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Relax and recharge at Flaxmill Accommodation on the east coast of NZ's Coromandel Peninsula. Our seaside property is adjacent to the stunning beach at Flaxmill Bay and within easy walking distance to the passenger ferry to Whitianga. The popular hotspots of Hot Water Beach and Hahei are only a 10-15 minute drive away. Our self-catered accommodation is open all year round and we have options from charming 1-bedroom Cottages to fully equipped 3-bedroom Holiday Houses. Accessible, wheelchair-friendly units are also available. From October to April, we also operate a boutique campground within our stunning park grounds. Options include a small number of family-sized campsites for tents and motorhome travellers and a sleeper cabin. Campground guests enjoy immaculate, modern communal facilities. For destination weddings or conferences looking for a unique Coromandel venue, there is a modern Event Centre onsite (seating up to 80 people).
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Modern
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English
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1031 Purangi Road Flaxmill Bay, Cooks Beach, Whitianga 3591 New Zealand
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Flaxmill Accommodation comes highly recommended for its range of amenities, including pristine gardens and a serene beachfront setting that's close to local attractions. Reviewers are impressed by the hotel's exceptional cleanliness, from the spotless rooms to the well-maintained communal spaces. The cozy cottages, adorned with tasteful decor, provide a tranquil atmosphere.
Its ideal location garners praise, offering easy access to the beach and nearby cafes, while the peaceful and well-furnished rooms ensure a comfortable stay. Guests also appreciate the welcoming staff, highlighting the overall service quality.
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We were looking to extend our stay on the Coromandel by one night and needed a place. I rang in the morning and the lady on the phone was very friendly and helpful. Luckily we were able to book the 3 person cabin which was great for the 3 (husband, son and myself) of us. When we arrived my husband and I both wondered if this was the right place because it looked too nice. To our surprise we were in the right spot. The grounds are just gorgeous, big trees, fancy landscaping - it felt like staying in the Botanical gardens.
The cabin was small but fine for a night, maybe two. We appreciated the clean bedding, towels and basic utensils. The only issue we found is that it was really hot at night to sleep (Summertime) and you couldn’t open the windows or you’d be attacked by mosquitoes. A fan in the room would be good.
The communal kitchen was great - no equipment to use though so bring your own. Hot water always available, clean microwave and great gas stove. The Bbq was perfect for cooking bacon in the morning. Shower block was reasonably clean - although you have to pay $2 for a hot shower which we weren’t aware of and I thought this should be included in price of the stay.
The beach across the road in beautiful and safe for kids. It’s sheltered from the wind too and has a pontoon for the kids to jump off. Great walks around there and next time we stay we’re going to catch the ferry to Whitianga.
Would definitely recommend this lovely spot, it a gem!
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Date of stay: January 2021
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Response from Jenine Connolly, General Manager at Flaxmill Accommodation
Responded 9 Jan 2021
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are very happy to hear you found us friendly and helpful. Yes the grounds are gorgeous and we love your description that it was like staying in the Botanical Gardens. We are glad we were able to find a last minute booking in our explorer cabin, which is ideal for short stays. We hope can come back and try our self contained cottages or houses in the future too for a few more creature comforts. Thanks again for your suggestions and feedback and recommending us as a lovely spot. All the best.
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We stayed in the "Cathedral" house which is one of two wheelchair friendly places with roll in shower and spacious rooms. Sleeps 6 but we only had four of us including 2 mokopuna. Wonderfully presented, modern, with wi-fi and great gardens. A quiet oasis away from bustling Whitianga which is accessible by passenger ferry. Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Room Tip:Â 2 are accessible, others in park like surrounds
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Responded 22 Oct 2020
Thank you for your kind review. Lovely to hear you enjoyed your stay.
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We stayed in early June (start of winter) and these modern, spacious houses at Flaxmill kept us warm. staff are very helpful. We have a 1 year old and that was all good. Flaxmill is also right across from the beach and only 1km from the ferry to Whitianga, which is a great experience in itself. It's also only 2mins drive from Cook's Beach and 10 mins from Hot Water Beach, Haahei, and the start of the walk to Cathedral Cove. So many highlights in one place! Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: June 2020
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We stayed in the Cathedral Garden View House. The house had everything and more than we needed for a relaxing getaway from our busy Auckland lives. The house was spotless and very modern, had all the kitchenware that one would need when cooking and we had crisp fresh linen and towels. The garden is beautiful and we loved playing frisbee on the grass area - the grass is so lush and beautiful! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Response from Jenine Connolly, General Manager at Flaxmill Accommodation
Responded 12 Dec 2020
You're welcome. That's great to hear you had a relaxing getaway and enjoyed your time here. We look forward to seeing you another day.
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We recently stayed here for 3 nights. When we arrived we were made welcome by the owners, who also explained a bit about the area. We had booked a small cottage which had a lounge/kitchen/diner and a separate bedroom. Everything looked newly renovated and was very well equipped. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was amazing for such a small place. I would thoroughly recommend it for exploring the area.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 10 Feb 2020
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A really great place to stay. Cottages and houses are well presented, clean and privately nestled within the well kept grounds with a one minutes drive to Cooks Beach or to the ferry across to Whitianga it's a perfect holiday base. A great place to stay and have a wedding reception with everything on the doorstep. Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Jenine Connolly, General Manager at Flaxmill Accommodation
Responded 22 Oct 2020
We appreciate you taking the time to review and great to hear you enjoyed your stay. Yes, Flaxmill is a lovely spot to hold a wedding or special event.
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Not far from Auckland. A warm welcome to great accommodation where the surroundings are so peaceful with the birds singing. Just a short walk or a climb over the hill or along the beach when tide is out to ferry for Whitianga. Or other direction to some more lovely beaches and scenic lookouts.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Jenine Connolly, General Manager at Flaxmill Accommodation
Responded 13 Sept 2020
Thank you for your kind review. It was lovely to have you here again and you were able to enjoy some peace and quiet.
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Flaxmill provided a wonderful place to set up our campervan. All sections are grassed and the established trees, provide not only shade but beauty as well. The camp sites are generously sized. The facilities were pristine and the location very handy. The only niggle might be (although this didn't effect us) that there may be be slightly too few toilets and showers in high season. The staff are helpful and friendly too. Can't wait to come back again. Thanks for a fabulous weekend.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from Jenine Connolly, General Manager at Flaxmill Accommodation
Responded 16 Mar 2021
Thanks for your review and glad to hear you enjoyed your large site.
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We stayed in a lovely one bedroom cottage. It was very well equipped, comfortable and really well presented. It was very private with beautifully maintained gardens, we had the use of a barbecue and picnic table in the garden. The staff were great and very friendly. There is a pretty beach right at the end of the drive, very safe for young children. We will be booking a return trip very soon.
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Response from Jenine Connolly, General Manager at Flaxmill Accommodation
Responded 9 Feb 2022
We are glad you had a relaxing stay and enjoyed the lovely cottage and beautiful gardens. We look forward to welcoming you back to Flaxmill soon.
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We stayed in the Cathedral cottage which is specifically designed for use with someone who uses a wheelchair. Flat access from the parking place, a level roll in shower in the main bathroom, and the gas fire keeps the whole cottage nice and warm. Just two of us this time, but sleeps 6. We came with our two granddaughters a while ago. A couple of minor issues that were resolved quickly. Normally ferry to Whitianga is accessible, but this time a smaller inaccessible one was being used so we had to drive round. Main one under service for a week. A few good books on the shelf on wet days!
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Very quiet Monday and Tuesday evenings with most restaurants and takeaways closed. So best to...
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Response from Jenine Connolly, General Manager at Flaxmill Accommodation
Responded 21 May 2023
Thank you for taking time to write a lovely review, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay here. Yes, nothing like a good book and a cosy fire in a wet day. We look forward to welcoming you back again for your next stay.
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Hi - you'll need to visit our website and make an enquiry or booking through there. We are not able to do this through TripAdvisor sorry. Just search on Flaxmill Accommodation in your search engine :-)
There are more places to choose from in the Cooks Beach area.
PRICE RANGE
$256 - $329 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandWaikato RegionCoromandel PeninsulaWhitiangaCooks Beach
NUMBER OF ROOMS
16
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