7 Best Bookabach Holiday Homes In Papamoa, New Zealand - Updated 2024

Jayric
Contributing Writer
Updated
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Located in the Tauranga District, Papamoa is a great place to enjoy the beaches and tropical climate. Since the year 1981, Papamoa has continued to grow in population, which made massive developments such as parks, business establishments, architectural buildings, and many public facilities that both local and visitors can enjoy. People who like to fish, surf, swim, shopping, or just enjoy strolling around the beach or parks will surely enjoy visiting the location. Papamoa is also a great place to take your vacations as the climate, the people, and the number of activities and sceneries will surely be worthwhile your time. Another thing is that, in Papamoa, it is easy to find great accommodations where you can rest, relax, and bond with your loved ones. Continue reading below for the best Bookabach holiday homes in Papamoa.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 23, 2024.

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1. Modern kiwi bach by the ocean (from USD 127)

Located near the beach, this Kiwi bach was modernized to be a better version of the old kiwi houses while still maintaining that bach aesthetics. Enjoy swimming, fishing, surfing, and strolling at the beach with great convenience. The bach can accommodate seven people in its three spacious bedrooms, two of which are equipped with queen-sized beds, and the other with a single bed. It also has a well-equipped kitchen, dining area, and a cozy living room with two sofas, a TV, a DVD player, and a fireplace. Some of the surrounding attractions would be the beach, Papamoa Hills, golf courses, ocean harbor, and indoor rock climbing.

Stayed at this property?
Papamoa, Tauranga, New Zealand
cottage 6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Top guest reviews
Host:
They left us fresh flowers
Location with regards to the beach excellent with regard to shops not so good
Well fenced for our little dog Lovely warm fireplace with a good supply of wood excellent winter getaway as well as summer
All our requirements were met in a great setting with help next door
Excellent location with a very short stroll to the beach Lovely house with the great Kiwi batch feeling Our son loved the bunks and there was lots of games and books to read Great communicatio...
Location:
Awesome location 3 minutes to walk to the beach
The local shops a few minutes walk
only a few minutes walk to beach
Loved listening to the ocean sound at night
The property itself is located about 2 mins walk from a calm safe (and dog friendly) beach
Cleanliness:
it was quite spacious and our group of 4 adults and 2 children were able to easily fit and there was heaps of space for everyone to spread out and do their own thing
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2. Kiwi bach at the beachfront (from USD 104)

Located right at the beachfront, this kiwi bach gives a great panoramic view of Mayor Islands and Motiti. Enjoy the view and breeze coming from the beach at the deck, where you can also barbeque and spend time with family and friends. The place can accommodate up to eight people in its three bedrooms, two of the rooms have a queen-sized bed each, while the other with three single beds and a sofa bed. The beach in front allows you to swim, fish, and do other watersports you may please. Aside from the bedrooms and bathroom, the house also has an open-concept living area, dining space, and kitchen area. Near the place are various shops, bars, and restaurants.

Stayed at this property?
349 reviews   Wifi Available
House 8 Guests 3 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 8
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Host:
lovely host great little house with the beach as your back yard
Location:
absolutely beautiful location - such a cute little hidden shack right on the beach
perfect location and everything we needed
basic bach in the perfect location
a lovely short stay at this stunning location
great location lovely beach great stay for family and dogs
Amenities & Room:
awesome views excellent facilities as the title says its a perfect piece of paradise
otherwise great outside living with two tables too
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3. Elegant open-concept house near the sands (from USD 252)

Enjoy the stunning views of the ocean and Mayor island at this elegant beach house at Papamoa Beach. The house can accommodate up to eight people in its three bedrooms. It also features two bathrooms, a comfort room, and an open-concept living/dining/kitchen area, all of which are modern and elegantly designed. The entire place is nicely lit, well ventilated, is air-conditioned, has a heating system ready, spacious, and has a Wifi access point. Enjoy your vacation by swimming, kayaking, fishing and enjoying the great views that the beach has got to offer. This place is a great option for a large family or group of friend that are planning to enjoy their vacation with minimal walking or traveling to distant places.

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63 reviews   Wifi Available
House 8 Guests 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 8
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Host:
table tennis was very useful to entertain our kids
Lovely new house really nicely furnished with good quality gear
We enjoyed the table tennis in the garage as well as the darts
a very good kebab shop
kitchen well equipped good wifi speed
Location:
beautifully Loved the location opposite the beach and within easy reach of restaurants and shops
loved the house and its location
very well equiped for dining in
Mt Maunganui itself and Tauranga is a short 15 minute drive outside of rush hour
It is right on the beach close to a supermarket
Cleanliness:
Incredible location fantastic clean and new property with excellent facilities and can highly recommend
Lovely house with great facilities
Amenities & Room:
Well appointed kitchen and appliances Nice open plan space upstairs and quiet space downstairs for kids
Very open light and comfortable living areas and kitchen with views to the sea Bedrooms very comfortable
Love all the windows for natural light with blinds if needed Kitchen
The photos do not do this place justice - its stunning and has everything you might need including sea views between the houses at the front
straight across the road to the beach
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4. Spacious flat near Palm Beach shopping center (from USD 77)

Located near the Palm Beach shopping center, this holiday beach flat is conveniently located at a place near many bars, cafe, restaurants, shops, and many other business establishments you may want to visit at your stay. The flat can accommodate up to four people with a sofa bed in the living room and a bedroom with a queen-sized bed. The house also comes equipped with a dining area and kitchen with all your essential kitchen appliances and utensils to prepare and cook food and beverages. A few of the flat’s amenities would be a cable TV, Wifi, parking, and stereo speakers.

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234 reviews   Wifi Available
guest house 2 Guests 0 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2
Minimum Nights: 1
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Host:
very clean and tidy nice area and handy to all shops beach parks and transport
Diane & Bill are wonderful hosts nothing was too much trouble and made us very welcome even down to looking after Holly our Goldie while we attended a funeral Highly recommend and would certainly ...
clean comfortable & cosy Diane welcomes me & was lovely to deal with
We found everything we needed and the hosts were lovely and friendly Would definitely stay again
Very friendly hosts would definitely recommend staying here
Location:
Great location and really lovely place to stay
Perfect home away from home in a beautiful location and short walk to the beach
Great location very quiet
The flat was just perfect in every respect
phone no or alternatively advise on line ordering
Cleanliness:
Very clean pet friendly apartment close to lovely walks to the beach
super clean and convenient Walkies in the park and to the beach with our fur babies was lovely
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5. Modern apartment by the beach

Located behind the beachfront on Karewa Parade, this modern apartment is a solid option for people looking to enjoy the beach views from the comfort of their accommodation. Being at the beachfront also allows the guests to go swimming, surfing, kayaking, beach strolling and fishing with great convenience. The apartment can accommodate up to eight people, perfect for a large family or a group of friends. Aside from the bedrooms, the house also has three bathrooms, a living room, dining area, and a kitchen, all modernly designed with good amounts of ventilation and space. Near the apartment are the Four Square supermarket, Bayfair Shopping Center, Mount Maunganui, and several cafes, bars, and restaurants.

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112 reviews  
guest house 8 Guests 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms
Top guest reviews
Host:
Well maintined Friendly helpful host Close to restaurants shops
Very nice and close to beach
Great accommodation for a family holiday and so close to the beach Had everything we needed thank you Jenny and Ian for being lovely hosts
very comfortable accommodation fantastic communication with the hosts Highly recommend
house was nice and clean on arrival and the beach a very short distance to walk and absolutely beautiful
Location:
It has everything you need if you want to get away on a budget yet close to the shops and restaurants
Great location near the beach
Great place easy walk to local shops and it had all the baby stuff we needed
Lovely area and space Very comfortable
Lush gardens were a lovely touch Thanks
Cleanliness:
The house was very clean and tidy and the friends of the owners (who were away) made us very welcome
Amenities & Room:
The open plan kitchen/dining/living area gave us plenty of room to spread out
We were very comfortable with plenty of space for all Twas nice to have our own space down stairs(Gran and Pop)The kitchen was fully equipped and table easily sat 6 of us
You wake up listening to the waves
Lovely wee 2 bedroom unit upstairs Very small ocean view Queen bed very squeaky but comfortable enough
The easy access to the beach was just what we needed as well
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6. Holiday home with great views of Mount Maunganui

Enjoy the beach view of Mount Maunganui, Maketu Peninsula, Motiti, and White Islands at this laid back bach located at the beachfront. The house can accommodate up to seven people in its three bedrooms, wherein the first bedroom comes equipped with two single beds, the second with a king-sized bed, and the third with a queen-sized bed and a single bed. The house also has an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area, as well as a deck with beach chairs and other outdoor furniture. Some places near the area would be Palm Beach, Tauranga, Fashion Islands, and several cafes, pubs, eateries, and a cinema.

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217 reviews  
House 7 Guests 3 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom
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7. Vibrant house near the waters

vibrant house near the waters

Located across the road of Papamoa Beach, this holiday beach house has everything needed to help guests be happy, entertained, and be comfortable in the place throughout their stay. The house can accommodate up to six people with its three bedrooms, two of which are equipped with a queen-sized bed and the other with a king-sized bed. The house also has a bathroom, and an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen space. All of the rooms are spacious, well-ventilated, vibrant, air-conditioned, has a heating system ready, and also available is an internet connection via a Wifi access point. Guest will surely appreciate the extra effort the owners have included in the place such as high-quality beds and linens, ready to use bikes, boards, toys, and games. If you are also in the mood to stroll and have a nice walk, there are several cafes, liquor shop, bar, and restaurants you can treat yourself with after the walk.

Stayed at this property?
Papamoa, Papamoa, NZ
47 reviews  
House 6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom
Top guest reviews
Host:
a great place to stay owners have created a relaxing welcoming place with everything you need
wonderful property welcoming and generous hosts fabulous location steps from the beach
thoroughly enjoyed our stay not only the location house but the hosts extremely accommodating and thoughtful
the owners communication was great
Location:
perfect spot close to the beach
it was one minute to walk to amazing papamoa beach
gorgeous cute comfortable and relaxing beach house close enough to catch beautiful seaside sunsets and sunrises
it short walk to the beach was brilliant
very close to the beach and with shops across the road but very quiet and peaceful
Cleanliness:
the house was very clean and had everything in it that we needed and wanted
lots of room well equipped with everything we needed clean and comfortable
an awesome summer house clean & tidy
Amenities & Room:
plenty of time spent in the spa pool and the boys loved that there were boogie boards too
perfect for families plenty of space comfortable beds easy access to the beach
i found the bed particularly comfortable and dale was prompt and nice to deal with
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Great accommodations at Papamoa, New Zealand

If you are visiting Papamoa, New Zealand, anytime soon and haven’t made up your mind on accommodations, then the list above are some solid options you can take to really enjoy the Papamoa experience. The list above has a good variety of accommodations intended for different travelers. They differ in locations, available amenities, price points, and the number of people. Although different from each other, all the properties should be able to keep its guests comfortable, safe, and near many attractions.

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