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Family Quadruple Room, Ocean View
Room with view
15 square metres
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
24 square metres
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
15 square metres
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
30 square metres
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
15 square metres
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

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

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 fridge/freezer
  • Stovetop
  • Free WiFi
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Toaster
  • Number of beds 1
  • 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

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

Spa Services

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

Accessibility

  • No lift (single-level property)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 16

Check-in time ends at anytime

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

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.

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 5:00 PM

Debit cards

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Renewable energy source - solar

Grey water recycling system

Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Humane animal treatment

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged

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.

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