XSPOT – Stunning accommodation on Aotea Great Barrier Island
Looking for the perfect accommodation on Great Barrier Island?
We’re inviting you to XSPOT bliss on the cliff or at the beach!
Book an XSPOT stay, to transform your island holiday into an unforgettable experience.
Aotea Great Barrier Island is an unspoiled island in the north of New Zealand’s Hauraki Gulf, 80 kilometers from Auckland. Here, you’ll find pristine beaches, vast stretches of untouched bush, thermal hot pools, quirky galleries and a Dark Sky Sanctuary sky for spectacular views of the Milky Way and the stars.
Proximity to Auckland makes it an easy getaway and perfect first or last stop on an New Zealand trip.
Experience the serene beauty of this off-grid paradise at XSPOT Cliff House or XSPOT Medlands Beach House. These architecturally designed havens blend modern comfort with coziness, inviting you to unwind in nature. And in both of these Great Barrier Island accommodations, you can soak in breathtaking views of the ocean and the island’s pristine landscape from the comfort of your couch or bed. Make your island stay unforgettable!
XSPOT Cliff House
XSPOT Cliff is in plain view, right on top of a cliff, but it’s also a hidden gem.
Its remote location is 8 kilometers from Tryphena and accessible via partially unsealed and 4WD roads. This self-contained holiday apartment accommodates two and offers solitude with 270° views of the Hauraki Gulf 100 meters below. While hosts reside in the same building for island tips, the apartment is completely private with its own entrance and kitchen. An extra bedroom is available for rent upon request, subject to availability.
The perfect escape for your honeymoon or a revitalising retreat. Don’t forget to bring your 4WD!
XSPOT Medlands Beach House
XSPOT Medlands Beach House overlooks Oruawharo Medlands Bay a short walk down the hill.
Kick back and enjoy a stunning sunrise over the ocean in the morning. Take in the views of the beach settlement below and listen to the waves rolling into the shore in the distance. This welcoming spot on Great Barrier Island is new in 2024. It is perfectly situated along the main island road, just a 10-minute drive from the airport or from Tryphena shops. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, it’s a perfect getaway for one or two couples. Plus, it’s great for longer stays too, with a washing machine and excellent wifi. The perfect place to unwind and enjoy the sunrise from your bed, before kicking off on your Aotea adventures!
The link below will take you to an AirBnB booking page.
If you prefer to book directly, or if you have further questions, there is a contact form at the bottom of this page.
Our nightly rates range from $290 per night for 7-day stays from June – September, to $500 per night in our high season, between Christmas and the end of January. E-mail us now with your requirements by using the form at the bottom of this page.
XSPOT Cliff House
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Aotea Great Barrier Island – travel tips and activities
Find tips on how to get to the island and info on how the island being off the grid and remote makes us different here.
Click on each of the links below for info about island activities or go straight to our activities page.
Guest Feedback for the Cliff House:
Coen (Mar 2024): This is the best place ever. What a beautiful scenery and a magnificent view! And a very comfortable appartment. Hilde was a very nice host, very helpful and sympathetic. We enjoyed also the private tour about the stars and the moon. And great barrier island is beautiful, very quiet and peaceful. Thanks to Hilde en Roger, warm regards Coen and Frieda
Chris (Nov 2023): XSPOT is the A+ Spot on Great Barrier Island. Its remote location, 270 degree spectacular views of the Hauraki Gulf, extremely comfortable fully equipped accommodations, and delightful and helpful host Hilde made this a top highlight of our New Zealand holiday. Hilde is knowledgable about all aspects of the island. Moreover, she is also a star gazing expert and her company Good Heavens offers informative and very enjoyable tours of the night sky. XSPOT is an unparalleled place to simply relax or venture out to explore the island, and receives our top recommendation.
Lauren (Sep 2022): Wow, just wow! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the views were
phenomenal, all the information Hilde gave us was wonderful, and the
secluded feel made it even more special. I’d highly recommend this place
for anyone looking for a special weekend away.
Nadia (Jan 2022): A lovely home with stunning views! Hilde and Roger were great hosts
and very easy to communicate with. It was the perfect spot to explore the
island from and a great place to stargaze.
Christian and John (Dec 2021): X spot it a very special place – we enjoyed our stay and
we are sure you will too – the view is just amazing and the place is very
well appointed
Toni (Jul 2021): If X-Spot marks where you will find a treasure then this surely is it.
What a gem! Stunning views and beautiful, comfortable accommodation.
Only wish we could stay longer. We will be back!
Emma (Dec 2020-Jan 2021): ‘We absolutely loved our stay at the x spot. The view is incredible
and the photos don’t do it justice. If your after a relaxing holiday then we
would certainly recommend staying here. The apartment is modern and
luxurious. The bedroom and en-suite are lovely
Arnt (nov 2019): The Xspot is certainly one of the best places to stay on Great Barrier Island. The self contained apartment is well equipped for a very comfortable stay and the panoramic sea views leave you gasping with awe. You really feel like you’re a king of your own castle! On top of that, you get a fantastic host in Hilde. We (my wife, 4yo son and I) stayed there for 14 days late Nov – Early Dec 2019. Hilde went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable, she even brought toys over for my son to play with and was so patient with him, taking him to feed the chickens, water the vegetable garden and just being a fabulous host! My son absolutely adored her! One of the many highlights of this trip, was the Good Heavens Stargazing tour that Hilde conducted on the patio. An absolute must-do if you visit GBI. Stargazing, soaking in the sea views, enjoying life off the grid, cuddling up with Pooky, the resident tabby, listening to birdsong, inhaling the sweet smell of manuka…we will definitely visit GBI again and we will definitely stay at XSPOT again! Thank you Hilde, Roger, Pooky and Xspot for making our stay, HEAVENLY!
Guest feedback for Beach House (new in 2024)
Christina (Jan 2024): Another great stay at X Spot! The new beach house is exactly as pictured and a wonderful spot for a relaxing getaway.
Great location just a short drive (or quick jog) from both Claris on one side, and Tryphena on the other. 2min walk from the best beach and anything you could need a quick drive away.
Great deck to sit in the morning with coffee or afternoon beverage, amazing views from even the bedroom!
This house does Great Barrier Island justice in the best way, ensuring you can really enjoy the island without any stress.
Nick (2024): Fantastic experience of Great Barrier Island: A beautifully appointed new property with unique mix of spectacular views combined with a very short walk to Medlands beach
Erica (2024): What an exquisite place!! XSPOT Medlands Beach House has everything, from the divine views from every room, super comfy beds, full kitchen and en suite bathrooms to the deck bathed in all day sunshine. It’s a welcoming space, beautiful, light and airy with lots of thoughtful touches throughout the house. Photos really don’t do it justice……..just come and see for yourself!