Title: The Waterways Travel Guide: Best of The Waterways, Waikato Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in The Waterways](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Waterways-Hotels.d553248635975748124.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in The Waterways](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Waterways-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975748124.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to The Waterways](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-The-Waterways.d553248635975748124.Travel-Guide-Flights)[The Waterways Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-The-Waterways.d553248635975748124.Car-Hire-Guide)[The Waterways Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Waterways.d553248635975748124.Holidays-City-Breaks) # The Waterways Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit The Waterways Things to do - Top hotels in The Waterways - Top Holiday Rentals in The Waterways ![Ocean Breeze Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626500/9626447/c5e12fe8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ocean Breeze Resort 34 Pauanui Boulevard, Pauanui £112 16 Sept - 17 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Pauanui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Pauanui Pines Golf Course and Pauanui ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (73 reviews) "Great apartment with full kitchen. Very nicely decorated and across from the beach. Highly recommend! And restaurants nearby were outstanding (Cabana and The Lical)." Reviewed on 28 Apr 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025&selected=9626447&PinnedHotelID=9626447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975748124) ![Hahei Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9870000/9869500/9869496/fc90b337_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hahei Beach Resort 41 Harsant Avenue, Hahei Beach, Hahei £59 17 Sept - 18 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4.5-star luxury holiday park in Hahei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Hahei Beach and Cathedral Cove are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (391 reviews) "Nice property, so close to the beach. Love this place" Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F09%2F2025&endDate=18%2F09%2F2025&selected=9869496&PinnedHotelID=9869496&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975748124) ![Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8800000/8797400/8797370/d500e42a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park 790 Hot Water Beach Road, Waikato, Hot Water Beach £50 16 Sept - 17 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Hot Water Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (536 reviews) "Impressed with all the facilities and loved our stay at Top 10 Holiday Park Hot Water Beach. The location made it, I loved the beach and the opportunity to see Glow Worms at night." Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025&selected=8797370&PinnedHotelID=8797370&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975748124) [See all 795 properties in The Waterways](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=553248635975748124) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Ocean Breeze Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626500/9626447/c5e12fe8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ocean Breeze Resort 34 Pauanui Boulevard, Pauanui Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Pauanui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Pauanui Pines Golf Course and Pauanui ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (73 reviews) "Great apartment with full kitchen. Very nicely decorated and across from the beach. Highly recommend! And restaurants nearby were outstanding (Cabana and The Lical)." Reviewed on 28 Apr 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pauanui-Hotels-Ocean-Breeze-Resort.h9626447.Hotel-Information) ![Family Friendly Estuary front beach house](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34020000/34013000/34012920/faa72b10_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Family Friendly Estuary front beach house Pauanui, Coromandel Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Pauanui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Pauanui Library and Information Centre ... 10/10 Exceptional! (86 reviews) Winter stay "Amazing property. Friendly owners and an already great experience" Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pauanui-Hotels-Family-Friendly-Estuary-Front-Beach-House.h34012920.Hotel-Information) ![Waterfront Apartments Whitianga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679400/9679371/ade3a2cf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waterfront Apartments Whitianga 2 Buffalo beach Road, Whitianga, WKO Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Whitianga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (207 reviews) "Excellent location, nice place to stay" Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whitianga-Hotels-Waterfront-Apartments-Whitianga.h9679371.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in The Waterways](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975748124&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Lakes-Golf-Course-Pauanui.d890195507115671552.Attraction) #### Pauanui Pines Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf in Pauanui at Pauanui Pines Golf Course. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pauanui-Pines-Golf-Course-Pauanui.d890195509328154624.Attraction) #### Pauanui Library and Information Centre Pauanui Library and Information Centre is just one of the places to see in Pauanui, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. 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