Ahu Ahu Beach Villas

Location: 321 Ahu Ahu Rd, Kaitake, Taranaki, 4374, Kaitake, NZ

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Villas

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Check-out: 10:30 AM

Instructions: To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions.

Amenities & Facilities

• Meeting rooms
• Free WiFi
• Terrace
• Garden
• Picnic area
• Conference space
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Meeting rooms
• Smoke-free property
• Wheelchair accessible parking
• Free self parking
• Beach towels
• Banquet hall
• Children's toys
• Fishing nearby
• Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Rooms Available

• Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio Villa)

  1 Queen Bed

  592-sq-foot room, furnished patio with sea views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware

  Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Clothes dryer, iron/ironing board, and desk

  Comfort - Heating

  Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Shampoo
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Dryer
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair

• Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Oraukawa Lodge)

  2 Queen Beds

  2239-sq-foot room, furnished patio with sea views

  
  

  Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV and DVD player

  Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave

  Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Washer/dryer, iron/ironing board, and desk

  Comfort - Heating

  Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Shampoo
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate dining area
  • Free WiFi
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Dryer
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair

• Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Family Villa)

  1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

  646-sq-foot room, furnished patio with sea views

  
  

  Layout - 2 bedrooms

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware

  Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Clothes dryer, iron/ironing board, and desk

  Comfort - Heating

  Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Shampoo
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Dryer
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair

Guest Reviews

• Brigitte (10/5): Wir hatten tolle Tage mit einem wunderschönen Ausblick. - Tolle Lage. Der zur Verfügung gestellte Kaffee ist war super. Wie haben uns daraufhin noch Kaffee in der Rösterei mitgenommen. Es gab nichts zu beanstanden 😊
• Stephanie (8/5): -
• Ian (7/5): The cottages have there on charm and the location is fantastic. The facilities are looking tired and need updating. - Location and size. Although the theme was rustic the facilities are tired and had been well used. It was expensive for a wonderfully view and location.
• Lorraine (9/5): -
• Josephin (10/5): Ein wunderbarer, fast magischer Ort um zu Entspannen und die Schönheit Neuseelands zu geniessen. - Tolle Lage mit unglaublicher Seesicht, sehr nette Gastgeber und perfekte Ausstattung und Sauberkeit des Hauses.
• Jason (9/5): - Amazing people meet the owners. View was outstanding and access to the beach was easy Great stories nice set up. Wish we could have stayed longer
• Jane Smathers (10/5): Fabulous pet friendly - I mean, you can not beat the location. The outlook is beautiful, it's quiet but close enough to shops if you need them. The villa is built with old world charm but is a newer build. So much history. Comfy and perfect for our weekend away, with our large dog. (It was awesome to have yet another pet friendly accommodation option with our boy)
• David (10/5): I would come back anytime! - Lovely accommodation and location . Villia’s were stunning.
• Ruben (10/5): -
• Sandra (9/5): Peaceful, restful - Excellent location overlooking the ocean. Comfortable and cosy, with rustic charm.
• Mohammad (10/5): -
• Sebastian (10/5): - Super schöne Unterkunft in traumhafter Lage
• Sandra (10/5): - Wunderschöne Lage und alles bestens. Wir würden jederzeit wieder buchen.
• Qizhi (10/5): 难忘的好景色 - 地点一流，当然没车不行，日出日落都在家里看，绝美！两个房东很友善，还借鱼竿给我们钓鱼，不收费。房子是老钱风，细节很讲究，住得也舒服，景色一流，即便不出门也很开心！ 冲凉区域有点扎脚，没有油烟机不太敢做菜
• Christopher (8/5): A different place to stay ɓy the sea - The location was superb, The building design was unusual but pleasant. Rustic The mezzanine floor concept was not ideal for two couples. Perhaps a privacy curtain to the down stairs bedroom. More comfortable chairs for the sitting area.
• Alison (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jocilene (10/5): Lovely! - The place was incredible, with the sea right in front of us, and the moon was almost full!!! None
• Christie (10/5): Fantastic stay, our second time staying and we will be back again - Amazing location, super clean, cozy unique accommodation
• Helen (9/5): Relaxing beach and ocean views. - The location was fantastic and the ocean and beach views were amazing. It was a very chilled and relaxing place to stay. The kitchen was well equipped for self-catering and we only made the 10min trip to Ōākura once to visit Butler's Reef restaurant for tea - highly recommend this place for delicious food. Everything about the Villa was great. Families with kids and couples would enjoy staying here. The tap dripped at night, but placing the dishcloth underneath solved the problem. It would have been good to have air-con.
• Christine (10/5): Exceptional -
• Steve (10/5): Exceptional - This place was exceptional with absolutely stunning views. Was very comfortable and had everything we needed for a great stay. Could hear the people next door
• Janet (10/5): Exceptional -
• Gary (10/5): Fabulous, Fabulous - Absolutely the best, beautiful cottage above the water. Everyhting you need and more. We could have stayed here for days. The best
• Michael (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing place
• Jeff (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful, relaxing with stunning views!
• Tanyn (8/5): Very good -
• Kris (9/5): Superb -
• Lisa (10/5): So beautiful, calm and serene - It was beautiful location and property
• Julie (9/5): Peaceful picturesque sojourn in Ōakura - great for getting away from it all - Wonderful location - delightful villa -and well set up for a stay Nothing - really fantastic
• Duncan (9/5): Superb -
• Neil (9/5): Superb -
• Jodi (10/5): - We stayed here at the end of our trip and it was the perfect place to relax, enjoy the beautiful scenery and listen to the sounds of the surf and birds. Seth, Nuala and David all made a point of stopping by to see how we were settling in and it was lovely to read the history behind the creation of the villas. Cannot recommend this place enough - would still be there if we could ☺️
• Sereneione (10/5): Exceptional - Very peaceful and quiet, and very close to the beach. Very rustic and cosy and comfortable.
• Cushla (9/5): Beautiful, peaceful location with stunning views, comfortable and great attention to the small touches and details. - Location. Rustic, ecologically designed and built. Clean and nice attention to details.
• Happytraveller121 (10/5): Fabulous Stay! - Our family of three stayed at the Ahu Ahu Beach Villas for three nights in the Green Window Villa. We had a queen bed downstairs and two twin beds in the loft. Such an incredible stay at an amazing property! Our villa had everything we needed and it felt like home. We could have literally moved in! Bring your own groceries or stop at the Coundown Spotswood grocery store or the Four Square Oakura down the road to stock up. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are available in the villa. There are many wonderful restaurants in the area including Toret Cucina Italiana. We ate there one night and the meal was delicious. The villa is a great mix of eclectic vibe, cozy comfort and quiet serenity. We couldn’t wait to get back to the villa each day after touring the area to relax and unwind. A glass of wine outside while viewing the sea is magic! We walked on the nearly empty beach each night to watch the sunset. It’s a must each day of your stay! Or if you want, take a dip in the ocean. Don’t forget to shut off all the lights at night after dark and look at the star clustered sky. It’s truly an amazing sight! Definitely read the photo book detailing the origins and history of the villas. You will appreciate your stay even more. It was such a pleasure to speak with Seth and David one day during our visit. We wish we could come back every year but alas, it’s much too far for us from the United States. Thanks to everyone at Ahu Ahu Beach Villas for making our stay so magical! Everything was perfect!
• Julia (9/5): Superb -
• Jon (10/5): Exceptional -
• Juliet (9/5): Beautiful location and comfortable stay. - Unique and beautiful accommodation in a picturesque spot. The cottage was unique and comfortable.
• Mariska (10/5): Excellent - Beautiful views an quite. We would like a braai tong for the gas braai
• Maria (9/5): Superb -
• Vic (8/5): Very relaxing -
• Penny (10/5): See above - A stunning place to stay. Perfect in every way. Wonderful hosts. Thank you.
• Bobbie (9/5): Superb - Beautiful view Limited covered area outside
• Warwick (10/5): Exceptional -
• Pamela (10/5): Just beautiful! - You would not find a more gorgeous view. The main bed was too soft for me so I went up to the loft to a single bed that was fine. My spouse stayed asleep lol
• Janice (8/5): Very good -
• Amanda (10/5): Exceptional -
• Rasmus (10/5): - The villas have an amazing view of the see and the interior is also quite crazy. Management is friendly and tries to help whenever possible.
• Marita (6/5): Pleasant - I liked the views and close proximity to the beach. The villa was really nice and rustic Would be awesome if it came with a bath.
• Rotem (9/5): Superb -
• Rotem (9/5): Superb -
• Jason (9/5): Superb -
• Kj (10/5): Exceptional - The warm-welcoming staff welcomed us to our beautifully pre-heated villa which was absolutely lovely and very comfortable. It has stunning coastline views and the whole environment carries such wonderfully high warm and positive energetics for anyone wanting a cosy, loving retreat away. Disappointed that we didn't get to stay longer this time.
• James (10/5): Georgious property - highly recommended - The relaxed vibe, the amazing accommodation, the location, the pet friendly hosts. Everything basically! Nothing. WiFi was consistent but low strength signal. TBH unsure of speed because when you have such a georgious place and environment who wants to look at internet or TV?!
• Susanne (10/5): Well-equipped villa with amazing ocean views! - Amazing ocean views!
• Kwan (10/5): Awesome place to chill and unwind -
• Quin (10/5): Excellent - Clean and quiet NA
• John (10/5): quiet, picturesque and filled with a feeling of love. - where do I start!!! we loved every single aspect of this stay. from the welcoming ;chalk board to the flowers in the wee vase, the wooden posts the glass window the view you name it, i would highly recommend this beautiful place to anyone who appreciates nature and nz at its best. nothing at all
• Anonymous (7/5): Good - Amazing sunrise on the final morning. Walls were very thin, could hear te conversation of the couple in the attached villa.
• Lawrence (9/5): Superb -
• Anna (10/5): Super cute cottage, stunning location and views, short stroll to the beach, breath taking. - The cottage was super cute and felt like we were back in Europe again. As we were arriving late, our host had the lights and heaters on so was lovely and cosy when we arrived.
• Michael (9/5): Superb -
• Dylan (10/5): Exceptional - Was an excellent stay with fabulous views and facilities!
• Kristine (10/5): Gorgeous little cottage - Gorgeous little cottage, very comfortable and well equipped. Easy walk to the beach.
• Steve (10/5): Exceptional -
• Anonymous (10/5): Exceptional - Surprising accommodation. Very clean and comfortable. The owners provide everything you need. Walking distance to the beach. The most important for us was it is dog friendly. Will come back again.
• Elizabeth (10/5): Absolutely beautiful place with great staff - it’s so stunning. everything is designed so perfectly and the views are amazing. It made me want to stay there forever and write a book or something.
• Waldo (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing villas :) Nothing
• Mary (10/5): would stay there again in a heartbeat - The building: feels warmly welcoming,special, creative, amazing. location can’t be beat. not much space for storing your things
• Sue (10/5): Fantastic -
• Lee (9/5): Superb - The location is fabulous. Just over 20mins from New Plymouth. Great scenery from a lovely rustic built cottage. It made it very easy to relax & unwind. Less than 5min walk to a quiet beach that has miles of black sands.
• James (9/5): Superb -
• Anonymous (10/5): We will be back to stay again for sure. Once you open the door to your villa and see the view you know you’ve found some - It had the most beautiful feel and the most spectacular view. What a stunning little find this was!
• John (10/5): loved it - fantastic location and cottages very special
• Ian (9/5): very peaceful location with idyllic scenery and easy access to the beachfront - location and charm of the property kitchen was a little bit basic but ok
• Lucy (10/5): Exceptional -
• Katharina (9/5): Superb - Great location, beautiful setting! We can definitely recommend it for rewinding and relaxation.
• Brindan (10/5): - Superb upscale quiet escape with amazing views, and delightful hosts. This is a chocolates on the pillow kind of place. A one of a kind stay or event opportunity waiting to happen.
• Belinda (9/5): perfect getaway with the added bonus of fabulous hosts! - visually stunning and beautiful surroundings
• B (10/5): Exceptional -
• Michelle (10/5): comfortable and relax stay - The view is stunning, very close to the beach. It’s a quite and peaceful place. The owners are very friendly. They built the villas and these villas have stories. Nothing. All good
• Michelle (9/5): Superb -
• Herman (9/5): Superb -
• Yan (10/5): There is an amazing view in the morning. The house is lovely and just near the sea. We had a walking along the beach in -
• Patrick (10/5): Best accommodation we’ve had in Aotearoa so far! - Amazing location, views and setup. The villas are extremely comfortable and well-appointed. Everything was great, surpassed expectations.
• George (8/5): Very good -
• Karen (10/5): Exceptional -
• Raewyn (10/5): Loved it…On leaving our villa owner gave my husband and I some Kumara he had grown. Lovely people… - Quite, Great views and facilities wonderful.
• Ronald (8/5): Very good -
• Raewyn (10/5): Coastal getaway - Stunning coastline views the second you walk in. We loved this little cottage, overlooking the sea, rustic and full of character, that has been built with reclaimed timbers, old wharf beams and recycled windows, and so much more. Has a basic little kitchen and a BBQ outside, so we went prepared with easy to cook meals. You are a long way out of town, but that is what makes this bolthole special, it is quiet, with the roar of the sea just down the hill. Going back in the summer, for a different feel.
• carol (10/5): - Lovely setting and friendly hosts, thanks so much!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Outstanding location to stay and have a break. Highly recommend! Get in quick while you can get access to this amazingly beautiful and well located property.
• T J (10/5): Ahu Ahu - Great location, lovely Villas, very friendly welcome, recommend a visit!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Amazing views, unique decor, very comfortable and super quiet. Short walk to the beach.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Unique property with architecture interests and cliff top view of the ocean. The sound of the tides has calming effect to put me into sleep and I loved that very much. The only very small thing is the water pressure of the shower is quite low.. but still highly recommended and I myself would love to come back to stay again
• Rebecca (10/5): - This is an outstanding property with spectacular views and very beautifully presented for a wonderful relaxing get away.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Lovely accommodation with spectacular views. - The accommodation was lovely, well equipped and with spectacular views of the sea and beach. The lack of air conditioning was however a bit of a drawback since this meant it was necessary to have windows open and then there were a lot of flies which came into the room. This seemed to be more of a problem on the day that the grass had been cut. Not sure if that's just coincidental or not. The communal fire-pit was a real bonus. Our hosts were happy to provide logs and we had a fabulous final evening admiring the views in front of a lovely log fire.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Great place close to the beach. - We enjoyed our stay but the flies were terrible. Thought there would be more privacy.
• Claire (10/5): An amazing sea view from a charming villa. - My school friend and I, now 65, visited Ahu Ahu Beach villas for a chance to catch up on old times and to explore the Taranaki area. We were enchanted by the rustic style of the villas and the quality of the furnishings and linen. There is a window seat looking out towards the wide sea view where we sat and talked for hours enjoying the sunset and watching the bird life hopping around on the grass. It is a quiet, relaxing setting. It was a short walk down to the rugged west coast beach where there were few people, a lone fisherman, a couple walking their dog and some horse riders cantering along the sand. A great place to get together with friends and enjoy a special part of New Zealand.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Great two days - Not your usual motel unit. A mixture of old and new, second hand and new. Full of character. Kitchen well equipped and bed and linen all good quality. A great place to stay and relax for a couple of nights out of the city. Everything we needed and well worth the extra to stay here.

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