Title: Matarangi Escape Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=109635508&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Matarangi Escape Holiday home in Matarangi with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Matarangi Escape ![Terrace/patio - Matarangi Escape (Matarangi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109640000/109635600/109635508/f42a35a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Matarangi Escape (Matarangi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109640000/109635600/109635508/2fc0b7c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Matarangi Escape (Matarangi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109640000/109635600/109635508/e7292ffe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets - Matarangi Escape (Matarangi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109640000/109635600/109635508/780e0d43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Matarangi Escape (Matarangi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109640000/109635600/109635508/51e45617.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Harbour Drive's tranquil haven, Matarangi Beach House offers the perfect escape from the ordinary. Enjoy fresh ocean air on your large deck or take a short stroll to the nearby beach and harbour with family and pets in tow. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Matarangi Escape Family and pet friendly retreat on Harbour Drive, Matarangi. Just a short walk to the beach and close to the harbour, this fully fenced property is perfect for those seeking a relaxing coastal getaway. The open plan living flows onto a large deck ideal for dining and enjoying the fresh ocean breeze. Whether you're here for a family holiday or a quiet escape, our comfortable home offers everything you need for a memorable stay. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105990000/105981600/105981539/979b0a11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hosts on the Coast Views to Mercury Whitianga - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=105981539&PinnedHotelID=105981539&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53950000/53944500/53944471/7983cd68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Little Bach at Whangapoua Whangapoua - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.4 Very good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=53944471&PinnedHotelID=53944471&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108760000/108755700/108755648/0caff894.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hosts on the Coast Views from the Top Cooks Beach - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=108755648&PinnedHotelID=108755648&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48560000/48550700/48550681/4ef726e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bluebird Bach - Onemana Holiday Home Onemana - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 7.4 Good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=48550681&PinnedHotelID=48550681&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111280000/111278600/111278588/6f03e4db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Bach at 44 - Cooks Beach Holiday Home Cooks Beach - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=111278588&PinnedHotelID=111278588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Children’s area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34020000/34013000/34012920/76e4db63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Friendly Estuary front beach house Pauanui - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.8 Exceptional 151 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=34012920&PinnedHotelID=34012920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99330000/99327200/99327113/d41b9692.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kotare Cottage Hahei, Kotare Cottage Hahei Hahei - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 122 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=99327113&PinnedHotelID=99327113&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111160000/111152300/111152280/2286ca50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hosts on the Coast Bayview Sanctuary Whitianga - Ocean view - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=111152280&PinnedHotelID=111152280&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109960000/109953100/109953041/a3240be0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanview Oasis - Tairua \*2 bdms with gorgeous ocean views! 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There is a refuse centre on the right as you exit Matarangi. Remember to be departed by 10 am this ensures our cleaners day can run smoothly. Safe travels home. Thanks for staying with us. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that 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 area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.73168,175.64432&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Cgd_F_p%60o%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FO%40U%3FQ%40S%40S%40S%40QBU%40Q%40QBSBSBQBQBQDUBQDQDQBQDQDQFODQFSDQFMFSFMFSFMFQHOHMFOHOHMHOHOHMHOJKHMJMHMJKJKJOJKJKLKJIJKLKJILKLGJILILKLGLELILGNGLGLELENILENELANELGNANELCNANCNALCNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLDN%40LFNDL%40NDNDLHLDLDNFLFLFLHLDLFLHLJLHJFLJLHJJJJLHJJJJJJJNJJJJJLHLJLHJHNHLJNHNHLFNHNFLHNFPFLFRHLDRFLFPDRFPDNDPDPDPBPDPDPBTBPBPBPBRBR%40PBP%40R%40R%40R%40R%40R%40P%3FT%40N%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FTAP%3FTAPAPATAPATAPCPAPCTCPCPCPCRCREPEPCREPEPEPENGPEPGPGNEPINGPGLGRILGNILGNILINKNINILIJKNIJKNKJKJKNKJKHKLMFKLKJMFMJKHMFMLMFMHMDMFMHMDOHMDMDMHOBODMBODMDOBMDO%40O%40OBMBO%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FOBO%3FO%3FOCO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCMAOCOCOAMAOEOCMEOEMCOEMCOIMEMEMIOEMIMGMEMIMKMIKGMIMKKGMKKMKGMMKIKKKOKKKKIOKKIOKKIMIOIOIOIMIOGMIOIMGSGMGQGOGQGOEQGQEQGOEQEQCQESEQCQESCSCQCQCQCUAQAQCUAQAQAUAQ%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=44hKWaUMdPyFmm9P08Xt2lUXo-Y=) Matarangi, Waikato #### What's nearby - Matarangi Beach \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Lost Spring Thermal Pools \- 23 min drive \- 18.9 miles - Hot Water Beach \- 45 min drive \- 42.2 miles - Cathedral Cove \- 46 min drive \- 44.6 miles - Hahei Beach \- 46 min drive \- 44.4 miles #### Getting around - Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lukes Kitchen - ‬12 min drive - ‪Omaras Restaurant - ‬8 min walk - ‪Pipers Cafe & Catering - ‬18 min walk - ‪Kua Kawhe - ‬12 min drive - ‪Card Den - ‬20 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Matarangi Escape pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Matarangi Escape ? ### What time is check-in at Matarangi Escape ? ### What time is check-out at Matarangi Escape ? ### Where is Matarangi Escape located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Matarangi Escape Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Scott D. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice and tidy house and property ##### Scott D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Chris H. 1 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Labour Weekend 24 Convenient at short notice. Need side tables in left bedroom. A coffee table for cups would have been great in the lounge. ##### Chris H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ---