Ohiwa Seascape Studios

Nice quiet setting

Driveway is a bit steep if you’re towing a trailer

It is our preferred location for a relaxing stay

The drive/parking: a bit of a challenge

Friendly host, peaceful setting, comfortable and clean facilities.

So nice and quiet, and listening to the sea was relaxing.

Absolutely amazing. Room's are beautifully presented, the views are next to none. The beach straight across the road.. Fishing not to bad either. The owner is an absolute gentleman, lovely to talk to and helpful in every way... Loved my stay there... will be back in summer...

Haha the stairs.... thb absolutely nothing to dislike

Beautifully presented boutique accommodation which is a stone's throw from the beach. This was my second stay while working in Opotiki and I will gladly come back on my next trip.

To nosey, needs to communicate with booking.com in relation to pets, I read review of this place being pet friendly, the only reason I booked this place, to get there and the owner saying he wasnt notified of my pets. However because this was already paid for we could stay. The room smelt of smoke, I have just come home to him txtn where his cups are, if he looks I washed them maybe put them in the wrong cupboard ... using initiative to look, feeling like he thinks I took them. Will never stay here again

Highly recommend. Cleanliness A+

The location!

Wonderful location, clean and spacious with some views

Nothing

Absolutely amazing location, Stephan is so welcoming and helpful. Ohiwa is a beautiful spot to explore and we will definitely be back one day!

Cyclone Vaianu landed during our stay. The host was so helpful and showed genuine concern for us. Beautiful gardens and lovely walks in the area.

All went well

Diese Unterkunft war für uns das absolute Highlight unserer vierwöchigen Neuseelandreise. Schon bei der Ankunft wurden wir sehr herzlich empfangen – besonders angenehm war, dass der Gastgeber perfekt Deutsch spricht. Am Abend haben wir gemeinsam im Garten gesessen und uns lange unterhalten, wodurch eine sehr persönliche und entspannte Atmosphäre entstanden ist. Die Lage ist wunderschön und bietet einen fantastischen Blick in die Natur. Für uns ein echter Geheimtipp abseits der typischen Touristenorte. Wenn Neuseeland nicht so weit von Deutschland entfernt wäre, würden wir sofort wiederkommen bzw. regelmäßig zum baden und relaxen kommen. Danke für die schönen Tage !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Absolutely nothing that detracted from our overall experience – we would happily stay again.

Everything. The facilities view and service

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Was spotlessly clean. Seeing the weka on the front lawn.

Driveway was horrific. Very steep stairs up to studio

Beautiful 😍 place

Nothing

Very clean and cozy place, quiet and close to the beach.

WiFi Internet speed is unstable and ultra slow, we had to leave the premise to look for faster internet as my husband needed to work.

Different and pleasant

Nil

Es ist sehr gemutlich!!!

It was such a beautiful getaway.

Location and facilities

Steep drive up to the property

Blissfully located. Stephan is a great host and has made the place a real home from home

Can’t think of anything we would change

Lovely Host, thank you Stephan for the great welcome! Very clean and little extra touches like bubble bath and chocolates. Very peaceful setting..to get away from the busyness of everyday life..superb location!

Everything was awesome!

Our stay at Ohiwa Seascape Studios was absolutely idyllic. The highlight was the stunning, relatively private beach just a short distance away, where you can drift off to the soothing sound of the ocean waves. The garden is equally wonderful with tomatoes and herbs—if you don't feel like strolling to the shore, there's a lovely small bench where you can sit with a tea or coffee and watch the ocean. A special thank you to our host, Stephan, a cat lover who introduced us to his charming feline companions, including a very friendly tortoiseshell cat. It truly felt like a hidden gem tucked away in the native bush. Highly recommended!

Peaceful lovely self contained studio. Great spa bath. Views were breathtaking. Easy stroll down to beach.

Nothing

Setting, with the ocean and the secluded trees, room was modern, very comfortable with everything you could need. Owner very friendly and helpful. Wonderful bed, modern kitchen and bathroom. Spa bath with view of ocean special.

Steps to room were quite steep, noise from upstairs unit floor and bathroom was noticeable

very nicely presented studio apartment in tranquil setting.

Location! Very secluded, warm & friendly. It’s a short walk to the ocean for a swim.

Nothing. It was perfect!

Stephan is amazing! We had a flat tire upon arrival and he helped my husband to replace the spare and then recommend the tire shop for a replacement. Our unit was well-equipped and had a beautiful view of the water. An easy walk down to the beach. Only 10 minutes away from Ōpōtiki, where we had take-away from the Elite Turkish Cafe. Wonderful stay.

The driveway is steeping and parking a challenge, especially for those not use to NZ cars and driving.

Location isolated and quiet. Beach on other side of the road, not that I am a beach person, black sand much driftwood ban on swimming and disturbing the Birds. View through the tress was great.

Hopefully I can attach some photos of an all to common water problem. We live in a location where we are the water supply authority, in other words we control our water supply in conjunction with nature its rain water. Ohiwa also has rain water as its only source and as you can see they have a polite water saving note in the bathroom associated with SPA use. This is fine, I get it and can help by the considered use of water, especially in the SPA. However the owners of the property have failed dismally by pandering to the limp wristed architects of the dwelling and extremely poor choice of lever taps that have no outward clue as to which way is hot and which way is cold. So lots of water is wasted while you try each extent of lever travel and waste water while you feel for hot or cold. Clues with well selected water dispensing bathroom and kitchen taps include red and blue dots, engraved H and C letters and even signs adjacent to the lever style taps. Hint for future visitors ask the host Stephan which way the tap levers point for Hot and Cold. By the way I imagine he is not so much staff as the owner and was very good.

Beach walk and natural surroundings

Steepness of driveway

Excellent location for what I needed. Being able to easily access the beach before and after working days was superb. So quiet and the grounds are kept immaculate. The Studio room has everything you need for a short stay and the underfloor heating in the bathroom is divine!

Dit is de beste accomodatie waar ik tot dusver op deze reis bent geweest. De rust ,vlabij het strand. Prachtig.

Hier viel niets tegen ,alleen maar verbazing.

Beautiful, picturesque and quiet.

High driveway for our car

The view from the room of the beach was absolutely beautiful

For cooking purposes need a few more utensils eg. forks

Everything in the room was very well thought out with several tasteful touches in the room ('kitchen' cupboard, fresh traditional flowers, wooden decorative pieces) that we greatly appreciate and hadn't come across in similar accommodation in New Zealand. Spacious room/bathroom and large comfortable bed with extra pillows. Listening and glancing at the ocean was a unique experience. I wish we had stayed longer.

There was no closet or spacious hanger in the room. The bathroom (Honey suite) was outside (just a step from the main room but it was a bit scary/uncomfortable at night). Quite a few aunts around the windows that didn't bother us but could be a challenge if one stays for days.

Amazing stay! I was in the Honey Studio and it was brilliant. I was not blessed with the weather (terrible rain all day!) but was actually very happy to be nice and cosy in the room. It's very spacious and comfy and has everything you need. The beach at the bottom of the road is amazing and Opotoki town centre is a short drive away. Would return in a heartbeat!

Not something I didn't like, just a note: the parking is up a short but steep driveway and is a little narrow. Totally fine in a normal car but if you have a very big vehicle, I'd advise getting in touch with the property first!

Very informative and accommodating host

Ce studio est idéalement situé en bord de mer, au milieu d'un grand et beau jardin fleuri et arboré , avec vue sur le rivage entre les arbres, uniquement une petite route à traverser. La baignoire spa pour 2 personnes avec vue sur l'océan en surplomb est un plus. Très calme et reposant. Jolies promenades à pied à faire sur place dans le parc régional voisin. Commerces à Opotiki à 12 km. Appartement cosy et agréable. Kitchenette équipée de l'essentiel pour être autonome. Très bonne literie. Photos confirmes. Très agréable salon de jardin mis à la disposition des hôtes au bout du jardin face à l'océan.

La remontée de l'allée jusqu'au parking est étroite et pentue et nécessite en haut de se garer en marche arrière. Le 1er jour ça surprend et la sortie du parking nécessite aussi des précautions de conduite.. Quantité de vaisselle minimaliste, il faut laver après chaque repas. La table ronde pour prendre ses repas est vraiment petite, une fois posés 2 grandes assiettes, les couverts et 2 verres elles est pleine. Il y avait la place pour une table d'une dimension un peu supérieure. Pas de barbecue sur place en extérieur, dommage Toutefois, cet appartement reste très qualitatif : avec ces petits plus il serait parfait.

Nette Gastgeber. Mega schöne Lage. Tolles Studio. Sehr gute Betten.

Für 1 Nacht ok. Es ist extrem hellhörig, dadurch teilweise nicht gut zu schlafen, wenn andere Gäste sehr lang wach sind oder nachts die Waschmaschine betreiben.

Location is very peaceful, stunning views, everything you need and a beautiful spa bath

Only staying one night

Superb tucked away location! Stunning outlook. Beautiful beach in walking distance.

Die Lage ist fantastisch, ein historisches Anwesen am Hang, umgeben von hohen Bäumen, das Meer ist ganz nah, einsame Spaziergänge am Strand. Wir hatten die oberste Suite mit exotischem Flair und einer schönen Terasse, von der aus man seinen Blick zum Meer und über den Garten schweifen lassen kann.

nichts

Great experience. We have stayed in many hotels, motels and have had many great locations over the years. We would rate Seascape Lodge as one of the best ever. This time we only stayed one night but we will become a regular from now on. Stephan is a great host and nothing is too much trouble.to him. Once the silly season is over we will be back. 5 Stars from us!

Everything was perfecto!

Zugang zum Strand

Schattiges Plätzchen

Weather was perfect for a day at the beach and the moonlight on the sea was spectacular

Nothing, all good.

Everything

The birds singing away, waves crashing. Everything you need for cooking, the spa bath with scenery. Bed was comfy. Perfect balance of everything.

No fault. Everything was great.

Beautiful studios with stunning views

Lovely peaceful spot surrounded by nature. The bed was very comfortable with quality linens.

Acogedor cottage muy bien de decorado y equipado . El anfitrión, Stephen , fue muy amable . Comimos en la terraza y cenamos en el interior. La ubicación es sensacional para disfrutar en solitario de la espectacular playa . Idílico

Todo estuvo perfecto

Friendly host. Clean, fresh and well equipped accommodation. Beautiful location, quiet and by the sea.

Nothing, I would have loved to stay longer

Een prachtig ingericht huisje, van alle gemakken voorzien, met een heerlijk balkon en een geweldig uitzicht. De locatie zo dicht bij het strand is super!

Niets, het was perfect

Great studio, great views and stunning location on a beautiful beach. Very comfortable and welcomed by Stephan, a great host. Would definitely stay here again. To enjoy the bird calls and gentle waves to send you to sleep and wake you in the morning….wonderful.

All was great.

Quite and relaxing, really comfortable bed and can hear the sound of the ocean which is nice for a relaxing weekend. Clean and tidy. Bathroom has heating and heated flooring. Beach is really close walk away. We enjoyed our stay

Location, size, gardens, peaceful, direct beach access, clean, well equipped, friendly, great spa bath. Stephan made our stay a great experience and a wonderful anniversary weekend.

The bed was a little soft for us. No colander in the kitchen

L'emplacement, la vue sur la mer et la nature, l'accueil très sympathique.

La difficulté pour se garer sur les pkaces réservées

The beautiful room, the spectacular views, the beach, the host...it was amazing 💯💯💯

Great view, great ambiance, great host.

Leaving, I wanted to stay longer

Clean, warm, well kept property. Close to beach.

Nice Welcome from Stefan, very clean.

Love love love! This was our 3rd stay here and we’ll definitely be back ! Love your art work also

Cosy, quiet.secluded. Love the peaceful atmosphere. Stayed one night but felt like longer. Our second time here and will be back. Thank you Stephan

Fabulous place! The bed is incredibly comfortable and the bath is amazing. We loved it!

Lovely property, nice views of the beach, everything about the stay was absolutely great.

Stephan is a really nice host, the place is comfy and in front of the ocean. An awesome place to watch the sunrise

Warm friendly welcome, gorgeous location. Hearing the waves . Sitting in the garden with amazing views.