Title: Paradise at the Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Paradise at the Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home Holiday home in Ruakaka with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Paradise at the Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home ![Interior - Paradise at the Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102640000/102636400/102636370/f048e522.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Paradise at the Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102640000/102636400/102636370/dc060e64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker - Paradise at the Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102640000/102636400/102636370/819321e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Paradise at the Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102640000/102636400/102636370/6f91751d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Paradise at the Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102640000/102636400/102636370/244e56f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Paradise at the Bay, unwind in your sun-soaked oasis just a 7-minute walk from the beach and cafe. Enjoy BBQs on the sundeck, or spend days exploring nearby beaches with essential amenities like WiFi and SKY TV. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Paradise at the Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home This sun-soaked oasis creates a perfect haven for your coastal retreat, just a 7-minute walk from the cafe and beach. Welcome to Paradise at the Bay — where the name says it all! Less than 2 hours north of Auckland, this location is perfect for a getaway. Whether you choose to unwind on-site, take a leisurely stroll to the beach and cafe, or embark on day trips to explore nearby beautiful beaches, the options are plenty. Offering a blend of modern open-plan living that seamlessly extends to the sundeck, creating an ideal space for BBQs while the kids enjoy the fully fenced backyard. This Bream Bay holiday home is a perfect family retreat, complete with essential amenities like WiFi and SKY TV. With four bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with an outdoor shower, this is an excellent option for days spent at the beach and rinsing off after a day in the sand and surf. During the summer months, Ruakaka boasts a patrolled beach, ensuring a safe swimming experience for the family. With the Kiwi sanctuary just up the road, Waipu Cove and Piroa Falls nearby, and the Hen and Chicken Islands just a day trip on the boat away, there's no shortage of breathtaking scenic spots to visit. Ruakaka eagerly awaits your visit for some well-deserved Paradise at the Bay! 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 ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113440000/113433900/113433894/4404074c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Paradise Shores Ruakaka Beach 600m Walk to the Beach Ruakaka - 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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 637192 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.91277,174.45143&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vidzEmpwg%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FQ%40U%40Q%40Q%40U%40Q%40SBO%40UBQBQBSBQBQBQDQDQBQDQDSDQDQFODQFQFODQHMFSFMFOHQFOHMFOHOHMJOHKHOHMJKHOJKJKJOJKJKJKJILKJKJKLILGJKLILGLILILGLILELGNELILELENELENENCLENALENCNCNALANCNAN%3FNCL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40N%40NBLBNDN%40LDNBLDNDLDNDLDLHLDNFLDLHLFLHLHLFJHLJLFJHLJJJJHJJLJJJJJHNLJHJJNHJJLHNHJHNHLHNHNFLHNHPFNFLFRFLFPFNDPFPDNFPDPDRBPDPDPDPBPBPBPBRBPBP%40T%40NBR%40P%40T%40P%40P%3FT%40P%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPAP%3FTAPAPATAPCPAPATCPCPCPCRCPCPEPEPEPCPEREPGPENGPEPGLGRGLGPGNGNIPILGNINILININIJILKNIJKNIJMJILKLKJMJKJKFKLMJKFMHMJKHMFMHMFMHMFMDOHMDMHMDODMDODMDO%40MFO%40ODMBO%40OBO%40MBOBO%3FO%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAO%3FOCOCMAOCOAOCMEOAMGOAOEMEOEMEMEMIOEMIMEMGMIMGMIMGMIKKMIMGKKKMMIKIKKKKKMKMKKKKIOKKIOIMIKKOIOIMGOIOGMIQGOGOGQIMESGMGQEQGOEQEQESEQCQEQEQCQCQCSCQCQCQAUCQAQAQAUAQAQAU%3FQ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OdMYjQ8iGFKmuQDA4DJU8nCQQiE=) Ruakaka, Northland #### What's nearby - Ruakaka Beach \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Waipu Cove Beach \- 21 min drive \- 12.8 miles - Lang's Beach \- 22 min drive \- 15.3 miles - Town Basin Marina \- 26 min drive \- 23.3 miles - Mangawhai Heads Beach \- 33 min drive \- 22.4 miles #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Waipu Pizza Barn - ‬9 min drive - ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬6 min drive - ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive - ‪little RED - ‬9 min drive - ‪Ruakaka Tavern - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Paradise at the Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Paradise at the Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home? ### Where is Paradise at the Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Paradise at the Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home 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 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon M. 3 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Simon M. 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