Palm Beach Hotel-Standard Oasis with Superb Sea Views
- Guest House
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min Stay: 1–3 nights
Spacious modern apartment, sleeps 4+, walking distance to the beach and cafe
Bedrooms
Property Manager
Jennifer Smitheram
- Languages:
- english
About Jennifer Smitheram
We are two fun and hardworking Kiwi families who love the beauty and laidback vibe of Waiheke, where you can escape your routine and chill with time to read, think and reconnect.
Jennifer Smitheram purchased this Guest House in 2016
Why Jennifer Smitheram chose Palm Beach
We chose the name Te Ihi, which in the Maori language means life energy or excitement, because we always feel recharged and reconnected after spending time on Waiheke.
What makes this Guest House unique
Te Ihi Palm Beach is brand new and was designed specifically as a holiday apartment with you in mind. It has been set up to boutique hotel standard, with all the equipment and style required for you to have a delightful stay on Waiheke, including soaps and hair care bottles by Ritual Aotearoa .
Facilities
Featured
- Internet
- TV
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Accessible
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
Safety features
- First-aid kitUtilities room
- Smoke detectorLiving area
- Fire extinguisherUtilities room
- Carbon-monoxide detectorNear kitchen
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- beachThe nearest beach is at the end of our street, which entails two beaches, a long beach great for body surfing and a shallower (warmer) crescent (which is clothes optional). Ship shaped playground.
- Beach viewThe beach at Palm Beach (Manawhitipana Bay in Maori) is seen from the lounge sofa and also from our deck and dining area. This is the best beach on Waiheke Island, white sand and 2 swimming beaches
- Ocean viewThe lounge, dinning, deck, kitchen and one bedroom also has expansive ocean views out to Tiri Tiri Matangi Island and beyond.
General
- HeatingLarge oil heater for lounge, with smaller oil heaters for each bedroom. Our holiday apartment is double glazed with e-glass and fully insulated in walls, ceiling and under floors.
- Linens providedLinen provided includes full bedding (sheets, duvets & covers, and pillow cases for the four pillows per queen bed).
- Washing machineNew washing machine by Electrolux. Many wash cycles, including a handy 18 minute cycle.
- Clothes dryerNew clothes drier by Electrolux.
- ParkingOff road parking is provided for two cars. The parking area is clearly sign posted.
- InternetUnlimited fibre
- Towels providedHand towel, 4 bath towels and shower mat provided. In summer 4 beach towels are also provided. In the kitchen teatowels are also provided.
- Wireless InternetUnlimited fibre
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Basic soaps
- Toilet paper
- Living RoomSpacious lounge, with stunning views to the ocean from the sofa. 6 seat leather sofa, with large cushions and separate ottoman and Noguchi coffee table. TV cabinet containing 8 games and magazines
Kitchen
- DishwasherFisher and Paykel dishdraw dishwasher
- FridgeLarge Fisher & Paykel fridge freezer, with cold water dispenser and ice maker.
- HobPlease see comments above for Oven
- OvenBrand new Fisher & Paykel oven, gas top with four elements and a self cleaning electric oven.
- BBQ
- Coffee makerPlunger, with coffee and sugar provided
- Toaster Toaster and also a toasted sandwich maker
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Dishes & utensilsFor 6 people, full utensils by Nest, cutlery set by Crown Lynn, which includes large plates, side plates, bowls, teacups and coffee cups. Glassware including wine, champagne, short and tall glasses.
- KitchenFull kitchen is provided, 2 roasting dishes, 5 pots including steamer, 2 frying pans and baking equipment. Wine opener, salad bowls and servers, 6 knives (including parring and butter knives)
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining area
- Dining
Entertainment
- Television55" flat screen TV
- Satellite / CableNetflix
- StereoBluetooth speaker
- DVD playerPanasonic DVD player
- BooksShelves in lounge include 68 books and in kitchen 24 cookbooks. Magazines are included in the TV cabinet, with picture books on NZ and Waiheke on the cabinet, together with our detailed local guide.
- Games8 game sets are provided.
- Video libraryDVD collection of over 66 DVDs
Outside
- BalconySunny deck, sheltered from the wind, with stunning beach and sea views. For use on the deck are two large bean bags, a wooden dining table and 4 chairs, a Weber BBQ with cooking tools and apron.
- Beach towels
- Deck / PatioSee above description for porch.
- Outdoor Furniture
Suitability
- wheelchair accessibleThe entry walkway is paved and flat. It has has two steps, which are separated (ie the steps are not directly next to each other). The apartment and deck are on one level, with seamless entry.
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 pm
Check-out: 10:00 am
No parties/events
No smoking
No pets
Children allowed
Max guests:4 (sleeps up to 4 adults)
Cancellation Policy
No refunds for cancellations made after payment is made
45 Reviews
Palm beach review
A beautiful property with a wonderful view.
Great place!
A perfectly set out property. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Palm Beach stay
This is our third visit, and we just love this place, the location, the view, it's modern, clean and everything you could wish for.
Best place to stay
Modern appartment with everything you need for an amazing stay. Short walk to beach, stunning view, clean and comfortable. We will be back.
Great that you enjoyed your stay and of course we would love to host you again! Super guests.
Relaxation with a view.
Everything worked out as was explained. Anything needed was there. Comfortable and modern
Hard to beat property
Great spot with excellent views. Handy to everything you would want to do on the Island
Nice and new with very little to bring with you
We definitely will stay here the next time we come as great place for great price
Location
Waiheke has over 20 vineyards, with accompanying restaurants and/or tasting rooms. Our favorites include:
Man O War Vineyards is worth the drive, being beach side it is beautiful, relaxing Kiwi style, with a colonial style tasting room and shared platters available and picnic tables on the grass lawn. The perfect place to while away an afternoon and also see Stony Batter on route.
Poderi Crisci set in the Awaawaroa valley has stunning wines (some say the best on Waiheke Island), who grow their own vegetables for the award winning Italian restaurant. Aucklanders choose Poderi Crisci to celebrate special occasions. The Sunday Long Lunch is renowned for which bookings must be made, set aside four hours and enjoy!
Cable Bay Vineyard is in Oneroa and has a laidback vibe with bean bags and a outdoor bar, with the finer dining restaurant alongside, all facing stunning views back to Auckland City.
Mudbrick Vineyard and restaurant in Oneroa stunning views and fine dining food in a beautiful setting. Its Archive Bar and Bistro has a more casual experience.
Casita Miro in Onetangi was voted best destination restaurant in Auckland 2018. Specializing in Spanish cuisine, set in a very pretty building. 8 minutes drive from our place.
Stoney Ridge on Onetangi Road is famous for its wines and is conveniently next to Wild on Waiheke that has archery, claybird shooting, wildtag, petanque etc. It has a café and wine tasting set in olive groves.
Close by is Te Motu Vineyard that has a cellar door and award winning restaurant The Shed, which is a mainstayer on Metro's Top 50 Restaurants in Auckland.
The Batch Winery and Cellar Door at 126 Carsons Road has a restaurant with stunning sea views over the whole island. High tea and bubbles can also be pre-booked.
Head to the beach! Onetangi Beach (6.3kms from our place) is the longest beach (being 1.87 kms), while Palm Beach and Little Palm Beach at the end of our street are the most beautiful. Oneroa Beach and Little Oneroa (3.8kms
from our place) are great but busier. Rocky Bay is quieter, being a rocky beach. Palm Beach, Onetangi Beach and Oneroa Beach are surfable when a 1 to 2 meter northerly swell.
Go kayaking, stand up boarding or windsurfing with Ross from Kayak Waiheke. Explore, have your own adventure or have a guided tour. For an extra fee Ross will meet you in Palm Beach, otherwise catch the local bus to Matiatia Wharf and meet at his waterside premises. See www.kayakwaiheke.co.nz.
A massage is the perfect way to chill, recharge and reconnect while also being a treat! Waiheke Massage – Cloud9Healing will come to you at our place. They can set up in where you prefer (ie deck / lounge) and offers a range of massages, including relaxation, duo, pregnancy massage and reiki. $60 for 30 minute or $100 for 1 hour of a relaxation massage. See https://www.waihekemassage.co.nz/services/massage-services/ or phone Sally on 021 2118304.
Go fishing with Matt from Chas’n Tail Fishing Charters who offer fish charters and also water taxi services. See www.waihekefishingcharter.co.nz The fishing trips leave from the Matiatia Marina, which is a super quick bus ride away.
There is a stunning loop walk from our place, for which we include full details in our guide. You can also walk a part of the Te Ara Hura track! The walk goes through Palm Beach, for which you could take the walk to Oneroa or Onetangi and back. See: https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/parks-recreation/get-outdoors/find-a-walk/Pages/Te-Ara-Hura-Walk-Waiheke-Network.aspx.
The EcoZip Line at 150 Trigg Road in Onetangi is fun for everyone. It has flying fox zipline over the beautiful bush, bushwalks and tours. See www.ecozipadventures.co.nz.
Attend a Hatha Yoga class at the Palm Beach Hall with Robyn Barrie. This is one street away from our place. See www.thebreathingspace.co.nz for up to date timetables.
Horse trek with the best in Orapiu (near Rocky Bay). See www.waihekehorsetours.com
No need to leave Palm Beach for great food! The Palm Beach Store at 39 Palm Road (a street away from ours) stocks the best Waiheke goodies, homemade “humble pies” by Oneroa Butcher, freshly baked bread from Francos La Panetteria in Ostend (a local award winning Italian bakery) and sweet treats from Little Tart Bakery from The Annex in Ostend (voted best destination café in Auckland by Metro 2017). They also makes coffee with local Island Coffee beans, smoothies and hot toasties (a Kiwi fav), including breakfast bacon & egg toasties, while stocking a small range of groceries, ice-creams, newspapers , magazines, postcards and other times for breakfast, including bacon and free range eggs.
Arcadia is our local bar, restaurant, and café is a street away and makes great food all day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and has a takeaway menu. See www.arcadiawaheke.com
The Waiheke Markets are on each Saturday morning in Ostend, 22 minutes walk (2 kms) from our place.