Title: Tipi & Bob's Waterfront Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge Beach motel with a restaurant and a bar ![Premium Two Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 1) | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12570000/12566300/12566282/41e7f360.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Premium Two Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 1) | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12570000/12566300/12566282/8d527521.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Premium Two Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 1)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12570000/12566300/12566282/70319efb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Waterfront Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12570000/12566300/12566282/5f0660ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12570000/12566300/12566282/2044e394.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge sits right on the water, offering a peaceful garden retreat and a welcoming bar serving refreshing cocktails. Travelers can book spa treatments to rejuvenate, enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, or challenge each other to a game of pool. 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Room service - Bar - Free WiFi - Parking included - Restaurant - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 3 - Oct. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=12566282&PinnedHotelID=12566282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=12566282&PinnedHotelID=12566282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 4 - Oct. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=12566282&PinnedHotelID=12566282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=12566282&PinnedHotelID=12566282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 3 - Oct. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=12566282&PinnedHotelID=12566282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=12566282&PinnedHotelID=12566282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=12566282&PinnedHotelID=12566282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=12566282&PinnedHotelID=12566282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ![Premium Two Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 1)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12570000/12566300/12566282/70319efb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Two Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 1) 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually decorated Heating Kitchenette Refrigerator Dining table - 582 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sea view - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds ![Two Bedroom Apartment, Beach View (Unit 2)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12570000/12566300/12566282/20564f0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Two Bedroom Apartment, Beach View (Unit 2) ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually decorated Heating Kitchenette Refrigerator Dining table - 582 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Beach view - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds ![One Bedroom Apartment (Unit 3)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12570000/12566300/12566282/014e7561.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### One Bedroom Apartment (Unit 3) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Individually furnished Heating Kitchenette Refrigerator Dining table Flat-screen TV - 483 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Partial ocean view - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds ![One Bedroom Apartment (Unit 4)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12570000/12566300/12566282/163fc0c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### One Bedroom Apartment (Unit 4) ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Heating Kitchenette Refrigerator Dining table Flat-screen TV Premium bedding - 483 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds ![Premium One Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 5) ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12570000/12566300/12566282/2d466abc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium One Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 5) ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Individually furnished Heating Kitchenette Refrigerator Dining table Flat-screen TV - 483 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sea view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Waterfront Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12570000/12566300/12566282/d80d5157.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Waterfront Cottage ### Highlights Deck/patio Outdoor play area Separate dining area Fireplace Heating Kitchenette Refrigerator Dining table - 610 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sea view - Sleeps 6 - 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGreat-Barrier-Island-Hotels-Tipi-And-Bobs-Waterfront-Lodge.h12566282.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGreat-Barrier-Island-Hotels-Tipi-And-Bobs-Waterfront-Lodge.h12566282.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Great Barrier Island, Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Medlands Beach and Blind Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Great Barrier Island travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Great-Barrier-Island.dx1288) [View more Motels in Great Barrier Island](https://www.expedia.ca/Great-Barrier-Island-Motels.d1288-aaMotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-36.30204%2C175.48277&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OEjl9rRAevcvZ_KUAwDiSRqn5r8=) 38 Puriri Bay Road, RD1, Tryphena, Great Barrier Island, 0991 ### What's nearby - Medlands Beach - 9 min drive - 5.8 km - Kaitoki Beach - 24 min drive - 16.9 km - Glenfern Sanctuary - 52 min drive - 39.0 km ### Getting around - Great Barrier Island (GBZ) - 21 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪My Fat Puku - ‬13 min drive - ‪Pa Beach Cafe - ‬7 min walk - ‪The Currach Irish Pub - ‬6 min walk - ‪Mulberry Grove General Store - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Burger Shack - ‬12 min drive ## About this property ### Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge Property highlights At Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas and a business center are available to all guests. Other perks include: - Free self parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and a front-desk safe - A billiards/pool table and a banquet hall Room features All guestrooms at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge include comforts such as premium bedding. 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front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### National rating For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system. ### Property is also known as Tipi Bob's Waterfront Great Barrier Island Tipi Bob's Waterfront Lodge Great Barrier Island Tipi Bob's Waterfront Great Barrier Island Motel Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge Great Barrier Island Great Barrier Island Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge Motel Motel Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge Great Barrier Island Tipi Bob's Waterfront Lodge Tipi Bob's Waterfront Tipi And Bob's Waterfront Tipi And Bob's Waterfront Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge Motel Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge Great Barrier Island Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge Motel Great Barrier Island ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge? > Check-in begins at 2 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Does Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge located? > Offering direct access to the beach, this Great Barrier Island motel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Medlands Beach and within 12 mi (20 km) of Kaitoki Beach and Blind Bay. Awana Bay is 11.2 mi (18 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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