The Little Blue Penguin

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(44 Ratings)

Apartment in Tauranga

4 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

About this apartment rental

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.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Tauranga

Nearby attractions

Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours

52.2 mi

Rotorua Canopy Tours | Zipline Experience

50 mi

Hobbiton Village, New Zealand

51.7 mi

Karangahake gorge

50.9 mi

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The Little Blue Penguin

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4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(44 Ratings)

Apartment in Tauranga

4 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Tauranga

Nearby attractions

Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours

52.2 mi

Rotorua Canopy Tours | Zipline Experience

50 mi

Hobbiton Village, New Zealand

51.7 mi

Karangahake gorge

50.9 mi

Ratings and reviews

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(44 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

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!

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

An extremely tidy and well presented unit. The beds were very comfortable and the unit had everything you could possibly need.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

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).

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

Great property, friendly owners would recommend

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Compact space, but has everything you need. We always cross our fingers for good shower pressure and good pillows - this place had both.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Very clean and comfortable. Very well appointed.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Tidy and clean and nice and handy.

4.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

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.

4.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

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

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Was a great little place for a small group. Had everything we needed and was very tidy. Great location also

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

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

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

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!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Easily Viewed Online Great Communication Nice Freshly Decorated Apartment Fantastic Immenities Plus Outdoor Courtyard

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Lovely and clean place to stay! The shower pressure and temp was easily the highlight!!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

A comfy and cosy place to stay. Beautiful beds and linen, well appointed kitchen. Great location for exploring the Mt.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

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 😁

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Very modern & tidy

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Perfect place for a couple or small family to get away for a few days.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

Can’t fault our stay, location was perfect and the house was really modern would definitely recommen

Can’t fault our stay, location was perfect and the house was really modern would definitely recommen

Great stay great hosts

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2022

Great location

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

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2022

Just what we needed

Just what we needed

Great parking and good location. Space is well presented.

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Great stay! Right near the beach

Great stay! Right near the beach

Great stay right near the beach

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2022

Great place and only a short stroll to the beach

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

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2021

Fantastic stay!

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!

3.0 / 5.0

Jun 2021

Nice and clean

Nice and clean

Parking area for 1 car only

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2021

Great property!

Great property!

We really enjoyed our stay at the little blue penguin. It was very clean and tidy and the others were very friendly. Super close walk to the beach. Highly recommend this place for a weekend away! Thank you for having us :)

5.0 / 5.0

May 2021

Little Blue Penguin

Little Blue Penguin

Absolutely loved the accommodation and location. Hosts were excellent!! Highly recommend to family and friends :-)

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2021

Little Blue

Little Blue

Loverly beds 🛌 didn’t want to leave. Well set out with lovely decor. Loved the penguin donation.

2.5 / 5.0

Dec 2020

This was a short 4 day break for my daughters and I. Beautifully set up with thoughtful touches. Lots of little extras like containers in kitchen, face wipes, cold water in fridge. Hosts friendly and helpful. Very comfy beds x 2, Beautiful linen.Pull out couch not that comfy. Also an extra chair would have been great as only 3 places to sit. Really thats been picky.This place was lovely, great little outside space, great location. We loved it, thanks to hosts

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2020

A little time away

A little time away

This was a short 4 day break for my daughters and I. Beautifully set up with thoughtful touches. Lots of little extras like containers in kitchen, face wipes, cold water in fridge. Hosts friendly and helpful. Very comfy beds x 2, Beautiful linen. Pull out couch not that comfy. Also an extra chair would have been great as only 3 places to sit. Really thats been picky. This place was lovely, great little outside space, great location. We loved it, thanks to hosts

2.5 / 5.0

Dec 2020

Very close to the Mount, activities, the ocean, Tauranga.Newly renovated and beautifully presented.Neat and tidy.Totally enjoyed our stay.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2020

Good Value at the Mount

Good Value at the Mount

Very close to the Mount, activities, the ocean, Tauranga. Newly renovated and beautifully presented. Neat and tidy. Totally enjoyed our stay.

2.5 / 5.0

Nov 2020

This property was very clean and close to a beach. While it was perfect for us we did wonder if older people might find it hard to carry bags from the car down to the unit. Lots of extras such as a first aid kit made this property very well equipped. A most enjoyable stay

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2020

Great property

Great property

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2020

Great value for money

Great value for money

Easy access with parking for 1 car behind secure gate. Short stroll to beach. Smallish but great for 2 or 3. Comfortable beds, great kitchen. Would definitely stay again.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2020

Love this place! And the hosts!

Love this place! And the hosts!

Great, they've thought of everything from salt & pepper to Tupperware containers and gladwrap! Great communication and lovely people. Like the fact that we can close the gate and have the car off the road. Comfy beds. Great pressure in the shower.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2020

Beautifully clean

Beautifully clean

Very practical and beautifully near the beach and shops

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2020

Cute little place

Cute little place

Enjoyed our stay at this cute wee place. Was probably a bit too small for three adults and a baby (my fault, didn't read the listing properly). Over all the place is fantastically decorated, modern and the host was really helpful and friendly

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2020

Just brilliant!

Just brilliant!

Modern, very clean and tidy! We enjoyed our stay @ Little Blue Penguin. Thanks!

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Tauranga?

The average price for a rental in Tauranga is $185 per night. This rental is $118 above the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Little Blue Penguin. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Little Blue Penguin pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Little Blue Penguin?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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The Little Blue Penguin

Apartment in Tauranga

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Tauranga

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Tauranga?

Is parking included with this apartment?

Is there a pool at this apartment?

Is The Little Blue Penguin pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Little Blue Penguin?

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