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Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Surfing/boogie boarding
Garden
Panoramic Quadruple Room, Ocean View
Nikau Teepee (Quadruple) Sea View
View from property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
11 Te Arai Point Rd, Te Arai, Northland, 0975
  • Mangawhai Village Market
    5 min drive
  • Te Arai Reserve
    11 min drive
  • Forestry Beach
    15 min drive
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    79 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Barrier - Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

Barrier - Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

Barrier - Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

  • 15 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Ocean View

Family Quadruple Room, Ocean View

Family Quadruple Room, Ocean View

  • 15 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Nikau Teepee (Quadruple) Sea View

Nikau Teepee (Quadruple) Sea View

Nikau Teepee (Quadruple) Sea View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

  • 15 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Kentia Teepee (Quadruple) Sea View

Kentia Teepee (Quadruple) Sea View

Kentia Teepee (Quadruple) Sea View

  • 24 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Panoramic Quadruple Room, Ocean View

Panoramic Quadruple Room, Ocean View

Panoramic Quadruple Room, Ocean View

  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds OR 4 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Fern Teepee (Quadruple) Sea View

Fern Teepee (Quadruple) Sea View

Fern Teepee (Quadruple) Sea View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the area

Te Arai

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.
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What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Village Market - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Mangawhai Museum - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Te Arai Reserve - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 19 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Pakiri Beach - 37 min drive - 21.9 km

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 public transport

  • On-site parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Free beach shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free daily reception

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Beach yoga
  • Bike rentals
  • Bodyboards on-site
  • Canoeing
  • Ecotours
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboards on-site
  • Private winery tours
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Spa services
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes
  • Surfing lessons

Family friendly

  • Full-sized fridge
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Reception hall
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Golf caddy
  • Golf cart
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Water sports equipment

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - sports
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • 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

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in one of the rooms. Beautiful view. Shared toilet and kitchen facilities were very clean. Unique setting.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Heshanth

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a fun experience and definitely worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Monique

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Although it's not really I expecting, still a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022