Surf N Stay New Zealand
Surf N Stay New Zealand
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Surf n Stay Surf School is the local Surf School in Whangamata, operating from Williamson Park. *Daily surf lessons and rentals of quality equipment * Tours to the Islands *School holiday Programs for kids to develop their surf skills *After school programs for our locals and fellow holiday makers that come to enjoy We are an Approved surfing New Zealand Surf School and with certified coaches with 15 years of experience.
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GeorgeHulbert
Auckland Central, New Zealand146 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
Sam, Cat and Brody did a great job looking after our guys on the weekend surf camp, getting them all up and surfing in short order. So enthusiastic, they got us all going really well, and didn’t make me look like a pillock when I joined in on the Monday! I thoroughly recommend them as people to teach you to surf: if I can do it, anyone can! Thanks guys...
Written 8 January 2019
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Nikki M
Cheltenham, UK59 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
Kids (22&18) had surf lessons, I did morning yoga, we all did the Donut Island kayaking and I had a private SUP lesson. ALL excellent totally recommend
Written 27 February 2023
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TRip.girly03
Mount Maunganui, New Zealand39 contributions
Jan 2021
I always wanted to learn how to surf and I had the best time ever!
Kath, Mauro and their team are the best! They are really passionate about surfing and they I will make you stand up on that board at your first class! - Trust me. If I did, anyone else can do that too! haha
One of the days of my stay the ocean was flat and Mauro kindly offered me a kayak trip to the donut island and that was a PLUS!! what a beautiful place!!
The location is awesome! close to the beach, convenience shop around the corner it is walking distance to the town.
The accommodation itself is really tiny and get busy at showering/ cooking time but that didn't really bothered me once I spent most of my time at the beach.
I definitely recommend this experience!!
Kath, Mauro and their team are the best! They are really passionate about surfing and they I will make you stand up on that board at your first class! - Trust me. If I did, anyone else can do that too! haha
One of the days of my stay the ocean was flat and Mauro kindly offered me a kayak trip to the donut island and that was a PLUS!! what a beautiful place!!
The location is awesome! close to the beach, convenience shop around the corner it is walking distance to the town.
The accommodation itself is really tiny and get busy at showering/ cooking time but that didn't really bothered me once I spent most of my time at the beach.
I definitely recommend this experience!!
Written 14 February 2021
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Pamela J
Fremantle2 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
Clean and comfortable. Only grouch is the delivery truck lane next to the two bed unit. Early morning deliveries and noise from trucks through the day were a negative. Otherwise, fine.
Written 18 January 2024
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Michelle
Auckland Central, New Zealand33 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
My 13 yr old daughter had a private one-on-one surf lesson with her instructor, Nick today and it was awesome!! She had never surfed before and Nick was an excellent instructor. The wetsuit and board were great quality and she was standing up surfing from her very first attempt because Nick was so thorough with his instructions. I highly recommend Surf n Stay for lessons. Especially with kids.
Written 28 January 2021
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easteuropetraveller
Kaikoura, New Zealand25 contributions
Dec 2020
What a place!! Whangamata is such an awesome spot in NZ, a beautiful bay to surf in. I stayed for 3 nights at the hostel with daily morning surf lessons included. The hostel decor has been done to a high standard and it felt like I was staying in an Air BnB! Absolutely loved staying there. Surf lessons with Kat were great, I learned so much about safety and progressing my surfing skills. Thank you so so much for such a great experience. I can't wait to come back again soon!
Written 24 January 2021
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Jay
Takapuna, New Zealand2 contributions
Aug 2019
I stayed in the winter quiet time. It was great place to stay overnight. I checked all the beaches east coast to come back to surf in summer time. I definitely come back. Thank you Tim.
Written 8 August 2019
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Cody
Hon Cat Dua, Vietnam15 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
Surf N Stay was my favorite hostel experience in New Zealand. It’s unique in that it feels more like a home than a hostel. The beach is beautiful and only a short walk away. Whangamata has a good grocery store and everything one would need while staying in town. The guests I stayed with were a really cool group. We surfed together, cooked together, swam in the ocean under full moon, and got on as really good friends only within spending a few days together. The staff were really kind and welcoming. I signed up for the “learn to surf” deal and was really happy with my experience. The surf instructor Chris is fantastic. He had me and our group up on the boards catching waves in no time. His positive attitude and surfing talent are an awesome blessing for the community of Whangamata. The other staff members I met while there included Doug, Amanda, Micaele, and Kat. They were all really welcoming and made sure myself and the other guests were comfortable and enjoyed our time. The hostel facilities were all very clean. If you want to learn how to surf/progress your surf skills and have a really fun and relaxing time on the Coromandel then this is your place. Highly recommend!
Written 21 February 2019
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Natalia A
17 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
We stayed in that backpacker’s - as hostels are called in NZ- for 5 nights. We’re not surfers or that sort, but our staying there was really nice. The ocean was just behind the corner, not far from so called downtown as well. As the hostel itself is located in a regular house, it looks like you are staying in a family. All tenants are usually interact, so it’s normal while eating and cooking to get to know each one and chat. All people are normally polite and friendly, including staff. We really enjoyed our time there.
But there are some points which don’t let me rate the hostel high. 1. Only one toilet and shower for at least 15 people. 2. The mirror was only in the only shower. 3. The kitchen wasn’t fully supplied. As a result, while everyone was cooking, there weren’t enough knives, sous epans, bowls. And one fridge was always lack of space. 4. In many hostels in Europe beds in hostels are provided with personal sockets, usb, curtains and even shelves. Here, in NZ, they aren’t, which is not nice.
Anyway, we were really happy to be there!
But there are some points which don’t let me rate the hostel high. 1. Only one toilet and shower for at least 15 people. 2. The mirror was only in the only shower. 3. The kitchen wasn’t fully supplied. As a result, while everyone was cooking, there weren’t enough knives, sous epans, bowls. And one fridge was always lack of space. 4. In many hostels in Europe beds in hostels are provided with personal sockets, usb, curtains and even shelves. Here, in NZ, they aren’t, which is not nice.
Anyway, we were really happy to be there!
Written 13 February 2019
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Catherine M
Auckland Central, New Zealand18 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
Myself and four kids aged between 6 and 12 had a ball learning to surf with Surf N Stay NZ while we were in Whangamata.
They weren't able to keep an eye on the 6 year old the whole time, but his mum was able to keep an eye on him from the shore. The other three kids who are a bit more confident in the water - aged 9 - 12 - were fine on their own.
We all managed to stand up and had a great time - can't wait to do it again and be good enough to get our own boards!
They weren't able to keep an eye on the 6 year old the whole time, but his mum was able to keep an eye on him from the shore. The other three kids who are a bit more confident in the water - aged 9 - 12 - were fine on their own.
We all managed to stand up and had a great time - can't wait to do it again and be good enough to get our own boards!
Written 15 January 2019
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