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Taigh na Mara B&B

3.5 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star Kuaotunu B&B

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Beach nearby, beach towels
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Paua Room | Individually decorated, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
15 Kawhero Drive, Kuaotunu, 3592
  • Kuaotunu Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Cathedral Cove
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Paua Room | Individually decorated, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Paua Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Scallop Room | Individually decorated, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Scallop Room

  • Mountain view
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Kuaotunu

Seaside stay .A stay at this B&B places you within half a mile (1 km) of Kuaotunu Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Matarangi Beach. Otama Beach and Whauwhau Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kuaotunu Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Matarangi Beach - 8 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Buffalo Beach - 12 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 17 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Cathedral Cove - 46 min drive - 36.9 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 173 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lukes Kitchen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pipers Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Omara's Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Holiday Homes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Velocity Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Taigh na Mara B&B

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star Kuaotunu B&B
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Taigh na Mara B&B. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Kuaotunu bed & breakfast.

  • 1 floor
  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Taigh na Mara B&B offers 2 accommodations with bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and hair dryers can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.00 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.00 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.

Guests should be aware that 1 cat resides at this property.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Taigh na Mara Bed & Breakfast Whitianga
Taigh na Mara Bed & Breakfast
Taigh na Mara Whitianga
Taigh na Mara Bed & Breakfast Kuaotunu
Taigh na Mara Kuaotunu
Taigh na Mara Bed Breakfast
Taigh na Mara B&B Kuaotunu
Taigh na Mara Bed Breakfast
Taigh na Mara B&B Bed & breakfast
Taigh na Mara B&B Bed & breakfast Kuaotunu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Taigh na Mara B&B to the airport?

Taigh na Mara B&B is 10.3 mi (19-min drive) away from the Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Taigh na Mara B&B have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Taigh na Mara B&B.

How close is Taigh na Mara B&B to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 1-minute walk from Kuaotunu Beach and 5.5 mi (8-min drive) from Matarangi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Taigh na Mara B&B offer free breakfast?

Taigh na Mara B&B offers free full breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Taigh na Mara B&B?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Taigh na Mara B&B?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Taigh na Mara B&B?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Taigh na Mara B&B have a pool?

Taigh na Mara B&B does not have a pool.

Does Taigh na Mara B&B have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Taigh na Mara B&B to downtown Kuaotunu?

Taigh na Mara B&B is 0.4 mi away from Kuaotunu.

Taigh na Mara B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay with amazing hospitality, the breakfast managed to cater for all our varying dietary requirements, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Graeme, Auckland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, lovely host, lovely breakfast and straight across the road from a lovely beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

J V

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place next to the beach 5 minute walk from the village
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly knowledgeable host. Home baking on arrival. very good breakfast. Close proximity to the beach very happy to reccommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

B&B that has it all

We are a couple from the U.S. just touring the Coromandel and this was a fantastic place. Looking back, it’s a great hub for a longer stay with all the options within a half hour depending on the direction you go. There isn’t a whole lot going on in this town but there are great beaches everywhere. This b&b is fantastic and the host, Carol, is a true gem. I can’t even begin to describe the kindness and generosity. We arrived in New Zealand and our luggage did not - Carol actually helped my wife by letting her borrrow some clothing! The location of the b&b is great - pathway takes you to the road and the beach is right there. Breakfast and the room itself were both excellent as well. I’d stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hostess by the beach

Carol is a great host. Welcoming and friendly. Happy to to advise on what to do locally and further agiled. Just by the beach and surrounding areas are lovely. Great pizzas at Lukes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great first place on our trip.

Carol was very welcoming and the room had everything we needed and was large and spacious. Great quiet beach right across the road and a nice pizza place a few minutes walk away which you can walk down the beach to. We only stayed one night so didn’t get chance to really ecplore the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Clint, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding hostess and an unbelievable breakfast.

Quiet. Clean. Easy to find, just off the main road. Walk to the beach and a great restaurant. Big breakfast including eggs to order, bacon, toast, many varieties of homemade jam, great coffee, and even a homegrown tomato! Hope to come back some day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and close to beach very relaxing

Such a lovely host and place Very comfortable bed and relaxing home
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and lovely room

My husband and I stayed here for one night and really enjoyed it. You can walk to the beach and into town for food, plus the location is beautiful. Breakfast was delicious! The room itself is comfortable and clean and well appointed. No air conditioning though. We would definitely recommend staying here if you're looking for a quiet place to relax and enjoy the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Niki, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice welcome in North Coromandel

We spent a single night at Taigh na Mara, which we really enjoyed. The room was spacious, the bed comfortable and the location a few minutes from a beautiful beach. Because we had done a long drive from Taupo, we arranged for Carole to cook supper for us - Home cooked chicken thighs wrapped in prosciutto with zucchini from the garden. For breakfast there was delicious home made bread with preserves made from the fruit trees in the garden. Would strongly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First rate.

First rate. Home made preserves remarkable!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Larry, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet beautiful location on the Coromandel

Carol offers a lovely and accommodating B & B on the Coromandel peninsula. The guest room is very large with a private outdoor sitting area and you have access to the common living/kitchen/dining area. Although not directly on the beach it is a very short walk across the road. We stayed in mid-September so the weather was cool but we were still able to walk and beach comb on the beach. Otamo and Opito beaches are a short 20 minute drive away and worth visiting as well. If we had more time in our itinerary we would have stayed longer and highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Corry, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay across from a gorgeous beach

Our hostess Carol has thought out every detail to make for a wonderful stay at her Band B. SHe also will cook a great dinner and you will leave the next morning with two homemade cookies for the road!

10/10 Excellent

Choy Ching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Expectations exceeded

Our host was superb. The environment was excellent and the breakfast generous. We would definitely stay with Carol again if we are in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great B&B in a seaside town.

Fabulous from the moment we checked in. Watched the sunrise from the beach. Breakfast was wonderful. You need to stay more than one day in order to sample all the homemade jams and jellies on the homemade bread.

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mycket bra boende

Väldigt mysigt boende, tyst område, nära havet med fin sandstrand. Mycket trevlig husägare Carol som rekommenderat olika vandringar och stränder samt lagat perfekt frukost enligt gäster önskemål! Bra ställe att äta (bl a god pizza) bara ca 500 m bort. Rekommenderas! Liten ”- ” långsam internet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

jinsoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
식사가 좀 부실하네요 어차피 준비하는 식사 좀 같은 내용이라도 푸짐한 조식이 아쉽습니다 난방이 없어 저녁에 추웠습니다 다른 객실 손님과 함께 하는 식사가 한국인에게는 낯설고 대화흘 해야한다는게 시간없을 때는 다소 방해가 됩니다
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super schönes B&B mit der super Gastgeberin Carol. Besonders haben wir die Unterhaltungen und das Frühstück geschätzt. Wir hatten bei Carol unseren besten Aufenthalt während unserer Neuseeland Rundreise.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018