Ocean Breeze Resort Pauanui

50 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Richard

Gracious owners, helpful, friendly and the unit was comfortable, clean and spacious.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Gayanne

While checking-in we meet a very organised host, we had a run down of all the rule of entry. About a 10 min conversation.
Once over that the rooms and stay was fantastic.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Patricia

Pauanui is amazing and Ocean Breeze eas great to enjoy it

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2026

Julie

Lovely accommodation in a good location
Apartment was well equipped and very clean
Host was very welcoming and informative
Would stay here again

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2025

Elizabeth

Great apartment with full kitchen. Very nicely decorated and across from the beach. Highly recommend! And restaurants nearby were outstanding (Cabana and The Lical).

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2025

Sandhya

Nice clean safe high quality place with excellent location. Across the park to the beach. Has all creature comforts for stay like washer dryer, dish washer, microwave. Pool on the small side but ok for kids.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2024

Melissa

Extremely helpful front desk and very comfortable and clean accomodations.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2024

Norman

Fantastic apartment with great heated pool.

Our apartment was fantastic, really comfortable with everything we could need. The complex was beautifully maintained and the managers very helpful and pleasant. We especially enjoyed the fantastic heated pool and spa. The heated pool meant that we could swim at any time and be comfortable and was a real highlight of our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2023

David

Fantastic location and lovely hosts. There is some maintenance work underway in the central courtyard ahead of summer but it didn’t affect our stay at all.

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2022

Suzie

Great place to stay

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2022

Paul

Nice & spacious

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2022

Krishneel

Really impressed with the property and amenities it is fairly modern and spacious and not to mention Peter's excellent customer service. I will definitely book again and would happily recommend Ocean Breeze Resort to my friends and family.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

22 Apr 2022

Cindy

Good location, clean place but too many rules! Upon arriving we were instructed that we had to take the rubbish out, had to do our dishes had to be out strictly at 10am. No visitors in the pool, spa for only 30mins max, no lying or sleeping on the couch, no we couldn’t have an extra cot for our child’s friend to stay. Despite paying and staying 2 nights we were informed we only get 1 days dish detergent and washing machine powder and it turned out this went for toilet rolls as well so bring these if you don’t want to have to pay extra. Great location, nice apartment but wake up extra early on check out day because the manager will be in your apartment just after 10am making you feel like you have committed a crime for being slightly late.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2021

Greg

A very nice place to stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2021

Takeshi

Very clean and very comfortable.

I stayed 3 nights for 4 days.
It was very clean and very comfortable.
The garage was underground parking. so I didn't get wet when it was raining. And my parking spot was huge.
I defiantly come back to stay again.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2021

Verified traveler

Great place, nice pool and spa area with BBQ. Heat pump in room friendly staff very accommodating

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2020

Verified traveler

Wonderful hospitality of host. Excellent accomodation.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2020

Sarah

We had a fantastic time staying in a 3 bedroom apartment at Ocean Breeze Resort. Great pool/spa for all the family to enjoy. Apartment was spacious and very well equipped. We had ample parking space with lots of room for our bikes. Would definitely recommend and looking forward to returning.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2020

Great location across from beach. Good hosts.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Feb 2020

Paul

The property was very spacious, walking distance to the beach.
Well maintained with all that you would require. Had private parking underneath the property which was secure.
Connection to WiFi was poor.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2019

margaret j

Heaven in the sun

A couple could not want for any better place to stay it was everything you could wish for rating triple AAA thank you

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2019

Philip

great place to stay

It was a wonderful place to stay. The hosts were fantastic and very friendly and helpful. The location was ideal for the local area as well as for access to the whole region

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

The team were friendly and it’s close the the beach.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Location, beautiful rooms, grounds, and just across the street from the beach

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2019

Michael Leslie Glen

Great location close to the beach and boat ramp. Very clean and well kept with friendly manager. Wi Fi was slow and difficult to connect to.

Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Property was of a very high standard, clean and well facilitated. Handy to the Pauanui beach. Underground secure parking was a bonus.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

We stayed for 3 nights in January and totally loved this place. The apartment was immaculate and had everything you could want and need. Louise and Peter were awesome resort managers and were so friendly and helpful. The swimming pool and spa were pristine and the location was great, only 2 mins walk to the beach. I would definitely recommend this apartment to anyone looking to stay in the area.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2018

Anna

Fabulous stay++

Amazing place to stay++ Hosts were super friendly and the place was awesome - had everything, heaps of room and a quick walk over the road to the beach.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2018

Steven

Winter break in beautiful Pauanui

Had a lovely relaxing stay in well appointed modern apartment close to beach and estuary, cafes and local shops.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Great facilities in handy location

Warm welcome, easy check in. Facilities very nice, warm, clean and tidy. Wish we we staying longer.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2018

tracey

Well equipped, spacious, perfect for a family.

We spent two nights here and the apartment was perfect for our family. We loved it here and really enjoyed the beach.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2018

HESTER

Very spacious one bedroom apartment

We stayed one night in the one bedroom apartment. It is very spacious and the kitchen is equipped with everything you need. The big bath was a bonus. The property manager is very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back for a longer stay.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2018

Rob

Ocean Breeze a breeze

My wife and I and another couple had a great two nights at Ocean Breeze in a spacious two bedroom apartment. Large lounge, comfortable seating, large screen TV, very well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, large bathroom, heaps of hot water for four showers, convenient basement parking with internal access and very helpful host and hostess. We will be back!!

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2018

Mike & Geri

Spacious comfortable apartment close to beach

Overnight stay, very comfortable, nicely appointed, clean, quality.
Very friendly, helpful hosts.
Would definitely go back.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2018

J.F.G.

Wonderful stay in a beautiful and peaceful place

Super luxurieus apartment. Lovely staff: Louise and Peter are very warm and friendly people, with a great sense of humor. It's a small walk to the beach. It's very peacefull and we loved it. With swimming pool and hot tub. We would definitively stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2018

Emma

Great family escape

Our little family had a lovely time at Ocean Breeze, with such a friendly welcome and comfortable stay in the spacious and well contained apartment.
Our kids had the best time in the heated pool and there was great walking, biking and beach nearby.
Would certainly stay again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2018

Trish

Beautifully run apartments

More of a home than hotel. Louise and her husband are awesome. The resort is a short walking distance to the beach. It is an hour away from Cathedral cove, but who cares. the area is beyond peaceful. The resort is immaculate. Louise cooks an awesome breakfast if you want to eat in the morning. The rooms also come with washer and dryer which is a great thing to have when you are traveling and it is free!!! We highly recommend Ocean Breeze resort. Louise was very helpful and knew the area.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2018

John

Welcome Luxury

We were very warmly welcomed although we arrived before designated check-in time. Modern style apartments are very well designed with all parking in secure underground park so no cars driving through small complex -quiet and very safe for children. Our apartment was spotlessly clean, spacious and stylish with luxury details, including huge wall mounted TV. Very comfortable furnishings throughout. Great kitchen with quality fittings and kitchenware, catering options include BBQ on balcony. Bed supremely comfortable with good quality linen. Loved the bathroom with 3 showers including huge, open-side rain shower plus wall mounted shower head, also enclosed conventional shower. Separate toilet with own hand basin. Ocean Breeze is very well maintained with attractive outdoor pool and spa area, is very close to beach and surf club, short drive to boat ramp and small shopping centre with limited dining options - can recommend pies from local bakery.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Good location, well appointed, lacks friendliness

This is a lovely hotel/apartment complex to stay in. The facilities are good with a swimming pool and hot tub (although not that hot). We stayed in a one bedroom ground floor apartment and found it to be of a good size, with a well equipped kitchen and it was well furnished throughout. We did feel that the hosts were a little unwelcoming initially when being shown around, the emphasis being on everything we WEREN'T allowed to do :( Whilst we appreciate that there are rules, it would have been nice that these weren't the sole focus. That aside, we were very happy with our stay and decided to extend it for another night, when we approached the reception, the first thing they said was 'what's wrong'. There was nothing wrong at all, we just wanted to add a night to our visit. There were a lot of families at the complex during our stay and the kids where being kids, a little noisy, but it didn't really bother us that much, so maybe they thought we were going to complain. Anyway, all in all, we would probably stay again, because it is a nice property and is in a great location, one street off of the beach. Hopefully we will get a cheery welcome next time :)
It should also be noted that the rooms aren't serviced, not even clean towels, but there are laundry facilities in the room (not that we want to do washing whilst on holiday :))

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Friendly and very helpful staff, would highly recommend

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2018

Hilz

Very nice apartment!

Not sure if this is really a hotel, it is more lovely apartments. No restaurant. My apartment (1A) was really gorgeous. Beautifully furnished, clean as it was possible to be, lovely big bathtub, separate shower, great Sky TV channels, well equipped kitchen. There is underground parking. Nice pool. Everything you could want and a short stroll to the beach. Very nice couple in charge, helpful and friendly

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2018

Shianne

Amazing rooms, spa was perfect temp

Everything was clean and tidy, rooms were immaculate, only thing I could say wrong which isnt even a big deal was that the tv in the bedroom wasn't working and no instruction on how to get it to work.
Otherwise a perfect stay! Thanks for the hospitality !!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2017

Stevo

Relaxing

Spacious, clean and super friendly staff. We'll be back!

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2017

TonyL

Value for Money

Everything at this resort is well maintained by excellent hosts and the facilities service all your needs.
Spacious living areas with more than ample cooking wares, in room washing m/c and clothes dryer separately placed away from view.
Bathroom with heated towel rake, deep bath and heating for your comfort.
Walk in robes with more than needed hanging space. Large and cosy lounge and separate dining area.
The location is perfect for morning walks or a quick swim, directly opposite the beach and at night you will be lulled by the waves crashing on the beach.
Even off season during our visit a heated pool and magnificent heated CLEAN spa, both salt no smelly chemicals.
The secure parking is just another bonus as well as great WiFi.
All in all when you add up all these things why would you stay in a hotel, motel or cottage regardless of their rating.
Ocean Breeze Resort is FIVE star in our opinion.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2017

KAREN

Nice hotel close to the beach

The hotel was nice and our room very comfortable. The area is very residential and quiet--not your usual hotel area. Mostly surrounded by private homes in a neighborhood. We were there at the end of Sept and many things in the area were closed, so the location was not as convenient if you needed restaurants or gas stations. But overall nice and the staff was very friendly and helpful

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2017

Russell

Amazing apartment and people

Louise received up with enthusiasm and made us feel special, what an amazing place to stay! super clean, I could not fault the service at all and will definitely be back!

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2017

mike

Lovely hotel by the beach

This was a great place to stay would recommend the breakfast and a wonderful location

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Perfect weekend getaway with friendly staff at the front desk. Our room was so spacious and clean, we will definitely recommend the Ocean Breeze Resort to our family and friends.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2017

Niki

Beautiful hotel, awesome managers

Great facilities, with a luxurious feel. Lovely even in Winter due to the hot outdoor spa, with a nice pool for warmer months. Really friendly and helpful husband and wife team managing it. Clean and tidy.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Excellent property and location

We have stayed at a number of holiday properties and Ocean Breeze is quite clearly ahead on the quality of their facility including furnishings and the way it is equipped. Extremely high standard of cleanliness and beautifully pressed bed linen and layout. Very very pleasant owners who couldnt do enough to make us welcome and help us. Fabulous location across the road from the beach and reserve. A shame we couldnt have stayed longer. Thanks so much for your attention to detail it was all noticed and appreciated.