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Monty's self-contained unit

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Sun-loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Property grounds
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar

About this property

Entire place

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

Monty's self-contained unit

Child friendly warm comfortable unit set one section back from Kawhia Harbour in a peaceful garden setting. A lovely 5 min walk to Kawhia CBD where you find the Rusty Snapper Cafe, Museum, fish and chip shop, local hotel, boating and sports clubs and petrol station. Wharf fishing, surf casting, harbour fishing and charter boats can cover fishing for all tastes.
Soak in Te Puia springs on Ocean Beach two hour either side of low tide or just enjoy a sun set over the Tasman sea.
Kayak hire can be arranged.
The local 9 hole golf course is 5 min drive and has some stunning views of the area.
Lovely harbour side walks or a 10 min drive to Aotea Harbour for a walk along the sand dunes or a long one around to Kawhia along Ocean Beach
Waitomo is 1-5 hr drive to the caves , along the way are the Marakopa Falls, PiriPiri Caves and the Natural Bridge. Return back through Otorohanga for the Kiwi House and Bird House.
1 hr north is Raglan with some metal road a must see on the way is the Bridle Veil Falls.
Special conditions:
Smoking outside only using ash tray provided.
Washing machine and dryer on request.
Kayak hire can be arranged.
Unit must be left in clean and tidy condition or $35 charge applies.
NO PARTIES.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

NOTE BREAKFAST NOT PROVIDED

Property manager

Montys_kawhia71

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not 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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Montys Self Contained Unit Kawhia
Montys Self Contained Unit Apartment
Montys Self Contained Unit Apartment Kawhia

About the area

Map
Kawhia, Kawhia

What's nearby

  • Maketu Marae - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kawhia Beach - 10 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 57 min drive - 72.2 km
  • Ruapuke Beach - 61 min drive - 33.5 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rusty Snapper - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kawhia Fish Shop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Annie's Cafe & Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Annie's Cafe & Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Monty's self-contained unit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Monty's self-contained unit?

As of 6 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monty's self-contained unit on 7 Mar 2025 start from AU$177.16, 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.

What time is check-in at Monty's self-contained unit?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Monty's self-contained unit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Monty's self-contained unit located?

Situated in Kawhia, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Maketu Marae and Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery. Kawhia Beach is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) away.

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Monty's self-contained unit Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Great place to stay lovely hosts
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA

Fantastic property. Highly recommend. Super friendly owners.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

karoraina A.

Holiday in Kawhia0
enjoyed our stay..very peaceful,excellent accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona H.

Monty’s B&B
Great location & suited our needs perfectly. Nice & warm on one of the coldest nights in May
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

Great stay
Great stay, simple but very tidy and everything we needed. Is quiet too. Great value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

joan l.

good stay
nice garden setting enjoyed eating outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Quite, nice people, easygoing……enjoyed our night here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

We really enjoyed our one night. Enjoyed a game of Scrabble outside on a warm evening surrounded by lovely garden fragrances. Great strolling distance from town and while living area is cosy it is more than adequate. Would definitely recommend this little gem to anyone wishing a quiet break away
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

Great stay and fantastic host. Kids survived without sky and internet which was great.
Was a very comfortable and clean place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Teresa L.

Clean and comfy bach
Clean, tidy & well equipped bach. Short walk into the town. Comfy beds and nice and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry P.

Great place, Great hosts
Definitely a great place to stay, very well equipped, very clean and comfortable the hosts were lovely and so helpful. I’m so glad we booked here instead of the motel in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rowena A.

Fantastic stay❤️
This facility is amazing, located in a place with a short walk to the town’s amenities, friendly, welcoming hosts. I will definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Totally recommend this B&B
Really lovely owners, friendly and helpful. The facility is beautifully set out everything you could need, comfortable beds, great shower like getting a massage. Really handy and close to town, beach etc. Would seriously recommend can comfortably accommodate 6 with lovely outside area. Many thanks to our lovely hosts.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Comfortable and warm .Limited facilities in Kawhai
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Doug

No places to eat after 5pm during the week
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiger

Really happy experience here! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G., Reporoa

Lovely place too stay.
Lovely spot so close to the harbour and friendly owners. Cheers Ray.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Daniel A.

great accommodation
It had everything required, clean and tidy. I would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roz L.

Lovely
Really enjoyed our one night at Monty's in Kawhia - delightful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thushara K.

Nice place and friendly owner.
Nice and cosy. The owner was very helpful and directed us to some places that made our short break even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alice D.

Lovely house in Kawhia
It is a lovely place to spend a short weekend in Kawhia! Ray is very nice and give us some tips regarding going to Hot water beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terryquis O.

Beautiful stay
Thank you for having us, very beautiful unit and such a humble fella. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Quiet & peaceful
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isobel P.

A little gem
Quite adequate for our needs for an overnight stay Beautiful location and garden.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felicity D.

Top Accommodation
Very comfortable and homely. Has everything you need and it was so clean and tidy. Gorgeous spot too. The hosts very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

General property information

Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Location
Kawhia
Structure Type
Apartment