Places to stay near Whatipu

Soak watching the sun set at Coastal Acres Escape.

Feel your worries slip away as you journey through rolling green pastures to Coastal Acres Escape. Just 1.5 hours from the CBD and you’ve arrived. Pause for a moment. Take in a deep breath of sea air. You are standing on the deck. The Tasman sea stretches out below you between towering dune cliffs. The sun is getting low, casting a warm glow over the surrounding pastures. There is no one around. Just you and the horizon. Take a sip. Fire up the bbq. Enjoy dinner with the best view in the world.

Tropical Oasis • Hot Tub, Glasshouse & Ensuite

Escape to a lush urban oasis – perfect for a romantic retreat, peaceful staycation, or Auckland stopover. Te Kawa offers a unique blend of relaxation and luxury with a fairy-lit glasshouse, inviting hot tub, and intimate atmosphere for a truly memorable experience. Architecturally designed with curated interior, the guest suite features a queen bed, ensuite, work desk, balcony, coffee & tea facilities – adjoining the host’s home yet offering privacy. • 25 min to Airport • 15 min to CBD

West of the Moon

A hidden gem situated in the Waitakere Ranges, Karekare has left many astonished by its natural structures and the peaceful charm that comes along with it. Where the black sand beach meets the tumultuous Tasman Sea , it was the location for the beach scenes for the 1993 Academy Award winning film 'The Piano' . A mighty waterfall. Captivating sunsets. Walking tracks guaranteed to be among the best Aotearoa has to offer, with diverse native flora and birdlife and impressive coastal views.

The Punga studio in Titirangi bush-garden setting

Compact, purpose-built self-contained studio in Woodlands Park Titirangi, with a deck overlooking our lovely tranquil garden. There is a king-sized bed that can be separated into twin beds. We are located perfectly for access to Auckland’s West Coast beaches and the Waitakere Regional Park with its spectacular hills and forests and delightful Titirangi Village. Central Auckland is only 25 mins drive away. The Punga studio is small, but with everything necessary for a comfortable stay.

Piha Designer House - Ocean Views - 2 brm

Designed to capture the sun and the sweeping ocean view. Wood-burner for cosy winter nights and unlimited fibre broadband wifi for Netflix. Pull back the ranch sliders in summer and open the house to the outdoors. Relax with dinner, drinks and the setting sun on the covered outdoor deck. Underfloor heating the bathrooms provides all year comfort. It's a 5min walk down the road to the start of the beach track and then a 20min stroll through the bush down to the beach (or a 3min drive!)

Charming Kiwi Bach by the Sea

Sun-drenched and elevated with views towards beach and forest, this cosy kiwi bach is in a quaint, seaside suburb on the Manukau Harbour. A huge sunny deck makes this the perfect location for a relaxed summer stay and a woodburner makes it a cosy haven for winter. One minute walk to sheltered beach and nearby Huia Store Cafe and Waitakere trail walks, freshwater swimming holes and scenic lookouts at your doorstep and only 45 mins to Auckland central, 1 hour to the airport .

- Tatahi - Piha Hideaway

Majestically positioned on the ridge with uncompromising panoramic views across the Karekare valley and out to sea, is T A T A H I- Piha Hideaway. This spacious family home has 4 bedrooms (3 queen beds and 2 singles) and 3 bathrooms, spread out over four levels. Tatahi, meaning Beach in Maori, is suited for those wanting a quiet private retreat. It is perfect for a romantic weekend away, a girls weekend, a business retreat or a family holiday home.

Ruruwai - Perfectly positioned in Piha

This near new, high end, 1 bedroom, apartment like property is situated in a prime Piha location walking distance to everything. This property combines luxury with a relaxed beach feel and all the mod cons you could ask for. Fully self contained, it boasts a full sized kitchen, and beautiful bathroom with walk in shower. Open up the huge sliding doors and look out to Lion Rock and across the river to the Waitakere Ranges national park across the road.

Incredible Views Kiwi Bach

Come and stay in our stylish 1950s bach with one of the best views in Piha. Set back from the road, the house feels wonderfully isolated as it sits level with the tree-tops. The amazing view from the deck looks down on South Piha and up the coast to the headland. To the right you can see up the distant valley of native forest. There's two sunny living areas, a simple kitchen, shower and downstairs there's two bedrooms.