whangamata

  • Check-in at Estuary Retreat Whangamata is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Estuary Retreat Whangamata include:

    • Suite
    • Bungalow

  • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Estuary Retreat Whangamata. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Estuary Retreat Whangamata may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Estuary Retreat Whangamata is 1.4 miles from the centre of Whangamata. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Estuary Retreat Whangamata offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Back massage
    • Beach
    • Full body massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage