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The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep

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Stroll along the coastal pathway, flanked by tall grasses and wooden posts, leading to a serene beach.
Relax in a cozy seating area with a sofa, armchairs, and a fireplace, perfect for unwinding and socializing.
Enjoy cooking in this kitchen with an oven and microwave, opening to a balcony with a view of the surrounding greenery.
Enjoy outdoor dining or relaxation on the covered patio with a table and chairs.
Welcome to The Publican's Holiday Home, where guests can enjoy a tranquil atmosphere and scenic views.

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Whitianga, Whitianga
  • Buffalo Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Cooks Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the area

Whitianga

A family-friendly stay in Whitianga awaits you at this holiday home. Within steps you'll find Buffalo Beach and Mercury Bay Museum within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features 1.5 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a fenced private garden and an iron/ironing board are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Whitianga holiday home include Lost Spring Thermal Pools and Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds.
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What's nearby

  • Buffalo Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cooks Beach - 14 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cathedral Cove - 24 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The French Fig - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Beach Takeaway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Espy Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Church Accommodation - ‬25 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep

Less than a minute's walk to the beach and Whitianga town centre, Publican's is the perfect place to unwind in coastal paradise! With 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, our holiday home comfortably sleeps up to 10 people. Great for families and larger groups.

Self-serviced accommodation with fenced lawn, BBQ, hot outdoor shower (great for sandy kids and divers!), kayaks and super close to the Whitianga Wharf + Ferry. Free Wifi, gas hot water, heat pump, open fire, linen and towels provided. The outdoor patio and lawn is fantastic for those long summer nights, backyard cricket and alfresco dining! For the boaties - we have plenty of space to park boats, fish cleaning bench and a bait freezer can be provided.

Prime location right next to Four Square, Buffalo Beach Takeaways, Hula Cafe and a short walk to the Wharf, Ferry, shops, cafes, bars & The Lost Spring Thermal Pools. You have everything you need within a 5-10 minute walk! Enjoy the wonders of the Coromandel - Publican’s is perfect for your next Whitianga holiday! Linen and Cleaning services are included - kept clean and tidy by professional cleaners.

For Xmas - New Year Peak period, please call me or ask a question online, we are looking for responsible family groups.

Contractors and longer term stays , we are GST registered and can offer full service accommodation so all the staff need to do is get to work.

For larger groups, wedding parties and charter groups, we also have #5601 Sybil's Place next door - rent both! Give me a call.

Property manager

Rob

Languages

English

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  • Washer
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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Fish cleaning table
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep ?

Yep, The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep is a short 1-minute walk from Buffalo Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving, body boarding and fishing.

Does The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep ?

No, The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep ?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 176 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness

beach holiday

Lovely stay :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property; large bedrooms and living areas provided great environment to interact. Bonus was the large fire with supply of dry firewood. Comfortable beds; kitchen well stocked with crockery cutlery glasses etc. Great location close to town beach. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place terrible checkout

Look great place, stove doesn't really work so you need to use the BBQ, which is fine but no cleaning utensils, then they charged for the cleaning, withwn 2 hours of leaving I was asked to pay an extra 400 plus, for a cracked window, extra guest, cleaning, after I cleaned the house, there were no dishes left, put the washing machine on, helped the property manager move the garbage, there was one broken window with black tape already there and another one with no tape where the lounge chair was placed, the property manager was present on check on and check out, she could have raised any issues then and there, I left the property before 9am and had I had of there being any issues I would have fixed them, I offered the cash that was asked to my two children as I the owner of the property did not add them to his costing which we had both recognized through our emails, his property manager told me to just leave it under the microwave, apparently it wasn't there and the microwave was filthy, we did no use it...we couldn't use the BBQ after one use either because there was nothing to clean it with so my brother bought his from home, honestly this is a horrible way to have a holiday end...take photos of everything so you don't end up having a sleepless night not know if there will be a big chunk coming out of your account without this issue being proved....
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Whitianga

A lovely home in the best of locations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter break

Very clean and excellent location to the town centre
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasmine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best location in the whole of Coromandel

If you want to indulge in a central location, be a stone’s throw away from the beach, and have all the amenities you would in your cozy grandma’s/family home, this is the place to be. Everything you need for a beach getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seaside bungalow

Lovely location with convenience store and chip shop nearby. Beach 2 minute walk. Rob was very helpful. Comfy property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenyon R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Way better location than what we thought!

This place was amazing and probably one of the best places we’ve stayed. The house had plenty of space for our 4 adults and 4 children and the location was phenomenal. We were right by the beach and there is a small restaurant with great food and a small grocery store right next door. The shops are only a block away and there are other great restaurants in that same area. Rob was a great host and worked with us easily with adding some additional guests last min whose reservations didn’t work out.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

duncan m., Calgary, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Family friendly home near a beautiful beach

This is a solid well built home that is very spacious for family gatherings. It is less than 100 metres to a beautiful beach and next door to a wonderful cafe. There is a walkway adjacent to the beach which also goes by the local marina, very picturesque!. Whitianga is a true beachtown with interesting shops and plenty of things to do on the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mitchell

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
The house itself was comfortable, but it was quite warm at night. Unfortunately, we were disappointed to find that the owner was turning off the air conditioning at the power when we weren’t at the property, which felt intrusive and unnecessary. More concerningly, the owner entered the house without prior notice, seemingly assuming no one was home. However, one of our group had not gone on the fishing charter and was inside when the owner unlocked and entered the property. This was a significant breach of privacy and left us feeling uncomfortable. Overall, while the accommodation itself was fine, these issues made our stay less enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Whitianga excellence

Very well presented and fully detailed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great location, lots of space, has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot

House was perfect, very close to the beach and shops. Walking distance to everything. Great Host. Nice and Easy. A++
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kane P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot

Awesome property. Super clean. Set up with absolutely everything you need. Great location. Will definitely try and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway

Fantastic location, close to everything you need and great hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott J., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

great stay

perfect location in Whiti!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great host

Yhis property was everything that the liating said it was. Absolutely loved our stay. Rob our host was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Uk and NZ family holiday

We had a fantastic week! A perfect place for two families. A spacious and well equipped house in a great location for access to beach and to wander around the town with its bars, restaurants and shops. Owner Rob met us when we arrived and was on hand if we needed him, which we didn’t. Loved the outdoor shower - it was definitely the shower of choice!! Would highly recommend! Thank you Rob for everything and the excellent communication regarding questions etc before we arrived.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

Liked: Cleanliness

very convenient and grt stay

extremely clean with great facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We really enjoyed our stay. It’s a nice house and a great location. The owner was very nice and helpful to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location and facilities

Great property to stay at, perfect location with walking distance to anything you could want. Great facilities for fishing and loads of room for parking and boats. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yixuan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

nice stay

It was a very good experience. Very good location , and very nice stay , clean and big place. Recommend to everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Colin J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Publicans table

Rained all the time( cyclone hale) flooding , roads closed but right in town, cafes , bars , restaurants all in walking distance. We could not have been in a better place
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location, great for families

Perfect for families. Thanks for having us to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022