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Family Quadruple Room, Ocean View
Room with view
161 square feet
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Kentia Teepee (Quadruple) Sea View
Room with view
258 square feet
1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Barrier - Double or Twin Room, Ocean View
Room with view
161 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Fern Teepee (Quadruple) Sea View
Room with view
1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Panoramic Quadruple Room, Ocean View
Room with view
323 square feet
1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds 4 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Nikau Teepee (Quadruple) Sea View
Room with view
1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ocean View
Room with view
161 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Guesthouse in Te Arai with a 24-hour fitness center and spa services

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed

Located in Te Arai, Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods is by the ocean, a 5-minute drive from Mangawhai Village Market and 6 minutes from Mangawhai Public Library. This golf guesthouse is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Te Arai Reserve and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Forestry Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Your memory foam bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a 24-hour fitness center and bicycles to rent. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.

Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.

Featured amenities include microwave in a common area, refrigerator in a common area, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Each day guests can enjoy a complimentary manager's reception. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Te Arai guesthouse also offers a 24-hour fitness center, spa services, and a terrace. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods has designated areas for smoking.

  • Clubhouse
  • Walkway to water
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Golf caddy
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Water dispenser
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Private winery tours
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Firepit
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Uncovered parking
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2020
  • Free self parking
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Free WiFi
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • Vegetable garden
  • Food and water bowls
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Spa services on site
  • Free reception
  • Terrace
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shared microwave
  • Shopping on site
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Gas grill
  • Reception hall
  • Total number of rooms - 7
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Golf cart
  • Golf clubs (equipment)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Separate dining area
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods offers 7 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and portable fans. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Yard
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Separate dining area
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Stovetop
  • Free WiFi
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toaster
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Window screens
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Deck or patio
  • Freezer
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • WiFi speed 50+ Mbps
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snorkeling on site
  • Surfing/bodyboarding on site
  • Canoe on site
  • Volleyball on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Beach yoga on site
  • Hunting nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Ecotours on site
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Bodyboard on site
  • Surf lessons - onsite
  • Golf lessons available nearby

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massage
  • Facial treatments
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • No elevator (single level property)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 16

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 30 per accommodation, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Grey water recycling system

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Humane animal treatment

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 5:00 PM

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is available

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Renewable energy source - solar

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 30 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 70 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods Te Arai
  • Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods Guesthouse
  • Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods Guesthouse Te Arai

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the guesthouse prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National Rating

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