Water & City Lights Studio

340 Maungatapu Road, 3112 Tauranga, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>199</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Water & City Lights Studio

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Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
199 reviews
  • Entire apartment
  • 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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Located 3.1 mi from the center of Tauranga, Majestic Water and City Lights Studio is a self contained studio sitting overlooking our inner harbor. The studio is independent from the main house, renovated in 2017, allowing you to come and go at your leisure. You will enjoy the water and city views from inside, or sitting outside on the patio, soaking in the Bay of Plenty sunshine. The inner harbor laps at the bottom of the property where you can swim or walk around the foreshore. Canoes are available for those competent on the water. The apartment features a flat-screen TV, spacious kitchen, bathroom and laundry. Guests have their own BBQ facilities on the patio. An air conditioning unit is installed for your summer or winter requirements. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 3.1 mi from the property. Sandy white beaches are within a 15-minute drive from the accommodations. A bus stop is located at the end of the driveway where you can head to popular tourist spots located at Mount Maunganui and Bayfair Mall.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

FREE parking!

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 full 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
    John
    Australia Australia
    “Really private and seperate from the hosts. Loved that it was so light and quiet location, with a great view.”
  • Davies
    United States of America United States of America
    “Large apt. In a quiet neighborhood. Close to town and the beach. Beautiful views.”
  • Molly
    Australia Australia
    “I wish I could give these guys a 12 out of 10, everything was perfect. After staying in some not so great beds at the start of our holiday this space was such a nice way to finish our holiday! They have everything you could ever want and...”

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is available 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
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • DVD player
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Soundproof
    • 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
    Front Desk Services
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practices

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

    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 ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 and 07:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival by 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Water & City Lights Studio

    • The prices at Water & City Lights Studio may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

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

    • Check-in at Water & City Lights Studio is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

      • Canoeing