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About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Aquila Haven in Whitianga offers a spacious, adults-only country house with one bedroom and a living room. Guests enjoy a private entrance and a ground-floor unit with garden views. Modern Amenities: The property features air-conditioning, a spa bath, and a patio. Free WiFi is available throughout the stay. Additional facilities include an outdoor seating area, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Convenient Location: Located 2 km from Whitianga Beach and 36 km from Cathedral Cove, Aquila Haven provides easy access to local attractions. Driving Creek Railway and Potteries are 49 km away. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its attentive host, impeccable room cleanliness, and comfortable accommodations.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Edward
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything is spotless and clean. The hosts are so helpful.
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Thank you for all that local knowledge advice. We loved our short stay with you guys.
  • Philip
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Beautiful apartment with good space, air conditioning and good facilities. Owners very friendly and helpful. Quiet location.
  • Julie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Really enjoyed our stay at Aquila Haven. Everything was spotless and nicely decorated. Very comfortable and private.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great self contained apartment on the ground floor of owners house. Everything you could need and simple breakfast left in the fridge which was great. Hosts very helpful and provided spades and beach towels for a trip to hot water beach. Short...
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Faith and Ralph were friendly and helpful. The accommodation was very clean and comfortable. It was a 20minute walk into the beautiful town of Whitianga where there were plenty of places to eat.
  • Christopher
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Wonderful accommodation in a great location and spotlessly clean. Faith and Ralph are lovely, attentive hosts who go that extra mile to ensure everything is perfect, which indeed it was. Perfect, thank you.
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    We were met at the accommodation by Faith and Ralph who were lovely people throughout our stay. They gave us our privacy but were around if we needed advice or assistance. Ralph even offered to bring in our washing in the event that it rained so...
  • June
    France France
    The property was amazing. Spotlessly clean and incredibly comfortable. We immediately felt at home. Faith and Ralph were super considerate hosts. Loved our three nights in Whitianga.
  • Sarah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautifully appointed unit with quality linen and comfortable bed. Perfect location. Lovely hosts, felt very welcome and spoilt.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Faith and Ralph Stock

9.9
Host review score
Faith and Ralph Stock
Aquila Haven Private Accommodation Suite: Is a modern well-maintained home located within the Whitianga Waterways residential estate, offering quality holiday accommodation that provides a peaceful relaxing retreat to refresh from exploring the many tourist attractions and activities within Whitianga and the Coromandel. Private Accommodation Suite: The spacious downstairs suite provides private accommodation, offering quality lifestyle living comprising of a fridge and microwave, a lounge area with air conditioning, bedroom with a very comfy queen size bed and ample wardrobe space, bathroom with shower and spa bath, separate toilet. 55" Smart TV, hi fi radio and cd player, free access to Wi-Fi. Outdoor facilities comprise of a patio area with garden seat, as well as a courtyard area with outdoor furniture for alfresco dining, within a peaceful garden setting. Quiet Convenient Location: The property is close to Cutters canal beach and a leisurely walk to the main shopping area, supermarkets and beach front cafes of Whitianga. From Aquila Haven it is a leisurely 12-minute walk to the main Whitianga Township and beach front. There is a local taxi service available for those evening excursions to the hotels and restaurants within the area. Great Reviews: Aquila Haven has been awarded the Travellers Review Award (9.8 out of 10) For two consecutive years 2022 and 2023
Ralph and Faith have owned successful businesses involved in corporate develop, working with leading organisations within Government, Private and Professional sectors throughout New Zealand and Australia. After moving to Whitianga eight years ago they have taken on a more relaxed lifestyle, enjoying the coastal environment, their interest in golf, mountain biking, travel and other leisurely activities with friends and family. They are thrilled to offer quality bed and breakfast, B&B accommodation to those traveling to Whitianga and Coromandel region.
The seaside settlement of Whitianga, Mercury Bay is located on the Coromandel Peninsula approximately 2.5 hours from Auckland, offers an ideal escape from the stresses of life and busy careers. There are no traffic lights, peak hour traffic or hustle and bustle, just a relaxed seaside environment where you can enjoy the beach and indulge in the sea food, wine and beer of the region as well as the local art and crafts. Located only short traveling distances from Aquila Haven are some of the Coromandel's must-see attractions and places to visit, such as: Hot Water Beach, Cathedral Cove, The Lost Springs, Cooks Beach, Kūaotunu Beach, Matarangi Beach For those who enjoy golf, there is the Mercury Bay 18-hole Golf Course, set in a beautiful park-like setting, with an abundance of native trees and birds. It is an easy walking course; however, power carts are available if desired. There is also the Wild Wood 18-hole Mini Golf course, which is set in a well-designed native garden setting, only a five minutes’ walk from Aquila Haven. Experience regional wines at Mercury Bay Estate Winery & Restaurant, located at Cooks beach. The restaurant offers a relaxing environment with sea views, whilst enjoying locally produced wines, complemented by Italian cuisine. The Coromandel Coastal Town known for the Driving Creek Railway, and Mussel Farms, is a scenic 40-minute drive from Aquila Haven.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 15:00
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Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Breakfasts not provided

No cooking on premises.

Please inform Aquila Haven in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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