Tauwhare Pā
Tauwhare Pā, Wainui Road, Ōhope 3121, New Zealand- Site
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About this hotel
Luxurious Spa Bathrooms
Aquarius Motel offers a range of rooms, some with private spa baths for ultimate relaxation. Enjoy complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer for added convenience.
Entertainment Galore
With flat-screen TVs and over 50 satellite channels, entertainment is sorted at Aquarius Motel. Relax in your room and catch up on your favorite shows after a day of exploring Ohope Beach.
Prime Location for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Situated near the Golf Club, Bowling Club, and Ohiwa Harbour, Aquarius Motel is perfect for outdoor lovers. From surfing to kayaking and fishing, there's something for everyone nearby.
Experience comfort, entertainment, and adventure at Aquarius Motel. Book now for a memorable stay in Ohope Beach.
Nearby Attractions
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Important Information
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Laundry
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Breakfast in the room
Private parking
Outdoor furniture
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
Room Types
Studio with Spa Bath
Up to 3 guests20 sqmSofa bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
This studio features a seating area, microwave and electric kettle. No pets.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Sofa bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerKitchenetteMini-fridgeRefrigeratorSeating AreaToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomKitchenPrivate entranceSofaAlarm clockDining area
Family Apartment
Up to 7 guests80 m23 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide), Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
3 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
861 sq feet
Layout - 2 bedrooms and living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, microwave, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, free toiletries, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Sleeps
Up to 7 guests
7 adults · 5 children
Beds
3 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide), Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
80 m2
In-room amenities
TVHair dryerMicrowavePrivate bathroomSatellite channelsElectric kettleWardrobe or closetStovetopToasterRoom service (limited hours)Wheelchair accessibleDaily housekeepingFree WiFiNo cribs (infant beds)Bedsheets providedFree tea bags/instant coffee
Standard Studio
Up to 2 guests15 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
Located on the roadside. This studio features a stove top, microwave, dining area and private bathroom. Pets are allowed on request, charges may be applicable.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTelephoneHair dryerKitchenetteMini-fridgeRefrigeratorSeating AreaFanToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingPrivate entranceAlarm clockDining areaElectric kettle
Double Room
Up to 3 guests20 sqmTwin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
This double room has a private entrance, stovetop and kitchenware. No pets.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerAir conditioningHair dryerKitchenetteMini-fridgeRefrigeratorSeating AreaToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomKitchenPrivate entranceAlarm clockDining areaElectric kettleStovetop
Studio with Balcony
Up to 2 guests20 sqmQueen bed (151-180 cm wide)
This studio features a private balcony and a kitchenette. No pets.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTelephoneHair dryerKitchenetteMini-fridgeRefrigeratorSeating AreaFanToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingKitchenPrivate entranceAlarm clockDining area
One-Bedroom Apartment
Up to 6 guests45 sqm2 Sofa bed (Variable Size), Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
This apartment has a separate bedroom and is equipped with full kitchen facilities. There is a single bed and a pull-out sofa bed in the lounge.
Some units have some of the sea and harbor views.
Pets are allowed on request, charges may be applicable.
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults · 5 children
Beds
2 Sofa bed (Variable Size), Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
45 sqm
Harbor View
In-room amenities
ShowerTelephoneHair dryerMini-fridgeRefrigeratorSeating AreaFanToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingKitchenPrivate entranceSofaAlarm clockDining area
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Up to 7 guests70 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
This spacious apartment is equipped with full kitchen facilities, dinning area and outdoor sitting area.
Please note that the fist rate is based on 2 guests.
Pets are allowed on request, charges may be applicable.
Sleeps
Up to 7 guests
7 adults · 6 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
70 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerMini-fridgeRefrigeratorSeating AreaFanToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingKitchenPrivate entranceSofaAlarm clock
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Guest reviews(985 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 5, 2026Everything
Running out of money
10/10
Reviewed Sep 5, 2026Staff
Leaving
5/10
Reviewed Aug 28, 2026The staff were really friendly. Good location.
It was cold. The heaters were old but sufficient. It was quite dated.
5/10
Reviewed Aug 28, 2026Steep stairs to the upstairs unit.
9/10
Reviewed Aug 27, 2026The room & bed facilities were very good
Thour rest,ere was noise in unit next doo playing music at 2.30am not good we are retired & like to have
7/10
Reviewed Aug 27, 2026Proximity to beach
Rooms are dating
10/10
Reviewed Aug 25, 2026Staff awesome wairua, and lived the eoom
NA
10/10
Reviewed Aug 22, 2026Tim was an amazing host made us feel very welcome and the room was so clean great location
Having to go
7/10
Reviewed Aug 19, 2026Great spot. Close to the beach
Heating not great but it was a very cold night
8/10
Reviewed Aug 16, 2026Nice and quiet.
The stairs haha
8/10
Reviewed Aug 2, 2026Comfortable bed, very clean.
The decor is tired but it was a good price.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 23, 2026Friendly staff and great location to the beach
A little run down, but it was comfortable and tidy.
7/10
Reviewed Jul 22, 2026Can bring dog.
Tv could be bigger
8/10
Reviewed Jul 20, 2026Very near the beach. Clean and comfortable. Good value.
7/10
Reviewed Jul 19, 2026Nice quiet place to stay Was good value for money clean and tidy room warm good bed.
Bed could do with being moved to suit viewing of TV instead side on and the wires to the TV should be tidied up not all just running up the wall.
5/10
Reviewed Jul 18, 2026Good location
Run down. Paint flaking off the walls, curtain railings coming away from the walls, no fan in the bathroom so everything felt damp after a shower
9/10
Reviewed Jul 16, 2026Close to the beach.Manager upgraded me.Thank you very much.
I Was grateful for my upgrade, Big room more than enough for me on my own kitchen facilities.My only dislike was a strong smell of cleaning products.Maybe used on the bathroom floor or carpet wasn't really too bad but it it smell a little bit.I tried to air out the room.
8/10
Reviewed Jul 16, 2026Got a free upgrade . Super friendly
Needs curtains on front doors lack of privacy, people hung towels on door, as did we, Needs some paint touched up But for the price its ok.
9/10
Reviewed Jul 12, 2026Quiet, sunny and warm
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Jul 11, 2026Great price for a family of 6. Rooms are large. Everything we needed for a 2 day getaway to the beach which I can see from the front door. Hosts are super friendly. Great 👍 👌
10/10
Reviewed Jul 10, 2026The staff were so friendly and welcoming
8/10
Reviewed Jul 6, 2026Everything
The shortage of hot water
1/10
Reviewed Jul 6, 2026Absolutely nothing
the place was very dirty and unhygienic mould all over the room and bathroom hair throughout whole room in shower on toilet seat and in bed sheets There were crumbs and fish scales still on bench. The place looked like it had not been cleaned I ended up leaving not staying and the property will not refund me.
6/10
Reviewed Jul 4, 2026It was ok for one emergency night
The smell! On arrival I had to keep open all windows for 1 hour.
9/10
Reviewed Jun 29, 2026Cheerful owner, even though everyone seemed to arrive at the same time. Quiet room, Netflix, YouTube, all the channels. No disturbance. Milk refill if required. Definitely value for money and the location close to shops
Curtains
6/10
Reviewed Jun 25, 2026Love that its so close to the beach,
Room could do with a freshen up, could be a lot cleaner. The room was a good size, the bed was amazing 👏
9/10
Reviewed Jun 24, 2026staff member was lovely
there was only one bowl etc so I had to eat my breakfast from a cup. wasnt a big deal though.
5/10
Reviewed Jun 24, 2026wed like to think we have 4 towels a day. Do you supply flannels? And enough toilet papers
see above answer
7/10
Reviewed Jun 23, 2026Great location near both beach and harbour and away from main road.
Some cracks in paint and shower a bit slow to drain
7/10
Reviewed Jun 22, 2026Comfortable clean room close to beach and friendly staff.
They need to install a extractor fan above the oven, sp the smoke alarm doesn't go off everytime someone is cooking.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 20, 2026Location: the closest accommodation to Ohiwa Oyster Farm! Handy to beach, helpful, pleasant staff, very clean and well-appointed, value for money
9/10
Reviewed Jun 19, 2026Everything
Nothing
8/10
Reviewed Jun 19, 2026Great value, clean and tidy. 3 visit.
8/10
Reviewed Jun 19, 2026Great room layout and supplies, comfortable and spacious
The baby making noises above my bedroom, loud and clear through the ceiling
7/10
Reviewed Jun 15, 2026bed was comfy.
i wasn't thrilled being upstairs and lugging my heavy suitcase ...and it was a shared bathroom ?
8/10
Reviewed Jun 14, 2026Location, nice place to stay
8/10
Reviewed Jun 12, 2026Close to the beach and staff very helpful
8/10
Reviewed Jun 12, 2026The size of the room, the air con, the comfy bed, layout and bathroom were all comfortable. I had a productive and quiet night prepping and a great rest.
Tiny observation - the towel rail was missing but overall not an inconvenience
10/10
Reviewed Jun 9, 2026Comfortable plenty of off street parking close to the beach nice size rooms and comfortable stayed here many times
8/10
Reviewed Jun 9, 2026Loved the studio- perfect for my overnight work trip
The beds may need a mattress replacement in the next year
10/10
Reviewed Jun 8, 2026Spitzen Apartment in Strandnähe. Sehr geräumig und sehr gut ausgestattet.
Kein Restaurant in der Nähe
8/10
Reviewed Jun 8, 2026Very quiet and comfortable
The owners lack of English nakes check in a bit difficult. He is such a nice guy, and is very accommodating.
1/10
Reviewed Jun 6, 2026Nothing
Everything
8/10
Reviewed Jun 6, 2026A very friendly welcome and although not a 5 star it was certainly great value for money. I would stay again, the beach is within a short walking distance, beds were very comfy.
9/10
Reviewed Jun 3, 2026离海滩很近，悠闲度假的话，位置和服务都不错，且宠物友好。
10/10
Reviewed Jun 1, 2026Host was awesome had an extra person unexpectedly and the host upgraded the room even though she didn’t have to. Definitely worth the price. Location is awesome just a walk away from the beach. If I’m ever down there again I will definitely stay here
7/10
Reviewed Jun 1, 2026Bed was rock hard. Wife had a sore back
9/10
Reviewed May 31, 2026Great location. Spacious unit. Hospitable staff
All good
10/10
Reviewed May 30, 2026Everything comfortable
N/A
3/10
Reviewed May 28, 2026Location
Heaters not working, power points not working electric blankets nt working
8/10
Reviewed May 27, 2026The room was very clean and bed comfortable
10/10
Reviewed May 25, 2026Location & friendly staff
We left our 2 chargers behind and they couldn’t be located which was weird as they were left in the wall.
8/10
Reviewed May 25, 2026Close to where we were going
10/10
Reviewed May 24, 2026Nice comfortable and warm just the right size
9/10
Reviewed May 22, 2026The room and facilities were great- I keep being upgraded to a bigger room despite only needing a studio
Guest Feedback
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What guests love
- •Great location
- •Friendly staff
- •Good value for money
Areas to consider
- •Cleanliness issues
- •Limited food options
Cleanliness
7.51/10Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, such as dirty rooms and lingering smells.
Service
8.98/10Guests consistently praised the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
Location
9.02/10Many reviews highlighted the excellent proximity to the beach and local attractions.
Room Quality
7.47/10Some reviews indicated the rooms could be better maintained and updated.
Amenities
8.5/10Amenities were generally acceptable but with some requests for additional items like microwave ovens.
Value for Money
8.46/10Overall considered good value for the price charged.
Food and Beverage
8.01/10Limited food options mentioned, but nearby eateries were appreciated.
Overall Experience
8.48/10Most guests had positive experiences and would consider returning despite some issues.