3, Ohuirehe Road, Coastlands, 3120 Whakatane, New Zealand
#1 of 24 hotels in Whakatane
Guests' ChoiceBased on 235 apartment reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.6
Free Wifi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 18, 2025
Bernadette
New ZealandSunrise was beautifully presented and clean. Doug and Sandra were very friendly and welcoming. Suited our needs perfectly.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 27, 2025
Trudy
New ZealandNothing
Very comfortable and clean
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 24, 2025
Karen
New ZealandVery good breakfast.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 17, 2025
Ellie
New ZealandShower pressure was sub bar but dealable. Beds are firm but comfortable.
Large private accommodation with great signage and facilities
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 4, 2025
Susanne
GermanyWell equipped flat, very spacious open kitchen-living area , big bathroom. Nice continental breakfast
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: July 2, 2025
Denise
New ZealandN/A
Accommodation breakfast coffee variety of cereal fruit snacks Attahuia te whare nga mihi
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 4, 2025
Sharon
New ZealandOh NOTHING whats not to like with this accomodation.
It was absolutely 💯 fabulous ,EVERYTHING was just what we needed ,fabulous caring hosts ,nothing was a bother ,plenty of everything ,the BREAKFAST was top notch, We will be back. The section was stunning 😍 ✨️ we will be back
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 3, 2025
Euan
New ZealandTV sound
Very comfortable. Very clean and hosts go the extra mile with nibbles.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 20, 2025
Diane
New ZealandEverything was perfect. Could not fault anything. The hosts has thought of everything
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 7, 2025
Jan
AustraliaLarge comfortable apartment, excellent amenities, close to beautiful beach.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 5, 2025
Ellis
AustraliaAll good
Easy to find accommodation - with directions and other details from the host. Everything necessary provided in the kitchen and fridge including breakfast Setup for more people than 1 - with large lounge and dining table etc Outdoor area too - just for guest use
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: May 5, 2025
Nikki
AustraliaThat we didn’t stay longer
Amazing had everything we needed even had little touches would stay again when in area beautiful little whare
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 5, 2025
Abbas
New ZealandEverything was perfect
The cleanliness - the property was spotless and very ‘roomy’. We felt right at home.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 27, 2025
Jean
New ZealandLovely apartment which is comfortable and well equipped. Warm welcome from the host and we appreciated the information provided. Good communication from hosts prior to arrival.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 3, 2025
Megan
AustraliaLovely large apartment with all the facilities you could need for a stay. The fluffiest towels i have even used!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 24, 2025
Douglas
AustraliaNothing
Very clean roomy and comfortable We were supplied juice cereal and fruit and yogurt We enjoyed a wine on the patio Excellent
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 27, 2025
Gail
AustraliaOur hosts were very friendly and advised us of things to do. We loved the spacious accommodation and the breakfast was great
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 11, 2025
David
United KingdomNothing - it was absolutely lovely!
Quiet location with the most stunning beach 5 min away at the bottom of the road. Very friendly and welcoming owners. The unit is huge for 2 people & this is by far the best equipped kitchen we've come across on our NZ travels. So we cooked & ate in rather than going out - a nice change! Washing machine and clothes line outside were used & much appreciated. Lovely garden with covered seating area where we ate both dinner & breakfast. You coukd easily stay in this lovely apartment for a week, never mind one night! Highly recommended.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 5, 2025
Samantha
New ZealandNothing, everything was good 👍
Very good everything you needed, and great hosts
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 3, 2025
Juanita
New Zealandjust the lounge blinds are not block out so people could see in from the outside (we like privacy).. and only Freeview...but other than that we would love to come again and would recommend to others
What can I say.. so many great points.. the cost is a little more than what we normally pay at motels but definitely worth it.. comfy couch.. beds.. pillows.. even the bath towels were so fluffy and soft.. good size apartment.. great backyard to relax.... peaceful.. close to beach.. basically like your own home.. way better than standard motel.. and the breakfast and snacks were the best.. All the little extras made you feel at home
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 29, 2025
Richard
AustraliaBit far from shops
Nice and clean and fully functional.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 13, 2025
Michelle
New ZealandFriendly welcoming hosts on arrival who suggested a few things happening in town that we could do and see. Tidy, Private, Quiet & clean apartment with comfy bed/s, a CD player & CDs that helped us get through the 500 piece Road Trip puzzle that night lol and a couple other puzzles to choose from. Breakfast choices (Porridge, Muesli or Weetbix) with Yoghurt or Fruit Salad and a jug of milk and juice in the fridge. Beach Towels for the beach which is a 5min walk up the road. Spacious Bathroom/Laundry and separate loo and lovely clean white fluffy towels & flannels. Not too far from town and Would stay again & recommend to others.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 30, 2024
Teepea
New ZealandOnly has freeview tv. Which wasn't an issue for us as we were out most of the day anyway.
Really nicely renovated downstairs unit, the lovely hosts are upstairs and came down to show us around when we arrived. So many thoughtful touches, towels for the beach, a first aid kit, great kitchen utensils, basics like oil and a few spices and an air fryer for quick meals. Cereals, milk, juice and yoghurt provided. They even had a high chair, bibs and a box of toys for my toddler! Full bathroom including bath and a washing machine. Great outdoor area to sit and relax. Super comfy bed. You could probably walk to the beach and Ohope is only a short drive over the hill. A few minutes drive into town so it's nice and peaceful. Lovely hosts, would definitely stay again.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 10, 2024
Judith
New ZealandShower water pressure not great & if temp turned right up pressure dropped off even more.
Great breakfast options & Sandra offered to top up the supplies. Nice outdoor area, great kitchen. Very comfy bed & nice roomy apartment.
Stayed in December 2024
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