Title: Boutique oceanfront accommodation Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Boutique oceanfront accommodation ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113500000/113496500/113496429/61d3580b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113500000/113496500/113496429/afe78791.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113500000/113496500/113496429/c6570652.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113500000/113496500/113496429/ae3ae8f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113500000/113496500/113496429/81005446.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Boutique oceanfront accommodation provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Boutique oceanfront accommodation Blue Distance is a luxury property nestled in a peaceful oceanfront location but just minutes from Opotiki township. Boasting front-row views of Moutohora (Whale) and Whakaari (White) Islands, the studio is immediately adjacent to a reserve and is just steps from one of New Zealand's most stunning beaches. The sounds and views of the ocean are ever present in this immaculately appointed property that features a large, private deck. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### 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) ### General - Property does not allow children ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property 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=-37.99455,177.2474&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:x%7CzfFgsyx%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%40Q%40U%40Q%40Q%40U%40QBUBQBQBUBQBQBUDQDQBQDQDQDSDQFQDQFOFQDQHQFOFQFOHMFQHOFOHMHOJMHOHOHMJKHOJKJOJKJKJOJIJMJGLMJKLKLGJILKLILGLILGLILELINGLELELENILANELENENCLENANCNCLANCNAN%3FNCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBNBL%40NDNBLDNDLDN%40LHNDLDLDLFNFLFLHLFLHLFLHJJLHLFJJLJJLJFJLLHJNJJHJLNHJJNHJJLHNHNHLHNHLHNFNHPHLFNFPFNFPFPFNDPFPDPFPDRDPBPDPDPBPDTBPBPBTBPBP%40T%40PBT%40P%40P%40T%40P%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FP%3FTAP%3FTAPATAPAPCTAPARCRCPCRCRCPERCREPEPCPEPEPGPERGPEPGNGPGPGNGNGNINIPGNILININILINILKNIJKNIJMNIJKJKLMLKJKFKJMJKLMFMHKJMFMHMHMFMHMFODMHMDMDODMHO%40MDODMDOBODMBO%40O%40OBMBO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMCOAOAOCMEOCOEMEOEMAOIMEMEMEOIMGMEMIMGMIMIMGMKKIMGMMKKMKKGKKKMKMKKKKKOKKIOKKIOIMIOKMIOIOGMIOGQIOGOGOGOIQEQGSGMEQGSEQEQEQEQCQEQESCSCQCSCSCQCSCSAQAUAQAQAUAQAU%3FQAU%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2tEgdUKiI0-e6uFOSz_p7Uyuf-8=) Waiotahe, Bay of Plenty #### What's nearby - Opotiki Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Opotiki District Museum - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles - Opotiki Heritage & Agriculture Museum - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles - Hiona St Stephen’s Church - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles - Shalfoon & Francis Museum - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles #### Getting around - Whakatane (WHK) - 55 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Crossroads Gastropub - ‬7 min drive - ‪Elite Turkish Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪Hot Bread Shop Cafe - ‬6 min drive - ‪Ocean Seafoods - ‬6 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Boutique oceanfront accommodation pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Boutique oceanfront accommodation located? > Located in Waiotahi, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Opotiki Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Opotiki Heritage & Agriculture Museum and Opotiki District Museum. Hiona St Stephen’s Church and Shalfoon & Francis Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Boutique oceanfront accommodation Reviews 10 ### 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sava B. 17 Apr 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ocean view and beach Great view of the ocean, beach access just across the lawn, in a peaceful, quiet surrounding with privacy. The studio is smallish but has the essentials, and its terrace is a very nice place to spend time on. The owners are kind, helpful and pleasant to communicate to. Highly recommended for couples who want to unwind on beach outside town, yet not far away from shops/restaurants. ##### Sava B. 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