Tarina is a fantastic, welcoming host! She gave us great suggestions for places to eat, directed us to a nice hot pool in the area, and was just incredibly pleasant. Everything was clean and tidy and comfortable, we would definitely stay here again, especially as the cost was quite reasonable. It's around the corner from a New World, which is super convenient, and just about a five minute drive into the Mt Maunganui village. I would suggest bringing along ear plugs for sleeping though, as it seems sometimes the wind and air is just right to carry all-night sounds from the port into the room. Ear plugs sorted that right out though!