5/5 - Excellent
Great community and friendly people






You'll enjoy the beaches and coffee shops in Mangawhai Heads. You might want to make time for a stop at Mangawhai Heads Beach or Mangawhai Cliff Walk.

My favourite motel. Lovely people, lovely views, good facilities. We come here every time, that’s how much we like it.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Lovely quiet wee place for a little break. Well appointed.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Absolutely perfect
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

My favourite motel. Lovely people, lovely views, good facilities. We come here every time, that’s how much we like it.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Lovely quiet wee place for a little break. Well appointed.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Yes, the kitchen was well resourced. It was great to have lovely cutlery and a nice supply of cooking bowls which were microwave safe. Nice to find pepper and salt, and a little cooking oil and an electric frying pan to use, if the weather was too unsavoury to use the barbeque. However, for two nights, ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

You can find out about the history of Mangawhai with a trip to Mangawhai Cliff Walk. Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops while you're in the area.
You can do some window-shopping at Mangawhai Village Market during your visit to Mangawhai. Wander the seaside or discover the area's countryside.
Enjoy a round of golf in Mangawhai at Mangawhai Golf Club. Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops while you're in the area.
Great community and friendly people
The gravel road reaching the apartment has gotten worse since we last visited. Might be worth warning travellers who are in lower cars to be careful. Especially at night! Other than that it is always a magical stay in Mangawhai!
Mangawhai is beautiful .. beaches, bush walks. Getting back to nature and it’s beauty
Smaller resort town with good infrastructure and nice coastline and beaches
Enjoyed a great Eggs Benedict breakfast at Mangawhai, with great coffee
Beautiful place, great beaches and awesome vibes
