Fodor's Expert Review Ahu Ahu Beach Villas

321 Ahu Ahu Rd., RD4, Oakura, Taranaki, 4374, New Zealand

  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Room

Set on a coastal clifftop about 15 minutes south of New Plymouth, these rustic-chic villas promise stunning sea views. Incorporating recycled materials, including 100-year-old French clay tiles and hardwood wharf piles, they are both pretty and practical. The property also features a spectacular "underground" villa, built against a bank and capped with a grass roof; inside it has two queen bedrooms, two bathrooms, and enough space to host a small party. All have cooking facilities, but the owners can also provide breakfast on request. Alternately, you can drive five minutes to Oakura Village, which is home to a renowned surf beach and great cafés.

PROS

  • dramatic coastal views
  • handsome design
  • Wi-Fi available

CONS

  • a drive to town

Location

QUICK FACTS

Hotel
Quiet
On the beach
Local Flavor
$$$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 06-752–7370
Website: www.ahu.co.nz

HOTEL DETAILS

5 villas
Rate Includes: No meals

What’s Nearby

  • Nice Hotel
    $$$ | Local Flavor
  • Ducks and Drakes Hotel
    $ | Local Flavor
  • Villa Heights B&B
    $$ | Local Flavor
  • The Waterfront Hotel
    $$$ | Local Flavor
  • Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
    Museum/Gallery
  • Puke Ariki
    Museum/Gallery
  • Pukeiti Gardens
    Nature Preserve/Wildlife Refuge
  • Pukekura Park and Brooklands Park
    Park/Playground

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  • Empire Tea & Coffee
    $ | Café
  • Caffe Windsor
    $$$ | New Zealand
  • Our Place
    $$$ | Eclectic
  • Snug Lounge
    $$ | Japanese

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