Tauranga Homestead Retreat

21 Jarrah Park Drive Twelve Acre Wood, 3112 Tauranga, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>26</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
26 reviews

What a great time we had in Tauranga. Our hosts were so amazing in making us feel at home. Highly recommended 👌

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Tauranga Homestead Retreat

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Set just 14 km from ASB Baypark Stadium, Tauranga Homestead Retreat offers accommodation in Tauranga with access to a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden, as well as a lift. This property offers access to a terrace, darts, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 14 km from ASB Baypark Arena. The bed and breakfast is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the bed and breakfast. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. You can play tennis at Tauranga Homestead Retreat. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Skyline Rotorua is 50 km from the accommodation, while Zorb Rotorua is 47 km away. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 15 km from Tauranga Homestead Retreat.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
High score for Tauranga
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  • Cindy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “What a great time we had in Tauranga. Our hosts were so amazing in making us feel at home. Highly recommended 👌”
  • Maureen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “What a beautiful home. My Auntie Maureen and I were in Tauranga for a funeral. Dave, Tania and their gorgeous dog Pepe, were awesome hosts!! Friendly, caring, genuine hospitality. I can also say that we invaded their space ... lol. Had...”
  • Rachael
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The house was beautiful, so quiet and beds comfortable. We felt like we were spoilt by our hosts with super yummy breakfasts. The pool was a great additional facility. We were there for Mel Young Basketball tournament so not there a lot. It...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Dave, Tania & Pepe welcome you to their home and facilities at Twelve Acre Wood.

9.9
9.9
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Dave, Tania & Pepe welcome you to their home and facilities at Twelve Acre Wood.
THE PROPERTY The “Tauranga Homestead Retreat” is located in “12 Acre Wood”, which is a very unique, private residential estate in the heart of Tauranga. The exclusive facilities available to the residents and their guests include two solar-heated salt-water Swimming Pools, a Tennis Court, Pétanque Court, Basketball Hoop area, Library and beautiful walkways through native and exotic trees and shrubs in the immaculately manicured grounds. All residents and guests are required to comply with the Twelve Acre Wood Health and Safety requirements, such as the "25 km/hour Speed Limit" and the "Rules at the Pools". THE LOCATION This private, secluded area is located just a 200 Meter level walk from the local shops comprising; “The Good Local” family pub, Restaurants, Take-away outlets, Bakery, 7 day Superette, Chemist, Hair Salon, Medical and Dental services etc. The “Tauriko Crossing" Shopping Mall and Commercial Business Park are just a 2 km drive away from the property.
YOUR HOSTS Dave and Tania, met overseas 30 years ago and after living and working in various countries returned to New Zealand and eventually settled in Tauranga eight years ago for the relaxed lifestyle that we have. We share a variety of mutual interests such as travel, food and music, as well as our individual creative hobbies. We also enjoy entertaining, and visiting our local and overseas family and friends.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS The "Tauranga Golf Club" and the "Tauranga Racecourse" are within 2 km of the Homestead. The distance to "The Strand" in the CBD is 7km, and it is a 10 km drive to The "Tauranga Airport" and "Classic Fliers Museum", 12 km to the "Port of Tauranga", "Sulphur Point" Boat Ramps and facilities, "Mount Maunganui Shops", Restaurants and Bars, "Hot Pools", "Pilot Bay" and the main (life-guard patrolled) "Beaches". Other local attractions include the "Fernland Spa" private hot-springs (9 km), Tauranga BMX Track (4 km), “Waimarino” (water adventure park (11 km), the beautiful "McLaren Falls Park” and "Marshall’s Animal Farm” (15 km). A little further afield, “The Hobbiton Movie Set” is a 45 minute drive to the West (53 km) and the “Rotorua Lakes Thermal Area” with its multifarious tourist attractions are also approximately a 50 km drive, South, from the Homestead in Twelve Acre Wood.
Languages spoken: English,Cantonese,Chinese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Tauranga Homestead Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Tennis equipment
  • Darts
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free WiFi 516 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Fence around pool
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Salt-water pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Cantonese
  • Chinese

House rules

Tauranga Homestead Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Curfew

Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 01:00 and 06:00

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 8 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

8+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 80 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Tauranga Homestead Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Tauranga Homestead Retreat

  • The prices at Tauranga Homestead Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Tauranga Homestead Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Tennis court
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Tennis equipment
    • Swimming Pool

  • Check-in at Tauranga Homestead Retreat is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Tauranga Homestead Retreat is 4.3 miles from the centre of Tauranga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Tauranga Homestead Retreat include:

    • Twin/Double