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Tairua Shores

Property class: 3.5

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A natural rock formation with a cave-like opening.
A covered patio with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and residential buildings.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.
A coastal street with a bench, a road, and a view of the sea and a hill in the distance.
A coastal residential area with houses, a marina, and a mountain backdrop.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is $117
$101 nightly
$117 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5

Explore the area

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156 Main Road, Coromandel Peninsula, Tairua, 3508
  • Place, Pepe Reserve
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Tairua Library
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Paaku
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Seaview family Unit)

A patio with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a hilly landscape.

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Seaview family Unit)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio, Kitchenette, Garden Area

A neatly made bed with white linens and a red patterned pillow, accompanied by two rolled towels.

Superior Studio, Kitchenette, Garden Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Family Unit)

A neatly made bed with white linens and a red patterned pillow, accompanied by two rolled towels.

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Family Unit)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Kitchenette, Garden Area

A neatly made bed with white linens and a red patterned pillow, accompanied by two rolled towels.

Standard Studio, Kitchenette, Garden Area

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Family Unit with Views)

A neatly made bed with white linens and a red patterned pillow, accompanied by two rolled towels.

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Family Unit with Views)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Tairua

Located in Tairua, Tairua Shores is in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute walk of Pepe Reserve and Tairua Library. .This motel is 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from Cathedral Cove and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Paaku.
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What's nearby

  • Pepe Reserve - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tairua Library - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Paaku - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Hahei Beach - 34 min drive - 22.3 miles
  • Cathedral Cove - 36 min drive - 22.7 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 166 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Tides Bakery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Johnny's Tairua - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tairua Landing - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Flock Kitchen And Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Pepe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Tairua Shores

Tairua Shores offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchens or kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Private kitchenettes make it easy to prepare your meals. 32-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive lockbox information
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Tairua Shores Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 170 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the place, made for a great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would highly recommend staying at Tairua Shores. The accommodation was clean, warm and well equipped with everything you might need for a stay in Tairua. My husband and I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great greatlocation,and great staff,thanks very much
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, and helpful staff and would stay longer next time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location with a clean and quiet room. The amenities listed were all available including parking in front of the unit. We really enjoyed our stay here and recommend this location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the water from the back windows!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place very well stocked with everything anyone would ever need in a motel room, when back in Tairua will staying
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
The room had great aircondition, funtional kitchen and the backyard was private which was nice. The location was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely stay with beautiful views and fantastic service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed and everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shops and restaurants at walkable distance.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice front desk staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the spacious room plus location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great for what we needed. Check in process was easy and front desk staff were helpful and welcoming. Happy with the family room for 3 people.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place! Very comfortable and a convenient location to walk to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great room, beautiful area

Great room, beautiful area and the drive there was one of the most picturesque drives I've ever had.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view, easy room access via lockbox, digging spades were provided for Hot Water Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Would recommend to anyone wanting to see Coromandel, Hahei or the Hot Water Beaches for a night or two!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the self check in, everything was easy, the unit was quiet & clean. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful area

Amazing area for natural beauty. Great access for watersport enthusiasts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good accommodation for reasonable money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean. Rooms are big and super comfy beds. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Clean and tidy. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tairua Shores

Enjoyed our stay, staff were very helpful. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024