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# The Waves Summary:
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Sun and fun on the beach, near Mount Maunganui
- Overview
- Amenities
- Policies
- Location
Imagine sipping a freshly brewed coffee from the espresso machine on the balcony of The Waves, overlooking Mt Maunganui's iconic seascape and Rabbit Island. Unwind in bright open-plan living with excellent sea views or chill out on the deck while dinner cooks in the background. Enjoy WiFi & Smart TV with Netflix, stargaze through a telescope or take advantage of bicycles to explore surrounding areas.
9.6
Exceptional
### Entire apartment
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5133 sq ft
## Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor space
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
## Add dates for prices
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## About this property
### Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
### The Waves Summary:
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Summary:
Looking out over an iconic Mt Maunganui seascape and Rabbit Island, The Waves waits to host you for a refreshing break in the heart of this Bay of Plenty hot spot!
This two-bedroom central Mt Maunganui holiday apartment is sure to be a hit from the moment you arrive. Whether you’re here for work or pleasure, the chilled central Mt Maunganui lifestyle is a great place to recharge the batteries down by the coast.
The Space:
The Waves sits in a fantastic position right across the road from the beach, so imagine your mornings out on the balcony sipping a freshly brewed coffee from the espresso machine, while you check the tides and get ready to wander across to the water!
This Mt Maunganui holiday apartment includes bright and comfortable open-plan living with excellent sea views. Unwind on the couch and take in the scenery, or chill out on the deck with the BBQ cooking dinner in the background. The fully equipped kitchen has everything the gourmet chef could need.
Sleeping up to five guests across two bedrooms in super sized beds with deliciously comfortable mattresses and bedding, you'll be well set up for a family escape. Enjoy the Wifi & Smart TV with Netflix for your entertainment at the end of a big day or star gaze through the telescope in the lounge. Feel free to use the bicycles available in the garage to check out the surrounding areas.
The bathroom features a large main sink, additional sink and bathtub through the door on the right, and the shower and toilet on through to the left.
It's hard to imagine wanting to be anywhere else here at The Waves, apart from down on the beach of course! When you do want to make the most of this great location only 500m from Mount Main Street you’ll find award-winning cafes and top-quality restaurants including abundant options for international cuisine. For the avid shopper, there is brand name designer labels to boutique shops selling local wares and everything in-between. Or, head across to the other side of the peninsula to visit Pilot Bay - it's less than a 10-minute walk away.
Your Mt Maunganui holiday starts here. Welcome to The Waves!
\*\*Need extra space for additional guests? Enquire about the availability of the downstairs unit that we also manage\*\*
Guest Access:
Check yourselves in using the on-site door code.
Parking for one car in the off-street garage (not suitable for larger cars) with additional free parking on the street.
The Neighborhood:
Right in the heart of Mount Maunganui.
Getting Around:
Easy walking distance to plenty of amenities, shopping, restaurants and more or feel free to use the bicycles available in the garage to check out the surrounding areas.
Other Things to Note:
Please note the cleaning fee includes:
\- Pre and post stay clean.
\- Commercial laundering and supply of all linen including sheets, pillowcases, bath towels, bath mats, face cloths, hand towels and tea towels.
\- Basic supplies and consumables, such as pantry items; shampoo, conditioner & body wash; coffee, tea & sugar etc.
\- Rubbish & recycling removal.
\*\*2 night minimum year-round
3 night minimum for all long weekends throughout the year.
Easter weekend 4 night minimum \*\*
Cancelled bookings on Airbnb will be refunded in accordance with the cancelation policy, all other booking channels will incur a refund that is less the credit card Stripe fee.
The government has recently added a 15% occupancy tax to all holiday properties - we have adjusted the prices as much as possible to accomodate for this new tax.
Interaction with Guests:
Our apartment is fully managed which means all linen is commercially laundered & ironed, the apartment is professionally cleaned to hotel-standard before and after your stay and we have a dedicated local Property Manager who is available to help in any way, be it local knowledge of must-see & dos, recommendations of cafes and restaurants to just sorting out those occasional enquires or issues you may have.
Whether you’re here for work or pleasure, we strive to ensure that your trip will be everything you were hoping for and more!
## Property amenities
### Beach
- On the beach
### Internet
- Available in the apartment: WiFi
### Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
### Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Espresso maker
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
### Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
### Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided
### Entertainment
- Netflix
- Stereo
- Streaming services
- TV with cable/satellite channels
### Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Telescope
### Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
### Work spaces
- Office
### Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
### Pets
- No pets allowed
### Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
### Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
### Location highlights
- In the city center
- Near the ocean
- On the waterfront
### Things to do
- Bicycles
### Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
### General
- Bicycles
- Unit size: 133 square feet
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## Policies
### Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
### Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
### Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
### Pets
Pets not allowed
### Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
### Events
No events allowed
### Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
## 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
### Property is also known as
61886c9d5492e5002ff7fae1
## About the area
Located on the beach, this apartment is in Mount Maunganui, a neighborhood in Tauranga. The Elms Mission House and Monmouth Redoubt are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Tenpin Tauranga and Waimarino Adventure Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tauranga Domain or Mercury Baypark.
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Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
### What's nearby
- Mount Hot Pools - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Pilot Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Blake Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
- Mount Maunganui - 7 min drive - 1.8 km
- Tauranga Domain - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
### Getting around
- Tauranga (TRG) - 12 min drive
### Restaurants
- Rice Rice Baby - 8 min walk
- The Barrio Brothers - 6 min walk
- Latitude 37 - 7 min walk
- Burger King - 7 min walk
- Gratitude Eatery - 9 min walk
## Frequently asked questions
### Is The Waves Summary:
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> No, pets are not allowed at this property.
### What time is check-in at The Waves Summary:
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> Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
### What time is check-out at The Waves Summary:
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> Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
### Where is The Waves Summary:
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> Located in Mount Maunganui, this beachfront apartment building is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Maunganui Beach and The Mount Mainstreet. Pilot Bay Beach and Mount Hot Pools are also within 15 minutes.
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## The Waves Summary:
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9.6
### Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines)
### 9.6
Cleanliness
### 10
Location
10 - Excellent
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8 - Good
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### 8/10 Good
#### Andrea
Feb 18, 2024
Beautiful location , large suite , stunning view.
##### Andrea
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Bradley B.
Jan 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Great location
Very easy communication with the agency. Great view and location at the mount.
##### Bradley B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Nicola W.
Feb 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Excellent location
Excellent location, close to beach and town. Property manager brilliant communication. Beds very comfortable and everything we needed to as in apartment.
##### Nicola W.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Ant S.
Sep 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Marine Parade
Very tidy home in an excellent location
##### Ant S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Kate S.
Mar 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Fabulous
Brilliant, will definitely return
##### Kate S.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Tim C.
Jan 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Spot on
Brilliant space. Bigger than expected. Great location. Loved the deck in the afternoon for reading on the couch. Excellent kitchen and laundry. So good having three singles in second room instead of bunks. Good bathroom. Dated but perfectly functional. Just everything you need. Can't rate it high enough and would definitely love to stay again. Thank you.
##### Tim C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Liz S., Hamilton
Feb 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Perfect location
We parked our car and didn’t get in it for 3 days! Beach, walks, cafes and restaurants all within walking range. Great outlook. Thanks for sharing your lovely apartment.
##### Liz S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
### 6/10 Okay
#### Janet A.
Feb 26, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
#### International returning visitor to the Mount
The view was great and main reason we rented it. Loved the ocean view and surfers in front of us daily. We rented for patio. Would have been a better patio with a proper table to dine . Only a coffee table available outside . However the place is tired which didn’t show as much in photos. Not particularly clean either. Sliding doors were very dirty and wallpaper coming off. A few appliances like bbq didn’t work well until we cleaned as it was filthy, no microwave which should be essential , and toaster oven didn’t work . Bedroom was too hot to sleep so we had to move mattress into lounge where there is an A/C. And when it was windy the windows howled as there wasn’t a proper seal. I have stayed in Mount 7 times and this place was good but overpriced for the condition of place .the view of ocean has to be worth the price. The apartment is really a Bach and could use a reno.
##### Janet A.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Kristy M.
Jan 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Dream break away
Excellent location and property, fantastic easy communication and a dream break away. Will definitely book again.
##### Kristy M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Kris T.
Dec 2, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Beautiful peaceful and relaxing haven
This was everything we wanted and more. Its in perfect location, once we arrived we didn't use our cars until we left. Right across the road from the beach, with easy walking distance to everything we needed. Nights on the sofa on the deck, chatting away listening to the ocean. The apartment has everything we needed and was tidy, clean and well organised. The beds and pillows comfy and linen was devine. The communication with booking, arriving and leaving was all we could ask for. Thank you so much, we look forward to staying again xx
##### Kris T.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Pru S., Perth, Western Australia
Oct 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Mount in spring
Lovely restful stay. Beautiful vista. MOST comfortable bed! Perfect spot to restock.
##### Pru S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Andrea M.
Sep 21, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Great location with amazing views
The location of this property is ideal. Directly opposite the beach and walking distance to the shops and restaurants. The apartment is fitted with all the appliances we needed and is super tidy and clean. I would definitely stay again.
##### Andrea M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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