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Paradise on the Sand

Apartment in Whakatane with kitchenette and balcony

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Beach
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Interior
Located on the beach, this studio offers direct access to the shore. With a private patio and grassed area overlooking Whakatane ranges, it's perfect for relaxing after a day of fishing or exploring.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Paradise on the Sand

Step out of the studio onto the beach access.
Relax and open the french doors to your private patio and grassed area, overlooking the whakatane ranges.
Newly built self contained studio with a kitchenette and laundry facilities.
Enjoy an outdoor hot and cold shower and a filleting bench for those beach and fishing days.
Pet friendly with grass enclosed area.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Whakatane Hospital - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Whakatane Aquatic Centre - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Te Papaka & Puketapu - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Wairere Falls - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Whakatane River Walk - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baxter's Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Julians Berry Farm & Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kebab House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cadera - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise on the Sand pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Paradise on the Sand?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise on the Sand?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Paradise on the Sand located?

Located in Coastlands, this apartment building is steps from Bay of Plenty and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Whakatane Hospital. Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane War Memorial Hall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Paradise on the Sand Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverley R.

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

Awesome people Awesome location Awesome time.Yoh

Our dog Yogi had such a special time as we did also
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a great little spot and the room was clean and well maintained. Unfortunately, we didnt stay long enough! Definitely recommend! The beach nearby was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karen T.

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

Quiet and Relaxing

Well appointed, comfortable apartment in a very quiet neighborhood. Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl H.

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

Great spot

Very nice hosts, and an extremely clean well appointed property. Very close to lovely beach, and great to be able to take our dog with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Te

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
wonderful place and immaculate, couldn't fault it. tip straight onto the beach location was perfect. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Y.

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

So close to a fabulous beach

What a fabulous beach with access along a dune walkway from the driveway - right opposite Whale/Moutohora Island. Lee-Anne’s studio was spotless, with a very comfortable bed and great shower. Perfect for our dog too with its small fenced garden. The photos don’t do it justice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ang and Walter C.

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

Bliss

Great place to unwind beautiful beach immaculate studio great hosts. Will return when we can because it was so good on every level
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

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

Wonderful place to relax

Such a wonderful place to relax. The space was perfect for us and very clean and tidy. The fully fenced section was ideal for our dog. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonie A.

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

Long weekend

My partner, me and our two dogs had a lovely weekend up here. Beautiful place to stay at lovely fenced area for your dogs. Beach so close. Was supper easy to communicate with the property manager and got a very fast response for a question I had. Would definitely recommend to stay there to anyone who is travelling to Whakatāne.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle W.

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

Overnight spot close to beach for a walk

Clean, modern with friendly owners and dog! Private own courtyard area and BBQ/kitchen for putting together a meal. A great overnight spot for on our way through to East Cape. The Beach is just through a walkway next to property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

tali h.

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

Ziggy saya Kia Ora!

We thoroughly enjoyed our wee stay, very safe for our anxious boy. Comfy, peaceful, right by beach, quick to Whakatane township. Beautiful & clean studio with a great bed! We will be abck. Thx Lee-Ann and Gary.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paxton m.

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

Lovely home

Very nice and tidy little studio. Beautifully set right next to the water. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances M.

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

Comfortable dog-friendly retreat by the sea

A very clean, quiet and comfortable unit in an excellent location. We enjoyed being able to bring our dog and walk her along the beach. Despite a very stormy weather event we were able to retreat to the comfort of the house. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

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

Perfect haven

A wonderful peaceful haven for my partner and myself plus our cavoodle Molly to unwind , fish , walk along the beach, relax , and just be. A very short walk to the beach , a beautifully presented unit with everything you need for cooking if you want to. Leanne and Gary were attentive and wonderful hosts and the neighbours all very friendly. We will return. Highly recommend. Can’t fault our stay. Excellent value for money also.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Nice modern unit

Close to the beach and everything we needed. Small garden for the dogs. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

michael h.

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

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Easy, welcoming, would fo it again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale L.

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

Beautiful Location

Our stay was great. The accommodations were lovely. Very clean and tidy. Friendly Host. Beautiful upscale quiet neighborhood. Literally a minute's walk from the beach. 8 min drive to shops and restaurants in town centre. All facilities for cooking your own meals if you wanted to. We had breakfast daily on site, had lunch and dinner in town. All up, a really comfortable relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
So disappointed, we didn't even stay longer than two hours due to the strong dog smell in the room, the parking was terrible trailer parked across where we were supposed to park and wooden planks down the side, very unwelcoming for a paying guest, felt like we were intruding on owners space, Was not even offered a refund when I spoke with the owner! after advising them of the smell in the room. We had to stay at a Motel which added extra costs to our holiday. Would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Es hat alles wunderbar gepasst! Danke für die tolle Unterkunft
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca O., Taupo New Zealand

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

Christmas Stay

Awesome place to stay. Very new, clean , had everything we needed & was close to beach & was great for our 2 furbabies!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dail R.

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

Perfect getaway

Lovely location, friendly hosts and a perfect spot for a few nights away :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe L.

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

Great

Great thanks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Homely well cared for holiday home

Awesome people with a quiet and homely property, our best friend Mana the dog also enjoyed the freedom the property offered - a great place for some valuable R and R. Well recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Very cozy

Super clean well presented Bach, beautiful beach access.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

caron w., New Zealand

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

Great pet friendly studio right by the beach

Excellent studio by the beach. Very clean and tidy. Can hear the waves crashing onto the beach - very relaxing. If you’re looking for a pet friendly bach in a great location, I would definitely recommend this place. Hosts were very hospitable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022