Ohiwa Seascape Studios — Hotel in North Island

Location is amazing. Vista is incredible. Great garden setting to see the Vista. Cabin is nice. Bed was too hard and low. The worst parking experience ever. Driving into the very steep property off a narrow country road is naturally challenging. However the owner has placed rocks on either side of this very narrow driveway so guests won't drive on the grass. He also has a sign there informing guests that 3 cars have hit the rock. It reads something like Rock 3. Cars 0. The humour content is lost on the fact that 3 paying customers cars have so far hit the rock. The Driveway entrance needs work. Not humour. The actual car park access is so steep with very acute angle entrance that it's a nightmare. My first attempt at parking while someone else was trying to exit almost resulted in damage to my vehicle. The owner came out and directed us but it was just a horrible experience. It was made worse by his own car being parked in the way. I refused to park there after that. There is a nice flat area on the other side but it's in lawn which we weren't allowed to use. There is no disability access anywhere here. Elderly would struggle. Very minimal toiletry supplies. We ran out of soap satchets. Sad to see. Price is OK but does not mitigate the...

As someone who travels a lot with my work and uses a range of accomodations places, Ohiwa Seascape Studios is a total gem. Karen and Stephan's warm and welcoming hospitality creates an environment where you come and just 'be' and leave feeling cared for during the stay.

Only three studios, in a beautiful bush setting, with beautiful garden for use by guests and a lovely sea vista. The layout of the studios maximises privacy and minimise noise from others unlike most motels etc. Almost felt like I was the only person there.

Spacious 1 bedroom studio, well equiped kitchen, lovely modern interior design and furnishings and bathroom. The quality, taste and healthiness of the continental breakfast was a delight. I was only there for one night with work but wished I was...

The owner greated me as soon as I parked the car. It is a steep drive up and you have to reverse into the parking lot but with rearview camera no problem. I just would not want to do that at night. He was very friendly and helped me with my luggage. The location and the room is beautiful. One can see the sea through the trees and hears the waves at night. The table is a bit small for two people but I was alone. The bath is nice and warm but I did not want to use the spa because they wrote one should not use too much water. There is a good heater in the room as well and very good Wifi. It is a bit outside of town, so a...