Mangawhai Lodge  

On New Zealand’s east coast in the small seaside resort of Mangawhai Heads — about 80 minutes north of Auckland and roughly two hours south of the Bay of Islands. The lodge is a short drive from Mangawhai Museum, the Mangawhai Village Market and Mangawhai Heads Beach.

A boutique guesthouse with a mix of four individually decorated guestrooms and spacious self-contained apartments. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, DVD players, private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, and coffee/tea makers. Expect relaxed seaside decor, verandas or terraces and plenty of sea-view moments.

Terrace and garden with sea views, complimentary Wi‑Fi and free self-parking. Daily housekeeping and a front desk staffed during set hours. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available each morning for a fee. Self-catering apartments are ideal for longer stays. Nearby options include beaches, golf, artisan galleries, vineyard tours and coastal walkways — perfect for wake-up-to-sea-breeze mornings.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected. Onsite self-parking and a safe-deposit box are available; front desk staff can assist with local info and check-in arrangements.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served daily from 7:30–8:30 AM (fee applies). Self-contained apartments provide full kitchen options for self-catering. Explore local flavors nearby — vineyards, artisan food producers and village cafés are all close at hand.