Title: Sub tropical Retreat Paradise, access to Infra Red Sauna 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 cabin # Sub tropical Retreat Paradise, access to Infra Red Sauna Cabin in Taupo Bay with fitness centre and sauna ## Photo gallery for Sub tropical Retreat Paradise, access to Infra Red Sauna ![Beach - Sub tropical Retreat Paradise, access to Infra Red Sauna (Mangonui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107300000/107294800/107294745/a2a58645.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Sub tropical Retreat Paradise, access to Infra Red Sauna (Mangonui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107300000/107294800/107294745/02ccef52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sub tropical Retreat Paradise, access to Infra Red Sauna (Mangonui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107300000/107294800/107294745/91b7d786.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, Internet, bed sheets - Sub tropical Retreat Paradise, access to Infra Red Sauna (Mangonui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107300000/107294800/107294745/92d516c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Sub tropical Retreat Paradise, access to Infra Red Sauna (Mangonui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107300000/107294800/107294745/b287383e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at Sub tropical Retreat Paradise, access to Infra Red Sauna. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Guests can also expect to find a gym. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Gym - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sub tropical Retreat Paradise, access to Infra Red Sauna Step into peace, natural beauty, and deep relaxation at our Sub Tropical Paradise Retreat. Tucked away in a lush green oasis, this handcrafted wooden cabin invites you to unwind, restore, and reconnect — all while enjoying the healing warmth of a private infrared sauna (available on site). 🛏 The spacious cabin features: A handcrafted queen-sized bed with luxurious linens Comfortable seating area and kitchenette (mini fridge, kettle, and toaster) Warm, natural timber interiors and soft ambient lighting Wide glass doors opening to a sunny deck and gardens Your stay also includes: Beautiful outdoor and indoor spaces to walk, meditate, or simply breathe Optional upgrade: book soul-guided sessions, massages, or plant-based meals (on request) Located just 20 minutes' drive from the picturesque village of Mangonui and only a 2-hour drive to the Cape, you’ll feel completely immersed in nature — while still being close enough for local adventures. Perfect for: Couples' retreats Solo getaways to nourish your spirit Writers, healers, and creatives seeking inspiration Families wanting to reconnect Anyone craving stillness, greenery, and genuine connection Let the lush gardens, warm wood, and peaceful energy of this space hold you. Book your stay and gift yourself the sanctuary you deserve. The space The cabin comprises of one big space with a double bed, sofa bed and storage units. Outside on the deck are table and chairs, a barbecue and preparation table part of this area is covered with a roof and two sides are protected from rain by plastic screens. Outside the cabin there is a hot/cold shower and dish washing area and a separate space with a compost toilet, these are for your use only. There is a cable for internet access. The property has three distinct areas thanks to the creeks and lush trees. You will have a third of the garden space and the cabin is discreetly hidden from our front paddock by drooping willows. There is a lovely calm energy on the land. There is parking on site, either on gravel or nearer to the cabin on grass, with a 30 metre walk over the bridge to the accommodation. There is an infra-red sauna on site as well as a beautiful hexagonal structure used for yoga/treatments which will be available for use for a daily practice or for private treatments. We have a substantial vegetable garden so there may well be surplus food too. Guest access If you need to use a washing machine one is located in our home, the charge for usage is $2 per wash. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 3 accessible parking spaces - No lift (single-level property) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of towels on request ### Things to do - Bicycles - Gym ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Composting - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Garden - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102750000/102743500/102743467/f051cc4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Keepin It Coastal - Tutukaka Tutukaka - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews £476 includes taxes & fees 27 Dec - 28 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=102743467&PinnedHotelID=102743467&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116770000/116764300/116764251/60ccee0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Abbey Caves Countryscape Abbey Caves - Air-conditioning 8.0 Very good 1 review £106 includes taxes & fees 28 Dec - 29 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29&selected=116764251&PinnedHotelID=116764251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks Turn off the lights Please leave the keys in the door. Ensure that the radiator and fridge are turned off at the wall, leaving the door of the fridge open is a great help, thanks. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules If you cook meat other than fish on the BBQ please clean up as much of drippings as possible. I'm happy for you to use the sink in main house. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Open deck so children need to be supervised. ### 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 This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-34.99449,173.70465&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:n%7EptEauec%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40U%40Q%40Q%40QBS%40S%40SBQBQBQBQBQBQDSDQBQDQDQDOFQDQFODQFMFSFMFSFMFOHOHMFOHMHOHOHMHOHKJOHKJMHKJKJMJKJKJKLKJKJKLIJKLGLIJILKLGLELILILGNELELILENELENELENCLENANELCNANCNALCNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLDN%40LDNBLDNDNDLDLDLHNDLDLFLHLHLDLFLJLHJHLFJJLHJJLJJJJJJJJJJLJJJJHLJJHNHJHNJLHNFNHLHNFLHNFNFLFRHLDRFLFPDNFPDPDNDPDPBPDPDRBPBPBPBPBPBP%40RBR%40R%40P%40P%40P%40T%40P%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FPAPATAPAPAPARCRARCPCPCPCPCPCPEPERCPEPEPENEPGPENGPGLERILGPGNGNINGLINILGNILKNINIJILKJINKJKJKJKLKHKLKJMJKJMHKJMFKHMHMJMFMDMHMFMHMDODMHMBMFODODMDO%40MDOBMDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOAMCOAOCOAMCOEOCMEOAMEOEMEOGMCMIMEOEMIMGMIMEMGMKKIMIMGKKMIKKKKMKKMKIKMKKKKIKKOIKKMIKIOIOIMIOIMGOIMIOGOGOGQGMGSGMEQGOEQGQEOEQEQCQESEQCQCQCQCQCQCQASASCSAQAQAQAUAQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BoLvGoM64IY3sT5bvLicCdoeCIE=) Mangonui, NZ #### What's nearby - Taupo Bay Reserve \- 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Taupo Bay \- 10 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Coopers Beach \- 32 min drive \- 15.2 miles - Karikari Peninsula \- 42 min drive \- 23.0 miles - Tokerau Beach \- 55 min drive \- 35.4 miles #### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 58 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪gumstore bar and grill - ‬33 min drive - ‪Harbourside - ‬24 min drive - ‪Luke's Cafe - ‬41 min drive - ‪Taupo Bay Glass House - ‬8 min walk - ‪Whangaroa Cafe - ‬54 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sub tropical Retreat Paradise, access to Infra Red Sauna pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Sub tropical Retreat Paradise, access to Infra Red Sauna? ### What time is check-in at Sub tropical Retreat Paradise, access to Infra Red Sauna? ### What time is check-out at Sub tropical Retreat Paradise, access to Infra Red Sauna? ### Where is Sub tropical Retreat Paradise, access to Infra Red Sauna located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sub tropical Retreat Paradise, access to Infra Red Sauna 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elsabe D. 27 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great glamping retreat getaway The cabin & facilities utterly unique, well thought through & clean. An incredibly pleasant family who hosted us. ##### Elsabe D. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elise H. 1 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our host Hari was wonderful, the sub-tropical gardens were so beautiful and peaceful with lots of bird life. We throughly enjoyed our stay and left feeling very well rested and relaxed. Thank you so much ##### Elise H. 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