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The Little Blue Penguin- 2br Suite Central Mt Maunganui

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Mount Maunganui, Bay Of Plenty
  • Place, Mount Maunganui Golf Club
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bayfair Shopping Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Blake Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

The Little Blue Penguin- 2br Suite Central Mt Maunganui

Summary:

Kristin and Pete welcome you to stay at The Little Blue Penguin. We offer guests comfortable and clean accommodation, stylishly decorated with thoughtful touches throughout. With every guest booking a donation will be made to support the New Zealand little blue penguin. This newly renovated, fully self-contained two bedroom private suite oozes comfort and style.



The Space:

Located on the lower level of a family home, the suite is completely separate from the main house. Enjoy privacy and security with your own private access and courtyard with BBQ. The suite has two bedrooms and for those extra guests there is a sofa bed. The open plan living area opens up right onto the courtyard and the full kitchen has all the amenities, including a dishwasher and washing machine.

There is good wifi and chromecast for watching Netflix etc.

Just a sort stroll to the beach and with the location central to all that Mount Maunganui has to offer we are sure you stay will be memorable!



The location is very central as follows :

Approximately:



- 500 metres to Mount Maunganui Golf club

- 500 metres to beach

- 2 kms to Bayfair shopping Centre

- 5 kms to Downtown Mt Maunganui

- 5 Kms to Mauao

- 2 Kms to Airport



Guest Access:

Guests have access to the whole suite



The Neighborhood:

You are a short walk away from the beautiful Mt Maunganui beach as well as a wonderful cafe named George. Also very close by is the Mount Maunganui golf course



Interaction with Guests:

The owners reside upstairs and are available if required.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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
This property accepts cash
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Tauranga

Mount Maunganui, a neighbourhood in Tauranga, is home to this apartment. The Elms Mission House and Monmouth Redoubt are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mount Maunganui Golf Club and Mount Hot Pools. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mercury Baypark or Tauranga Domain. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain climbing.
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Mount Maunganui, Bay Of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Mount Maunganui Golf Club - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Classic Flyers NZ - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bayfair Shopping Centre - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Blake Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bake Shack - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Rising Tide - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger Burger the Mount - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tay Street Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's Bayfair - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Little Blue Penguin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Little Blue Penguin- 2br Suite Central Mt Maunganui?

As of 13 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Little Blue Penguin- 2br Suite Central Mt Maunganui on 19 July 2026 start from NZ$195, 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 Little Blue Penguin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Little Blue Penguin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Little Blue Penguin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Little Blue Penguin located?

Located in Mount Maunganui, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Mount Maunganui Golf Club, Omanu Beach and Bay of Plenty. Blake Park and Omanu Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 40 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone P.

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

Excellent Stay

Great property, friendly owners would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne and Greg L.

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

Great place to stay.

Tidy and clean and nice and handy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brooke l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SUCH AN AMAZING SPOT! Absolutely loved how clean and fresh the place was! there was a slight issue but just reached out to host and they were amazing! couldn’t of asked for a better place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie S.

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

Break Away

An enjoyable stay, a clean and comfortable unit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo L.

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

Great stay

Compact space, but has everything you need. We always cross our fingers for good shower pressure and good pillows - this place had both.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jarred D.

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

Nice and cosy place

Place was nice and clean, very conveniently located close to most things. Only issue is it's very noisy as owners stay right above and you can here them most of the time walking about.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam J.

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

Mount

Very clean and comfortable. Very well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pieter L.

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

A cosy little apartment

This is a nice but small apartment located in a basement. Everything you need is there, but you do get a bit of noise from the dwelling upstairs (footsteps, washing machine, etc). Good value for money, close to beach, would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

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

Very tidy unit

An extremely tidy and well presented unit. The beds were very comfortable and the unit had everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haylee T.

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

Cute little place - very tidy! A++

Great property, pristinely tidy, good shower pressure, great communication with the hosts. Kristin and Pete had thought of everything and very friendly but left us alone too! Parking was a bit tight but we do have the biggest car in the world so no drama!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Would recommend

My husband and I stayed for a week. We were both pleased with the experience. Hosts were very accommodating and friendly. Home was cozy and tidy. Especially during the cold snap that came through when we arrived. Home had been warmed before arrival. Very appreciative. Location was perfect. Close to everything especially the beautiful beach. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2023
It was a pleasure to host you Mary and are happy to hear you had a lovely stay. We hope you come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aggie W.

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

Close to everything and super quiet

Our stay at the Little Blue Penguin suite was fantastic! My mom and I found both beds to be very comfortable and the unit to be tranquil. The location was effortless to find, and the directions for check-in were straightforward to follow. This unit is best suited for adults or couples. You can access it from "town" using the rentable scooters, but the parking spot made it easy to have/use our rental car. I had to use Google to figure out the stove, but that was likely because I'm Canadian and unfamiliar with that type of stove. Being able to do laundry was vital as I had already been on the road for three weeks before we arrived. There is a secluded spot to hang your clothing to dry, doubling as an outdoor dining area. We had a few questions for the owners, and the response time was rapid and helpful. I would stay here again and would recommend it to anyone else. This was the perfect spot for my mother (73) and myself (49).
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 February 2024
Thank you Aggie. We would happily host you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

sandra g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Papamoa

The property was very clean and lovely and was in a good location but I felt the photo's in the advert were misleading in that I did not expect that it was under the owners house and the outside area did not live up to expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel R.

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

Lovely

Was a great little place for a small group. Had everything we needed and was very tidy. Great location also
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karyn L.

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

Lovely property

Lovely property just as advertised. Very comfortable beds. Good central location. Host has thought of all the things you might need to make your stay comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hinewairangi T.

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

Would stay again :)

Great location, private, minutes from the beach, owners were friendly and communication was clear. Very clean and modern property with a nice kitchen that had everything you need to cook with. Photos were accurate and we really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

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

Very nice location, close to the hub of Mt Maunganui. .. airport , cafes etc... Freshly Decorated

Easily Viewed Online Great Communication Nice Freshly Decorated Apartment Fantastic Immenities Plus Outdoor Courtyard
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaay H.

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

Lovely!

Lovely and clean place to stay! The shower pressure and temp was easily the highlight!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colin h.

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

Great spot

A comfy and cosy place to stay. Beautiful beds and linen, well appointed kitchen. Great location for exploring the Mt.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Fab little pad!

Very clean, everything you need, enjoyed being able to have a Nespresso in the mornings! Perfect for the three of us and good location. Also very comfy beds 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

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

Lovely

Very modern & tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Great Getaway

Perfect place for a couple or small family to get away for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

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

Can’t fault our stay, location was perfect and the house was really modern would definitely recommen

Great stay great hosts
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Great location

The property was clean and tidy with lots of appliances and kitchen aids. Access was easy. Carparking very secure. Quiet road. Owners very helpful and had left plenty of suggestions of things to do within the area
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Just what we needed

Great parking and good location. Space is well presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Timeinaplace

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Hi my name is Kristin from Time in a Place holiday property management. I am lucky enough to be a long term local of Mt Maunganui and I endeavor to make your stay in the beautiful Bay of Plenty enjoyable. We invite you to come and enjoy our fantastic beaches, cafes and restaurants and am happy to offer advice on the great activities we have available. You will find that all of our properties are clean and well provisioned for your holiday needs.

Our business Time in a Place takes the hassle away from holiday home owners by offering holiday home management which includes preparing homes for short term letting , managing of bookings and servicing properties between stays.

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