Title: Tutukaka Heads Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Tutukaka Heads Lodge Apartment in Tutukaka with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Tutukaka Heads Lodge ![Interior - Tutukaka Heads Lodge (Tutukaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119200000/119193100/119193042/61855cc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Tutukaka Heads Lodge (Tutukaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119200000/119193100/119193042/4948e863.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, stereo, offices, printers - Tutukaka Heads Lodge (Tutukaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119200000/119193100/119193042/769c7bc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - Tutukaka Heads Lodge (Tutukaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119200000/119193100/119193042/457d1682.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Tutukaka Heads Lodge (Tutukaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119200000/119193100/119193042/1f819ad4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Tutukaka Heads Lodge provides amenities like a garden and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 5 bedrooms4 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Tutukaka Heads Lodge Tutukaka Heads Lodge is a large and spacious split-level property featuring a large open plan kitchen, dining, lounge and conservatory making the most of the coastal views with wrap around decks to ensure no matter what the weather is doing, you can relax and enjoy your surroundings. Please read for more details about your holiday bach! Comfortably sleeps 12 with 5 double bedrooms, with 2 of these bedrooms having ensuites. Four bedrooms have queen sized beds and 1 bedroom has 2 single bunk beds. The master bedroom features a walk-in wardrobe and 3 of the bedrooms enjoy opening onto the wrap around deck. There is a large double garage which gives you internal access into the home along with a laundry and extra toilet. The main bathroom features a large spa bath. There is also a small office situated off the lounge which has use of a printer. Wifi and a smart TV will ensure you have plenty of viewing choices. The property features a heated swimming pool and spa for everyone to enjoy. (The pool is a salt pool with a salt generator that makes chlorine). This property is animal friendly and partially fenced, ensuring that your pets are safe and secure. Maximum two dogs per stay. Pet fees apply. Dogs are welcome inside, just not on the beds or couches. There is also access to a private beach just a short walk down the private shared road. Guests will have full access to the home. Please note pets need to be kept out of all paddocks nearby as livestock grazing. We are local and available for any queries or if the unexpected pops up! However we provide contactless check-in and typically leave guests to enjoy their stay uninterrupted. The Tutukaka Marina and Hub is a few minutes drive where you will find cafes, bars, restaurants, petrol and is the gateway to the famous Poor Knights Islands, subtropical wonderland. There is also a number of beautiful beaches in the area that are a short drive to name a few, Church Bay, Kowharewa Bay, Pacific Bay, Dolphin Bay and Whangaumu Bay. In the vicinity are also our local surf beach Sandy Bay and Woolleys Bay, Whale Bay and the most popular Matapouri Bay and Mermaid Pools, with numerous coastal walks all over the Tutukaka Coast. We are happy that you have made a booking with us. Get set to relax with our Cleaning fee which includes linen hire and beds made up on your arrival and bath towels for your guests. We\`ll take care of the dirty linen and the departure clean so you can relax until the last minute. \*\*Please note due to remote location, rubbish removal is not included. We do ask that the property is left in a reasonably tidy condition. The bed linen configurations are supplied up at our discretion based on the number of people booked. Double, Queen, King beds will be automatically assigned to 2 adults unless otherwise advised by you at the time of booking. If you require any additional linen changes during your stay then this will incur extra costs as per our terms and conditions. A pet fee of $65.00 per pet is payable and is non refundable. Please be honest and advise of your intention to bring a pet at the time of booking. Any undisclosed pets could result in guests being asked to leave. Directions and key location for the property you have booked will be provided to you within 7 days prior to your arrival. Pets are allowed - please let us know of intention to bring pets as fee applies. Pets must be kept under control and out of stock paddocks nearby. Please keep pets off furniture and dry pets of before bringing them inside. Please respect pet rules so we can continue to offer this property as pet friendly to future guests. Thank you! After your departure the Holiday Manager will inspect the property to make sure it was left in a reasonably clean and tidy condition, and that there was no damage to any items or the property itself. Please ensure your rubbish and recycling was removed, dishes cleaned and put away and that if there is a bbq, that it was left clean, as these items are not included in any cleaning fee you may have paid. Once the property has been inspected and we were happy with how it was found then the bond will be refunded after your departure date. If anything needs to be deducted from your bond we will let you know accordingly. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Pool ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Office - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near the sea ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34510300/34510228/8f824a38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sandy Bay Beachfront - Holiday Home Matapouri - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 34 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=34510228&PinnedHotelID=34510228&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110260000/110252000/110251992/088120c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Matapouri Memories - 2 Houses! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 416114 ## About the area Located in Tutukaka, this apartment is in a rural area and near the beach. Tutukaka Marina and Dive Tutukaka are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Philip Island and Whangaumu Bay. [Visit our Tutukaka travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Tutukaka.dx6136894) [View more Apartments in Tutukaka](https://www.expedia.ca/Tutukaka-Apartments.d6136894-aaApartments.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-35.60002%2C174.53029&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9dl4o6dvLjToR8HATZNLAweNvNU=) Tutukaka, Northland ### What's nearby - ![One of the last sunsets of 2016! #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6136894/c5619f63-db1b-4eb2-9b4c-dc3c21604374.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tutukaka Marina 3 min drive \- 2.5 km - ![Matapouri beach is a long stretch of sand with clear turquoise water. Walk along the beach to the end then into the water to walk around a rocky outcropping to reach the last bit of beach. From there it’s a 20 minute walk up and over a hill to reach the Mermaid Pools. Deep blue tide pools that you can swim in, worth the extra work to get there.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000418292/d79d953f-da8e-4b38-8276-37a2d5c7e794.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Matapouri Bay 8 min drive \- 7.6 km - ![Whangarei which includes a bay or harbour, a marina and sailing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563223482/be6eb1b5-4dab-4aaf-8d22-a062deaf6860.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Town Basin Marina 29 min drive \- 35.9 km - Tutukaka Headland 3 min drive \- 2.2 km - Dive Tutukaka 3 min drive \- 2.5 km ### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) 45 min drive ### Restaurants - Village Eats 4 min drive - Knights Restaurant + Cafe + Bar 4 min drive - Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society 6 min drive - Heardys House 5 min drive - Marina Woodfire Dining 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Tutukaka Heads Lodge have a pool? ### Is Tutukaka Heads Lodge pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Tutukaka Heads Lodge? ### What time is check-out at Tutukaka Heads Lodge? ### Where is Tutukaka Heads Lodge located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tutukaka Heads Lodge Reviews ## Reviews ### 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) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### nileshandnina U. Dec 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### nileshandnina U. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025