About this property

Spacious Accommodations: Aquila Haven in Whitianga offers a spacious, adults-only country house with one bedroom and a living room. Guests enjoy a private entrance and a ground-floor unit with garden views. Modern Amenities: The property features air-conditioning, streaming services, a spa bath, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional amenities include a patio, outdoor dining area, and free WiFi throughout. Convenient Location: Located 1.4 mi from Whitianga Beach and 22 mi from Cathedral Cove, Aquila Haven provides easy access to local attractions. Free on-site private parking is available for guests. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its attentive host, impeccable room cleanliness, and comfortable accommodations.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Sean
United States United States
Exceptional warmth and generosity from our hosts. Well beyond expectations with provided fresh fruit and cookies along with ample milk and juice in the fridge. Even though we didn't take advantage of it, they offered the tide chart for Hot Water...
Elnaz
Canada Canada
Faith and Ralph were lovely and so helpful with information and lending us equipment. Their place was beautifully decorated and immensely clean.
Paul
New Zealand New Zealand
Very comfortable & accommodating with everything you would need Friendly hosts
Keith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great Hosts Very Helpful, Good Breakfast selection
Joy
United States United States
Great location. Wonderful hosts. Would definitely book again.
Rainbow
New Zealand New Zealand
Ralph and Faith were so lovely, they welcomed us into their beautiful home.
Richard
New Zealand New Zealand
It was exceptionally clean, comfortable and everything was a very short drive away. TV had Netflix and Faith provided everything you could need.
Corry
Australia Australia
Delightful accommodation! Immaculate and very comfortable. Inclusion of Netflix a bonus. Could not fault. Very friendly and helpful hosts and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Jenny
Australia Australia
Unit was very clean, a small walk from town area but was very quiet and owners were lovely
Juliet
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Spotlessly clean, spacious and tastefully decorated apartment. Hosts were very friendly and welcoming. Great location for exploring Whitianga and the surrounding area.

Hosted by Faith and Ralph Stock

9.9
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Faith and Ralph Stock
Aquila Haven Private Accommodation Suite: Is a modern well-maintained home located within the Whitianga Waterways residential estate, offering quality holiday accommodation that provides a peaceful relaxing retreat to refresh from exploring the many tourist attractions and activities within Whitianga and the Coromandel. Private Accommodation Suite: The spacious downstairs suite provides private accommodation, offering quality lifestyle living comprising of a fridge and microwave, a lounge area with air conditioning, bedroom with a very comfy queen size bed and ample wardrobe space, bathroom with shower and spa bath, separate toilet. 55" Smart TV, hi fi radio and cd player, free access to Wi-Fi. Outdoor facilities comprise of a patio area with garden seat, as well as a courtyard area with outdoor furniture for alfresco dining, within a peaceful garden setting. Quiet Convenient Location: The property is close to Cutters canal beach and a leisurely walk to the main shopping area, supermarkets and beach front cafes of Whitianga. From Aquila Haven it is a leisurely 12-minute walk to the main Whitianga Township and beach front. There is a local taxi service available for those evening excursions to the hotels and restaurants within the area. Great Reviews: Aquila Haven has been awarded the Travellers Review Award (9.8 out of 10) For two consecutive years 2022 and 2023
Ralph and Faith have owned successful businesses involved in corporate develop, working with leading organisations within Government, Private and Professional sectors throughout New Zealand and Australia. After moving to Whitianga ten years ago they have taken on a more relaxed lifestyle, enjoying the coastal environment, their interest in golf, mountain biking, travel and other leisurely activities with friends and family. They are thrilled to offer quality bed and breakfast, B&B accommodation to those traveling to Whitianga and Coromandel region.
The seaside settlement of Whitianga, Mercury Bay is located on the Coromandel Peninsula approximately 2.5 hours from Auckland, offers an ideal escape from the stresses of life and busy careers. There are no traffic lights, peak hour traffic or hustle and bustle, just a relaxed seaside environment where you can enjoy the beach and indulge in the sea food, wine and beer of the region as well as the local art and crafts. Located only short traveling distances from Aquila Haven are some of the Coromandel's must-see attractions and places to visit, such as: Hot Water Beach, Cathedral Cove, The Lost Springs, Cooks Beach, Kūaotunu Beach, Matarangi Beach For those who enjoy golf, there is the Mercury Bay 18-hole Golf Course, set in a beautiful park-like setting, with an abundance of native trees and birds. It is an easy walking course; however, power carts are available if desired. There is also the Wild Wood 18-hole Mini Golf course, which is set in a well-designed native garden setting, only a five minutes’ walk from Aquila Haven. Experience regional wines at Mercury Bay Estate Winery & Restaurant, located at Cooks beach. The restaurant offers a relaxing environment with sea views, whilst enjoying locally produced wines, complemented by Italian cuisine. The Coromandel Coastal Town known for the Driving Creek Railway, and Mussel Farms, is a scenic 40-minute drive from Aquila Haven.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Aquila Haven

Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Breakfasts not provided

No cooking on premises.

Please inform Aquila Haven of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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