Reviews of Ahu Ahu Beach Villas 5 stars
321 Lower Ahu Ahu Road Oakura RD4 New Plymouth, 4374 Oakura, New Zealand
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe location was superb, The building design was unusual but pleasant. Rustic
The mezzanine floor concept was not ideal for two couples. Perhaps a privacy curtain to the down stairs bedroom. More comfortable chairs for the sitting area.
Thanks for your feedback & understand the mezzanine concept didn't work for you. A Villa per couple may have better met your requirements.
Reviewed: 26 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe place was incredible, with the sea right in front of us, and the moon was almost full!!!
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Reviewed: 17 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewAmazing location, super clean, cozy unique accommodation
Reviewed: 16 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe location was fantastic and the ocean and beach views were amazing. It was a very chilled and relaxing place to stay. The kitchen was well equipped for self-catering and we only made the 10min trip to Ōākura once to visit Butler's Reef restaurant for tea - highly recommend this place for delicious food. Everything about the Villa was great. Families with kids and couples would enjoy staying here.
The tap dripped at night, but placing the dishcloth underneath solved the problem. It would have been good to have air-con.
Apologies for the delayed response! Appreciate your feedback. Wanting to let you know, the dripping tap has been replaced.
Reviewed: 28 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewAbsolutely the best, beautiful cottage above the water. Everyhting you need and more. We could have stayed here for days. The best
Thank you for your lovely review Gary, we are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.
Reviewed: 16 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful, relaxing with stunning views!
We sure do have the stunning views from our villas! Thank you Jeff for your lovely review.
Reviewed: 16 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewAmazing place
We think so too :). Thank you for your great review Michael.
Reviewed: 26 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 April 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewIt was beautiful location and property
Thank you for your lovely review Lisa
Reviewed: 9 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewWonderful location - delightful villa -and well set up for a stay
Nothing - really fantastic
Thank you Julie for your wonderful review, we are glad your enjoyed your stay with us.
Reviewed: 9 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewVery peaceful and quiet, and very close to the beach. Very rustic and cosy and comfortable.
Thank you for your lovely review
Reviewed: 22 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewLocation. Rustic, ecologically designed and built. Clean and nice attention to details.
Thank you for your wonderful review Cushla
Reviewed: 11 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewOur family of three stayed at the Ahu Ahu Beach Villas for three nights in the Green Window Villa. We had a queen bed downstairs and two twin beds in the loft. Such an incredible stay at an amazing property! Our villa had everything we needed and it felt like home. We could have literally moved in! Bring your own groceries or stop at the Coundown Spotswood grocery store or the Four Square Oakura down the road to stock up. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are available in the villa. There are many wonderful restaurants in the area including Toret Cucina Italiana. We ate there one night and the meal was delicious. The villa is a great mix of eclectic vibe, cozy comfort and quiet serenity. We couldn’t wait to get back to the villa each day after touring the area to relax and unwind. A glass of wine outside while viewing the sea is magic! We walked on the nearly empty beach each night to watch the sunset. It’s a must each day of your stay! Or if you want, take a dip in the ocean. Don’t forget to shut off all the lights at night after dark and look at the star clustered sky. It’s truly an amazing sight! Definitely read the photo book detailing the origins and history of the villas. You will appreciate your stay even more. It was such a pleasure to speak with Seth and David one day during our visit. We wish we could come back every year but alas, it’s much too far for us from the United States. Thanks to everyone at Ahu Ahu Beach Villas for making our stay so magical!
Everything was perfect!
Thanks so much for your feedback about your stay & local experience. We would so like to have you back again.
Reviewed: 10 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewUnique and beautiful accommodation in a picturesque spot.
The cottage was unique and comfortable.
Glad you enjoyed the location & charm of the Villa Juliet. Thanks for coming to stay.
Reviewed: 3 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful views an quite.
We would like a braai tong for the gas braai
Glad you enjoyed the view from your Villa Mariska & thanks too for your suggestion of a BBQ tong.