Purua Vacations from $365

A friendly woman met me when I arrived. She showed me my room and the facilities. The Bathroom facilities are shared, at the end of a long hall; the hall night light and my room's bedside lights didn't work. There was a modern single cup coffee maker; however there were no small cups to fit the machine . There are no restaurants or grocery stores nearby. The Kitchen facilities and tables were good.

This lodge is a little gem and I’m so glad I stayed! The owner communicated well and was flexible with breakfast so that I could leave early for my diving expedition. The room I stayed in was beautiful and had a real home-like feel. It was very clean. I absolutely loved staying here!

Fabulous spot for a long weekend away from Auckland. The sea view from the main property is amazing, and the pool / games barn a great place for the kids to be entertained. The hosts are incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. We stayed in the Kohinui (family) cottage - 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, well-equipped kitchen, and heat pumps/AC in every room. The cottages aren't new, but the hosts have done a great job in making sure they feel clean and comfortable. Parua Bay village (with petrol station, bakery, and Four Square) is a short drive away. Ocean Beach is about 10 mins drive, should you want a day boogie-boarding or a dip in the sea. Or you can stay put and relax by the heated pool / hot tub at Kauri Villas with that amazing view. This place is a great find in a less-populated holiday spot, and reasonably priced for what you get - highly recommend!

Very central and Mihi the lone staff is very attentive.

The room is exceptionally clean, tidy, and thoughtfully decorated. It truly made me feel at home. The location is excellent, with easy access to dining options and all kinds of shopping. A couple of small areas for improvement: It would be more convenient if the shower head were detachable rather than fixed. The milk in the fridge was expired and seemed to have been there for quite a while.