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.
Mangawhai Village Market - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
Mangawhai Museum - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles
Te Arai Reserve - 11 min drive - 4.9 miles
Mangawhai Heads Beach - 19 min drive - 8.3 miles
Pakiri Beach - 37 min drive - 13.6 miles
Getting around
Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 93 min drive
Restaurants
Mangawhai Tavern - 6 min drive
Bennetts Cafe - 5 min drive
The Dune - 6 min drive
Brewed As Collective - 10 min drive
Wood Street Freehouse - 11 min drive
About this property
Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods
Guesthouse in Te Arai with a 24-hour fitness center and spa services
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.
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.
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.
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.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free beach shuttle
Onsite parking available only on request
Free uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
Free daily manager's reception
Things to do
18-hole adjacent golf course
24-hour gym
Beach yoga
Bicycle rentals
Bodyboard
Canoeing
Ecotours
Golf caddies
Golf carts
Golf clubhouse
Golf clubs/equipment
Kayaking
Paddleboard
Private wine tours
Shopping
Snorkeling
Surf lessons
Volleyball
Water sports equipment
Family friendly
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room microwave
Separate in-room dining area
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Beach loungers
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Vegetable garden
Spa
Aromatherapy
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Reflexology
Sports 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)
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At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Built in 2020
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Mosquito nets
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reception hall
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Memory foam mattress
Bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cleaning supplies
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Freezer
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Separate dining area
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Toaster
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Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Portable fan
Separate sitting area
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 70
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Aotearoa Surf Shop]
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 30 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
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.
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Property is also known as
Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods Te Arai
Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods Guesthouse
Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods Guesthouse Te Arai
Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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We stayed in one of the rooms. Beautiful view. Shared toilet and kitchen facilities were very clean. Unique setting.
Patricia
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
6/10 Okay
Heshanth
Dec 3, 2023
Disliked: Staff & service
You probably get what you pay for, cheap accommodation. If you’re in the area and just need a place to stay, this might be an option but definitely not if you’re looking for a nice getaway.
Just a few things to note - The WiFi was rubbish. Kept dropping off and the very few times it connected had only one bar. Mobile coverage was down to 3G so, if you’re someone who needs to stay connected that’s going to be an issue.
The toilets are at the back. Separate from the pods and shared. This could be a bit of an inconvenience, specially at night time.
Our pod was advertised as ocean view. Don’t let that fool you. The ocean is far away you’ll have a glimpse of it on a good day. Falls advertising in my opinion.
There’s not much going on onsite. A few caged birds and a muddy pond. Don’t waste your time following the beach signs because there’s no actual beach but just a seating area.
On personal note, I emailed Tony prior to our stay and requested for our pod to be decorated or a bunch of flowers to be left for my wife who was celebrating her birthday. Tony said it’s not something they’ve done before but will try do something. We turned up to a postcard which was a bit of a disappointment. Looking back now it doesn’t surprise us.