Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge

Beach motel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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September 2025

October 2025

Premium Two Bedroom Apartment, Full Sea View (Unit 1) | Terrace/patio

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

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

Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge sits right on the water, offering a peaceful garden retreat and a welcoming bar serving refreshing cocktails. Travelers can book spa treatments to rejuvenate, enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, or challenge each other to a game of pool.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Room service
Bar
Free WiFi
Parking included
Restaurant
Business services

Near the beach

This motel offers direct access to the beach. Head outdoors and bask in the sun on the sandy beach. Popular nearby activities worth checking out include snorkelling and fishing.

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 19 - Sept 20

Tomorrow

Sept 20 - Sept 21

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Waterfront Cottage

Highlights

Outdoor play area

Deck/patio

Separate dining area

Fireplace

Heating

Kitchenette

Fridge

Dining table

57 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sea view
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

One Bedroom Apartment (Unit 4)

Highlights

Balcony

Separate dining area

Heating

Kitchenette

Fridge

Dining table

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

45 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Balcony

Separate dining area

Individually furnished

Heating

Kitchenette

Fridge

Dining table

Flat-screen TV

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

One Bedroom Apartment (Unit 3)

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Separate dining area

Individually furnished

Heating

Kitchenette

Fridge

Dining table

Flat-screen TV

45 sq m
1 bedroom
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually decorated

Heating

Kitchenette

Fridge

Dining table

54 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

Two Bedroom Apartment, Beach View (Unit 2)

Highlights

Balcony

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually decorated

Heating

Kitchenette

Fridge

Dining table

54 sq m
2 bedrooms
Beach view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

About the area

38 Puriri Bay Road, RD1, Tryphena, Great Barrier Island, 0991

What's nearby

Medlands Beach - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
Kaitoki Beach - 24 min drive - 16.9 km
Glenfern Sanctuary - 52 min drive - 39.0 km

Getting around

Great Barrier Island (GBZ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪My Fat Puku - ‬13 min drive
‪Pa Beach Cafe - ‬7 min walk
‪The Currach Irish Pub - ‬6 min walk
‪Mulberry Grove General Store - ‬5 min drive
‪The Burger Shack - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge

Property highlights

At Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a bar. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas and a business centre are available to all guests.

Other perks include:

Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a banquet hall and 1 meeting room
A front desk safe and a billiards/pool table

Room features

All guest rooms at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge boast comforts, such as premium bedding.

Extra amenities include:

Heating and limited housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Things to do

Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

Business centre
Meeting room

Outdoors

Direct access to the beach
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace

Spa

Massage

Accessibility

No lift

Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Premium bedding

Bathroom

Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

Limited room service

Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out

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 staffed during limited hours

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Tipi Bob's Waterfront Great Barrier Island

Tipi Bob's Waterfront Lodge Great Barrier Island

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Motel Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge Great Barrier Island

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Motel Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge

Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge Great Barrier Island

Tipi Bob's Waterfront Lodge

Tipi Bob's Waterfront

Tipi And Bob's Waterfront

Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge Motel

Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge Great Barrier Island

Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge Motel Great Barrier Island

Frequently asked questions

Is Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Great Barrier Island motel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Medlands Beach and within 12 mi (20 km) of Kaitoki Beach and Blind Bay. Awana Bay is 11.2 mi (18 km) away.

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Getting around

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About this property

Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Things to do

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Spa

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information

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