Title: Pohutukawa Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6342539&destination=Opunake%2C+Taranaki%2C+New+Zealand&selected=110261219&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Pohutukawa Retreat ## Photo gallery for Pohutukawa Retreat ![Beach - Pohutukawa Retreat (Ōpunake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110270000/110261300/110261219/2debd85a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Pohutukawa Retreat (Ōpunake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110270000/110261300/110261219/4e72d989.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Pohutukawa Retreat (Ōpunake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110270000/110261300/110261219/34007a56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Pohutukawa Retreat (Ōpunake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110270000/110261300/110261219/1eb66643.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Pohutukawa Retreat (Ōpunake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110270000/110261300/110261219/4254cda6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Middleton Bay is a stone's throw away from this cozy holiday home, where you can unwind in serene surroundings. Stroll along the ocean at any time of day, enjoy swimming or fishing, and explore nearby Opunake Loop Track walkway and Opunake Beach. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washing machine ## 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. ### Pohutukawa Retreat Welcome to your perfect beach getaway! Our cozy holiday home offers a serene and relaxing escape. Step outside and you'll hear the ocean, mere metres away at Middleton bay - Great for strolls at all times of the day, swimming and fishing for the surfcasters. The Opunake Loop Track walkway, Opunake Beach and the Event Centre are close by too. Whether you are here for work, sport or play or simply to relax by the sea, this is the ideal spot to unwind. We look forward to making your stay magical! ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Buffet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519214/54c3a28b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel Strandon - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews £46 includes taxes & fees 30 Mar - 31 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=519214&PinnedHotelID=519214&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19080000/19072500/19072484/1347040e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Opunake Beach Kiwi Holiday Park Opunake - 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20 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 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 Opunake is home to this holiday home. Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway and Opunake Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hollard Gardens and Pukeiti Garden. [Visit our Opunake travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Opunake.dx6342539) [View more Holiday homes in Opunake](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Opunake-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6342539-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-39.451366,173.85246&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7CmwoF%7Bpbd%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FS%40S%40S%3FQ%40UBU%40Q%40UBQBUBQ%40SBQDUBQDQBSDSDQDSDQDQFQDQFSDQFQFMHSFQFMFQHOHQFOHMHOHOHMJOHMJOHKJOJOJKJKJKJOJKJKLKJGLMLIJILILKLGLIJINGLILELGNGLGLENELENELGNANELANELCNCNANCN%3FLANCN%3FN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%40N%3FLBN%40NBLBNDN%40LDN%40NFLDLDNDLDNFLFLFLDNHLFLHLHJFLJLHLHJHLLJFLJJJJJLJHNJJJJJNJNHJJNHLJNHLHNHNHLHNFPHNFPFLHPFNFPFPDPFRFPDPDPDPFRBPDRDRBPDPBTBPBRBP%40TBP%40TBP%40T%40T%40P%3FR%40R%40R%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FRATAP%3FTAPATARCPATCPATCPCTCPCTEPCPEPETCPGPEPEREPGPGPEPGPGPGNIPGNGPINGPILININILINKLINKNIJKNKLKJKLILMJKJKJMJKHMJKJMHMFMJKHMHMFMHOFMFMFMDOHMDODMBMFODO%40MDOBODM%40OBO%40MBO%3FOBO%40O%3FO%3FM%3FOBOCO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMCO%3FOCOAOCMAOEMCOEOAMEOGMCOEMEMIOEMGMGMGOIKGMIMIMKMGKIMKMKKIMKKKKKKOKIKMKKKMKOIKKOIOKMIOIMIOIOGMIQIOGQGOGQIQGOGQEQGQEQGQESEQEQEQEUCQEQCQEUCQAUCQCUCQAUAQCSAU%3FQAUAQ%3FUAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0fsPolstIg13vp36M1ihUT3e9F0=) Ōpunake, Taranaki ### What's nearby - ![Bowl of Brooklands showing a park and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6196330/1ec6f58e-ad80-4218-981a-8cb4e7c10d52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bowl of Brooklands 46 min drive \- 46.0 miles - Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Everybody's Theatre 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Opunake Beach 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Oakura Beach 39 min drive \- 36.7 miles ### Getting around - New Plymouth (NPL) 75 min drive ### Restaurants - Opunake Surf Inn 15 min walk - Sugar Juice Cafe 16 min walk - Māwhero Studio 15 min walk - Arty Tarts Cafe 14 min walk - Opunake Takeaways & Tea Rooms 15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pohutukawa Retreat pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Pohutukawa Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Pohutukawa Retreat? ### Where is Pohutukawa Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Pohutukawa Retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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 2 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erron J. 8 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was great to stay in Opunake again. Love it there, the property was located near everything Opunake has to offer and the houae was nice and warm ##### Erron J. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Matthew W. 14 Feb 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Plenty of space. Was what we hoped for ##### Matthew W. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### noeline n. 9 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### awesome Home for Xmas on the Coast with Whanau and everyone was impressed,didnt want for anything.well presented and everything we needed.Thank you. ##### noeline n. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Fiona A. 23 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A beautifully presented home, easy to find, a good variety of games available. No WiFi but this wasn't too much of an issue for us. Plenty of linens. Our kids loved the novelty of bunk beds!Biggest downside for us was cookware and dining table too small for the number of guests that can be accommodated. ##### Fiona A. 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