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The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep

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A house with a covered patio, stone wall, and a view of neighboring houses.
A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a television, and a fireplace.
A building labeled "The Publican's Holiday Home" with a stone facade and a signboard.
A two-story house with a stone chimney, a covered porch, and a fenced yard.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a built-in oven, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Buffalo Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Whitianga, Whitianga
  • Place, Buffalo Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mercury Bay Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Whitianga

Located in Whitianga, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Whitianga Rock Historic Reserve and Te Pare Historic Reserve are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whitianga Marina and Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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What's nearby

  • Buffalo Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cathedral Cove - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mercury Bay Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Whitianga Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grace O'Malley's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hahei Beach Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Church Restaurant and Accomodation - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Little Blue Kitchen - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Marina Bay Eatery - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep ?

As of 11 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep on 7 May 2027 start from NZ$560, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Publican's, Whitianga. BEST LOCATION Beach and Town at your doorstep located?

This family-friendly Whitianga holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Buffalo Beach, Cathedral Cove and Cathedral Cove. Lost Spring Thermal Pools and Mercury Bay Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 180 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent, hope to stay again soon
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2026
Hi Maria, thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed your stay in Whitianga and we'd welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great stay

perfect location in Whiti!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beach holiday

Lovely stay :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location was very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, large, clean, comfortable, cozy, steps to beach, cafes, restaurants, shops, also starting locations for many excursions. Host very friendly and helpful. Perfect location. Would absolutely stay there again.
Cathedral cove on glass bottom boat trip.
Main beach minutes away
Beach
Coastline on cruise
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great location, lots of space, has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What can I say. The Publican's was perfect for our travelling party of 5 (with 2 young kids). Our first stop on a North Island circuit for 5 nights. The property has old school charm and is extremely functional for any group of travellers. It has everything you might need for a comfortable stay.While these are all on the listing, the things we appreciated that little bit extra were; beach on doorstep, open fire, Four Square supermarket next door, proximity to town, feeling safe welcome in the community. (Oh, and the mandarin tree in the backyard was fruiting - July).We'd happily stay at The Publican's again. Aaron from Perth, Western Australia.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2026
Aaron, thanks for your wonderful review and choosing to stay at The Publican's. It was a pleasure to host your family, we're glad you got some stunning weather and enjoyed the comforts of our holiday home. We hope the rest of your NZ trip was fab, and safe travels back to Perth. Welcome back anytime, we hope to see you in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and location

Great place and location to stay. Lovely house and really well equipped. Really convenient location for beach, ferry, park, cafes and shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Thanks for choosing to stay at The Publican's and for your kind review. It is important to us that our guests enjoy their experience, so great to hear your positive comments. Hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location, great for families

Perfect for families. Thanks for having us to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very convenient and grt stay

extremely clean with great facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location and facilities

Great property to stay at, perfect location with walking distance to anything you could want. Great facilities for fishing and loads of room for parking and boats. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We really enjoyed our stay. It’s a nice house and a great location. The owner was very nice and helpful to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is tidy in great location, owner live next door had helpful tips on fishing spots. Great kiwi Bach.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Fantastic location, close to everything you need and great hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whitianga

A lovely home in the best of locations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter break

Very clean and excellent location to the town centre
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best location in the whole of Coromandel

If you want to indulge in a central location, be a stone’s throw away from the beach, and have all the amenities you would in your cozy grandma’s/family home, this is the place to be. Everything you need for a beach getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property; large bedrooms and living areas provided great environment to interact. Bonus was the large fire with supply of dry firewood. Comfortable beds; kitchen well stocked with crockery cutlery glasses etc. Great location close to town beach. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice stay

It was a very good experience. Very good location , and very nice stay , clean and big place. Recommend to everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host

Yhis property was everything that the liating said it was. Absolutely loved our stay. Rob our host was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whitianga excellence

Very well presented and fully detailed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

Awesome property. Super clean. Set up with absolutely everything you need. Great location. Will definitely try and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

House was perfect, very close to the beach and shops. Walking distance to everything. Great Host. Nice and Easy. A++
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seaside bungalow

Lovely location with convenience store and chip shop nearby. Beach 2 minute walk. Rob was very helpful. Comfy property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family friendly home near a beautiful beach

This is a solid well built home that is very spacious for family gatherings. It is less than 100 metres to a beautiful beach and next door to a wonderful cafe. There is a walkway adjacent to the beach which also goes by the local marina, very picturesque!. Whitianga is a true beachtown with interesting shops and plenty of things to do on the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
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