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Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge

3.0 star property
Beach motel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Premium Two Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 1) | Terrace/patio
Premium Two Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 1) | Living area
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Waterfront Cottage
Premium Two Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 1)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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38 Puriri Bay Road, RD1, Tryphena, Great Barrier Island, 0991
  • Place, Blind Bay
  • Place, Medlands Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaitoki Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Great Barrier Island (GBZ)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Two Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 1)

Premium Two Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 1)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
  • 54 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

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Two Bedroom Apartment, Beach View (Unit 2)

Two Bedroom Apartment, Beach View (Unit 2)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
  • 54 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

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One Bedroom Apartment (Unit 3)

One Bedroom Apartment (Unit 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom Apartment (Unit 4)

One Bedroom Apartment (Unit 4)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium One Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 5)

Premium One Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 5)

Premium One Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 5)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Waterfront Cottage

Waterfront Cottage

Highlights

Deck/patio
Outdoor play area
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
  • 57 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Great Barrier Island

At Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge, you'll be 6.9 km (4.3 mi) from Medlands Beach and 16 km (9.9 mi) from Blind Bay. Highlights at this beach motel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a garden, a picnic area and a front desk safe. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Great Barrier Island motel, you'll be 16 km (9.9 mi) from Kaitoki Beach and 18 km (11.2 mi) from Awana Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Medlands Beach - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Kaitoki Beach - 24 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Glenfern Sanctuary - 52 min drive - 39.0 km

Getting around

  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪My Fat Puku - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Currach Irish Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pa Beach Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Barrier Social Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Stonewall Store & Bottle Store - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge

Beach motel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Great Barrier Island motel.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge offers 7 accommodations. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result, or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over, and the test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over.

National rating

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge?

Yep, Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge?

The closest beach to Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge is Medlands Beach (4.6 km).

What makes Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.