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Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge

3.0 star property
Beach motel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Beach/ocean view
Premium Two Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 1)
Premium Two Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 1) | Terrace/patio
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
38 Puriri Bay Road, RD1, Tryphena, Great Barrier Island, 0991
  • Medlands Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Blind Bay
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Windy Canyon Lookout
    ‪75 min drive‬
  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Waterfront Cottage

Waterfront Cottage

Highlights

Outdoor play area
Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
  • Sea view
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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One Bedroom Apartment (Unit 4)

One Bedroom Apartment (Unit 4)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium One Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 5)

Premium One Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 5)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • Sea view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment (Unit 3)

One Bedroom Apartment (Unit 3)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • Partial ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Premium Two Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 1)

Premium Two Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 1)

Premium Two Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 1)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
  • Sea view
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 King Beds

View all photos for Two Bedroom Apartment, Beach View (Unit 2)

Two Bedroom Apartment, Beach View (Unit 2)

Two Bedroom Apartment, Beach View (Unit 2)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
  • Beach view
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 King Beds

About the area

Great Barrier Island

At Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge, you'll be 6.9 km (4.3 mi) from Medlands Beach and 16 km (9.9 mi) from Blind Bay. Highlights at this beach motel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a garden, a picnic area and a front desk safe. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Great Barrier Island motel, you'll be 16 km (9.9 mi) from Kaitoki Beach and 18 km (11.2 mi) from Awana Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Medlands Beach - 14 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Kaitoki Beach - 26 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Blind Bay - 32 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Glenfern Sanctuary - 59 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Windy Canyon Lookout - 75 min drive - 42.2 km

Getting around

  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mulberry Grove General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Innkeeper's Lodge & Currach Irish Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wild Rose Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Barrier Social Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Stonewall Store & Bottle Store - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge

Beach motel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Great Barrier Island motel.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge offers 7 accommodations. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result, or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over, and the test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge?

Yep, Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge?

The closest beach to Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge is Medlands Beach (4.6 km).

What makes Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rainier

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ngoc

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was outstanding. Basic. No on site contact person.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

MIchelle, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt at home and loved the food and the place. we will definatly go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
BARRIER EXPERIENCE
Overall very good, owners great, food quality excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location. Small room was small with shower and toilet but this was expected as we saw it from the photos prior to booking. Service great. Lovely place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Richard John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very hospitable,great housebar with good service,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great dinners and friendly service
Best thing about Tipi and Bob's was the really excellent cuisine available in the bar/restaurant at dinner time eg poached gurnard and prawns with rice and vegetables, or fillet steak with scallops. The service was good, and friendly. Meals were a bit expensive (including continental breakfast at $20), but that appeared to be a feature of island life as presumably food has to be brought over from the mainland. Alcohol reasonably priced however. My room was very small (and therefore cheaper) and there was no space for an armchair. For much of the time the weather was stormy, which was unfortunate, so I spent a lot of time lying on the bed reading, or watching TV. A must, if staying on Great Barrier Island, is to pre-arrange a rental car. Bringing one on the ferry is very expensive, and you don't want to get stuck in the situation where all rental cars on the island are in use. There is no regular public transport such as buses or taxis, and everything you want to see is a car-drive away. Communication on the island is also hampered by the lack of good mobile phone coverage, which can be frustrating. Bring plenty of cash too. The rental car company I dealt with did not offer EFTPOS or credit card facilities! Bring a phone charger cable that'll plug into a USB port - Great Barrier is off-grid, so the power available is from a mixture of solar panels and generators. There were no power plugs in my room, but there were USB outlets for phone charging.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Analyn, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great View
We stayed in this hotel for 3 days and 2 nights. The hotel view was amazing. Staff are nice and friendly. Food was great as well.It was a great holiday.