Is Ohuka Place Homestay really a five-star hotel?

Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Ohuka Place Homestay

★★★★★ 11 Ohuka place, Whitianga, NZ

9.9 guest rating· 91 reviews

The five stars

Ohuka Place Homestay holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

Guests score it 9.9/10 across 91 reviews.

About this hotel

Breathtaking Views of Mercury Bay: Start your day with stunning views from your private patio at Ohuka Place Homestay.

Luxurious Amenities: Enjoy a flat-screen TV, DVD player, electric kettle, and plush bathrobes in every room.

Convenient Location: Just a short drive from the Lost Spring and minutes away from Whitianga's attractions. Book now for a memorable stay at Ohuka Place Homestay.

Rooms & rates

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Deluxe Double Room with Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 25 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

Bathrobe
Private bathroom
Additional bathroom
Coffee machine
Shower

This room features a private patio with lovely views of Mercury Bay. It also has an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a DVD player.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · 2× Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

Bathrobe
Private bathroom
Additional bathroom
Coffee machine
Shower

This room features a private patio with lovely views of Mercury Bay. It also has an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a DVD player.

Amenities

Free WiFi
Free Parking
Beach
Golf course
Mini golf
Non-smoking rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Access to health care professionals
Adult only
Allergy-free room
BBQ facilities
Bowling
Canoeing
Cashless payment available

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Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Contactless check-in/check-out
Cycling
Designated smoking area
Diving
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Fishing
Garden
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Heating
Hiking
Horse riding
Invoice provided
Key access
Laundry
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Outdoor furniture
Physical distancing in dining areas
Physical distancing rules followed
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Smoke alarms
Snorkelling
Special diet menus - on request
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Temporary art galleries
Tennis court

Location

11 Ohuka place, Whitianga, NZ

Check-in: from 04:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out: until 11:30 AM

What guests say9.991 reviews

+ Friendly hosts+ Delicious breakfasts+ Stunning views+ Comfortable room− Shower design issue

Cleanliness10.0

Service10.0

Location10.0

Room Quality10.0

Amenities9.2

Value for Money10.0

Fantastic homely with views
10.0
Fantastic location with views Clean and spacious comfortable room Very welcoming hosts Great breakfast one of the best band bs I have ever stayed at !
− Nothing all was superb
David · GB · 2026-04-07

Zeer aan te bevelen, superadres.👍👏
9.0
Heerlijk ontbijt, goede bedden en uitstekende gastvrouw. De heer ook trouwens.😜
− Lag hoog op een berg maar daarvoor wel een prachtig uitzicht.
Fons · NL · 2026-03-26

Schöne Tage mit den sehr netten Gastgebern, die immer bemüht waren den Aufenthalt noch schöner zu gestalten.
10.0
Sehr schönes Zimmer mit Ausblick und kleiner eigener Terrasse und super nette Gastgeber. Super Frühstück!
− Das Haus liegt doch recht weit vom Ortskern entfernt.
Heinz Dieter · DE · 2026-03-04

Amazing hosts who welcome you into their home for a memorable stay in a beautiful location. We would love to return one
10.0
Location- great view, quiet but within 10 minutes of town. Amazing beaches nearby.
− That we had to leave :)
Debbie · GB · 2026-02-22

Guest review
10.0
Sehr nette Gastgeber. Gutes Frühstück. Das Haus liegt oberhalb det Stadt mit schöner Aussicht. Sicher zu empfehlen.
Susanne · CH · 2026-01-27

Guest review
10.0
The hosts were lovely and very accommodating and helpful during a red emergency for flooding in Whitianga and Coromandel Peninsula
Patricia · NZ · 2026-01-22

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Ohuka Place Homestay really a five-star hotel?: Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Managed by a private host

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

›Children and extra bed policy

Children are not allowed.

You haven't added any cots.

You haven't added any extra beds.

›Pets

Pets are not allowed.

›Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Ohuka Place Homestay♡