Title: Tomatea Rua - Golden Bay Bach (Pakawau Beach) 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 home # Tomatea Rua - Golden Bay Bach (Pakawau Beach) Cottage in Pakawau with kitchen and patio ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37949900/37949824/4f0c394c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37949900/37949824/60eca1a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37949900/37949824/a7364287.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37949900/37949824/f9765d5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37949900/37949824/b8a48393.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the serene beachfront setting of Tomatea Rua, a 3-bedroom Pakawau Beach bach. This bright and cosy retreat offers laid-back open plan living that leads onto the deck with stunning views to enjoy BBQs and sun-kissed moments. Set against Kahurangi National Park, this Golden Bay accommodation features three bedrooms with varying bed arrangements. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Tomatea Rua - Golden Bay Bach (Pakawau Beach) Tomatea Rua is a 3 bedroom beachfront Pakawau Beach bach. This bright and cosy bach enjoys a serene beachfront setting with bush surrounds, offering the perfect place to get away from it all! This Pakawau Beach bach includes laid back open plan living that leads onto the deck... Set yourself up in the sun, relax, and enjoy a BBQ with a view to the beach! There are 3 bedrooms at this Golden Bay accommodation. Bedroom 1 opens onto the deck and is fitted with a queen bed, bedroom 2 is fitted with 2 single beds, and bedroom 3 is fitted with a single bed plus a double bunk set. Set against the backdrop of the spectacular Kahurangi National Park, this casual bach is the perfect base to explore the rugged splendour of Golden Bay or simply to sit back and relax. You are moments from the beach with plenty of room for the kids to play in the garden and for the rainy days... a table tennis table! Kick back at the beach or head out for adventure, Tomatea Rua welcomes you! Small pets may be approved on request.Please note there is no WiFi at this property.As the property has unfenced access to the beach, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.All guests should take extra care on the deck as there is no barrier to prevent falls.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Fishing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83570000/83561000/83560912/458fb2bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Godwit Cottage - Pākawau Beachfront Holiday Home Pakawau - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=83560912&PinnedHotelID=83560912&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45420000/45416300/45416209/adc8b18e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mohuaiti - Golden Bay Holiday Home Pakawau - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=45416209&PinnedHotelID=45416209&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102390000/102387200/102387108/6b17df5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### By the Sea Shaw - Hosted by Lorna, Katja & Michael Parapara - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=102387108&PinnedHotelID=102387108&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73450000/73447600/73447589/eb6f31b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hub Summary:
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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Tomatea Rua Golden Bay Bach Tomatea Rua Golden Bay Bach (Pakawau Beach) Tomatea Rua - Golden Bay Bach (Pakawau Beach) Pakawau 597082 ## About the area Pakawau is home to this cottage. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Collingwood Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kahurangi National Park and Pakawau Beach. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. [Visit our Pakawau travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pakawau.dx553248625843091752) [View more Cottages in Pakawau](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pakawau-Cottages.d553248625843091752-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-40.59154,172.68724&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60dvvFg%7E%7E%7C_%40%3FU%3FS%3FS%3FS%40U%40U%40Q%40S%40UBQ%40U%40UBQBSBSBSBQBUDQDUBQDQDUDQFQDQFSDQFQFQFQFQFOFQHQHOFOHQHMHOHQHOHMJMHMJOHMJMJMJKJKJOLKJKJMLIJILKLKJILGLKLILILGLENILGLELINELELENENELCNENALENCNANCLCNAN%3FNCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%3FN%40NBLBN%40NBNDL%40NDLBNDLDNDNDLDLHLDNFLHLDLFLHLHLJLFLHJJLJJHLHJLLJJJJJJNJJJLJLJLHNJJHNHLHNJPHNFLHPHNFNHPFPFNFPHPDPFPFPDRDPFPDPDTDPBPDTDPBTBPBRBRBRBP%40TBT%40P%40T%40R%40P%40T%40T%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FP%3FTATATAPARATAPCTATCPCTCPCRCPCTEPETCPEPETEPGPEPEPGRGPEPIPGPGNGPIPGNILIPGNINKPINILINKJINKNKHKNKJKNKJKJMJKJMJKHMJKJMHMFMLMFMFMHMDMFOHMDMHMDODODMDODMBODM%40ODOBO%40MBO%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAO%3FOCMAOCOAOCMEOAOEMCOEOEMEMEOEMIMEMIOGMEMIMGMGMMMGKIMKMKKIMKKKKKMKKOKKKKKOKIIOKOIOKKIMIOIQIOIOIQGMIOIQGQGOGQGQGQGQESGQEQGQEQEUEQCQEUEQCUCQCSCQCUCQAUAUCQAUASAQAUAU%3FU%3FQ%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_bWAojlYrF3o0hE4-CvnHJzbPzA=) Pakawau, Nelson - Golden Bay ### What's nearby - Pakawau Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Collingwood Recreation Ground - 11 min drive - 9.3 miles - Parapara Beach - 17 min drive - 14.7 miles - Cape Farewell - 28 min drive - 10.4 miles - Tata Beach - 51 min drive - 39.6 miles ### Restaurants - ‪The Courthouse Cafe - ‬10 min drive - ‪Collingwood Tavern - ‬11 min drive - ‪Farewell Spit Cafe - ‬18 min drive - ‪Collingwood Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Sunset Balcony - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tomatea Rua - Golden Bay Bach (Pakawau Beach) pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Tomatea Rua - Golden Bay Bach (Pakawau Beach)? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Tomatea Rua - Golden Bay Bach (Pakawau Beach)? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Tomatea Rua - Golden Bay Bach (Pakawau Beach) located? > Situated in Pakawau, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Pakawau Beach and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Kahurangi National Park. Farewell Spit and Golden Bay are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tomatea Rua - Golden Bay Bach (Pakawau Beach) Reviews 8.0 ### 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 2 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 6/10 Okay #### Arko B. 12 May 2019 #### Good location and cosy house but terrible beds/mattresses We enjoyed the house and location but dreaded going to bed! Noisy, uncomfortable bed and mattresses ruined half the holiday. Ended up getting stiff neck and back pain instead of complete relaxation. Otherwise, the location is fantastic and so is the property. Bachcare host was friendly and very helpful. We would love to visit again once beds, mattresses are upgraded. ##### Arko B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber D. 14 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Piece or paradise All round amazing, great location great facilities will be back ! ##### Amber D. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lian C. 18 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great bach getaway, away from the crowds. Spacious bach, clean and tidy. Great quiet place to base ourselves to explore the area. Beautiful location, just a shame its not really a swimming beach. Otherwise it was a great place to relax. ##### Lian C. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 27 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great beachfront location, mattresses need replacing After a bit of trial and error to find the correct driveway to the bach (it was hidden by a large flax bush), we arrived a very clean and tidy bach. All the kitchen amenities were on offer and there was no shortage of space to spread out. Our one negative was that the mattresses in all but the master suite are in dire need of replacement. They may do for young children but are not suitable for adults. Would highly recommend this property so long as the mattresses are replaced. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### John S. 1 Mar 2019 #### Very nice property with almost everything you could need Very nice property with almost everything you could need. ##### John S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay 7 Apr 2015 #### New , clean property with easy access to beach. New , clean property with easy access to beach. Lovely peaceful rural area. Some difficulty with internet connection. Would like to suggest adding a microwave and dishwasher for convenience and better quality pillows, but table tennis great and also the barbeque! ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Villas Los Angeles](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Villas.d178280-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Lodges South Africa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/South-Africa-Lodges.d165-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Rosewood Matakauri](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Matakauri-Lodge.h1097561.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Durrës](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Durres-Hotels.d6047335.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels.d6069845.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotel Arts Barcelona](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barcelona-Hotels-Hotel-Arts-Barcelona.h3780.Hotel-Information) > > [Rainforest Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Rainforest-Retreat.h7088168.Hotel-Information) > > [Elounda Heights - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Agios-Nikolaos-Hotels-Elounda-Heights-Adults-Only.h4281889.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Rotorua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Ibis-Rotorua.h1131218.Hotel-Information) > > [Richmond Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Hotels-Richmond-Holiday-Park.h29218591.Hotel-Information) > > [Stunning Villa Margarita. 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