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Great holiday accommodation at Kairakau Beach

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The Quarters
Granny's Cottage
Granny's Cottage and Paddington
A busy time for this crew over summer!
Taken across the river looking north - fabulous sandy beach!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Central Hawke's Bay District, Central Hawke's Bay
  • Place, Kirakau Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Planet
  • Place, Mangakuri Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Granny's Cottage

1 Queen Bed

Paddington

1 Queen Bed

Quarters Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Quarters Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Great holiday accommodation at Kairakau Beach

Create fabulous memories at a typical old fashioned Kiwi Beach - togs, towels, family and friends, games on the beach, sandcastles, balmy evenings, laughter, board games, conversations and good food and wine .....

Kairakau Beach is a safe swimming beach and probably Hawke's Bay's best kept secret!

Great fishing, diving, surfcasting, cray fishing, paua, boat launching, Boat Club, Annual Fishing Competition, Children's Fancy Dress, great walks, kayaking down the river, waterfalls, and a very friendly community.

Explore our neighbours Te Apiti beach and Mangakuri beach with a walk around the shores at low tide or take a drive south and take in some snorkelling at Te Angi Angi Marine Reserve.

Also explore the wider Hawke's Bay - head to Napier and experience Art Deco, the fun of the Marine Parade or take a tour around our famous wineries, sample our local farmers markets, climb/drive Te Mata Peak for fabulous views or organise a day tramp up to Sunrise Hut or out to Te Puia for a hot swim in the bush or take the trip by tractor out to see the gannets at Cape Kidnappers. Return to The Quarters to bbq your market food, drink our local wine and relax.

There are no Hotels, Motels, Shops, Petrol stations or ATMs at Kairakau, the closest being Havelock North or Waipawa - (40 mins away).

There is cellphone reception with Spark. Wifi is available on request.

Countdown Waipukurau deliver to Kairakau Beach multiple times a week.

So come visit us in our little piece of paradise - you'll love it - we do!!

Special conditions:
. Smoking allowed outside only - butts to be picked up
. Pets permitted on application, not to be inside
. Disabled access and wet shower available
. Please bring your own Beach Towels all other linen provided

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay); Linen (included);

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets allowed on approval.
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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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Kairakau

Located in Kairakau, this holiday home is on a river. Central Hawke’s Bay Settler’s Museum and Central Hawkes Bay Settlers Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wairunga Golf Course and Craggy Range. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Central Hawke's Bay District, Central Hawke's Bay

What's nearby

  • Kirakau Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mangakuri Beach - 12 min drive - 6.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Great holiday accommodation at Kairakau Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great holiday accommodation at Kairakau Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great holiday accommodation at Kairakau Beach?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Great holiday accommodation at Kairakau Beach located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Kirakau Beach and 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Mangakuri Beach. Mohi Bush Scenic Reserve and Central Hawke’s Bay Settler’s Museum are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandy T.

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

Great spot by the beach

Lovely stay, amazing hosts, great spot by the beach and river.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kairakau Beach is a fantastic place with an incredible landscape. The Quarters is a lovely bach; lots of room, very comfortable and well equipped. The fire in the living area is great for cooler weather. Mo & Viv were very helpful, kind and responsive. We had a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

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

Life is a beach

Lovely location, comfortable accommodation and friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel M.

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

Beautiful, warm home away from home

Loved our stay, enjoyed the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Fantastic location and hosts.

Lovely spot. Great hosts , excellent facilities. Lots of room. My family loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett R.

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

Happy Holidaying

Great would like to keep it a secret so we can return anytime however willing to share thats its a wonderful place nothing to do but just relax eat sleep drink no shops nk traffic
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige B., Wellington, New Zealand

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

Awesome!

We had a great stay, beautiful beach, wonderful hosts - thanks so much :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Wonderful place to stay AAAA

AAA
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Treena K.

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

Lovely Family Accommodation

Perfectly set up for intergenerational family group. Lovely hosts and a great location. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Penelope G.

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

A wonderful place to stay

Thank you for a fabulous family holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

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

Great family accommodation

Great place for our two families to stay with the river and beach so close. The kayaks were an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott O.

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

Great fun for the whole family

Clean, super-well equipped facilities, comfy warm beds and close to the beach and stream. We all had a great time and would definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren d.

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

Visiting Kairakau with overseas family

Loved our stay and being able to show our overseas family beautiful Kairakau, and we were treated to a couple days of great weather. The place had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Absolutely Perfect

Wonderful place, awesome beach, lovely hosts. Very well equipped with everything you could need and we rented it over xmas so had to cook xmas dinner and i didnt need to bring a thing from home. Such a cool place, perfect for groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

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

Bikepacking for a 3 day trip

Loved our stay at kairakau beach...they were great hosts...very welcominf and generous. Really nice place to stay. Would highly recommend it!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Farewell

Suited our needs perfectly, owner was most helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynley W.

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

Family gathering

Classic beach bach with great kitchen amenities . we enjoyed the kyacks dispite the weather being wet. A great place for a couple of families to gather.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernie D.

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

Family getaway

Loved everything about this bach as it’s just perfect accommodation, location for us. Beautiful beach right on the doorstep and awesome river to explore. Fabulous hosts who looked after us well. Love to be invited back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

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

Great spot

A lovely spot. Great proximity to the river and the beach and welcoming interiors. The rooms are all separate, connected by a covered porch. Great friendly hospitality from the hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

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

Perfect family reunion

Perfect location. Close to beach but sheltered from wind and bad weather. Lovely garden and facility's. Friendly and accomadating hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Lovely bach at a beautiful beach

Excellent experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise D.

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

Homely Bach near the beach

Wonderful stay, so close to beach and a lovely river. A very special property with great outdoor living.Peaceful separated bedrooms and the lounge/kitchen/diner is amazingly stocked with everything needed and a special touch for us was a Christmas Tree! Seven of us stayed, we boogie boarded in perfect waves, kayaked up the river, stunning scenery. Such a happy stay and the hosts are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess B.

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

Fab family beach weekend

Loved our stay everybody of all ages had a great time. The bach was perfect to accommodate the 10 of us, close to the beach but also nice and private. Vivienne was great to deal with and the kayaks throughly enjoyed .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Susanne R.

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

Great out of the way place to stay

Great property that suited out needs perfectly. Well equiped property where we were self sufficient and able to do our own thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marla A.

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

Stunning getaway!

We absoluelty loved our break away at this beautiful bach. The set up was so great for our 3 families and kids. The beach is just at the end of the driveway and it is super safe for kids. Love it! Huge thanks to the lovely hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by kairakau

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What makes this property unique

Safe swimming, great fishing, crayfishing, diving, pauas, surfcasting, boat launching, tennis court