Positioned beside a pristine stretch of white‑sand coastline north of Auckland, Te Arai Links is one of New Zealand’s most compelling luxury destinations. Home to two internationally ranked pure links golf courses—the South Course by Coore & Crenshaw and the North Course by Tom Doak—the retreat blends world‑class sport with a deep respect for landscape, design, and place.
Designed by Studio John Irving Architects with interiors by Jenni Kayne, the accommodation at Te Arai Links is intentionally understated, drawing on a natural palette of driftwood, sand, and native vegetation. The result is a calm, coastal aesthetic that feels both elevated and effortless, with every space oriented toward the surrounding dunes, fairways, and Pacific Ocean.
Beyond golf, guests enjoy refined dining, a spa and wellness centre, walking and biking trails, beach access, and a relaxed yet polished atmosphere where days unfold at their own pace.
Accommodation
Ocean View Rooms
Positioned within the sand dunes and overlooking the South Course, the Ocean View Rooms offer a relaxed yet refined coastal retreat, with sweeping views across the fairways to the Pacific Ocean beyond. Thoughtfully placed just moments from the South Clubhouse, each room is designed to feel both connected and quietly private. Interiors are understated and tactile, drawing on a natural palette that reflects the surrounding landscape, while large sliding doors open to a private deck—inviting the ocean air and ever-changing light into the space. Configuration is flexible, with either super‑king or twin bedding, making them ideal for couples or friends travelling together. Calm, coastal and effortlessly comfortable, the Ocean View Rooms capture the essence of Te Arai—where architecture, landscape and a slower rhythm of life come together, creating an easy, design-led base for time on the links or by the sea.
One & Two bedroom Ocean Cottages
Set lightly among the dunes and oriented toward the Pacific Ocean, the Ocean Cottages offer a more spacious, residential expression of Te Arai’s coastal retreat. Designed to sit quietly within the landscape, each cottage captures sweeping views across the fairways and out to sea, while remaining just moments from the rhythm of the courses. Available in both one‑ and two‑bedroom layouts, the cottages are thoughtfully configured for couples, friends or small families seeking greater space and privacy. Interiors are calm and tactile, with natural materials and soft coastal tones reflecting the surrounding sand and native vegetation, while open‑plan living areas create an easy, unhurried flow. Expansive windows and sliding doors open to private outdoor terraces, where time is shaped by ocean air, changing light and a slower coastal rhythm. With their balance of seclusion, comfort and connection to place, the Ocean Cottages offer an effortless extension of life at Te Arai—whether returning from the links or settling into the quiet beauty of the coastline
Four Bedroom Villa
Set along the 18th fairway of the North Course, the Villas offer Te Arai’s most expansive and private accommodation, with sweeping views across the course to the Pacific Ocean and offshore islands beyond. Designed as contemporary coastal residences, they balance scale and intimacy within a setting that feels deeply connected to the landscape. Each four‑bedroom villa is generously configured, with every bedroom featuring its own ensuite, creating a true sense of privacy for groups travelling together. At the heart of the home, open‑plan living and dining spaces flow seamlessly to outdoor terraces, complemented by a full kitchen, indoor fireplace and relaxed entertaining areas. Natural materials—weathered timber, stone and soft coastal tones—anchor the interiors, echoing the surrounding dunes and vegetation, while expansive glazing draws in light, ocean views and a sense of calm. Outside, fire pits and sheltered outdoor living invite long evenings shaped by the rhythm of the coast. Spacious, private and quietly elevated, the Villas offer a true residential retreat—ideal for extended stays, families or small groups seeking both connection and autonomy within the wider Te Arai experience.
Five Bedroom Whaitere Private Home
Set in a privileged position on the South Course, Whaitere is Te Arai’s most exclusive private residence—a five‑bedroom home defined by space, seclusion and uninterrupted views across the dunes to the Pacific Ocean. Designed as a standalone retreat, it offers a true sense of arrival, where the rhythm of the coast shapes each day. Thoughtfully configured for extended stays and multi‑generational gatherings, the residence balances connection and privacy, with generous living and entertaining spaces complemented by a separate guest wing. Interiors are calm and grounded, with natural materials and soft coastal tones reflecting the surrounding landscape, while expansive glazing draws in light and ocean vistas throughout. Indoor–outdoor living is central to the experience, with terraces, a heated pool and spa, and outdoor dining spaces designed for relaxed entertaining. Additional features—including a media room, gym and private workspaces—enhance the sense of a fully realised home. Private, expansive and deeply connected to place, Whaitere offers the most elevated expression of Te Arai—an exceptional coastal residence where everything is quietly considered, and entirely your own.
Whether arriving for a golf pilgrimage, a relaxed coastal escape, or a private celebration, Te Arai Links delivers a rare sense of tranquillity and considered luxury—where architecture, landscape, and experience are perfectly aligned.