About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Mauao Studio in Mount Maunganui offers a spacious guest house with free WiFi and free on-site private parking. The ground-floor unit features a private entrance and carpeted floors. Modern Amenities: Guests can enjoy a kitchenette equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and kitchenware. Additional amenities include streaming services, a dining table, and a TV. Convenient Location: Located less than 1 km from Mount Maunganui Beach and 4 km from Tauranga Airport, Mauao Studio provides easy access to local attractions. Nearby points include ASB Baypark Stadium and Arena, each 6-7 km away. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its convenient location, quietness of the area, and friendly host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Judith
    Australia Australia
    The room was spacious, the kitchen good, the bathroom good. The mattress and pillows were very comfortable.
  • Midge
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great little place , walking distance to beach, town and the Mount. Lovely friendly hosts, has everything you need for a short stay. Clean, comfortable and sunny.
  • Zion
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything was great. Nice, quiet location, clean room and bathroom and I enjoyed a comfortable stay.
  • Brody
    Australia Australia
    Very nice small studio, perfect for a short stay in the area Lovely owners
  • Deborahjlocke
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I've scored 9/10 because this little studio is almost perfect, even down to providing fresh milk and proper coffee.
  • Michael
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location and comfortable room, it ticked all the boxes
  • Jane
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The host was very friendly and the studio very cosy with everything required.
  • Richard
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location close to the beach and to the main shops, super clean and well equipped.
  • Natalie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location - walking distance to town and the beach. Very tidy and nice owners. Bakery close by is fantastic
  • Angela
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Warmly welcomed by host Suzanne on arrival. Lovely room and decor, with small kitchen and bathroom, spotless. Wardrobe to hang and put stuff away. Private and quiet. Nice, safe neighbourhood. A few mins stroll to the beach right where there’s surf...

Hosted by Jessica, Paul and Suzanne on the beach

9.7
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Jessica, Paul and Suzanne on the beach
Great location with easy access to beach, shops and cafes, in quiet surroundings. A modern self contained studio with separate bathroom and kitchenette. Bikes available for use by guests.
We enjoy hosting our visitors and having travelled widely ourselves, know what our guests require in accommodation. In our spare time we enjoy golf, beach walks and socialising.
Water activities in the area include swimming, surfing, kayaking, wind surfing. Mount Maunganui and Omanu golf courses located within 3kms. Walking tracks around the base and to the top of the Mount. Hot pools located at the base of the Mount. Mount Main Street has many boutique shops and eateries with vibrant beachside atmosphere. Tauranga central shopping and restaurants a 10 minute drive or bus ride away.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Property surroundings

House rules

Mauao Studio takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Mauao Studio 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.