Title: Arawai - Waimarama 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 # Arawai - Waimarama Holiday Home Cottage in Waimarama with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Arawai - Waimarama Holiday Home ![Outdoor dining - Arawai - Waimarama Holiday Home (Waimarama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45034400/45034301/23b75da6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Arawai - Waimarama Holiday Home (Waimarama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45034400/45034301/41f3fee8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster - Arawai - Waimarama Holiday Home (Waimarama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45034400/45034301/012f8dca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Arawai - Waimarama Holiday Home (Waimarama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45034400/45034301/376dd25c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Arawai - Waimarama Holiday Home (Waimarama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45034400/45034301/98ca370a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Arawai, a 3-bedroom Waimarama holiday home, is just a short stroll from the beach and surf club. Unwind in the bright open plan living area or enjoy al fresco dining on the patio with BBQ facilities. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Arawai - Waimarama Holiday Home Less than a 5 minute walk to the beach and surf club, Arawai is a 3-bedroom Waimarama holiday home. Just a 40 minute drive from Napier City, and 25 minutes from Havelock North, this cute and cosy house is just the ticket for a refreshing beach stay! This Waimarama holiday home includes bright and comfy open plan living. Relax indoors with everything you need for a self-catered stay, or make the most of the gorgeous garden and patio area for fun summer stays. Fire up the BBQ and share a good old fashioned kiwi meal with your group! Bedroom 1 at this Waimarama accommodation is fitted with a queen bed, bedroom 2 has a double bed, and bedroom 3 includes a single bunk bed - an easy option for families and friends. Kick back and relax at this chill holiday bach, hit the beach for days in the sand and surf, or head out for day trips into Napier - this cute and sunny house has you covered for an awesome getaway... Arawai awaits! 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 ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Golf - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby ### 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: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96120000/96117400/96117395/93bb51a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Central Cottage - Napier Holiday Home Bluff Hill - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=96117395&PinnedHotelID=96117395&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38090000/38085500/38085458/d6adb648.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Napier Inner City Apartment - Napier Apartment Napier South - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking available - Microwave 9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=38085458&PinnedHotelID=38085458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30040000/30039800/30039713/07bc4188.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### THE CHALET & Teacastle cottage, Unique private artist cottage in organic garden Waimarama Beach - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 9.6 Exceptional 72 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=30039713&PinnedHotelID=30039713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99710000/99705300/99705237/11f1eb0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Make memories in this artists quarters. 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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 Vrbo Property Arawai Waimarama Waimarama Arawai - Waimarama Holiday Home Waimarama 597209 Arawai - Waimarama Holiday Home Private vacation home Arawai - Waimarama Holiday Home Private vacation home Waimarama ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-39.81507,176.9863&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:bo%7EqFksfw%60%40%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FU%40Q%40U%40S%40Q%40UBU%40Q%40UBQBUBQBUBOBUDQDSBQDUDQDQFQDQFQDQFSFQFQFOFQFMHQHOFQHOHMHSHMHOHOJKHMJOHKJOJIJOJKJKLMJKJKLKJKLILKJGLILKLILGLILENGLILELENILELENENALENENCLANGNALCNAN%3FNCNAL%3FN%3FN%3FNCNBN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40NBN%3FN%40LBN%40NFN%40LBNDLDN%40LDNDNDLHLDLDNHLFLDLHLFLHLJLHLFJJLHJJLJJJLJJLJJJJJNJHJJHNJNJLHJHNHNJLFRHLHNHPFNHPFLFPFNHPDPFRFPDPDPFPDPDPDTBPDRDPBTBNBTBPBTBP%40TBP%40T%40T%40P%40R%40T%40P%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FTAPATATAPATARCRARCPCTCPCTCPCTEPEPCREREPEPGPEREPGPGPEPIPGNGPGNIPGNIPILINGPKNILINIJKNKLINKJKJKNKJKJKJMJKLMHKLMFKJMHMFMLMFMHMFMDMHOFMFMDMFODODMDOBMDODM%40OBODOBM%40OBO%3FO%40OBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FM%3FOCOAO%3FOCMAOCOEMCOAOEMEOCOEMEMEOGMEMGMGOIMEMGMIMGMMMGKIMKMGKMMIKMKKMKKKKKKOKKKOIKKMIOKKIOIMIOIQIOIMGQIOIQGOGQGOGQGQGQEQGQESGQEQEQESCSEQEQCUCQCUCQCUCQASASCSAUAQAUAUAQ%3FU%3FS%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lpENY0h9oki3KZV2CnxPEfmsLKY=) Waimarama, Hawkes Bay #### What's nearby - Waimarama Beach \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Black Barn Vineyards \- 17 min drive \- 18.7 miles - Splash Planet \- 25 min drive \- 22.8 miles - Marine Parade \- 31 min drive \- 32.4 miles - Mission Estate Winery \- 34 min drive \- 33.0 miles #### Getting around - Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 65 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Jarks Cafe - ‬6 min walk - ‪Jarks Seaside Cafe - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Arawai - Waimarama Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Arawai - Waimarama Holiday Home? ### What time is check-in at Arawai - Waimarama Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Arawai - Waimarama Holiday Home? ### Where is Arawai - Waimarama Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Arawai - Waimarama 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 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina F. 24 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic wee house and a great spot Thank you for letting us stay. ##### Christina F. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne S. 10 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Little house was well appointed with everything you required. Clean linen and plenty of it. Agree the shop not stocked at all well, so make sure you bring plenty of what you like, although Havelock Nth only 20 mins away.Had wonderful walks on the beach. ##### Suzanne S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rex C. 11 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Waimarama We got off to a bad start in the pouring rsin when the lovk box wadnt where the notes said it would be! However, I found it and once inside, we reslky appreciated the comfortable beds, lively scenery, well socked home with everything we needed. It was a joy to stsy there for 4 nights ##### Rex C. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason S. 17 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Waimarama weekend Awesome spot, close to the beach. Lovely little bach, had a great time, Grant was excellent. ##### Jason S. 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