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Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge

Great Barrier Island · New Zealand

38 Puriri Bay RoadView location

8.6/10Excellent17 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.4/108.4
Neighborhood8.0/108.0
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge

Tipi and Bobs Water Front Lodge is a popular choice amongst travelers in Great Barrier Island, whether exploring or just passing through. The hotel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers.

All the necessary facilities, including free Wi-Fi in all rooms, tours, are at hand. Comfortable guestrooms ensure a good night's sleep with some rooms featuring facilities such as television LCD/plasma screen, heating, balcony/terrace, extra long beds (> 2 meters), television. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities.

Tipi and Bobs Water Front Lodge is an excellent choice from which to explore Great Barrier Island or to simply relax and rejuvenate.

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When you stay at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge in Great Barrier Island, you'll be near the beach and 14 minutes by car from Medlands Beach. This beach motel is 9.9 mi (16 km) from Blind Bay and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Kaitoki Beach.

Stay in one of 7 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Concierge
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Business facilities
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until Anytime
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Guests must provide health documentation Guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination Negative COVID-19 test result must be of specific type(s): PCR Negative COVID-19 test result must have been issued within a specific period before check-in: 48 hours Minimum age for negative COVID-19 test result requirement: 12 Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 12 Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • 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.
    • The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and the 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 up.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and the 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 up. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Medlands Beach 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Blind Bay 16 km / 9.9 mi
Kaitoki Beach 16 km / 9.9 mi
Awana Bay 17.8 km / 11.1 mi
Mount Hobson 26 km / 16.2 mi
Glenfern Sanctuary 36.6 km / 22.7 mi
Windy Canyon Lookout 42.2 km / 26.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 7
  • hotel
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Car hireExtra charge
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • Lift accessExtra charge
  • Garden
  • Terrace
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  • BBQ facilities
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Meeting room
  • Business centre
  • MassageExtra charge
  • DivingExtra charge
  • CanoeingExtra charge
  • Table tennisExtra charge
  • TennisExtra charge
  • Golf practice facilityExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

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Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • APARTMENT PREMIUM SEA VIEWAPARTMENT • PREMIUM SEA VIEWAPT.PI-VM

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    Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge

    APARTMENT PREMIUM SEA VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    PREMIUM SEA VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.PI-VM

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  • APARTMENT THREE BEDSAPARTMENT • THREE BEDSAPT.3B

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    Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge

    APARTMENT THREE BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    THREE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.3B

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  • QUADRUPLE KING SIZE BEDQUADRUPLE • KING SIZE BEDQUA.KG

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    QUADRUPLE KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.KG

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  • APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMS WITH VIEWSAPARTMENT • TWO BEDROOMS WITH VIEWSAPT.B2-WV

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    APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMS WITH VIEWS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDROOMS WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.B2-WV

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge

8.6
Excellent
17 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.0 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
5 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
19 Apr 2026
james
An older motel, well maintained. Across street from water, beautiful water views, 10 minute walk to bathing beach and store/pub.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2025
Rebekah
Great place to stay.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2024
Valerie
The view was outstanding. Basic. No on site contact person.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2020
MIchelle
We felt at home and loved the food and the place.

we will definatly go back
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Mar 2020
Kenneth

BARRIER EXPERIENCE

Overall very good, owners great, food quality excellent.
Partner

Location & surroundings

Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge
38 Puriri Bay Road, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand

Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge

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