At Bethells Beach Cottages, you can look forward to an airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and laundry facilities.
Located in Bethells Beach, Bethells Beach Cottages is in a rural area and near the beach. Waitakere Golf Club and Kerr Farm Wine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waitakere Ranges and Bethells Beach. Crystal Mountain and Bruce Ritchie Performing Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Visit our Bethells Beach travel guide
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Bethells Beach Cottages
This smoke-free vacation home features a hot tub, a meeting room, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, wedding services, and a garden are onsite. All 3 individually decorated homes feature free WiFi and DVD players. Guests can enjoy private hot tubs, and other standard amenities include kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Housekeeping is not available.
Bethells Beach Cottages offers 3 accommodations with private hot tubs and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers.
Recreational amenities at the vacation home include a hot tub.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Free bottled water
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board on request
Luggage storage
No housekeeping service
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Location highlights
In a regional park
In a rural location
Near the ocean
Things to do
Table tennis
Volleyball
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
3 buildings
3 units
Garden
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 100
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 100
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in fee: NZD 100 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: NZD 100 (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Property is also known as
Bethells Beach Cottages
Bethells Beach Cottages House
Bethells Beach Cottages Te Henga (Bethells Beach), Auckland
Bethells Beach Cottages Te Henga (Bethells Beach)
Bethells Cottages Bethells
Bethells Beach Cottages Bethells Beach
Bethells Beach Cottages Private vacation home
Bethells Beach Cottages Private vacation home Bethells Beach
Frequently asked questions
Is Bethells Beach Cottages pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Bethells Beach Cottages?
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of NZD 100 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Bethells Beach Cottages?
Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 100 (subject to availability).
Does Bethells Beach Cottages provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.
Where is Bethells Beach Cottages located?
Situated by the ocean, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bethells Beach and within 12 mi (20 km) of Waitakere Golf Club and Crystal Mountain. Kerr Farm Wine and Babich Wines are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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Reviews
Bethells Beach Cottages Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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8.6
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9.6
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9.0
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 33 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Shankari
Jul 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I absolutely loved my stay at this property. It had everything we needed plus one of the best views of Bethel's beach! It was paradise!
Shankari
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bob
Jan 25, 2024
Remarkable property, views, and hosts. Wish I could live there!
Bob
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alex
Jan 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A magical place
Alex
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Ron
Aug 9, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great for a getaway
Beautiful location with stunning views over the beach. John who runs the property with his wife is friendly and helpful.
I took one day from my business trip to go explore NZ’s west coast. This spot did not disappoint!!! The view from my cottage was amazing. You could hear the ocean in the night watch the stars. Trudy and John were fantastic hosts.
If you want to unplug from life this is the place to do it!!
Cannot wait to get back.
Watson
Absolutely breath taking views, quiet and peaceful. Gorgeous cottage with everything u need. John & Trudi make u feel very welcome. Perfect place to relax and unwind. Will definitely re visit.
Absolutely wonderful stay and loved the hosts and the cottage.... and the views were stunning
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
8/10 Good
Inge, Golden, CO
Apr 14, 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stunning views of the ocean
The location and views are what makes this location. On the other hand, the road to get there is very rough (narrow, rocky gravel road) and there are no clear signs to guide you. Fortunately, there's not much else around, so you just keep following "to the end of the road." One word of caution, you are 30 minutes from any restaurants or grocery stores, so bring everything you need for your stay. The cottages, which are a little dated but very comfortable, are fully self-contained. There is a shared hot-tub for all three cottages that takes a while to warm up to 40 degrees Celcius, but once it's warm, it's very relaxing. Washer & dryer use is NZ$7 per machine, and we were not warned that the dryer did not work. Fortunately, it wasn't raining and I was able to have clothes dry outside. The WiFi is perfectly adequate, if you need to connect, but this place is made for disconnecting. Plenty of walks. We enjoyed going to the sand-dune lake nearby.
Inge
8/10 Good
JeanMarie, USA
Oct 15, 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
wow!
A remote location off an unpaved road. Absolutely stunning view of the ocean! Great male host! Spacious and clean cottage. Gardens need tending and the site, over all, needs serious de-cluttering. Our cottage, although clean and roomy, needed less stuff on the kitchen table, countertops, and bed: excessive cushions! People enjoy a clear space to relax and use. But the location is breathtaking.
Absolutely stunning view and peaceful. John and Trude really did a great job welcoming us and making us feel relaxed the whole stay. We will definitely be returning.
Very secluded down a long winding road. Beautiful view of far away beach. No beach access. No food options within at least 30 mins. You must bring food for all your meals.
Peaceful and relaxing with an abundance of facilities to keep entertained such as table tennis, hot tub, hammocks, benches, large outdoor chess game and of course the beach itself. This is the "Xena" beach and the scenery is definitely spectacular. The place has a very home-like feel and owners Trude and John are easy to talk to. Would love to return and stay even longer. Perfect if you want to get away and paint/write that book.
What a perfect place to start our holiday in New Zealand! We headed to the cottages after landing in Auckland and stocking up on some groceries. The rough road to the cottages was unexpected, and additional signage directing to the location, as well as parking, would have been helpful. Possible improvements would be air conditioning and window screens. However, our apartment at Bethells Beach Cottages was absolutely amazing. A magical location with a gorgeous view, adorably furnished. John was friendly and welcoming, and gave us some fantastic tips for exploring the area, including a nearby lake and of course the black sand beach below. I wish we could have stayed a whole week! Absolutely wonderful, thank you!
We stayed here while doing the Hillary Walk. There are very few places to stay at Bethel's. This is quite expensive for a walk, but it is worth it. Outstanding views of the sea and the dunes form the South end of Bethells. An unusual view on a beach that has few outlooks. Watch the sun go down. Bring your overseas friends!
We stayed with Trude and John for two days in an apartment below their home, the apartment was really nice and it had god size bed, kitchen and sitting area with table for four inside and outside it had own small terrace with wood burning grill and table for four. The views from the apartment are towards the yard and you can see the sea from the kitchen, but if you really want nice views I would book one of the two cottage units they have there, those have great views towards Bethells Beach and the sea. Our apartment was warm and stayed warm and dry for whole night with all the windows closed.
I would definitely stay there for more than one night and it is one of the best places to rest after your holiday before you are going to the airport, but also Auckland city dwellers use this place to come and relax, probably because the place and the keepers are relaxed and the place warm and cosy.
Quiet, beautiful views, splendid garden, apartment has everything you need. Owners are helpful and kind. This accommodation sits above one of greater Auckland's best beaches. A great place to unwind and get away from it all.
As the first stay of our honeymoon in New Zealand, we wish we could have stayed here much longer! It is idyllic and all the gardens were a welcome respite from our winter back home. We spent the afternoon at the beach, exploring caves and walking along the sand. If you can, stay here at least two nights. We will definitely be back someday, somehow!