Ātahu offers air-conditioned accommodations in Porirua. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. The bed and breakfast features garden views and a sun terrace. Overlooking the sea, rooms in this bed and breakfast are accessible via private entrance and equipped with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. A microwave, a toaster, and fridge are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, each unit includes bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Westpac Stadium is 14 miles from the bed and breakfast, while Beehive Parliament Building is 15 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Wellington Airport, 19 miles from Ātahu.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Porirua
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  • Johanna
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, fantastic host and lovely accomodation
  • Janice
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Raewynne was a friendly attentive hostess Lovely views of the beach from the room. A very comfortable bed and the whole studio was very clean. I had a lovely stay.
  • Daniel
    United States of America United States of America
    Convenience to accessing the beach and stores, breathless sights looking out to the beach

Hosted by Raewynne Graf, Managing the BnB's for the Family Trust.

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Raewynne Graf, Managing the BnB's for the Family Trust.
Ātahu (Means charm/spell) Titahi Bay has the Porirua Harbour on one side and the Cook Strait on the other. You will find a Bay with a beachfront shaped like a crescent, featuring rocky headlands, Mana Island and its amazing sunsets, iconic boat sheds, geological rock formations millions of years old and remnants of petrified wood where once stood a forest. As you stroll along the beach you see the mark of the legendry Taniwha, and be delighted to get a hint of our world-famous Whittaker’s Chocolate in the process of manufacture. Ãtahu is a new build embracing the full panorama of this Bay, capturing all day sun and the landscape of the Marlborough Sounds of the South Island. Enjoy our succulent and rock gardens, and long deck that counter levers over the gardens where you can sit and dangle your legs if you so desire, relax and take in the full essence of our home by the sea. We are only 20 minutes from Capital City, Wellington, and 5 mins from Porirua City that hold a feast of other opportunities.
Raewynne's background has been in education and business project management, coupled with Nursing. It is from this experience Ātahu was built by the sea, where the sound of the surf can be heard, sea salt lingers in the air, and the design of the house embraces the full view of the bay and sun. Titahi Bay has a rugged landscape, beach and weather, and the sea never fails to disappoint with its changing mood, and production of interesting ocean micro-ecosystems. Our objective is to welcome guests into our home to share this environment. High standards of hygiene and safety are paramount, and every endeavour has been made to ensure our guests have a unique experience with an emphasis on emersion into our local culture. Care has been taken to ensure comfort, with high-quality furnishings, top of the range bedding and some well-deserved pampering. We aim to tailor stays to help guests come away feeling rested, and revitalised in some way from this experience. We will endeavour to go the extra mile to achieve this service.
Titahi Bay Iconic boat sheds Famous ancient rocks, and fossilised forest Mana Island (Scientific Reserve - bird sanctuary) Mural walking tour, totem poles, and old machine gun bunkers Dozens of tracks available to walkers, cyclists and mountain bikers: Titahi Bay Beach & coastal walks, Whitireia Park, Rangituhi Colonial Knob Parkland, Broken Hill – Spicer Botanical Park Porirua City Pataka Art and Museum North City Plaza Te Rauparaha Arena Indoor sports complex, aquatic centre and events centre Porirua Harbour, and Pirates Cove Mini Golf Porirua City suburbs Aotea Adrenaline Forest, Rope-climbing, NZ Police Museum, and Aotea Lagoon Mana New Zealand Sea Adventures, and Ngati Toa Domain Whitby Battle Hill Farm Forest Park, and Whitby walkway playground Plimmerton Plimmerton Beach, and Ara Harakeke Walk Camborne Camborne walk (Estuary Inlet) Paekakariki Escarpment Track Wildlife Reserves Pauatahanui Wild Life Reserve, and Kapiti Island – Wild Life Reserve (20 minutes north of Porirua) Titahi Bay Golf Course (Famous Michael Campbell’s beginnings) Restaurants and Cafes Multiple choices, even Polish, & local fish & chips Wellington City 30 mins away
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Ātahu
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adults only
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Ātahu takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
NZD 40 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

FAQs about Ātahu

  • Ātahu is 1.9 miles from the center of Porirua. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Ātahu is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Ātahu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Ātahu include:

    • Apartment
    • Studio

  • Ātahu offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Temporary art galleries

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Ātahu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.