Park in Mount Maunganui

“I stayed here for 1,5 month and it has been a great experience! Loved the mount, loved the staff, hostel was clean and well maintained. A little pricy but worth the cost. Close to the beach and not too far from the bars. I really enjoyed my stay here and it will always have a place in my heart! The only feedback I have is that the bunk beds are wobbly and only the bottom bunk has curtains.”

The kitchen at The General Café takes a coffee‑and‑cabinet path and lets the food speak. Sides support without crowding the plate. Breakfast plates are tidy and satisfying. Serve sizes show solid value.

Peros Hairtek Bayfair is a hair salon offering haircuts, barbering and hygiene care. Known for clean environment, trusted by regulars and good value.

“Great green area with nice kids play area. Used a lot by people with dogs, maybe needs to have a doggy poop bags stand and a bin next to it. Well maintained and a fab zone for suberbia.”

“Great place fantastic location. Clean, tidy and affordable”

Girven Road Takeaways leans into a classic fish‑and‑chips approach without the fuss. Fillets arrive fresh and the fry keeps clean. Value feels fair for the quality. Packaging keeps things in good shape to go.

Dixie Browns at the Mount serves breakfast, lunch and dinner every day in a beachside setting. Menus span classic brunch plates, burgers, pizzas, salads, steaks, desserts and kids’ options, with vegetarian and gluten‑free choices clearly marked.

“New fencing upgrade makes this great for events and dog walking.”

Katsubi Bayfair leans into a simple, bistro‑style approach without the fuss. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Portions are generous yet well judged. Pricing lines up with the offer. Orde...

“Reading the reviews, I was worried about the service here, but it wasn't nearly as bad as people have posted. Only real concern is that I didn't realize we had to be there by 1900 for check in. Accidently got there right on time. We had the penthouse and the views were spectacular, not to mention the fully equipped kitchen, wrap around deck with glass doors that open up all the way to provide an unobstructed view. Each room and a bathroom so no arguments about space. Private parking is very convenient. In room laundry was great.”

“They are always friendly and they're cheaper then other places. You just have to be careful on pulling out of the place apart from that go check it out.”

“Kanika did a great job - gentle, attentive and quick! Eyelash extensions and threading. I highly recommend her work and her easy manner. If you're thinking about getting your lashes done and you're in the Bayfair area come see her you'll be glad you did”

“Hands down best clothing store in the bay, great team too, only clothing brand around where the fabric lasts and holds up over the years, good quality material and always looks fresh, keep up the good work team, legends.”

“We had a great stay. The rooms were clean, tidy and spacious. The staff at the front desk were extremely helpful which was appreciated. The security was brilliant with keyed access only and a car park which was undercover and secure. Location was close to shops but far enough away to remove ourselves from the crowds. A leisurely 5 minute stroll down to all the restaurants and bars which was great. 2 min walk to beach - amazing. Thanks for hosting us and see you again soon”

“Yummy food! Great view with umbrellas to sit under to get out of the sun. Reasonable priced compared to the surrounding cafes!”

Fancy Tucker Lunch Bar leans into a burger‑led approach without the fuss. Portions are generous yet well judged. Sides support without crowding the plate. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

Nails At Rosie's specialises in barbering, nails, haircuts and hygiene care. This beauty salon is noted for clean environment, trusted by regulars and friendly service.

“Amazing place for kids and dogs. Beautiful area and great playground.”

“Nice and very friendly staff . Lovely room . Good vibres .”

“Great location for our travel purposes, clean tidy and comfy beds.”

At TASTE - Asian Fusion, the menu stays classic fish‑and‑chips with tidy execution. Portions suit sharing without tipping heavy. Service stays present without fuss. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down.

“We really loved our stay at the Atrium Apartments. Our apartment had lovely sea views to wake up to every day. Everything was clean and tidy. The apartment was fully self-contained with fridge, washing machine, and dryer. We loved being in walking distance to the Mount, beach, spa pools, shops, and restaurants.”

Maki Mono at Bayfair is a takeaway sushi kiosk. Seafood combos, gluten‑free options, sushi sticks and chicken‑on‑rice bowls are typical choices for a fast meal.

“Awesome place. Central to everything. Clean, tidy. superb place to stay in. Management are awesome. Friendly, take time to have a korero genuine awesome people and excellent service. Highly recommend”

“I was very impressed with City Suites accommodation when I stayed there recently. A nice host, who dealt patiently with my lack of technology knowledge. My room was clean, quiet and comfortable, with a lovely bathroom, and a kitchenette with all the necessary equipment. The huge bed was very welcoming, and as soon as my head hit the pillows, I slept like a log until woken by alarm clock in the morning. A big plus was the locked basement carpark, and a lift to help get my luggage to my room on first floor. Not only that, there were also luggage trolleys like at airports, which I've never come across before at accommodation, and both the trolley and lift were a great relief for me as senior lady. Also I felt very safe when I had to go to my car at 11pm for something that I'd forgotten. Another bonus was that it was just a short walk to the Cafe on the Strand for a delicious breakfast and nice view of the sea. I recommend you try them too. All in all I'd love to stay at City Suites again, and highly recommend it to others. It's well deserving of the five stars I'm giving it. Thank you city suites for a very pleasant stay!”