Reviews of De la Plage Residences
445 Hibiscus Coast Highway Unit 6, 0931 Orewa, New Zealand
#2 of 10 Holiday rentals in Orewa
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 95 apartment reviews
9.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.6
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Comfort
9.6
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
9.5
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Staff
9.5
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Value for money
9.2
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Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Richard
New Zealand11 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The little touches that we weren't expecting eg muffins for breakfast. So close to everything. So well equipped kitchen
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Michele
New Zealand7 reviews9.0“We had a lovely stay and it was great to stroll down to the beach.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 2 nights
n/a
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Laura
United Kingdom4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing- Highly recommend!
We had such a wonderful stay; the apartment was fantastic- so well setup and thought out with everything you could need and so many extra little lovely touches such as the breakfast bits. Communication with Lesley was great too. Would gladly stay again.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Brenda
New Zealand4 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location good
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
James
United Kingdom12 reviews9.0“Excellent property and location, stocked with provisions.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Loved everything
Loved the location, secure car park, excellent facilities.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Anne
New Zealand31 reviews1 helpful vote10“Wonderful position and apartment. Would come again with no hesitation.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing.
No breakfast provided. Location was perfect. Had everything you needed. Even had heaters in bedroom if you needed them. Loved it.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Jbees
New Zealand31 reviews8.0“Christmas Break”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Crockery and glasses overhead cupboards were too high to reach. No storage available apart from wardrobe hanging space. 4 people and 4 bags would be an issue.
Super nice unit, very clean and tidy. Well equipped. Unexpected breakfast items provided. Thank you.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 25 December 2023
Polina
New Zealand10 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Very pleasant and comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 5 nights
Finding the key box was a bit of a mission. If not for kind and supportive neighbors, we would probably still be there looking for it.
lovely small apartment, very clean and close to the beach
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Anita
New Zealand5 reviews10“Would definitely stay here again!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The apartment was spacious with so many added touches - games to keep the little guy occupied, books and puzzles etc. It made us wish we had extra time! The breakfast was an unexpected and very appreciated surprise. The apartment itself was comfortable and clean, and so close to the beach and shops.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 6 November 2023
U
Australia38 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great stay in Orewa Beach”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing ...
Great location, close to Orewa Beach and the town centre. Very lovely unit, nicely furnished. You have everything you need 🙂 Designated car space right on your doorstep 👍.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Greg
Australia18 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Easy to find and very comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Clean and comfortable
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Mike
New Zealand12 reviews1 helpful vote10“Beautiful and brilliant”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No complaints
Everything about this place was way more than we expected, brilliant. Had games for kids to, clean comfortably, everything was supplied, muffins were yummy for breakfast, lovely outdoor sitting areas at back and in front of property, would recommend and definitely stay again
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Caroline
New Zealand11 reviews10“Great.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 2 nights
I found the key lock box a little difficult to open.
Excellent location. Host had provided breakfast cereal and milk. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Sheila
New Zealand29 reviews9.0“Orewa near the beach”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
As a suggestion the Bathroom needs a squidgy mop and a non slip mat for the floor as the water came under the door of the shower making it very slippy underfoot. There was a towelling bath mat provided but that soon became wet .
Great modern place near the beach. It was equipped with everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Loreen
New Zealand2 reviews8.0“The 3 of us enjoyed our stay, very quite and relaxing.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 2 nights
Shower water was going under shower door into bathroom making tiles slippery. Beds where a bit hard.
The apartment was very spacious. Couches were comfy and the outdoor seating area was nice and private.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 25 April 2023
Rob
New Zealand3 reviews10“Fabulous, so relaxing with everything thought of, the information booklet was right on point too!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 2 nights
We own our own similar investment apartment at Mount Maunganui so when we say we couldn't fault it that is high praise indeed! "If" there was a tiny negative it was to do with part of the "common" area where the first time we left the compound with our vehicle the right-hand gate appeared to not open "quite" as far as it should, but once we bedded our departure experiences in we were fine with the gate & leaving.
The location is great, we only stayed 2 nights, the weather wasn't conducive to our usual beach walks & we had arranged other outings this time anyway, so not a biggie personally. Just a fantastically well thought out ("think of everything") apartment, we loved it, the usual, we wished we could stay longer!! Obviously we will be back to De La Plage - thank you.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 18 April 2023
Charmaine
New Zealand4 reviews10“Amazing! would definitely stay again. home away from home”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
excellent water pressure but often flooded under the door. could do with a tumble dryer
Super comfortable bed, location to the beach and ease of access
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 5 April 2023
Beth
United Kingdom6 reviews10“Perfect Bach by the beach!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There is some nose coming from the main road, but we expected this so not a problem for us.
Very clean with all the amenities we needed.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 10 January 2023
Luke
Australia2 reviews9.0“Amazing location, beautiful premises, we hope to return one day!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I wish it had a tumble dryer and air con in the bedroom.
Fabulous location with clean and modern facilities.
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: 8 January 2023
Lea-john
New Zealand41 reviews9.0“Comfortable stay for family in Orewa,will come back.Thank you for a lovely stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing,it was all fine,would book again.
Good location,easy to communicate with the owner.Comfortable apartment,it had everything you needed.Nice seating area and car park.
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: 27 December 2022
Natalie
New Zealand14 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Fabulous wee apartment just a short walk from the beach. Everything we needed was there. Thank you for such a great stay. Looking forward to coming back.
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 8 December 2022
Richard
Malaysia5 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Minor -darker curtains for light sleepers in front room
Very clean. Breakfast cereals and good coffee provided. Well equipped kitchen. Handy location to town and walking distance to beach. Decent Wi-Fi
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 21 November 2022
Jane
New Zealand23 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There was a heavy footed person and sudden large bangs in the flat above.
Modern, clean, comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 21 November 2022
Grant
New Zealand28 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“A lovely modern vibe, a very warm welcome and a comfortable unit for the 3 of us staying.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 1 night
I think a topper on the bed would make for a softer sleep on the double bed but Mum was very comfy in her single apparently.
I was communicating with our Host re late arrival time etc and had very warm and prompt responses. The unit was very appealing in its decor - near the beach. Couches, cushions, crockery, magazines etc felt very welcoming. We were en route to Whangarei, so had one night and an early start but the unit would have served us very well for a longer stay. It was very generous having some Breakfast supplies and juice etc available Thankyou.
Stayed in November 2022
