The Lookout

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The Lookout
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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.9
  • The entire place is yours
  • 646 ft² size
  • Sea view
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Lookout in Mapua offers a one-bedroom apartment with a living room. Guests enjoy sea and mountain views from the balcony and a private entrance. The apartment includes a washing machine, work desk, and free WiFi. Amenities and Facilities: The property features water sports facilities, an outdoor seating area, and bike hire. Additional amenities include a barbecue, dining table, and outdoor furniture. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Located 29 km from Nelson Airport, The Lookout is near Christ Church Cathedral (32 km) and Trafalgar Park (33 km). Activities such as fishing, canoeing, and hiking are popular in the area. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, friendly host, and comfortable rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Apartments with:

  • Mountain view

  • Sea view

  • Quiet street view

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Apartment with Balcony
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 22 September 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • 1 large double bed
US$306 for 3 nights
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Apartment with Balcony
Recommended for 2 adults
  • 1 large double bed
Entire apartment
646 feet²
Balcony
Sea view
Mountain view
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Barbecue
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Washing machine
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Electric blankets
  • Cleaning products
  • Desk
  • Children's high chair
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Iron
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Kitchenware
  • Fan
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Detached
  • Private apartment in building
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$102 per night
Price US$306
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 22 September 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • You won't be charged yet
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Best location in the town Very clean and spacious apartment”
  • William
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Lovely apartment in a superb location 1 min walk to the wharf, cafes & restaurants. Very comfortable.”
  • Raewyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Right by beach. The wharf just a walk of about 2 minutes. Extremely handy.”
  • Mary
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “We were so close to the wharf with bars/restaurants. The unit was very clean and warm/sunny, and John was a very cheerful host. Would definitely book there again.”
  • April
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Owner was very friendly. Location was nice and quiet.”
  • Kerry
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Larger than expected, very clean and inviting, really comfortable and John was a great host”
  • Gwenette
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Sunny deck, lovely views across the roof-tops to the hills plus a sea view in one corner ,well-equipped upstairs apartment included a roomy couch, dining table and chairs plus good sized TV. Plenty of bench space plus useful little portable...”
  • Julie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Warm welcome with appartment having everything you could wish for . Had sea view which was a bonus . Fabulous location with shops and restaurants just across the fence .”
  • Hannah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “amazingly my view. close to the shops. very friendly staff”
  • Gerard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “modern, clean, contemporary and great location just yards from the beach, bars and restaurants.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.5
Host review score
The Lookout is a large, sunny and cosy, privately owned and operated first floor Apartment. Newly decorated and furnished. It is part of The Mapua Wharfside Apartments. Though not waterfront it does enjoy great views of the sea and mountains . It also has direct access to the Wharf and the Brewery, restaurants, cafes, wine bars and boutique shopping. It is on the Great Taste of Tasman cycle trail. Bike hire is on the wharf. Mapua Ferry goes from the wharf over to Rabbit Island. We are on the gateway to Abel Tasman a good base for a holiday.
A warm welcome awaits. We live on site and are on hand to help make your stay as relaxing and comfortable as possible.
There are a multitude of art galleries, wineries , cycle trails, golf courses and tennis courts in the area. Mapua has a 4 square mini market and there are hairdressers, chemist, dentist , Health centre, library and local produce shop. There is a play park and skateboard park. We are 15- 20 minutes from Motueka and 20- 25 minutes from Richmond. A great pass time in summer is jumping off the wharf and being carried down the estuary by the tide. Adults and children alike
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Lookout takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
VisaMaestroEftposBankcardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Lookout in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.