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Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Te Arai with 24-hour fitness centre and spa services

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Garden
Panoramic Quadruple Room, Ocean View | Private kitchen
Panoramic Quadruple Room, Ocean View
Exterior
Children’s activities

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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11 Te Arai Point Rd, Te Arai, Northland, 0975
  • Mangawhai Village Market
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Mangawhai Golf Club
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪82 min drive‬

Room options

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Barrier - Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

Barrier - Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 15 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Ocean View

Family Quadruple Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 15 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Nikau Teepee (Quadruple) Sea View

Nikau Teepee (Quadruple) Sea View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 15 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Kentia Teepee (Quadruple) Sea View

Kentia Teepee (Quadruple) Sea View

Kentia Teepee (Quadruple) Sea View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 24 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Panoramic Quadruple Room, Ocean View

Panoramic Quadruple Room, Ocean View

Panoramic Quadruple Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds OR 4 Large Twin Beds

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Fern Teepee (Quadruple) Sea View

Fern Teepee (Quadruple) Sea View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

About the area

Te Arai

At Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods, you'll be 6.1 km (3.8 mi) from Mangawhai Public Library and 6.1 km (3.8 mi) from Mangawhai Village Market. Highlights at this guest house include free self-parking and a 24-hour gym. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and facials along with aromatherapy and reflexology. Enjoy access to ecotours, kayaking and snorkelling. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and microwave in a common area. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of a free beach shuttle. .In proximity to this Te Arai guest house you'll find Omaha Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Village Market - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Mangawhai Golf Club - 18 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Te Arai Reserve - 21 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Omaha Beach - 50 min drive - 51.8 km

Getting around

  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Little Red Fish - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Millars Vineyard - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Brewed As Collective - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Toast On Wood Street - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods

Guesthouse in Te Arai with 24-hour fitness centre and spa services
A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness centre, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Te Arai guest house.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2020
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods offers 7 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and portable fans. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bodyboard
  • Canoeing
  • Ecotours
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboard
  • Private wine tours
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Surf lessons
  • Volleyball
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2020
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 70
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Aotearoa Surf Shop]
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 30 per accommodation, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: NZD 30 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 70 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods Te Arai
Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods Guesthouse
Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods Guesthouse Te Arai

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods?

Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods?

As of 12 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods on 28 Sept 2025 start from AU$187.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods?

Yep, Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods?

The closest beach to Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods is Omaha Beach (24.7 km).

Is there a spa on site at Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials as well as hot stone massages.

What makes Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and winery tours, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods?

No, Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods?

Furry friends are welcome at Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods, with food and water bowls on offer.

Is there a golf course on site at Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods?

There is a golf course next to Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods.