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The Cottage on the Hill Pauanui

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An indoor/outdoor seating area with a wooden table and chairs, a glass door leading to a living room, and a sign instructing to remove shoes.
Exterior
A garden with a pond, a neatly trimmed bush, and a large rock.
Living area
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a round mirror, and a view of a garden through a sliding glass door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Coromandel, Hikuai
  • Place, Pauanui Tairua Trail
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hahei Beach
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Cathedral Cove
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hikuai

Located in Hikuai, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The Lakes Golf Course and Pauanui Pines Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pauanui Tairua Trail and Gallagher Park. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Coromandel, Hikuai

What's nearby

  • Pauanui Tairua Trail - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Whangamata Beach - 29 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Hot Water Beach - 46 min drive - 50.0 km
  • Hahei Beach - 50 min drive - 53.9 km
  • Cathedral Cove - 51 min drive - 54.7 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Tides Bakery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Tairua - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pauanui Takeaway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flock Kitchen And Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tairua Landing - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage on the Hill Pauanui pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cottage on the Hill Pauanui?

As of 6 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cottage on the Hill Pauanui on 7 November 2026 start from NZ$785, 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 Cottage on the Hill Pauanui?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage on the Hill Pauanui?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage on the Hill Pauanui?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage on the Hill Pauanui located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Pauanui Tairua Trail and within 6 miles (10 km) of Gallagher Park and The Lakes Golf Course. Pauanui Library and Information Centre and Pauanui Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A magical place to stay and chill out. Cottage is fantastic and very cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing property

This property is even more stunning than the photos show, amazing location with beautiful gardens. One of the best properties i have stayed in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

should have stayed longer

beautiful property and gardens it was so nice to be surrounded by nature
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2025
Thanks Buddy. So glad you had a lovely time. 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquillity at its best

The property was truly beautiful with impeccably gardens lovely bush setting. Everything in the cottage was generously provided for that made for a special weekend. And make sure you take up the offer to see the view at the very top from the deck! Thanks again !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is in a stunning location and has a spacious garden and terrace. Inside, it is clean, spacious and tastefully decorated,with a very well-equipped kitchen and bathroom. The owners are incredibly hospitable; nothing is too much trouble. Due to the widespread flooding on the Coromandel Peninsula, there were numerous road closures, which meant we couldn’t leave the cottage. Kim and Bryan did their very best to keep us informed and even drove down twice themselves to check on everything; thank you so much for that.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Gem on the hill

What can we say; this place is amazing. Kim and Bryan were exceptional hosts, it was an absolute privilege to stay on their magnificent property. Stunning views and a gorgeous garden perfectly created by Kim, the cottage was very well equipped for any stay, the comfy cottage was warm, inviting and very clean. We enjoyed our stay and we will be back for another in no time, you do not want to miss out staying here, we loved it and so will you! 10000000/10
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Cottage is a lovely property a short drive from Pauanui, it is in a lovely setting

We had a great stay at The Cottage - it was beautifully clean, well equipped and very comfortable. The gardens surrounding the property are lovely. Kim the owner was great to deal with and we had every thing we needed for a very comfortable stay - would highly recommend this property.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2021
Thank you. What lovely people you were. So glad you enjoyed our little haven ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous weekend

My stay at Kim and Bryan's lovely cottage was superb. The cottage was immaculate and the setting in mature bush with an extraordinary garden around was gorgeous and peaceful. Kim and Bryan were welcoming to me and made great recommendations for places to visit and for restaurants. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautifully presented accommodation great views very clean and well presented lovely host with great

A+++++
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2021
Thanks !!! Very nice quiet people. Come again 😃
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful and Clean and Quiet Property

Beautiful Clean Property central location to all aspects of the Coromondel. Kimmie was a wonderful host easy to deal with and also beautiful and quiet property
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The cottage on the hill is a beautiful and relaxing place to stay in the Coromandel!

My husband and I had a very relaxing time in the cottage. Perfect location to do some day trips around and discover the whole region. Even tho we had 2 days of rain, the place is so relaxing that we also enjoyed staying home. It was easy to cook in the kitchen and we had everything we needed for our stay (7 nights) I have to add that the house was immaculately clean and the whole place (including all the towels) smelt Incredibly good!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 February 2021
Thank you so much. So very happy you enjoyed your stay. Lovely people! We hope to see you again in our little paradise :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant getaway

Stunning location and property. Spotlessly clean and has all the amenities for a comfortable stay. Beautiful walk into Pauanui or else just lounge on the deck and relax. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing cottage

Spent a lovely week at the cottage. Kimmie was very friendly. Amazing garden, great BBQ and very relaxing.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2020
Thank you so much. Hope we see you again :) Kindest wishes Kimmie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Coromandel Experience

Nothing in the listing does this wonderful property justice. The hospitality of Kim is second to none. House is clean and has everything you could wish for. Thank you Kim for a wonderful stay, we will be back again! Phil, Penny and Bev
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
How lovely! Thank you and yes we would love you back to stay! Gorgeous guests through and through :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best location

Lovelyand clean home with beautifully maintained gardens. Superb location at the top of the hill with expansive views. Great hosts and the house was well equipped. Will recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thank you for your lovely comments and for caring for our cottage so beautifully. We hope you are able to come and stay in our little paradise again. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic

This was an amazing experience and 5 star accommodation.would definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stunning!

The cottage is immaculately presented and surrounded by beautiful private gardens with lovely views of the surrounding area. We had everything we could possibly need and more! Thank you Kim for making us feel very welcome and for your kind hospitality. Hope to see you again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage, very comfortable and immaculately clean and tidy

Lovely cottage, very comfortable and immaculately clean and tidy. Lovely gardens, a very peaceful spot.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very cute and beautifully presented bach.

Very cute and beautifully presented bach. The photos don't do it justice.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful, gorgeous cottage, plenty of space with a greay view.

A wonderful, gorgeous cottage, plenty of space with a greay view. So close to the township whilst still making you feel like you were entirely separated from the world. An amazing place to finish our honeymoon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

gorgeous property with everything you need and more.

gorgeous property with everything you need and more. very comfortable, light and a well stocked kitchen
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The cottage was immaculate and the surroundings stunning.

The cottage was immaculate and the surroundings stunning. We received a very warm welcome and were made to immediately feel at home. All details of the cottage were accurate and we were very comfortable and fell quickly into relax mode. During our stay we had all amenities required to enjoy a stress free escape. The owners of the cottage are lovely people and are available to give assistance without being intrusive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

My husband and I stayed over labour weekend and we couldn't have been happier.

My husband and I stayed over labour weekend and we couldn't have been happier. We fell in love with the gardens and tranquil surroundings. Thank you for having us ??
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant location up a long, private drive with spectacular views from the bach of the Coromandel H

Brilliant location up a long, private drive with spectacular views from the bach of the Coromandel Hills. The property was spotless and the gardens were beautiful and well cared for. Thank you Kim for the bowl of fruit and card that you gave us for our 47th wedding anniversary it was much appreciated.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thanks for the very kind words. Hope we have you back! :)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property, stunning location and close to amenities at beautiful Pauanui.

Beautiful property, stunning location and close to amenities at beautiful Pauanui. You will love your stay here!
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