Title: Whitianga Beachfront, with extensive views across Mercury Bay. 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 # Whitianga Beachfront, with extensive views across Mercury Bay. Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Whitianga Beachfront, with extensive views across Mercury Bay. ![Outdoor dining - Whitianga Beachfront, with extensive views across Mercury Bay. (Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84350000/84341900/84341821/1b8728c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Whitianga Beachfront, with extensive views across Mercury Bay. (Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84350000/84341900/84341821/6cfb2a6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, stereo - Whitianga Beachfront, with extensive views across Mercury Bay. (Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84350000/84341900/84341821/b2ebb0d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Whitianga Beachfront, with extensive views across Mercury Bay. (Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84350000/84341900/84341821/88355777.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - Whitianga Beachfront, with extensive views across Mercury Bay. (Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84350000/84341900/84341821/8c0aa1ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On the shores of Mercury Bay, this beachfront property offers an idyllic retreat with extensive decking to soak up sea views. Renovated for comfort, the retro family holiday home features a separate kitchen and dining area, perfect for sharing meals together. With plenty of parking and outdoor space to kick a ball or park your boat, it's an ideal base for exploring Whitianga township or kayaking on the bay. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71539 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Whitianga Beachfront, with extensive views across Mercury Bay. Beachfront with extensive decking to enjoy the sea views across Mercury Bay. Directly opposite beach and reserve, launch boat, safe swimming, perfect for kayaking, sailing and paddle boarding. Flat walk or bike ride to Whitianga township or short drive. Renovated, retro family holiday home. Comfortable living spaces, with separate kitchen and dining area. Three bedrooms, sleeps 7\. Plenty of parking and room to kick a ball, space for the boat. The perfect gateway to beautiful Coromandel beaches. \* Please note: Linen Feel free to bring your own bed, bath and kitchen linen or we can arrange rental linen at $20 per person. Pillows, Duvets and blankets provided. Things you might like to do during your stay in Whitianga: \*Whitianga town offers great shopping, many cafes, restaurants and bars. \* Keep the kids entertained with great playgrounds, skate park, museum, movie theatre, bike park, safe beachside bike path. Short drive Whiti Farm Park and Fun Zone adventure park. \* Catch the ferry across to Flaxmill Bay (a lovely sandy beach) and stop along the road you will find Eggcentric Café with good food and music (open summer months only). \* Dig a hot pool at Hot Water Beach (at low tide) and while there visit Moko Artspace (24 Pye Place). \* Visit a local cafe. Take a drive over the hill to stunning Kuaotunu and treat yourself to a cold drink and delicious pizza at Luke’s Kitchen. \* Go on a sea kayak tour with Cathedral Cove Kayak Tours (0800 529 258) from Hahei Beach to Cathedral Cove. \* Visit the hot pools at the Lost Spring (121A Cook Drive) and have a spa treatment while there. \* Do a charter fishing trip and catch your own dinner. Or fish off the wharf and collect shellfish. \* Grab takeaway fish and chips. \* Visit some of the beautiful beaches slightly further north: Wharekaho - Simpsons Beach (good for boogie boarding and just a 2 minute drive over the hill); Otama or Opito Bay (and afterwards stop at Luke’s Kitchen in Kuaotunu for pizza or grab an ice cream from the Kuaotunu Store); New Chum’s beach (a 30-40 minute walk from Whangapoua – in 2006 was reported to be in the top 20 beaches of the world) ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### 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. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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) ### General - Bicycles - Unit size: 1,539 square feet ## Similar properties ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33563600/33563554/6673c17d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spectacular Views Over Mercury Bay Whitianga - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 97 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=33563554&PinnedHotelID=33563554&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31690000/31686000/31686000/a14e83be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Right on the beach at secluded Rings Beach Rings Beach - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 50 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=31686000&PinnedHotelID=31686000&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89690000/89681700/89681631/ccde3148.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Classic Kiwi Bach on large section , close to shops and beach Cooks Beach - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=89681631&PinnedHotelID=89681631&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105860000/105859500/105859405/f05e3f1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hosts on the Coast The Boat Shed Whitianga - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill 6.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=105859405&PinnedHotelID=105859405&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100030000/100024000/100023969/1eaa2483.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The perfect Hahei bach - Dulop, Dulop on Hahei Beach Road Hahei - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=100023969&PinnedHotelID=100023969&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33970000/33967900/33967801/2db077c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ONEMANA. 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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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 Property Registration Number LOT 1 DPS 6719 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in Whitianga, this holiday home is on the beach. Mercury Bay Museum and Coromandel Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club and Combat Zone Paintball and Fun Park. The Coromandel Smoking Co. and Driving Creek Railway are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby. [Visit our Whitianga travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitianga.dx10451) [View more Holiday homes in Whitianga](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitianga-Private-Holiday-Homes.d10451-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-36.80431%2C175.70607&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=viEqOApRsH7E9fXHU7DKl7fa658=) Whitianga, Waikato ### What's nearby - ![If you walk along the Buffalo Beach (near to the corner by the wharf) after the tide has gone out, you will be treated to seeing hundreds of little starfish. We wandered down the almost deserted beach as the sun set over the hills, finding whole shells and the little stars - it was magical.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10451/233f9d96-fa77-4b67-b4fa-3d2d110c52ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Buffalo Beach 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Cathedral Cove Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108210/46325e4c-1118-4490-9022-13232c4bd8b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cathedral Cove 31 min drive \- 28.0 miles - Brophys Beach 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Simpsons Beach 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Lost Spring Thermal Pools 4 min drive \- 2.3 miles ### Getting around - Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) 4 min drive ### Restaurants - The Church Restaurant and Accomodation 27 min drive - The Pour House 28 min drive - Little Blue Kitchen 27 min drive - Hahei Beach Cafe 28 min drive - Kua Café 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Whitianga Beachfront, with extensive views across Mercury Bay. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Whitianga Beachfront, with extensive views across Mercury Bay. ? ### What time is check-in at Whitianga Beachfront, with extensive views across Mercury Bay. ? ### What time is check-out at Whitianga Beachfront, with extensive views across Mercury Bay. ? ### Where is Whitianga Beachfront, with extensive views across Mercury Bay. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Whitianga Beachfront, with extensive views across Mercury Bay. 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 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Norm H. 10 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome stay in Whitianga We had a great stay at Kauri Haven. Very comfortable for six people with an amazing view from the deck. The property is well set up in terms of kitchen and laundry facilities. Hosts were responsive. Highly recommended. ##### Norm H. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anu L. 28 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### our stay from Dec 26 - Dec 28, 2023 A family of 4 adults from USA. A very comfortable house with great views of the Mercury bay. Perfect for our family to hang out in the living room, cook a little and enjoy our time in Whitianga. Beach front - enjoyed just walking across to the beach. All amenities as promised. Enjoyed the deck and enclosed part of the deck very much. ##### Anu L. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karl K. 5 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Whitianga This is an older home, a time capsule from the 1970s. Has been well maintained, bathroom has been updated. Has a newer conservatory on the front deck. Furniture and beds are comfortable. Beach access is directly across road. Road noise is not terrible, traffic all but disappears at dusk ##### Karl K. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renata H. 8 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommend! We decided on last minute get away to whitianga in the summer so wasn’t many options to choose from. I’m surprised this place wasn’t snapped up already. Great location, quiet away from town but not far (we still walked to town from there) and directly across the road from brophies beach -great for kids! Bach had everything you would need. Would definitely book this place again! ##### Renata H. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin B. 12 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spot This bach is perfect. Stay there for sure! ##### Kevin B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine G. 27 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely beachside break Great location across the road from a swimming area. The house was charming and had everything we could possibly need. Highly recommended. ##### Christine G. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Senia I. 4 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place with a beautiful view Place was just perfect. Close by for our races. We were able to watch some races from the lounge which was perfect for the rainy day. Would definitely recommend. ##### Senia I. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### janine M. 8 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous spot Lovely property to stay in. Plenty of space. Across the road kids were able to paddle in the bay, which made things easy. We will definitely stay again ##### janine M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy B. 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Tracy B. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ---