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Reviews of Pohara Beach Top 10 Holiday

3 out of 5
Pohara Beach Top 10 Holiday
809 Abel Tasman Drive, Pohara

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 88 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great surroundings, clean tidy well managed site.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Robin on 23 Feb 2024
Thank you for your feedback. So glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Robin on 13 Feb 2024
Thank you Holly!

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Robin on 7 Feb 2024
Thank you Martin! Have a great rest of the summer and we'll hopefully see you again in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Kimbery

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and facilities!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Robin on 25 Sept 2023
Thank you so much. We're delighted you enjoyed our facilities and the staff were agreeable. Safe travels and we hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to spend a few days.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Robin on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you so much, Martin. Safe travels and kind regards.

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location next to the beach, wider location within Golden Bay also convenient. Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Robin on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you, Matt. Safe travels and all the best.

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff great help. But won't use Expedia to book anything again
Response from Steph on 25 Jan 2023
Hi James, thank you for your stay. The teething issues with Expedia billing should now be sorted out. Sorry for the inconvenience.

8/10 Good

Maryanne

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was great until we went to bed …motel was directly opposite the bar and grill where we had our dinner …then someone drove away from there and hit the road markers right outside our room…and we had to go outside to see what was going on…2 of the road markers were broken..a bit scary..not the best spot if you want peace and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Robin on 22 Oct 2022
Thank you for your feedback. So sorry to hear about the vehicle across the road disturbing you. This is a very unusual scenario for Pohara as we are usually peaceful and calm here. Have a lovely weekend and take care. We do hope we will see you again in the near future for a calm break at the park.Kindest regards,RobinPohara Beach Top 10 Holiday Park

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good . Lovely beach
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love beach very warm water great facilities. Don't camp near road very noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from RobinO on 1 Mar 2022
Thanks for staying with us and we hope you will come to see us again soon. Have a lovely Autumn.

10/10 Excellent

Vikas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Great location bang on the veach. Away from the holiday crowd and stil accessible to all amenities and beaches. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Dobby on 8 Jun 2021
Thanks so much. We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to welcome you back to Pohara Beach soon.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Pohara Beach on 18 May 2021
Thanks for staying, it's great that you enjoyed our beachside holiday park. With such awesome scenery and views we just love sharing it with you! Thanks again!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Pohara Beach on 18 May 2021
Feel free to get in touch to let us know why you didn't enjoy your stay here. It's not often we get such a low score so any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean spray and wipes everywhere. Beach very close. Shop handy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from Bungle on 8 Feb 2021
Thanks for your positive feedback and welcome back any time!

8/10 Good

Hvetsch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Response from Pohara Beach TOP 10 on 24 Jan 2021
Thanks for coming Hvetsch, it's great to hear you enjoyed your stay!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Response from Pohara Beach TOP 10 on 21 Oct 2020
Thanks for coming to Pohara Beach TOP 10, it's awesome to hear you enjoyed your stay. See you again soon!

8/10 Good

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from Pohara Beach TOP 10 on 15 Jun 2020
Thanks for staying with us Anna

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Pohara on 23 Mar 2020
Thanks for staying

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service!
This was one of my favorite stays during our month in New Zealand. The staff really gave excellent advice about what to do and see. The cabin was very clean and our cabin came with cookware and linens.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Pohara Beach TOP 10 on 8 Mar 2020
Superb Chris, it's great to know you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for coming!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Pohara TOP 10 on 24 Feb 2020
Thanks for staying!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very big caravan park, friendly and helpful staff. All facilities were clean and very functional. Loved our stay, wish it was longer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Robin on 21 Feb 2020
Thanks for staying with us. It was lovely having you and welcome back any time!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cabins were fantastic , so clean very comfortable beds everything we needed . The spot is gorgeous and just across the road the most amazing spa Aroya
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Pohara Beach TOP 10 on 30 Jan 2020
Fantastic! Thanks so much for staying, it was great having you. The Aroha Health Spa is enjoyed by everyone who walks through their door! See you next time!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation so close to the beach, awesome!, The beach is beautiful and so safe for kids
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Robin on 23 Jan 2020
Thank you for your comments. We're glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and that your kids enjoyed the lovely safe beach. Safe travels and come back and visit us again....

10/10 Excellent

William, Gardnerville, NV

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved being beachside and having a long beach to walk, despite all the rain. It is also close to The Grove, a interesting place to explore. It was great having a kitchenette so we could picnic and dine at the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Robin on 14 Jan 2020
Thank you for your comments. We're happy that you enjoyed your time with us as and discovered The Grove Scenic Reserve just down the road. Long walks along the beach make this a very special location. All the best from the team at Pohara Top 10 Holiday Park....

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Just another top 10
Just another top 10. Basic accommodation with shared facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Pohara Beach TOP 10 on 10 Dec 2019
Thanks for your review, it's a shame you didn't enjoy your stay here. We do offer a range of accommodation options to suit everyone's budget from basic to more luxurious beachfront options with their own bathrooms so please get in touch if you want to return so we can provide you with all the options. Enjoy the rest of your travels ...

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager very helpful and friendly. Great location for us to use as a base, thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Pohara Beach TOP 10 on 4 Dec 2019
Fantastic. We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heaven on Earth!
We loved this location! So glad we drove another hour over the mountain to stay here vs. Motueka. 2 nights was not enough though, I could stay a week! Little grocery shop right next to the park, super convenient. o to the Mussel Inn at least once for dinner while youre there!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Robin on 1 Dec 2019
Thanks Joe! We're delighted you love our beautiful Golden Bay as much as we do. The Mussel Inn is fabulous (did you find the glow worms?). Welcome back to "Heaven on Earth" any time! Many thanks and kindest regards from the team at Pohara Top 10 Holiday Park....

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Pohara Beach TOP 10 on 24 Sept 2019
Awesome, thanks for coming to stay

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Wellington, NZ

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our little cabin and its location right next to the beach. The view, water, was stunning. The surrounding area was beautiful. Thoroughly enjoyed our time.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Pohara Beach TOP 10 on 16 Feb 2019
Awesome! Thanks for coming Mark, we'll see you if you come back to the neighborhood!

8/10 Good

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable stay
We've stayed 2 nights in a triple cabin,good location near the beach,family friendly,welcoming stuff.Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Pohara Beach on 3 Feb 2019
Awesome Cristina, it's great to have you stay!

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Pohara Beach TOP 10 on 22 Jan 2019
Thanks for coming Robert, it's great to hear you enjoyed your stay

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good. Great location, lots to see & do. People helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Pohara Beach TOP 10 on 20 Jan 2019
Fantastic! Great to know you had such a great time.

8/10 Good

B, Christchurch , nz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff, great location for exploring golden bay and the north of the Able Tasman. All the basics you would expect from a holiday park.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Pohara Beach TOP 10 on 5 Jan 2019
Cheers B, we're so lucky being surrounded by such beauty! Enjoy the rest of your travels ...

8/10 Good

MS, Clevedon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overlooking the beach, wonderful views to wake up to.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from John on 21 Nov 2018
Thanks for coming MS, we all love the view!

4/10 Poor

Andy, Taupo, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you need to house 7+ people at the same hotel cheaply, do this. If you don't go some place nicer. Outside BBQ is right next to the recycling and rubbish. The kitchen, the utensils you are provided in your room and the BBQ them selves while functional are at the visibly tired end of their lives. And the guy I presume is the owner, had a patronising manner coupled with a "Gordon Britas" persona that just managed to grate on me. You never know, you might find him charming. A few other people I spoke to had stopped at other Top 10 Holiday parks around New Zealand and said this was the worst one. I stayed at a couple ten years ago, and concurred.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Gordon Brittas on 21 Nov 2018
Thanks for your review Andy. It's hard to accept your negative comments as you never mentioned anything when you came into the office the day after your 1st night to extend your stay to 2 nights. Our standard rooms that you stayed in are our budget option so next time you come please let us show you some of the other options as I think your parents may have preferred a Beachfront ensuite option. The staff love the comparison to Gordon Britas - thanks, I've a new nickname!

10/10 Excellent

IVY, AUCKLAND, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place to have a holiday by the beach
Excellent welcome and very friendly and helpful assistance to settle in
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Pohara Beach TOP 10 on 5 Aug 2018
Thanks for coming Ivy, it's great to hear you enjoyed your stay. There is so much to do in the area it's a shame you didn't have more time. Hopefully it means you'll come back again soon - we'd love to have you back!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
right on the beach, a relaxing place to stay
great place to stay while accessing all that Golden Bay has to offer, short drive to Wainui falls, Anatoki salmon farm and the gateway to farewell spit. Thoroughly enjoyed our time at top 10 - a bar frdige in the mini cabins would be awesome but survived without - camp was clean and kitchen and shower facilities are well placed in the camp. would stay here again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Response from John on 5 Apr 2018
Thanks for coming and taking the time to write your lovely review. We look forward to seeing you next time!

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Devon, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing
This was the perfect place to chill out after a busy few weeks touring NZ. Beautiful beachfront setting. Easy access by car to other beautiful places.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
Response from John on 25 Feb 2018
Thanks for your feedback Anthony, it's great to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and got the relaxation you needed! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

young, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view and quest me staff. He is really kind
Recommend here which great experience for rest. Awesome. I have been there fore rest.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Response from Robin on 16 Nov 2017
Thank you so much for your positive review and we hope you enjoy the rest of your travels. All the best from all of us at Pohara.

10/10 Excellent

Janice, Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Cabin
A great place to stay right on the beach front. Quiet, comfortable room, not spacious but perfect for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Response from John on 24 Oct 2017
Thanks for your feedback Janice. Let us know when you're coming back as we'll give you some more options for bigger rooms with sea views to wake up to. Bye for now!

2/10 Terrible

Allan, Auckland

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Over priced
Over priced and over rated Cheaper at motels were you are serviced not locked in a small shed with 5 beds and miles from utilities that you have to pay for everything not good for a couple only for a group

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good location for sightseeing and units were well equipped and spacious.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely houses by the beach
It was great staying here, the places are tidy and comfortable and nothing can beat the location!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Colleen, Erskine WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beachfront
Unit right on the beachfront Quiet and friendly place

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great base for exploring Golden Bay
We stayed in a lovely motel unit in the camp. Had everything we needed. It was a great base for exploring the region and a short drive to Abel Tasman. There are several pubs/cafes close by.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Idyllic beachfront holiday park.
I stayed in a cabin with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Pohara Top 10 holiday park is in a beautiful location and only 10 minutes from Takaka. Well run, clean, and friendly staff. Perfect for what I needed. Some cabins are beachfront which be great.

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

MJB, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous property right on the beach
We stayed in one of the self contained units that was right on the beach. The property was quiet and had all the comforts that we needed. It is a remote location but with a small town nearby, we had plenty to do to keep us busy (even though the weather was rainy almost the entire time we were there).

8/10 Good

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for town and beaches. Walk to beach steps from unit