7 Appleton Road, Waiotahi Beach, Opotiki Bus Bay Hopper Tel (07) 315 5117
BUG review
The Beach House is the kind of place you arrive at and just say “ahhh…” Forget TV or internet – there isn’t any – just check out the views over the beach metres away. Go surfing, fishing or swimming, or lie around and do nothing. This is a cute little place 4km outside Opotiki, decorated with beach house décor – driftwood and shells and the like. It’s clean and has just 12 beds. There’s a kitchen, a lounge with books, a couple of sun decks, a barbecue and table football. The owners are very friendly, and the atmosphere is absolutely relaxed.
About BUG's hostel reviews
This hostel was visited by one of BUG's team of hostel inspectors who write independent reviews and assess a star rating based on an objective assessment criteria.
We show up unannounced at hostels to write honest and unbiased hostel reviews. Many of BUG's reviews now feature videos and photo slideshows. BUG never receives payment for listing any establishment and BUG's researchers never accept free accommodation in exchange for favourable reviews.
Price Dorm bed $23 ($20 BBH) Double/twin room $56 ($50 BBH) Prices are in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.
Pros:
The atmosphere and the owners are the best ever
Cons:
The number of showers, but I still never had to wait
mandrix
saw things this way
Maintenance
(4)
Cleanliness
(5)
Facilities
(5)
Atmosphere
(5)
(Review ID: 25)
This was the best place I have ever been to in my life. Stayed here for new years 2004/2005 Steve knew every one by name, even if you had only been there one night. If you are ever there at New Years walk down the beach and meet the locals and join in their bonfires. Steve and his wife are great and their baby is so beautiful.
8 of
9 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
Rick
UK
An oasis of chill in the Bay of Plenty 27 September 2004
Pros:
n/a
Cons:
n/a
Rick
saw things this way
Maintenance
(5)
Cleanliness
(5)
Facilities
(5)
Atmosphere
(5)
(Review ID: 12204)
A fantastic wooden beach house on a secluded, deserted white-sand beach in the Bay of Plenty. Steve & his wife have built a modest but beautiful oasis of chill on the beach with a stunning verandah where you can breakfast and just relax in the hammock reading a book. Quite literally one of the best backpackers I have stayed in not only in NZ but also throughout my travels worldwide. You will be tempted to stay longer than you planned believe me.
3 of
17 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
Tom Lusk
New Zealand
Serene, Immaculate and Welcoming. 31 August 2004
Pros:
n/a
Cons:
n/a
Tom Lusk
saw things this way
Maintenance
(5)
Cleanliness
(5)
Facilities
(5)
Atmosphere
(5)
(Review ID: 12205)
A really special place, Steve and his wife are awesome people, made me feel really welcome. The hostel is extremely well furnished, great kitchen, heaps of games & activities, comfortable beds, good heating. Excellent on every level.
4 of
13 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
Daphna Kritz
Tel Aviv, Israel
the most magical place there is. 26 October 2003
Pros:
n/a
Cons:
n/a
Daphna Kritz
saw things this way
Maintenance
(5)
Cleanliness
(5)
Facilities
(5)
Atmosphere
(5)
(Review ID: 12206)
for no obvious reason, he who arrives Steve's beach house cannot be anything but relaxed, happy and untroubled. Steve, a wonderful person, built a wonderful isolated hostel on the beach, with such a unique and special atmosphere that makes you forget the minor things in life (such as time). the great hospitality, the wooden rooms, the sandy beach and the simplicity of things make your staying so pleasant you wouldn't want to leave the place.
10 of
11 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
Coral farina
Austria
Very beautiful and good qaulity kiwi beach house 8 October 2003
Pros:
n/a
Cons:
n/a
Coral farina
saw things this way
Maintenance
(5)
Cleanliness
(5)
Facilities
(5)
Atmosphere
(5)
(Review ID: 12207)
A great surprise when we arrived. Very friendly owner and hostel is on a very beautiful beach.Amazing self built beach style hostel. Can use kayaks and body boards and bycle free. Very clean and well run hostel.I want to stay for ever.
