Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Panoramic Quadruple Room, Ocean View
Panoramic Quadruple Room, Ocean View | Private kitchen
Children’s activities

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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11 Te Arai Point Rd, Te Arai, Northland, 0975
  • Mangawhai Village Market
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Mangawhai Golf Club
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪82 min drive‬

Room options

Barrier - Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Quadruple Room, Ocean View

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

Nikau Teepee (Quadruple) Sea View

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

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

Kentia Teepee (Quadruple) Sea View

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

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

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.

What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Village Market - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Mangawhai Golf Club - 18 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Te Arai Reserve - 21 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Omaha Beach - 50 min drive - 51.8 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Little Red Fish - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Millars Vineyard - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Brewed As Collective - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Dune - ‬6 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 express check-in, express check-out, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Snorkelling
  • 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 lift (single-level property)

More

  • 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 organised 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
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • 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
Express 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
Express check-out available

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 within 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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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