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The Little Blue Penguin

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Beach
TV, Netflix, streaming services
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Mount Maunganui, Bay Of Plenty
  • Mount Maunganui Beach
    3 min walk
  • Mount Maunganui Golf Club
    5 min walk
  • Maunganui Beach
    15 min walk
  • Tauranga (TRG)
    3 min drive

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The price is NZ$286
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About the area

Tauranga

This apartment places you steps from Mount Maunganui Golf Club and within a short 5-minute stroll of Mount Maunganui Beach. .Apartment features a washing machine, a balcony and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and Netflix are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Mount Maunganui Beach - 3 min walk
  • Blake Park - 3 min drive
  • Bayfair Shopping Centre - 3 min drive
  • Tauranga Domain - 5 min drive
  • Mount Maunganui - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Club - Bayfair Shopping Centre - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bake Shack - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Tide - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Little Blue Penguin

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.

Property manager

Timeinaplace

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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 cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

House
The Little Blue Penguin Mount Maunganui
The Little Blue Penguin Private vacation home
The Little Blue Penguin Private vacation home Mount Maunganui
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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Little Blue Penguin?

Yep, The Little Blue Penguin is a short 3-minute walk from Mount Maunganui Beach.

Does The Little Blue Penguin have a pool?

No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Little Blue Penguin?

No, The Little Blue Penguin does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Little Blue Penguin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Little Blue Penguin?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Little Blue Penguin?

There isn't one on site, but Mount Maunganui Golf Club is a short 5-minute walk away.

The Little Blue Penguin Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pieter L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Aggie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Simone P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
Great property, friendly owners would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Pam J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mount
Very clean and comfortable. Very well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne and Greg L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay.
Tidy and clean and nice and handy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jarred D., 49 stevenson

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

sandra g.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Joel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Karyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Hinewairangi T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jaay H.

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

10/10 Excellent

colin h.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Very modern & tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
Perfect place for a couple or small family to get away for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
Great parking and good location. Space is well presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

emily d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay! Right near the beach
Great stay right near the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and only a short stroll to the beach
Clean, very well appointed. loved the welcome card and the wine. Was only there for 2 nights and suited us perfectly. Thanks for a great stay. Shelly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay!
Great little place which was super clean and modern - everything was decorated with great taste and anything we needed was provided. Good location for us and very relaxing and private. We would stay again and recommend this property. Easy and clear instructions and friendly hosts with a very cute dog!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021