Title: Paradise on the Sand Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=74245980&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Paradise on the Sand Apartment in Whakatane with kitchenette and balcony ## Photo gallery for Paradise on the Sand ![Beach - Paradise on the Sand (Whakatane)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74250000/74246000/74245980/aa399f9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Paradise on the Sand (Whakatane)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74250000/74246000/74245980/ad492732.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Paradise on the Sand (Whakatane)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74250000/74246000/74245980/aa57413e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Paradise on the Sand (Whakatane)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74250000/74246000/74245980/6b5a6a27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Paradise on the Sand (Whakatane)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74250000/74246000/74245980/c7c2d255.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located on the beach, this studio offers direct access to the shore. With a private patio and grassed area overlooking Whakatane ranges, it's perfect for relaxing after a day of fishing or exploring. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space £113 includes taxes & fees 16 Feb - 17 Feb ## 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. ### Paradise on the Sand Step out of the studio onto the beach access. Relax and open the french doors to your private patio and grassed area, overlooking the whakatane ranges. Newly built self contained studio with a kitchenette and laundry facilities. Enjoy an outdoor hot and cold shower and a filleting bench for those beach and fishing days. Pet friendly with grass enclosed area. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Outdoor shower - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70570000/70566400/70566389/8d89ea97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seaside Studio Apartment with sea view deck Ohope - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=70566389&PinnedHotelID=70566389&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage, Kitchenette | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6230000/6228700/6228661/5a40558d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Moanarua Beach Cottage Ohope - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.2 Wonderful 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=6228661&PinnedHotelID=6228661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38078300/38078216/bd95776a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ohope Beach 2Brm Weekender escape,handy to beach & more! 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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 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 Located by the sea, this apartment is in Coastlands, a neighbourhood in Whakatane. Whakatane District Museum and Gallery and Mataatua: The House That Came Home are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane River Walk. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Paradise on the Sand 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 38 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beverley R. 11 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome people Awesome location Awesome time.Yoh Our dog Yogi had such a special time as we did also ##### Beverley R. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen T. 16 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and Relaxing Well appointed, comfortable apartment in a very quiet neighborhood. Enjoyable stay. ##### Karen T. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sarah 11 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication It was a great little spot and the room was clean and well maintained. Unfortunately, we didnt stay long enough! Definitely recommend! The beach nearby was fantastic! ##### sarah Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth Y. 16 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So close to a fabulous beach What a fabulous beach with access along a dune walkway from the driveway - right opposite Whale/Moutohora Island. Lee-Anne’s studio was spotless, with a very comfortable bed and great shower. Perfect for our dog too with its small fenced garden. The photos don’t do it justice. ##### Elizabeth Y. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tali h. 22 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ziggy saya Kia Ora! We thoroughly enjoyed our wee stay, very safe for our anxious boy. Comfy, peaceful, right by beach, quick to Whakatane township. Beautiful & clean studio with a great bed! We will be abck. Thx Lee-Ann and Gary. ##### tali h. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan B. 12 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect haven A wonderful peaceful haven for my partner and myself plus our cavoodle Molly to unwind , fish , walk along the beach, relax , and just be. A very short walk to the beach , a beautifully presented unit with everything you need for cooking if you want to. Leanne and Gary were attentive and wonderful hosts and the neighbours all very friendly. We will return. Highly recommend. Can’t fault our stay. Excellent value for money also. ##### Jan B. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dale L. 11 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Location Our stay was great. The accommodations were lovely. Very clean and tidy. Friendly Host. Beautiful upscale quiet neighborhood. Literally a minute's walk from the beach. 8 min drive to shops and restaurants in town centre. All facilities for cooking your own meals if you wanted to. We had breakfast daily on site, had lunch and dinner in town. All up, a really comfortable relaxing stay. ##### Dale L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darryl H. 4 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot Very nice hosts, and an extremely clean well appointed property. Very close to lovely beach, and great to be able to take our dog with us. ##### Darryl H. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine Te 11 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication wonderful place and immaculate, couldn't fault it. tip straight onto the beach location was perfect. Highly recommend. ##### Catherine Te Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ang and Walter C. 7 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bliss Great place to unwind beautiful beach immaculate studio great hosts. Will return when we can because it was so good on every level ##### Ang and Walter C. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate G. 25 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place to relax Such a wonderful place to relax. The space was perfect for us and very clean and tidy. The fully fenced section was ideal for our dog. Would highly recommend. ##### Kate G. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle W. 17 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overnight spot close to beach for a walk Clean, modern with friendly owners and dog! Private own courtyard area and BBQ/kitchen for putting together a meal. A great overnight spot for on our way through to East Cape. The Beach is just through a walkway next to property. ##### Michelle W. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leonie A. 6 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long weekend My partner, me and our two dogs had a lovely weekend up here. Beautiful place to stay at lovely fenced area for your dogs. Beach so close. Was supper easy to communicate with the property manager and got a very fast response for a question I had. Would definitely recommend to stay there to anyone who is travelling to Whakatāne. ##### Leonie A. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paxton m. 8 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home Very nice and tidy little studio. Beautifully set right next to the water. Thank you! ##### Paxton m. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frances M. 30 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable dog-friendly retreat by the sea A very clean, quiet and comfortable unit in an excellent location. We enjoyed being able to bring our dog and walk her along the beach. Despite a very stormy weather event we were able to retreat to the comfort of the house. Highly recommended. ##### Frances M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine H. 11 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice modern unit Close to the beach and everything we needed. Small garden for the dogs. Thanks ##### Christine H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### michael h. 17 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### . Easy, welcoming, would fo it again ##### michael h. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### lisa 29 Apr 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication So disappointed, we didn't even stay longer than two hours due to the strong dog smell in the room, the parking was terrible trailer parked across where we were supposed to park and wooden planks down the side, very unwelcoming for a paying guest, felt like we were intruding on owners space, Was not even offered a refund when I spoke with the owner! after advising them of the smell in the room. We had to stay at a Motel which added extra costs to our holiday. Would not recommend staying here. ##### lisa Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susanne B. 17 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Es hat alles wunderbar gepasst! Danke für die tolle Unterkunft ##### Susanne B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bianca O., Taupo New Zealand 27 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas Stay Awesome place to stay. Very new, clean , had everything we needed & was close to beach & was great for our 2 furbabies!! ##### Bianca O. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dail R. 23 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway Lovely location, friendly hosts and a perfect spot for a few nights away :) ##### Dail R. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zoe L. 4 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Great thanks ##### Zoe L. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris B. 13 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Homely well cared for holiday home Awesome people with a quiet and homely property, our best friend Mana the dog also enjoyed the freedom the property offered - a great place for some valuable R and R. Well recommended. ##### Chris B. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle L. 16 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very cozy Super clean well presented Bach, beautiful beach access. ##### Michelle L. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### caron w., New Zealand 8 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great pet friendly studio right by the beach Excellent studio by the beach. Very clean and tidy. Can hear the waves crashing onto the beach - very relaxing. If you’re looking for a pet friendly bach in a great location, I would definitely recommend this place. Hosts were very hospitable. ##### caron w. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ---