Title: Boutique oceanfront accommodation Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=113496429&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Boutique oceanfront accommodation Beachfront apartment in Opotiki with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Boutique oceanfront accommodation ![Terrace/patio - Boutique oceanfront accommodation (Waiotahe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113500000/113496500/113496429/25d6bd8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle - Boutique oceanfront accommodation (Waiotahe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113500000/113496500/113496429/81005446.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach - Boutique oceanfront accommodation (Waiotahe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113500000/113496500/113496429/61d3580b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle - Boutique oceanfront accommodation (Waiotahe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113500000/113496500/113496429/ae3ae8f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - Boutique oceanfront accommodation (Waiotahe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113500000/113496500/113496429/48804fef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Boutique oceanfront accommodation provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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 - 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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 - Ohiwa Harbour \- 19 min drive \- 16.5 miles - Ohope Beach \- 19 min drive \- 21.8 miles - Whakatane Hospital \- 30 min drive \- 29.0 miles - Awakeri Hot Springs \- 40 min drive \- 44.4 miles #### Getting around - Whakatane (WHK) - 55 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hot Bread Shop Cafe - ‬6 min drive - ‪Charleez Chicken&Chips - ‬6 min drive - ‪Bridge Street Cafe & Grill - ‬6 min drive - ‪Slims Bar - ‬7 min drive - ‪Crossroads Gastropub - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Boutique oceanfront accommodation pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Boutique oceanfront accommodation? ### Where is Boutique oceanfront accommodation located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Boutique oceanfront accommodation 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 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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