The Fish and Jandal is a beautiful, self-contained apartment, located in McLeod Bay, Whangarei Heads, 26 km from Whangarei Town Centre. The air-conditioned apartment has amazing views of the bay and it has a sun terrace as well as a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave. There is also a flat-screen TV and a BBQ. Complimentary pantry essentials and unlimited WiFi are included. Guests have free use of a 2-person kayak, life jackets and snorkel gear.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.2
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  • Joe
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Awesome location, great friendly hosts made my son's birthday getaway a magical couple of days from the big city.. location is just right with fabulous views of the harbor. Was in close proximity to great beaches and walks. The township wasn't too...
  • Audra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was very well appointed and thought out, it had everything we could possibly need and was very comfortable with a fantastic view.
  • Greg
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We were warmly welcomed on arrival and shown around, then left to soak up the remaining sunshine as the sun disappeared on the horizon. We enjoyed the fresh baking, orange juice and treats in the fridge. The kitchen was well stocked if we had...
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 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 Jacqueline & John Benson-Cooper

9.9
9.9
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Jacqueline & John Benson-Cooper
The Fish and Jandal is a beautiful, self-contained (one bedroom) apartment, located in McLeod Bay, Whangarei Heads, 26 km from Whangarei Town Centre. The air-conditioned spacious apartment is seconds from the beach and has amazing unobstructed views of the bay. It is a “home away from home” with a fully equipped kitchen (including pantry essentials, an oven, ceramic cooktop, and microwave), and has a separate bedroom, spacious bathroom, its own laundry room and sun terrace. There is also a flat-screen TV (Sky including Movies and Sport) and good cell phone coverage. Host will welcome guests with a complimentary glass of wine on arrival and they also provide complimentary unlimited WiFi, free use of a BBQ, 2-person kayak, life jackets and snorkel gear. It is highly recommended to come and stay for at least 2 days as guests often wished they had stayed for longer. PLEASE NOTE: smoking is allowed outside only
We would love to welcome you and ensure you feel welcome and that you have everything you need for a comfortable stay. It is a magic spot and we would love for you to enjoy your well deserved break or holiday! We really appreciate if if you could always provide a mobile number to contact you so we can advise you of any helpful information on the day of your arrival. We really enjoy living in Whangarei Heads where we can walk the various scenic walking tracks, swim, kayak and go fishing! My husband greatly enjoys fishing and we frequently go out on the boat to catch fresh fish. We have everything you need for a great get-away or holiday.
McLeod Bay is one of the most popular and picturesque bays along the scenic coast of Whangarei Heads peninsula. It is a very safe community with an ever changing view of the Bay (from boats, fisherman, and other water activities). Close to many stunning scenic coastal and mountain walks, a marine reserve, and a beautiful surfing beach (Oceans Beach) with its white sand dunes. Perfect for a wonderful escape/holiday/break or rest. Also, we are within walking distance to a cafe/takeaway, and only 6 minutes’ drive away is a supermarket, gym, bakery, café, bottle store, and hairdresser. The fabulous Parua Bay Tavern is only 10 minutes’ drive away. Please note: It is recommended to arrive before evening as Whangarei Heads Road has no road lighting in some areas and, unless you are familiar with NZ roads, this can be a little dangerous.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Fish and Jandal
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Fish and Jandal takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment 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.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot or 1 extra bed available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform The Fish and Jandal in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

You are advised to bring your own vehicle as this property is not serviced by public transport.

Legal information

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