Title: Handy 1 bedroom spot 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 apartment # Handy 1 bedroom spot Apartment in Tauranga with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Handy 1 bedroom spot ![Interior - Handy 1 bedroom spot (Papamoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89270000/89264400/89264306/fc655dc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Handy 1 bedroom spot (Papamoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89270000/89264400/89264306/0f0aec7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Handy 1 bedroom spot (Papamoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89270000/89264400/89264306/6507c4ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, printers - Handy 1 bedroom spot (Papamoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89270000/89264400/89264306/a84d0354.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Handy 1 bedroom spot (Papamoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89270000/89264400/89264306/4d74b077.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Relax in the newly decorated space, beside beach access and walk to Fashion Island or Papamoa Plaza. Enjoy the sunny basement's deck and outdoor garden for dining with own entrance, yard, washing machine drier combo and full hob. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Handy 1 bedroom spot Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Beside beach access. Walk to beach, bars, Fashion Island, Papamoa Plaza. Very close to cycle ways. 45 mins drive to Rototua, 10 mins drive to Mt Maunganui. Newly decorated with brand new appliances and furnishing. Deck and outdoor garden and dining area. Own entrance with back section. The space This is a sunny basement with your own entrance, yard ( not fully fenced) and outdoor dining area. It is beside a beach access so the occasional passers by. There is a quiet couple upstairs so you get a bit of muffled footsteps but no voices or TV sound. The upstairs has a balcony that can look over onto the yard but you can sit under that for privacy. There is a washing machine drier combo, full hob, oven and fridge with icemaker. Everything including the linen and appliances are new. Guest access All of the downstairs living and yard to yourself. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift (single-level property) - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near an outlet shopping centre ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - Garden - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63750000/63746200/63746177/41fa0ad8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Just Beachy on Grant Place Papamoa Beach Pad Papamoa Beach - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 46 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-24&selected=63746177&PinnedHotelID=63746177&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105190000/105185500/105185484/f5064aeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sweet Serendipity at the quiet side of Tauranga Tauranga - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-24&selected=105185484&PinnedHotelID=105185484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112320000/112313300/112313259/9da7c759.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy unit Papamoa Beach Papamoa Beach - Kitchen - Washing machine - Microwave 7.6 Good 10 reviews £145 includes taxes & fees 26 Jan - 27 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=112313259&PinnedHotelID=112313259&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95190000/95181500/95181432/ffc01fcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake View Lower Kaimai - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning £577 includes taxes & fees 31 Jan - 1 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=95181432&PinnedHotelID=95181432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117560000/117555200/117555175/3eca830c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach & Bliss @ Papamoa Papamoa Beach - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Microwave 10 Exceptional 1 review £104 includes taxes & fees 18 Jan - 19 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=117555175&PinnedHotelID=117555175&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94860000/94853700/94853678/a7919152.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pukehina Estuary Sunset Views Townhouse Pukehina - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-24&selected=94853678&PinnedHotelID=94853678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88950000/88941400/88941393/dca3ef90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Palm Beach Vista - Central Papamoa - walk to the beach, shops and restaurants! 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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 Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock 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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.69642%2C176.28060&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cCz1InGug-LbYDyGNUfgHywG5F8=) Papamoa #### What's nearby - Papamoa Beach \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Wairakei Reserve \- 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Gordon Spratt Reserve \- 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Tauranga Domain \- 11 min drive \- 9.7 miles - Mount Maunganui \- 18 min drive \- 10.4 miles #### Getting around - Tauranga (TRG) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Blended Eatery - ‬6 min drive - ‪Pearl Kichen - ‬4 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬10 min walk - ‪Papamoa Beach Tavern - ‬9 min walk - ‪McDonald's Papamoa - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Handy 1 bedroom spot pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Handy 1 bedroom spot? ### What time is check-in at Handy 1 bedroom spot? ### What time is check-out at Handy 1 bedroom spot? ### Where is Handy 1 bedroom spot located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Handy 1 bedroom spot 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 7 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rochelle 5 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Amazing location, very clean and comfortable. ##### Rochelle Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol P. 20 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away at the beach Accommodation and location perfect for our stay; handy to Plaza, Beach and Restaurant. Accommodation fresh, clean and newly decorated throughout. Would thoroughly recommend as we definitely will be returning there. ##### Carol P. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy D. 16 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short getaway Property was clean and very well appointed, location very good. ##### Wendy D. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather S. 3 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2x day stay Lovely spacious 1x bedroom property. Great kitchen and bathroom, close to beach and shops, would definitely stay again! ##### Heather S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ondrea B. 27 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little place. Lovely, clean, modern accommodation that was convenient to everything we wanted to do. Thank you. ##### Ondrea B. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Rebecca R. 16 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### “Perfect Little Percy” Just a short trip to Papamoa for the weekend and a perfect clean, tidy and warm place to stay! Close to everything we needed and super close to the plaza and places to eat. And a plus was being able to bring our little dog along with us 😁 ##### Rebecca R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ken S. 18 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute unit Tidy, cute unit. Not clear instructuon, had to gi to a librsry ti Host , book in top shelf id closet, shoukd be in clear easy view. Had a issue of bad cat urine smell, had to sleep on fold out couch, uncomfortable. Host attempted to bot reimburse our stay we had to bring VRBO in too recover all our monies. Other than that it is a cute unit, . We take no glee in having to give a bad review. If a unit allows Pets there should be no rugs for pets to Territory mark on. Ower was aware of the smell and suggested we use oet spray from under the sink. ##### Ken S. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mason 6 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Mason ---