
Waterfront holiday rentals in Pauanui
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Explore 10 holiday rentals in Pauanui

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Pauanui holiday rentals start at $140 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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10 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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10 of Pauanui holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wi-Fi and Pool across Pauanui rentals

4.9 Average rating
Pauanui stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
Top-rated waterfront accommodation in Pauanui
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Beachside Bliss!
Relax & enjoy beach views from this one bedroom accommodation at a stunning beach. A great base to discover the beauty of the Coromandel. Wake up to ocean views and pop across to the sand. Easy for low-tide hot pools. Bliss! Don't feel like cooking? Then walk meters to Hotties Eatery/Bar or Hot Waves Cafe Linen/towels provided. Sorry, no animals/smoking or camping allowed. Cleaning fee includes quality linen fee NOTE: approx mid Jan - there’ll be a house construction on neighbouring property.
ViewBeachFamily
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 196 reviews
Te Kouma Heights Glamping
Set on Farm land with endless ocean views is our safari tent Best Airbnb nature stay finalist in 2024! Experience off grid living fully equip with solar power,Luxury King size bed,Wood burner heating,Full kitchen set for all your self catering needs. Soak in our two claw foot baths while taking in the views of the Coromandel Harbour,or enjoy a shower with equally amazing views Outside you will find a brazier perfect for smores. Inside the tent you will find games,books,robes & hot water bottles.
ViewBeachCondition
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews
Entire Studio - Amuri @ Cooks Beach
Paradise awaits, our cozy, coastal self-contained cottage is ideally located, in a central, quiet and peaceful area and handy to the beach. Overlooking the Lake, it is perfect for a weekend getaway or longer to explore the Coromandel. A short stroll, Cooks is a beautiful sandy beach, very safe for swimming with many other stunning beaches nearby. Cooks Beach is made famous because Captain James Cook sailed on the HMS Endeavour into Mercury Bay in 1769 and anchored at Cooks Beach off Purangi.
ViewBeachKitchen
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 188 reviews
'Leighton's at Whangamata'
SUN, SEA & SURF - add possibilities of Kayaking, Fishing, Surfing , Paddle boarding, Coastal walks & shopping ........ Enjoy the ground floor unit of our beach harbour home for your Summer break in beautiful Whangamata. - Our accommodation offers 2 & (3bdrooms available Over Summer months ) - if req then 7 guests have beds - advise when booking.. Well appointed Kitchenette , BBQ, bench top oven/air fryer & " Induction" hot plate for cooking & enjoying your holiday or mini break
BeachRiverCheckout
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 207 reviews
Beach Front Modern Matarangi Escape
Set between the golf course and the ocean, this architectural beach house offers a relaxed coastal escape just moments from the sand. Wake up to views stretching across the Matarangi Golf Course, through the pines, and out to the sea. Spend your days at the beach or on the green, and return to a light-filled space designed for easy living with family and friends. With seamless indoor-outdoor flow and generous open-plan living, this is a place to slow down and settle into Matarangi at its best.
ViewBeachDecor
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 145 reviews
Sunsets by the Beach | Waterfront | Sleeps 8
Love sunsets by the water? We do too! Drive an hour away from Auckland to this amazing home - Ideal for entertaining or relaxing with spectacular views, an expansive deck, & spacious living areas. Centrally located to key holiday destinations & beaches in the region, this location provides an ideal spot for holiday makers and families. Township & supermarkets nearby, Trendy cafes & restaurants, Boat launching & Snapper fishing Tourist sites We are always available to answer any queries.
ViewBeachAccess
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews
Adventurer's Chest Taiwawe - Free Adventure Gear
An active relaxer’s paradise, create adventures from our unique hideaway nestled in the most picturesque location. Nature a plenty surrounds your stay and everything you need to enjoy it is provided. Relax in your very own beach hot pool where thermal water can be found bubbling through the golden sand. If this tiny home is unavailable for your dates, please check Adventurer's Chest Pohutukawa If you have socials, you can follow both our guests and our personal stays at @adventurerschest
ViewBeachIndoor spaces
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 283 reviews
Beach Front Bach
This quintessential 1940's kiwi bach has witnessed many beautiful sunsets, storms and change of tides. No matter what the weather or time of year, this house has everything you need to relax and refresh. Located on the scenic Thames-Coromandel Coast Road, just 10 mins North of Thames, this three bedroom house offers everything you need for a coastal getaway. The perfect place to start exploring the Coromandel, with its beautiful bush walks, cycling trails, fishing spots, cafes, and shops.
RiverBeachHeating
4.75 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews
Classic Kiwi Bach on water's edge.
Get back to basics with this beautifully renovated cottage (58sqm) with 2 bedrooms and kitchen. A separate shower room/laundry and toilet adds to the charm to this true kiwi Bach. Just 10mins up the coast from Thames township. When the tide is in, enjoy swimming or a gentle kayak; or bring your own fishing rods and cast off the beach. Great position to explore the Thames/Coromandel West Coast or simply sit back and relax with a good book and enjoy the magnificent west coast sunsets.
RiverViewWalkability
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews
Self contained in a tranquil river front setting.
Little Brookfield. Lovely accommodation in a tranquil private setting on the Pepe River, close to the Pepe bridge/walkway. Healthy, quality HRV home with filtered water system and double glazing. A private wing with it's own entrance. Has a queen AND a twin bedroom,(porta-cot available), both opening onto the covered deck with a river view outdoor furniture and bbq, a well appointed bathroom with separate toilet, and a laundry/ kitchenette. Free wifi and use of kayaks, and bikes.
RiverViewCheck-in
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 307 reviews
Tropical beach side cottage.
Fabulous on Thames coast. Stylish, well appointed 1 bedroom cottage, open plan living, dining, kitchen with direct access to lovely outdoor relaxation areas. A quiet haven off the main road, only 100 mtrs easy walk to beach reserve and fishing. Enjoy the birdsong, sunrise and daytime hours in the shady, tropical garden at the rear of the house with its generous outdoor seating and dining facilities, and take in the sunset from the deck and coastal garden in the front of the house.
BeachViewBiking
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 172 reviews
Luxury Cottage Coromandel w/Panoramic Ocean Views
Private peaceful cottage with amazing views over Manaia harbor and islands. Fully self-contained w/own laundry. 20 mins to Coromandel Township. Great base for the many Coromandel adventures. Plenty of land to roam around on. Organic gardens, Fruit trees. 40 acres. Luxury off-the-grid living. Luxury bed linens. Next door to Mana Retreat Centre (15 min walk). 2 hrs drive from Auckland. Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish, Coromandel cabin. Perfect getaway.
BeachViewWi-Fi
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 151 reviewsPopular amenities for Pauanui waterfront rentals
Waterfront apartment accommodation

Sailors Rest on Aquila, Whitianga
ViewBeachCondition
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 314 reviews
Athenree Beach House: Three bedroom waterfront
BeachViewValue
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 152 reviews
The Beach – Beachfront
BeachViewWalkability
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 333 reviews
Ultimate ocean view beachfront apartment
ViewBeachCleanliness
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 240 reviews
Takatai Beachfront Whangamata
BeachViewLocation
4.76 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviews
Luxury 2 bedroom Apartment with stunning views
BeachViewAccuracy
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 41 reviews
Absolute Beachfront Bliss ~ Lower Deck
BeachViewFamily
4.69 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviews
Absolute Beach Front Unit
BeachViewCondition
4.72 out of 5 average rating, 76 reviewsWaterfront house rentals

Water views, 2 Bedroom, holiday home Whitianga
ViewBeachDecor
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviews
Kuaotunu Beach Bliss
ViewBeachAmenities
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews
Chilled Waterways Escape
BeachViewBathroom
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviews
Pleasant in Pauanui
BeachViewComfort
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews
Cheap &Cheerful Water Front White Sand Water Views
BeachViewCleanliness
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 59 reviews
Cliffside Retreat Tairua
ViewBeachHospitality
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews
Tairua Beach Escape - Absolute Beach Front
BeachViewSleep quality
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviews
Shipshape Beach front Retreat
ViewBeachCheck-in
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviewsOther waterfront holiday rentals

BEHIND THE HEDGE
BeachViewFamily
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 487 reviews
Coromandel Bach @ Otama Beach
BeachViewLocation
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviews
Yurt Thames : Gateway to the Coromandel
ViewRiverNearby
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 183 reviews
Coro Camping, Coromandel
BeachViewFamily
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 170 reviews
Beach Comber Rest
BeachViewAccuracy
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 249 reviews
The Loft - Pauanui
RiverViewAccess
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 35 reviews
Modern oceanview escape with Spa
BeachViewHospitality
4.71 out of 5 average rating, 198 reviews
Make memories at Opito Bay
ViewBeachWalkability
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviewsDestinations to explore
- Mount Maunganui
- Hahei Beach
- Whangamata Beach
- Hot Water Beach
- New Chums Beach
- Hunua Falls
- Mount Hot Pools
- Waiheke Island
- Karangahake Gorge
- Bayfair
- Driving Creek
- Pilot Bay Beach
- Baywave TECT Aquatic and Leisure Centre
- Tauranga Art Gallery
- Tauranga Domain
- Hunua Ranges Regional Park
- Duder Regional Park
- Kulim Park
- Maraetai Beach
- Omana Regional Park
- Memorial Park
- The Historic Village
- MAN O' War Vineyards





