12 Of The Best Airbnbs In The Coromandel For Your Next NZ Vacay

If you’re two or three couples searching for a unique New Zealand stay, prepare for something pretty special by booking The Crib. She might just be 30 sqm in size, but she offers a beautifully playful getaway just minutes from Coromandel town.

If you like your Airbnbs to offer something a bit different, this is the pad for you. The main space has a Queen bed, a living area with a day bed that converts to a pull-out Queen, plus a little kitchen for snack-making. Step outside though and things get interesting: there’s a sunken bath for soaking in, and two separate pavilions: one with a barbecue and table for dining and another glamping pavilion with two hard lid tents.

Snuggle in here and you can sleep under the stars in comfort. Each tent has a memory-foam mattress, lighting and power and is within range of the Starlink internet. All you have to do is bring your pillow and a sleeping bag.

Fancy a spot where you can bring the bikes and get some riding in? This four-bedroom, two-bathroom Coromandel family home sits on a rural road that has an established walking/cycling track on which you can access Cathedral Cove and the gorg Stella Evered Reserve.

Roll on up the tree-lined walkway and find yourself in a window-framed space offering lovely countryside views. The living and dining space is open plan, and great for chopping while chatting up a storm. There’s also a lovely private courtyard for alfresco lunches with the fam.

Later, you’re going to want to head to the nearby beach for some sand-time before coming back to meander the orchard where you’re welcome to pick fruit if it’s in season. There’s six friendly sheep in a nearby paddock you can pat too, if some animal magic appeals.

Beach access, classic cabin vibes and a whole lotta grass on which the kids can play. This three-bedroom Coromandel Airbnb is a top spot for family time, as the lawn is the only thing separating you from the sandy stuff.

Take to the sand dune between the house and the beach with a bottle of something tasty and drink in that beautiful view. There’s a large deck to whip up a barbecue on later, and if you need supplies, there’s a convenience store, ice-cream and coffee shop within a five-minute walk.

Prepare to entertain the troops in style at this modern Airbnb set on a hilltop with beautiful views of Long Bay and the Coromandel Harbour. 

If your gang likes space to themselves, this is the place for you, as all of the five bedrooms come with en-suite bathrooms to make morning shower-time stress free, plus a “kids’ wing” where the rascals can settle down with their own smart TV.

Throw some tunes on the Google home audio, and grab that first coffee of the day from the machine in the huge open kitchen and bar. The mega deck is the place to drink it, looking out over that epic view. Fancy getting out and about? This pad is a two-minute toddle from some fab beaches and walks and you’re a short drive from town.

Got a golf nut in the family who would appreciate being five minutes’ walk from the local course? At Matarangi Beachfront you get to wander to the greens with no hassle, plus the club offers eats and sips for once the golfing fun is done.

As well as the option to test out your swing, this Coromandel Airbnb has sea views from every room, plus it’s an easy wander over the reserve to the beach for walks on the sand. 

Need more? How about easy access to walking and biking tracks, a tennis court and outdoor bowls? There’s a paddleboard and kayak you’re welcome to use, and you could also bring your tinny if you’ve got one. The Airbnb has off-street parking for two vehicles and room for a small boat, and the boat ramp and estuary are a short drive away.

Say hello to a spa pool and a mega entertainer’s kitchen at Hahei Heights, a three-bedroom Coromandel Airbnb with wow-factor and uninterrupted ocean views out towards the Alderman Islands. 

The open-plan living space and wraparound deck here are epic, so long lunches cooked on the barbecue with the gang are on the cards. If you’re in the mood for a post-lunch stroll, the track that leads to Cathedral Cove is a mere 100m walk from the house.

Embrace beach shack energy with a stay at this four-bedroom Coromandel Airbnb and you’ll find yourself within spitting distance of the shifting sands of Waihi and a short drive from town. 

The interiors at this place are tempting: we’re talking striking wicker pendant lights and peaceful shades of sand and blue, and outside, if the tide’s right, you could even do a spot of fishing from the lawn.

Draw straws to grab the master bedroom here, and if you win you’ll get an ensuite with a private bath with views of the sand. The second upstairs bedroom also gets you beach views, while the downstairs rooms suit kids as they have a low ceiling.

Sandy days beckon on the beachfront at Hahei with a stay at this four-bedroom holiday home right on the ocean. This place is handy for the fam as three of the bedrooms have ensuites and there’s a fourth bathroom to make use of during your stay.

Make yourself a coffee using the machine in the fully-equipped kitchen and you can pop out to the alfresco zone to enjoy it with brekky if you choose. If you hit the beach, there’s an outdoor shower to rinse off under later, and the lawn makes a top spot for a sunset picnic.

Does a walk to Cathedral Cove sound tempting? You can simply stroll along the beach to get on to the track. The shops are a three-minute drive away if the crew is in need of ice-cream, fish and chips or general supplies.

Sleeping 10 across five bedrooms, The Retreat is a Mediterranean-inspired large group stay that gets bonus points for being located at the fabulous Hot Water Beach (yes, you can dig your own thermal pool). If indoor/outdoor flow is important for your getaway, this is the place as you get alfresco cooking and dining options thanks to the Weber barbecue and wood-fired pizza oven. Yess!

Slack off the supermarket shop and get your groceries delivered from nearby Whitianga. It’ll mean you have more time to enjoy the views out across Orua Bay and the Mercury Islands, or take to the salt water heated infinity pool for a splashabout.

Want to get your heart rate up a bit more? There’s a full-size tennis court for a hit-about, and your hosts supply beach essentials to make that trip to the sand a breeze. Later, you can take to the secret yoga zone for some zen-time, before gathering around the fire pit to share some stories at sunset. (Did we mention the billiards table downstairs with its own drinks fridge?)

Some hot tub-soaking sessions beckon with a stay at Dune House: your Coromandel Airbnb that’s just into some pretty lush private gardens just footsteps from the sandy stuff.

What is handy here is that there’s 2.5 bathrooms, so there’s no stressing about getting out first thing. So if you are after a serene stay where two couples can chill, this one is well worth a squiz. 

Days will be spent wandering the dunes to the local surf beach or taking the two-minute toddle to the harbour and walks. Afterwards you can rest easy in the knowledge that the spa and a glass of the good stuff awaits.

Travel 10 minutes up the coast from Thames township and you’ll find this charming two-bedroom Kiwi bach where you can sit back and relax for a while.

Bring your fishing rod, because you can cast off from the beach easily here, thanks to your Airbnb’s position right on the water’s edge. Your hosts supply a kayak and boogie board too, so there’s lots to do.

When you’re not out on the water or enjoying the large front deck and lawn, we expect you might like to check out the swimming waterhole that’s within a three-minute drive.

Adventure-loving couples take note. Adventurer’s Chest is not your average NZ beach house Airbnb and we are well and truly here for it. It’s a tiny home just footsteps from the water with a whole lotta extra stuff thrown in for free.

Get the code to the storage locker and you’ll feel like you’ve struck gold, with kayaks, paddleboards, surfboards, e-bikes and fishing gear available for you to use. Plus you get a special hot pools pack which enables you to relax in your very own beach hot pool where thermal water bubbles through the sand.

Throw in beach essentials, a hammock back at base to snooze in, and the best outdoor barbecue and dining zone and that’s your NZ trip sorted.