Title: Parapara Beach Escape 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 # Parapara Beach Escape ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33557700/33557657/9bf9cfb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33557700/33557657/02821ad6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33557700/33557657/ad09ad26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33557700/33557657/8013b924.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33557700/33557657/41dab4da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Parapara Beach Escape provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12120 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Parking available - Fireplace - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill £321 includes taxes & fees 14 Oct - 15 Oct ## 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. ### Parapara Beach Escape Summary: Across the road from Parapara Beach and Reserve This is a perfect location to enjoy a Golden Bay holiday. This area offers not only a safe swimming beach with cockles to collect but impressive bird life, fishing and walks. Make use of the kayaks supplied. Located only minutes from Collingwood where you will find a petrol station, café, store and pub. This side of our world offers the stunning Wharaiki Beach, horse riding, wildlife, Eco tours, a selection of cafes plus tramping on the Heaphy Track. The Space: Takaka township is only 15 minutes away, on the way is The Mussel Inn and Pupu Springs. In town you can enjoy some retail therapy, cafes, and only minutes from other attractions like Anatoki Salmon. From Takaka a 10 minute drive can take you to the very popular golden sand beaches in Ligar Bay and Tata Beach. Pohara Beach also has cafes and a general store. Please note that access to the downstairs bedrooms is via external stairs. Special conditions: Smoking allowed outside only Bedding Configuration: Upstairs Master Bedroom - 1 x Queen Bedroom 2 - 2 x Single Beds Downstairs Bedroom 3 - 1 x Double Bedroom 4 - 1 x Bunk (1 Double + 1 Single) Bedroom 5 - 1 x Bunk (1 Double + 1 Single) The Neighborhood: The golf course, boat ramp, Pohara Beach plus the golden bays most popular and loved beaches, Ligar Bay & Tata Beach, are a short drive away. Only a short drive from the famous Mussel Inn, and to Collingwood which offers cafes and Farewell Spit Tours. This part of the area has a number of potters and artists studios. Wharariki Beach is by far one of the most stunning beaches in New Zealand. Huge rock formations, sand hills, caves, cliffs, dunes , white sand and baby seals. Farewell Spit is New Zealand’s longest sand spit (25 km) and a nature reserve. It is an internationally-renowned bird sanctuary with over 90 bird species recorded in the area. Heaphy Track is one of New Zealand’s nine great walks. Many people choose to walk only to the first or second huts on the track instead of walking its entire length which have toilets and running-water facilities. The Heaphy Track, also allows mountain bikes. Abel Tasman National Park is a must see, golden sand and clear waters, 3 hour to 3 day walks. Don't forget your camera. Getting Around: There is no public transport to or within the Bay, a car is essential. Other Things to Note: You'll be pleased to know that Linen & Towels are included with this property. ID is required for check in. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - DVD player - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 120 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM ### 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 Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 This property accepts cash 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 and a first aid kit 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 Parapara Beach Escape Parapara Parapara Beach Escape Private vacation home Across the road from Parapara Beach Reserve Parapara Beach Escape Private vacation home Parapara 60da72ead2add9002d32aeb6 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-40.72139%2C172.69125&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DvHYzw0dwX_79uSuUN24U1367Vs=) Parapara, Golden Bay #### What's nearby - Tukurua Bay - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Parapara Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Milnthorpe Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles - Collingwood Recreation Ground - 8 min drive - 6.8 miles - Golden Bay - 32 min drive - 24.0 miles #### Restaurants - ‪The Mussel Inn - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Courthouse Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Collingwood Tavern - ‬8 min drive - ‪MAD Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Sunset Balcony - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Parapara Beach Escape pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Parapara Beach Escape? > As of 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Parapara Beach Escape on 14 Oct 2025 start from £320.87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Parapara-Hotels-Parapara-Beach-Escape.h33557657.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Parapara Beach Escape? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### Where is Parapara Beach Escape located? > Nestled on the beach, this Parapara holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tukurua Bay and Parapara Beach. Kahurangi National Park and Milnthorpe Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Parapara Beach Escape Reviews 9.4 ### 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) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness 10 - Excellent 44 8 - Good 18 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### J C. 18 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Work trip Lovely place with plenty of separate rooms for us all to spread out in but also nice deck/common areas ##### J C. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie B. 12 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Whanau celebration This was an awesome place to host 80th celebration- plenty of room for 8 adults and teenagers to be together or escape if they needed to. Great to have use of kayaks and pool table. Parapara as location ' close to Vollingwood, Wharariki beach or back to Takak. ##### Marie B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Amenities Nice and warm. Close to beach ##### William Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graeme E. 18 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Parapara beach escape Great ##### Graeme E. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian V. 16 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful family holiday home Wonderful place for an NZ winter family break. Great holiday home, right by the beach, good heating, lots of games to play indoors, and lots to do in the local area. Ages 7 to 73 loved it. ##### Ian V. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### David H. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Summer Location Great location and good size central living areas for larger groups. The downstairs sleeping area is cold and quite damp, if staying in winter I would take an extra electric heater. Lots of leisure gear available for use which is great (kayaks, body boards, cricket gear, fishing gear). ##### David H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### hilary m. 5 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Whanau weekend Four generations of our whanau stayed to scatter my husbands ashes at the whanau urupa, The house was perfect for us and we got to know the grandchildrens partners. Thank you for such a lovely house in such good condition. ##### hilary m. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie L. 16 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing property Family and friend wee holiday to parapara We loved the house , it was perfect for our large group. Nice and warm, comfy bedsBeautiful viewsVery quiet street , which made it safe for kids who were coming and going to the playground conveniently located right across from the house Lovely big area , lots of seating Was a bit nervous about reading a few reviews about downstairs being cold and damp but it was fine. Lots of heaters in all the rooms I did notice a highchair and Baby bath etc which would have been usual to know about Gate at top of stairs , to make safe for toddler We throughly enjoyed this place and would come back again Thanks so much350 for a cleaning fee was a bit much ##### Katie L. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim S. 21 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Awesome property great layout plenty of everything well stocked kitchen amenities with great outlook. My only criticism would be the beds although plentiful not particularly comfortable ##### Kim S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Cathy F. 19 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location. Lovely family bach with great social.spaces. Our only issue was with the very uncomf Our only issue was with the very uncomfortable beds downstairs. Prob fine for children, but not adults. Might be better to be clearer about this in ads. Plus downstairs roons beed hooks on doors. Upstairs beds cery comfortable ##### Cathy F. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kaylie T. 3 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Such a lovely house very homie, plenty of entertainment options with a beautiful view & atmosphere It was easy to organise with the host, clear instructions on check in & check out. Besides abit of confusion with the payment transaction. But I would definitely rent this place again in the future! Thank you for having us! X ##### Kaylie T. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 18 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Great holiday spot. Very comfortable house in a great position. But a pity about the weather.... ##### Verified traveller Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew R. 23 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great summer holiday house Awesome spot with so many fun summer adventures to be had! ##### Andrew R. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Jo P. 8 Jan 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location can't be beat Paradise on the beach. Nothing to do but relax and enjoy the surroundings. Get supplies before you get there and then you'll never have to leave. ##### Jo P. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Caoimhe S. 4 Jan 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Good for big groups Good size property but the photos were not very accurate especially for the lower floor unit. Otherwise good ##### Caoimhe S. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carl S. 2 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot for groups of friends or family Nice open plan areas with plenty of room for everyone. A short stroll to the beach in a nice quiet street. ##### Carl S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Kerryn O. 25 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### labour weekend stay Overall a great stay. Downstairs a bit damp and cold for this time of year. ##### Kerryn O. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ngareta P. 23 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely appreciative of the location and surrounds... beautiful home! The Takaka region is great Your home has great character and a perfect location for our whānau.. will definitely come back again! ##### Ngareta P. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel C. 15 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good spot Nice place, close to beach, big enough for all the children. ##### Rachel C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Clair S. 2 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Upstairs is great, downstairs more basic The upstairs (with 2 comfortable bedrooms and bathroom) is lovely for 4 people. Well equipped, comfortable, spacious and in a glorious setting. Downstairs (3 bedrooms) is a converted basement with some cold and dampness issues. Would probably be fine in summer. It was great to have the use of kayaks which we enjoyed very much. ##### Clair S. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna C. 26 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sunny, spacious & well-equiped We highly recommend this bach for your next holiday in Golden Bay. With five bedrooms and a huge, sunny, open-plan living room there is plenty of space for everyone to relax. While the downstairs bedrooms are a bit 'basementy' and shady, they are perfect to house teenagers, with their own bathroom and a pool table/ dartboard combo to keep everyone amused. We were really impressed with the warm sunny upstairs space and the well-appointed kitchen, loads of board games, kayaks and lifejackets, BBQ etc: this place has the feel of a real family bach and we want to thank the owners for sharing their special place with us. We hope to return for another stay sometime! ##### Anna C. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 25 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable house in Parapara A very comfortable and spacious house close to the beach and the estuary. We've rented this property before and hope to do so again. Thank you ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monique v. 26 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great staycation Great bach. ##### Monique v. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### vanessa n. 12 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Fantastic time We loved our stay in Parapara though we were initially surprised that the downstairs bedrooms were only accessed from outside. Our three little kids coped fine though with this so all good in the end. Loved the snooker and darts and all the board games and the kayaks. Would definitely stay again. ##### vanessa n. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Roz K. 31 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Communication #### Great location. Parapara is a great location for exploring Golden Bay. The living and 2 bedrooms upstairs are comfortable and modern. The 3 bedrooms downstairs are very basic. There is also a water pump downstairs which is quite noisy. The rumpus room with pool table and darts was very popular with our kids. ##### Roz K. 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