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Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge

3.0 star property
Beach motel in Great Barrier Island with restaurant, bar/lounge

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Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge

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Interior entrance
Premium Two Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 1) | Balcony
Front of property
Two Bedroom Apartment, Beach View (Unit 2)
Premium Two Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 1) | In-room dining

Overview of Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge

8.6 out of 10 Fabulous
8.6/10 Fabulous

Property highlights

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
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38 Puriri Bay Road, RD1, Tryphena, Great Barrier Island, 0991
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Business centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Premium bedding
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free self-parking

Room options

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Waterfront Cottage

Waterfront Cottage

  • 57 sq m
  • Sea view
  • 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)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Small Bedroom

Small Bedroom

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment (Unit 3) | Beach/ocean view

One Bedroom Apartment (Unit 3)

  • 45 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

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

  • 54 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 King Beds

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Two Bedroom Apartment, Beach View (Unit 2)

Two Bedroom Apartment, Beach View (Unit 2)

  • 54 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 King Beds

About this area

Getting around

  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ) - 21 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 62.2 miles/100.1 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Tipi & Bobs Waterfront Lodge - 1 min walk
  • Barrier Oasis Lodge - 11 min walk
  • Wild Rose Cafe - 7 min walk
  • The Innkeeper's Lodge & Currach Irish Pub - 7 min walk
  • Barrier Social Club - 6 min walk
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About this property

Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge

A great choice for a stay in Great Barrier Island, Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge features an airport shuttle. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
The property is disinfected using an electrostatic spray
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Masks are required at the property
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
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 7 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions
  • At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
  • 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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Beach access

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

The property is cleaned and disinfected with electrostatic spray; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F; guest room doors are sealed after cleaning.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; masks are required in public areas.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC).

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Tipi Bob's Waterfront Great Barrier Island
Tipi Bob's Waterfront Lodge Great Barrier Island
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Frequently asked questions

What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge?
This property confirms that guests must provide documentation related to COVID-19 at check-in. Furthermore, disinfectant is used to clean the property, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge and nearby?
Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

Reviews

8.6

Fabulous

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We felt at home and loved the food and the place. we will definatly go back
MIchelle, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

BARRIER EXPERIENCE
Overall very good, owners great, food quality excellent.
Kenneth, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Very hospitable,great housebar with good service,
Richard John, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Derek, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Wotif guest review