Water & City Lights Studio

340 Maungatapu Road, 3112 Tauranga, New Zealand
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Water & City Lights Studio

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Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
206 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 646 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
    In all areas • 14 Mbps
  • Terrace
  • Free parking

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Reliable info:
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Boasting garden views, Water & City Lights Studio provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 5.9 km from ASB Baypark Stadium. The property has city and inner courtyard views. The property is non-smoking and is situated 6.2 km from ASB Baypark Arena. With free WiFi, this apartment features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Guests can take in the views of the sea from the terrace, which also has outdoor furniture. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Tauranga, like canoeing. Barbecue facilities are provided. Tauranga Airport is 12 km from the property.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.6
High score for Tauranga

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • J
    Judith
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Beautiful studio looking out to the water. Feels very private and in a quiet neighbourhood. Great location, too.”
  • Terence
    Australia Australia
    “First class,fantastic accommodation,with lovely hosts”
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “My room was nice and large with everything you needed and working the out door views of the bay of were exceptional..The room was finished wto a very high standard with a great kitchen and an outside BBQ. The owners made you feel very welcome...”
  • Michael
    Thailand Thailand
    “Big sized studio with quality furnishings. Lovely view from the garden. Great location. Everything was first class.”
  • Steph
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The view was amazing. Very quiet surrounds. Apartment was lovely and clean. Was perfect for a couples getaway.”
  • Chloé
    New Caledonia New Caledonia
    “Amazing view. Clean apartment, good location, very comfortable and well equipped. It has everything you need. We really enjoyed our stay and we definitely recommend the beautiful studio.”
  • Kimberley
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The apartment was so lovely. It was clean, tidy and really nicely made up, and is also very spacious for a studio room. Had a full kitchen and laundry so is great for both short and long trips. It also has a nice private background that overlooks...”
  • Sonya
    Australia Australia
    “Fabulous unit, had everything we needed Lots of room Lovely hosts”
  • Simran
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “SUCH A BEAUTIFUL VIEW! Well maintained property and so peaceful.”
  • Joy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Location, lovely accommodation, cotton bedding, duck-down blanket, abundance of fluffy towels, very well equipped kitchen.”

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 Tim and Joanne

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Tim and Joanne
This is a studio unit attached to our house, however completely separate. Guests park separately to the main house and entry/exit is completely separate. Guests do not come into contact with ourselves at all. The unit has recently enjoyed an upgrade which included complete sound proofing. Includes an open plan kitchen, lounge and bedroom. The bed is a Queen. The unit has its own laundry and tiled bathroom with shower. This studio unit opens to a private courtyard which faces north and enjoys extensive water views of our inner harbour and city lights at night. TV, Heatpump, and Chromecast. We are situated in a very quiet neighbourhood. We have a jetty at the bottom of the property from where guests are welcome to sit quietly at the waters edge, though lovely white sandy beaches are only 15 minute drive away. Smoking is permitted outside the unit only. We have kayaks available for guests. We are happy to supply a portable cot for a child up to 1 year of age, there will be no over night cost for this. Please advise prior to arrival. Parking is available on site for one vehicle. Thanks Joanne
Tim and Joanne live in the main home (attached). We have lived in this home for 15 years. We just love living in this quiet location, watching the tide come and go, swimming at the bottom of the section, kayaking the harbour and enjoying family and friends. Tim is a building consultant and Joanne sells Real Estate.
The neighbourhood is residential, peaceful and quiet. We have wonderful neighbours who are all very friendly. Just 400m from our home is a little local shopping complex offering an amazing Bakery, Cafe, Takeaways, Pharmacy, Grocery Store, Hairdressers and our local Pub. Then a further 600m down the road is another Takeaway Shop, Grocery Store and Petrol Station. There is a bus stop at the end of our driveway to the left, which will take you in the direction of Mt Maunganui or Papamoa. 40m to the right is another bus stop which will take you in the direction of our city centre. We are located about 15 minutes by car from Tauranga city centre and 20 minutes from the center of Mount Maunganui where there is boutique shops and our well known white beach and surfing. Mall Shopping: 5 minutes by car to Bayfair Shopping Mall and 10 Minutes to The Lakes Shopping Mall.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Water & City Lights Studio
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    Basic free WiFi 14 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

    Kitchen

    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette

    Bedroom

    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area

    Media & Technology

    • Flat-screen TV
    • DVD player
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Activities

    • Canoeing

    Outdoor & View

    • Inner courtyard view
    • City view
    • Landmark view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View

    Building characteristics

    • Private apartment in building
    • Semi-detached

    Reception services

    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles

    Miscellaneous

    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Water & City Lights Studio takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 21:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 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 option.
    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
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 10:00 and 07:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Water & City Lights 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.

    Quiet hours are between 10:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Legal information

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

    FAQs about Water & City Lights Studio

    • Yes, Water & City Lights Studio is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Water & City Lights Studio may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Water & City Lights Studio is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Water & City Lights Studio offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Canoeing

    • Water & City Lights Studio is 2.1 miles from the centre of Tauranga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.