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Tucked away in a peaceful Northland setting, Matapouri Bay Bach is just steps from the beautiful beach. Enjoy the large deck and unwind with family and friends or take part in activities like swimming, snorkelling, surfing and kayaking - we have 2 kayaks available for your use.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Destination Matapouri

Along with laundry facilities, this holiday home has a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a patio. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please ensure you clean up after your pet .

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Destination Matapouri Matapouri
Destination Matapouri Private vacation home
Destination Matapouri Private vacation home Matapouri

About the area

Located in Matapouri, this holiday home is by the sea. Tutukaka Marina and Dive Tutukaka are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Matapouri Bay and Mermaid Pool. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby. Visit our Matapouri travel guide
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Matapouri, Northland

What's nearby

  • Matapouri beach is a long stretch of sand with clear turquoise water. Walk along the beach to the end then into the water to walk around a rocky outcropping to reach the last bit of beach. From there it’s a 20 minute walk up and over a hill to reach the Mermaid Pools. Deep blue tide pools that you can swim in, worth the extra work to get there.
    Matapouri Bay
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Want to set up your hammock here? Head up to Whale Bay, just outside of Whangarei, Northern NZ. Just a short hike down from the car park and this stunning beach with calm waters is all yours. #whalebay #whangarei #newzealand #northisland #hiddengems #explore #travel
    Sandy Bay
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Whangarei featuring sailing, a marina and a bay or harbour
    Town Basin Marina
    33 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Woolleys Bay
    1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Ruakaka Beach
    58 min drive - 79.2 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Village Eats
    7 min drive
  • Schnappa Rock Restaurant & Bar
    7 min drive
  • Knights Restaurant + Cafe + Bar
    7 min drive
  • Oceans Resort Restaurant & Bar
    7 min drive
  • Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Destination Matapouri pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Destination Matapouri?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Destination Matapouri?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Destination Matapouri?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Destination Matapouri located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Matapouri Bay and Sandy Bay. Woolleys Bay and Mermaid Pool are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Destination Matapouri Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 185 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Georgia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful bach, super close to the beach and great facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hagar Lis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and comfortable bach. We loved our stay. Recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Had a great time ... handy to shops and beach ... all good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Everything was great, communication, awesome location close to everything we needed. Stayed for wedding, was close to dairy, hall and beach. Will definitely love to stay again if opportunity comes up
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

A perfect place to have a holiday, so much to do. So close to the beach and shop. The headlands walk and kayaks were great too. Comfortable beds and good shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location

Had a great week with small family and puppy. Close to everything and very equipped
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mere R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gem of a spot in Matapouri

Thank U for the chilled atmosphere, kids loved it, close to everything estuary, bridge for bombing, at the beach, everything you would need for a comfy stay, had a lil issue with trampoline but John was easy to communicate wih and sort out … recommend this lil gem to stay … Thanks again John
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Re

The property had everything we needed for our short stay. The place was really clean and tidy and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Matapouri get away

Perfect location and a great Bach for the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Amy F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All good

Good location for kids to feel happy walking about to beach, bridge and to park and shop . Nice walks to do
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location

Had a great stay. Short walk to a beautiful beach and a great general store close by which sells good takeaways. More amazing beaches a short drive away. The bach is comfortable with all the things you need for a relaxing summer holiday. John the owner is friendly and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fredrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect little getaway for the family. Absolutely loved it. Walking distance to the beach and local shop. Recommend highly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shirley

Had an amazing time… the property was fabulous and suited our family set up of adults and two small humans..clean,comfortable and had everything you require for your beach stay Will definitely be booking in again … thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Matapouri New Years 23

Awesome typical kiwi batch Close to the beach and shop Clean and tidy and all you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Anna-Marie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well appointed batch close to the beach.

Well set up batch- 5 minutes walk from beach. We had a lovely stay and I would recommend. Lots of kitchen utensils etc. Bed comfortable There was a bit of rubbish when we arrived including curdled milk which wasn't that pleasant and the rooms a bit dusty so could do with a good spring clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

939 Matapouri Rd

We had a few nights revisiting Matapouri Bay and our stay at the property was clean, comfortable and in a great location. Communication with John was quick and he was very accommodating to my enquires. We loved lounging out in the sun on the front deck and the kiddies loved the trampoline. Thanks John!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super location

Great stay with our family. Bach in a super location. Set back from the road and close to general store and beach. Bought pizza from the shop which was tasty. Kitchen well equipped, beds comfy, bathroom nice, grandaughter impressed with the range of stuff for kids - DVDs, puzzles, games etc. Nice deck with good seating. Beach beautiful and Whale Bay definitely worth a visit. Grandson had a couple of refreshing swims. Great to be able to take our dogs. Well fenced and safe for kids and dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Mariana J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

From Mess to Bliss

I arrived at the house on the evening of my birthday with my family, only to be met with an unpleasant surprise. My mum, who had just arrived from America earlier that morning, and I had to don cleaning gloves and brave an hour-long cleaning session before we could bring the kids and our belongings inside. The grass outside had not been mowed, the beds were left unmade and messy with used sheets, the toilet was dirty, and food crumbs were scattered all across the couches, kitchen bench, and floor. Despite this unwelcome situation, we managed to have a pleasant stay. The location of the house was very nice, and its size was perfect for our large family. We were blessed with sunny days throughout our stay and the kids really enjoyed using the kayaks! Overall, our experience turned out to be positive. I plan to reach out to the owner to seek reimbursement for the extensive cleaning we undertook upon arrival. This massive effort was undertaken by a birthday girl and her jet-lagged mum on the first evening of our vacation- it felt outrageously unfair!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our quick visit. Handy to beach and store.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great stay, great location, great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very tidy property - warm and inviting inside. Plenty of room for our group. Only a 2 minute walk to the beach and 1 minute to the local dairy. We really enjoyed our brief stay here - would love to spend longer another time. Thanks to our welcoming host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Lovely stay, our first time to Matapouri and we will be back, thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Matapouri stay

Great stay thank y.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Employees work stay

Work well for what we needed. Nice and handy to where we were working.Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

j b.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

Great location, very comfortable beds, cannoes lots of fun, fully fenced so ideal for little children
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023