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A C C O M M O D A T I O N   -   Bed & Breakfast Accommodation

A Room with a View - Seaview Accommodation B & B
4 Miro Place, Whitianga
Telephone (07) 866 0066
Mobile: 021 2888821

Email: sales@victus.co.nz

Website : www.seaviewaccommodationwhitianga.com

Hosts : Terri and Jenny

A Room with a view.  Seaview, Queen Bed, Ensuite, TV/DVD, Fridge, Microwave, BBQ and Deck.

 

AJ's Bed and Breakfast
244 Cook Drive, Whitianga
Telephone: (07) 8671371

Mobile : 0274452018
Hosts: Alan & Merle Benson

Email: forestview@xtra.co.nz

Web: ajsbedandbreakfast.co.nz

We have two Queen units both with ensuites tea making facilities, fridge, TV and top quality linen.  We can arrange a large range of activities including Day Sailing, Fishing,Diving, and sightseeing or just relax on our sun drenched decks. Rates range from $150.00 off peak to $160.00 at peak times. We are proud members of

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Ambience on AquilaAmbience on Aquila
17 Aquila Drive, Whitianga
Telephone/Fax: (07) 866 0320
Mob: 021 868 547
Hosts: Kaye & Henry Whalen
Email:
relax@ambience-on-aquila.co.nz
Web: www.ambience-on-aquila.co.nz

Luxury waterfront retreat with stunning views of the Whitianga waterways and amazing evening sunsets, this modern elegant home is decorated to reflect its maritime environment, resulting in a light warm welcoming home that draws you to the water and the boats from the time you walk through the front entrance .Add to this a sunny private and peaceful courtyard and you truly have a place to relax, restore and revitalise. A leisurely 15 minute walk takes you right into the CBD, cafes & restaurants and the beautiful ocean beach of Mercury Bay

 


At Parkland Place
14 Parkland Place, Whitianga
Telephone: (07) 866 4987
Fax: (07) 866 4946
Hosts: Maria & Guy Clark
Email:
parklandplace@wave.co.nz
Web: www.atparklandplace.co.nz

Enjoy European hospitality in Whitianga's most luxurious boutique accommodation. Maria, a ship's chef from Poland and her Kiwi husband Guy, will make your stay a memorable experience. Enjoy the sunny outdoors strolling along parkland to Brophys Beach. Soak in the spa pool then relax in the guest lounge. Privacy, discretion, peace and quiet is assured.

 


Auntie Dawns B&B - HOT WATER BEACH Auntie Dawns and Hot Water Beach
15 Radar Road, Hot Water Beach
Telephone (07) 866 3707
Mobile: 021 2156300

Email: dawn@auntiedawn.co.nz

Website : www.auntiedawn.co
Hosts: Dawn & Joe Nelmes

Auntie Dawns Place is easy access to the Famous Hot Water Beach.  Comfortable self contained appartments with queen and single beds and cooking facilities.  Prepare breakfast at your own convenience - tea, coffee, milk, bread, butter and cereal provided. 

The beach is a beautiful surf beach.  At low tide, hot water  bubbles up at a particular place in the sand and you dig yourself a ''hot pool' to bathe in.  When the water is too hot, take a swim in the Pacific Ocean!  NOTE : (During bad weather the waves make the springs too difficult to access)

 


Bay Adventures B&B

57 South Highway, Whitianga

Ph: 07 867 1661

Mobile (021) 113 2629

Fax: 07 867 1671

Email : info@bayadventuresbnb.co.nz

Web : www.bayadventuresbnb.co.nz

Your Hosts: Lee & Gavin

 


Carolyn's on Parkland B&B

13 Parkland Place, Whitianga

Ph: 07 866 2292

Mobile (0274) 838 020

Fax: 07 866 2291

Email : relax@carolynsonparkland.co.nz

Web :www.carolynsonparkland.co.nz

Your Host: Carolyn Evans

A modern Bed & Breakfast in a peaceful, quiet and relaxing environment, only 2 minutes stroll to the beach, and bordering a beautiful scenic reserve,  river and farmland.  With only one guestroom you'll enjoy total peace and privacy!  A truely memorable experience. Tariff: from $140 (seasonal).
MASSAGE THERAPY
- Carolyn also offers you the opportunity to pamper yourself, relax and rejuvenate with one of her amazing 1.5 or 2 hr massages including hotstone therapy and other natural therapies she is widely renown for.

 


 

Cathedral Court B&B - HAHEI
1 Cathedral Court, Hahei
Telephone: (07) 866 3501

Fax: (07) 866 3305
Mobile: 027 3912195

Email: info@cathedralcourt.co.nz

Website: www.cathedralcourt.co.nz
Hosts: Jill & Graeme Noakes

Cathedral Court Bed & Breakfast offers 2 Guest Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, fridge, TV, Tea & Coffee making facilities.

 


 

Cathedral Cove B&B - HAHEI
14 Cathedral Court, Hahei Coromandel Peninsula
Phone: +64 (0) 7 866 3550 or
Mob: 021 722 402

Email: info@cathedralcovebandb.co.nz
Web: www.cathedralcovebandb.co.nz
Your hosts: Pat & Rachael

Cathedral Cove Bed and Breakfast is a modern home centrally located in Hahei, offering a choice of three quality guest rooms.  Enjoy a leisurely 400m walk to the soft-pink sands of Hahei Beach, the village and restaurants.  Venture a little further and you can experience two world-renowned, must-see Coromandel attractions – Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach. During your stay we hope you enjoy our friendly hospitality and the stunning coastline of Mercury Bay.

 

 


Clovelly Guest House
145 Centennial Drive, Whitianga
Ph: (07) 866-2032
Fax: (07) 866-2777
E-mail: welcome@clovellyguesthouse.co.nz
Web: www.clovellyguesthouse.co.nz

Your Hosts: Jocelyn and Alan Arnold

Luxury, private self-contained unit with magnificent views over Mercury Bay and surrounding Coromandel Range. Easy access to safe beaches, ocean fishing, horse riding, tramping, kayaking, diving, sailing. Facilities include: queen-size bed; Settee; Kitchenette with microwave, hob and fridge; Sky TV and video; BBQ; Outside patio setting.

 


Cosy Cat B&B
41 South Highway, Whitianga
Telephone (07) 866 4488
Fax: (07) 866 4488
Host: Gordon Pearce
Email: cosycat@xtra.co.nz

Web: www.cosycat.co.nz

Welcome to our picturesque cottage and enjoy the amusing catty decor and unique feline ambience.  Cosy queen/twin/single bedrooms with private facilities are available all year.  Breakfast is served in the dining room from the blackboard menu. Separate hoiday cottage also offered for family groups. Moderate tariff. Helpful and friendly.

 


Driftwood Lodge Whitianga B&BDriftwood Lodge Whitianga

167 Buffalo Beach Road
Ph: +64 (0)7 866 5256
Fx: + 64 (0)7 866 5296

Your hosts: Janice & Bruce Bell
E-mail: welcome@driftwoodnz.co.nz
Web:
www.driftwoodnz.co.nz

Relax and enjoy luxury accommodation by the sea. Our bed & breakfast offers: 3 spacious, stylish rooms with king-size bed, adjoining lounge & private entrance, all rooms have ensuite and open onto decks, expansive ocean views For more information visit our website.

 

Ferry Landing Lodge B&B
1169 Purangi Road, Ferry Landing, RD1
Ph: +64 (0)7 866 0445
Mb: + 64 (021) 253 7244

Your hosts: Pam and Rob
E-mail: pamandrob@ferrylandinglodge.co.nz

Website : www.ferrylandinglodge.co.nz

Bed and breakfast family accommodation, in Whitianga on the Coromandel. Just a stones throw from Whitianga and minutes from Cooks Beach, Hot water Beach, Hahei Beach, Flaxmill Bay, Front Beach and Buffalo beach, all beautiful and popular white, sandy beaches for swimming.  Providing comfortable, spacious and affordable tourist accommodation, is what makes Ferry Landing Lodge the number 1 bed and breakfast accommodation in Whitianga.  Restaurants and shopping are easily accessible with continuous ferry crossings providing transport across the 200m of water that separate historic Ferry Landing from Whitianga.

 

Five Pipi Dune B&B
5 Pipi Dune
Ph: +64 (0)7 869 5375
Mb: + 64 (0)21 324 822

Your hosts: Vern and Joan
E-mail: holiday@pipidune.co.nz

Website : www.pipidune.co.nz

We aim to provide our visitors with all the amenities they require to have a relaxing holiday and to enjoy the wonderful beaches and scenery that the Coromandel Peninsula has to offer.

 


Glenvin Bed & Breakfast

22 Cholmondeley Crescent, Whitianga

Phone: (07) 867 1487

Email: glenvin@slingshot.co.nz
Website: www.glenvin.co.nz

Your Hosts: Glenys & Kevin

 

 


Hahei Bed & Breakfast

6 Jackson Place, Hahei, RD1, Whitianga

Phone: (07) 866 3730

Fax: (07) 866 3750

Mobile: 0274 998879

Email: info@haheibandb.co.nz

Your Host: Mark Cederman

 


Hahei Retreat Bed & Breakfast
6 Orchard Road, Hahei RD1 Whitianga

Tel: 07 866 3170, Fax: 07 866 3173, Mob: 027 6515173

Email: info@haheiretreat.co.nz

Web: www.haheiretreat.co.nz

Host: Brian

We are situated in the lovely Coromandel Peninsula, close to Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach and Whitianga. Hahei Beach is a long stretch of sand tinted pink with crushed shell and at the Eastern end is the impressive Hereheretaura Point once a formidable defensive Pa site.

Hahei Beach has picturesque Islands just off shore creating a very safe beach for swimming.   Hahei Village has its own General Store and quaint block of shops including 2 Café / Restaurants, Ice cream Parlour and Gift shop. Beach, Shops and Cafes only 8 minutes walk.

We have 2 Studios & 3 Standard rooms (not suitable for young children unless given prior approval).


Halcyon Heights

365 Mill Creek Rd, Whitianga

Telephone: (07) 866 0166

Mobile: (021) 172 0561

Hosts: Gaye Butcher and Fred Brinsden

Email: welcome@halcyonheights.co.nz

 


Hawley's B&B
19 Hahei Beach Road, Hahei
Telephone: (07) 866 3273 Fax: +64 (0)7 866 3273, Mobile: 027 971 090
Host: Peter & Rhonda Hawley


Kaeppeli's B&B
40 Gray Ave, Kuaotunu
Telephone (07) 866 2445 Mobile: (027) 656 3442
Hosts: Jill & Robert
Email: paradise@kaeppelis.co.nz
Website: www.kaeppelis.co.nz

Country Living in Style and Comfort with Swisss/Kiwi family on our 51/2 hectare "Paradise" above the Pacific Ocean at beautiful Kuaotunu, NZ. Enjoy the peace, tranquility and beauty of Kuaotunu along with bushwalks, fishing, swimming, tennis, kayaking, a choice of some of the worlds best clean, safe, white sandy beaches. Exquisite meals- Swiss Chef.

 


Kuaotunu Bay Lodge
SH 25, Kuaotunu
Telephone: (07) 866 4396
Hosts: Bill & Lorraine Muir
Email: muir@kuaotunubay.co.nz
Website: www.kuaotunubay.co.nz

A beach house with elegance situated 18km north of Whitianga, walk through the garden to the safe beach. Private deck with panoramic views of Mercury Island and the Peninsula. Great winter getaway, open fire, underfloor heating, ensuites. Dinner by arrangement. 2 Queen, 2 Single (3 bedrooms). Close to Matarangi Golf Course.

 


Leighton Lodge
Maire & Wally Leighton
17 Stewart Place, Opito Bay
Ph 07 866 0756 or 027 2300 656
Fax 07 866 5867
Email: welcome@leightonlodge.co.nz
Website: www.leightonlodge.co.nz

Come and enjoy the tranquillity and peaceful environment of this Coromandel Peninsula paradise. Our property borders a reserve and is just 200 meters from the stunning white sands of the beautiful and safe Opito Bay beach. From our deck enjoy the panoramic views of the Great Mercury Islands. Stay with us and enjoy a "Bed & Breakfast " experience. Facilities include BBQ, Sky TV, Internet access and laundry. Dinners and picnic lunches are available by arrangement. Maire enjoys providing her guests with a variety of meals including fresh seafood and seasonal vegetables from her garden. Alternatively, for the independent traveller, there is the option of our self contained accommodation- double bedroom, spacious bathroom and kitchen /living area.

 


Mercury Orchard Bed & Breakfast
141 Purangi Road Cooks Beach,RD 1 Whitianga
Ph (07) 866 3119 , Fax (07) 866 3115

Hosts: Heather & Barry Scott

 


Ohuka Farm Lodge Luxury Accommodation
153 Buffulo Beach Road, Whitianga
Ph (07) 866 2666, Fax (07) 866 2603

Mob 021 2796119
Hosts: Charlotte & Jim Mackereth

 

 


Ohuka Place Homestay
11 Ohuka Place, Whitianga
Ph (07) 866 2395

Fax (07) 866 4746

Hosts: Helen & Edwin

Email: edwin@ohukaplacehomestay.co.nz

Website : www.ohukaplacehomestay.co.nz

Our restful setting is the ideal location to base yourself while taking in the many sites and activities the Coromandel Peninsula has to offer. A secluded family environment, the perfect place to relax while you plan your Coromandel adventure, with magnificent views overlooking Mercury Bay and Shakespeare Cliffs.

 


"On The Beach"
66 State Highway 25, Simpson's Beach

RD2 Whitianga
Ph (07) 866 2433
Mob 027 245 7496

Email: info@onthebeachwhitianga.co.nz

Web: www.onthebeachwhitianga.co.nz

Your Hosts: Gordon & Diana Barnaby

Our modern bed & breakfast accommodation offers 2 spacious guestrooms - each with ensuite, SKY TV and tea & coffee making facilities.  A continental breakfast is served either in the dining room or on the deck overlooking the beautiful Mercury Bay.  It is just a few steps to the beautiful sands of Simpson Beach where you can swim safely all year round.  You can walk along the beach, relax on the expansive decks with views down to the beach or over to the islands and you can enjoy an indoor spa with beach views.

There is also plenty to do in the nearby areas - shop in Whitianga, explore the new Waterways development, visit the world famous Hot Water Beach, take a bush walk, enjoy magnificent views while horse riding or go fishing - either from the shore, rocks or on one of the many charter boats.

 


Stargazers Bed & Breakfast and Coromandel Observatory

392 State Highway 25, RD2, Kuaotunu, Whitianga

Phone/ Fax: (07) 866 5343

Email: abrickell@xtra.co.nz

Website : www.stargazersbb.com

Your Host: Alastair & Harriette Brickell

Luxury B & B in bush setting.  Night sky stargazing tours and viewing through research grade telescope offered for house guests and casual visitors when conditions permit. Bookings essential.

 

 

The Mussel Bed Luxury Accommodation - B & B
Cooks Beach - Whitianga
892 Purangi Road, Cooks Beach
Phone/Fax: 0064 (07) 866 5786
Email: kiwihoppy@xtra.co.nz
Web: www.musselbed.co.nz
Your Hosts: Chris & Paul Hopkins

Newly built 2003, The Mussel Bed offers you privacy and comfort, nestled amidst native bush, gardens and streams with only a short walk to Cooks Beach. Light the brazier at night, unwind with a wine & enjoy the company of other travellers. Facilities: Our guest wing has three tastefully designed rooms - Victorian, Pacifica or Beachhut (with open loft & twin beds). All with queen-size bedrooms, quality linen, tea/coffee facilities, window seating, TV and fridge plus superb tiled ensuite with quality fittings, toiletries and hairdryer. A delicious continental breakfast of homemade fare is served in the privacy of your own room or alfresco on the patio overlooking the stream and garden.

 

 


The Peachey's B & B and Homestay
Where the country meets the sea.
15 Kawhero Drive, Kuaotunu.
Phone +64-7-866 5290
Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand.
Email: DYPeachey@xtra.co.nz
Web: www.thepeacheys.co.nz
Hosts: Dale and Yvonne Peachey

Our new home and B&B is at Kuaotunu just 15 minutes from Whitianga and 100 metres from a safe swimming beach. 2 spacious rooms with ensuites,comfortable beds. WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY. Tasty home cooked evening meals. (Prior notice please) Delicious breakfast.

 


‘The Church’ Accommodation
87 BEACH ROAD, HAHEI R.D.1, Whitianga
Telephone (07) 866 3533 FAX: (07) 866 3055
Hosts: Karen, Richard, Blair, Agnew, Emma Ciardelli
Email:info@thechurch.co.nz
Website: www.thechurchhahei.co.nz

First on the right, entering Hahei, The Church provides a character dining room/restaurant. 11 cottages set in beautiful bush and garden provide a range of accommodation, all with ensuites and some with woodfires for winter. Enjoy our warm hospitality and the beauty of Hahei, Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach.

 


The Hidden River Valley - Wairua Lodge
251 Old Coach Rd, Whitianga
Telephone: (07) 866 0304

Hosts: Tam and Charles
Email: info@wairualodge.co.nz
Website: www.wairualodge.co.nz

Wairua is a purpose built woodlined lodge with seperate accomodation.

It sits on a secluded sunny ridge, in a bushclad valley - only 12 km from Whitianga.

The Hidden Valley Snug-Begin the day gazing into the Coromandel ranges from your sunny sheltered patio - 4 serviced rooms with ensuite, fridge, easy chairs, patio and tea making facilities.

The River Deck This woodlined suite overhangs a bushclad ravine and stream. 2 Bedroom self contained. Can connect to create a 3 bedroom/2bathroom option.

Indulge in the Treetop Bathhouse for two, picnic at the swimming holes, wander on a nature trail or relax in a hot spa pool under the spectacular night sky.

 


Villa Toscana
Ohuka Park, Whitianga
Telephone (07) 866 2293
Fax: (07) 866 2269
Mobile: (025) 871 833
Host: Georgio
Email:giorgio@villatoscana.co.nz
Website:www.villatoscana.co.nz

Privacy, view and genuine Tuscan style in a most romantic, luxurious and secluded escape. Nestled amongst native bush high above Whitianga, the Villa - single party only - offers breathtaking view of the hostorical Mercury Bay and its islands. An intimate accommodation for romantic weddings and honeymoons. The unique premises features a private deck, garden, BBQ, outdoor spa pool and helipad. Italian gourmet dinners, together with an exclusive selection of Piedmontese wines from the private cellar are available on request.

 


Within the Bays Luxury B&B

49 Tarapatiki Drive, Whitianga

Telephone: (07) 866 2848 or
mobile (021) 178 7778

Hosts: Hans and Annemarie Apers
Website:www.withinthebays.co.nz

WITHIN THE BAYS is a purpose built B&B accommodation.  Two modern guest rooms, also catering for the less able traveller.  Superb European breakfast with home baked croissants.  Refreshments on arrival.  Accessible throughout.  Quiet location on private road.  Magnificent views over Mercury Bay.  Behind WITHIN THE BAYS you'll find impressive native bush: a haven for native birds.  Front bedroom equiped with remote controls for curtain, lights and flat screen TV.   Both rooms have 100% cotton bed linen, luxery bathrobes, toiletries.  Heated towel rail.  Luggage rack.  Accessible bathroom situated between the bedrooms.  Single party bookings only.  Visit our website!

 

 
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