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Taihoa Holiday Units
24 Kennedy Esplanade, Mission Beach, Queensland 4852 Australia
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Taihoa Holiday Units is a locally owned, Adults Only beachfront property overlooking the beautiful South Mission Beach with views across the Coral Sea to Dunk, Bedarra & the Family Group Islands. With a Maximum of 10 Adults in only 4 Units Peace and Quiet is assured. Fully air-conditioned with ceiling fans, each unit comfortably sleeps two people on either king sized or single beds. Separated from the your living area by timber sliders a fully equipped kitchenette has all you'll need for preparing breakfast, lunch or a BBQ alongside the large in-ground salt water swimming pool. To maintain the peace and tranquillity of your holiday experience, we are a child-free property - all guests must be 18yrs or older.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Beach
Boating
Airport transportation
Spa
BBQ facilities
Parking
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Diving
Hiking
Snorkelling
Water sport equipment rentals
Fishing
Massage
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
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Air conditioning
Iron
Coffee / tea maker
Kitchenette
Microwave
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Hair dryer
Refrigerator
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Non-smoking rooms
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24 Kennedy Esplanade, Mission Beach, Queensland 4852 Australia
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We were so pleased with Taihoa. The rooms were very spacious and spotlessly clean. The grounds were very well maintained. I think the whole area of South Mission is quiet but we did love the fact that they are adult only units.
Judy’s welcome was so warm and she couldn’t have been any more helpful.
Thank and we will be back. Sharyn
Judy’s welcome was so warm and she couldn’t have been any more helpful.
Thank and we will be back. Sharyn
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Room Tip: They’re all good!
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South Mission Beach is the perfect place to relax and enjoy. Beautiful beaches, walking trails along the coast and so many places to visit and explore.
Our stay at Taihoa was magical. The apartment was spotllessly clean with high quality linen and towels. Nice pool area, very private and overlooking the beach. Superb location!!!
Out host's James and Tracey were amazing. This is THE best place to stay 💕
Marc and Donna
Our stay at Taihoa was magical. The apartment was spotllessly clean with high quality linen and towels. Nice pool area, very private and overlooking the beach. Superb location!!!
Out host's James and Tracey were amazing. This is THE best place to stay 💕
Marc and Donna
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from James Oldebyvank, General Manager at Taihoa Holiday Units
Responded 2 Sept 2020
Thank you Marc and Donna. We feel that our work here is worthwhile when our guests enjoy their stay at Taihoa. We look forward to seeing you again.
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We have visited many beach resorts north of Cairns so we decided on this occasion to go to Mission Beach upon a recommendation from friends. The first step was where to stay. Having worked in the hospitality and accommodation industry for many years I knew what I was looking for. I did my research and we finally decided on Taihoa Holliday Units at South Mission Beach and stayed there for seven days and were not disappointed.
From my first contact with Tracey over the telephone I knew that we had selected the right property ( but you never know until you arrive ). She was very polite, helpful and only to pleased to answer all my questions on Taihoa and Mission Beach.
Upon our arrival we were greeted by Tracey and shown our unit which directly overlooked the beach - beautiful views of the beach and ocean. She showed us all the amenities in the room and explained how to operate all the appliances. We were then shown around the exterior of the property.
Taihoa is situated in a very quiet and tranquil area of South Mission Beach and is directly opposite Dunk Island.
The units are very spacious with a large bed area, bathroom, dining areas and kitchenette with two burner stove. They are fully self-contained with microwave, toaster, cutlery, crockery and utensils. TV, DVD and CD players are also in each unit. Taihoa also has laundry facilities and a large saltwater swimming pool which was very clean and in spotless condition. Off street parking is also provided.
Taihoa is the ideal place if you want peace and quiet with no interruptions and no disturbances. You can read, go for walks along the beach, bush walking and short scenic drives. We had a swim every afternoon and evening as the average temperature during our stay was 31 degrees celsius. After our swim on two occasions we utilised the large BBQ which was very new and clean - eating and drinking under the stars, with the waves lapping the shores - life could not be any better.
If you have to venture away from Mission Beach I would suggest a drive to Tully ( Tully Gorge ) and Innisfail. The inland route to Innisfail is very picturesque and you pass Paronella Park ( a must visit ).
South Mission Beach has all the amenities you need for a stay. Close by is the post office, bank, supermarket, newsagent, doctors surgery, service station and many smaller shops.
There are many eating establihments available in the area providing various cuisines from Asian, Italian, European to Australian meals at reasonable prices. We can highly recommend Blarneys and Scotties at Wongaling Beach.
Tracey was the perfect host. She kept her distance from you and did not interfere in your affairs but was always there for you if you needed help or advice. We would certainly recommend Taihoa Holday Units to any person seeking a quiet and relaxing break or holiday. In fact we enjoyed ourselves so much that we have booked to return in March 2012.
From my first contact with Tracey over the telephone I knew that we had selected the right property ( but you never know until you arrive ). She was very polite, helpful and only to pleased to answer all my questions on Taihoa and Mission Beach.
Upon our arrival we were greeted by Tracey and shown our unit which directly overlooked the beach - beautiful views of the beach and ocean. She showed us all the amenities in the room and explained how to operate all the appliances. We were then shown around the exterior of the property.
Taihoa is situated in a very quiet and tranquil area of South Mission Beach and is directly opposite Dunk Island.
The units are very spacious with a large bed area, bathroom, dining areas and kitchenette with two burner stove. They are fully self-contained with microwave, toaster, cutlery, crockery and utensils. TV, DVD and CD players are also in each unit. Taihoa also has laundry facilities and a large saltwater swimming pool which was very clean and in spotless condition. Off street parking is also provided.
Taihoa is the ideal place if you want peace and quiet with no interruptions and no disturbances. You can read, go for walks along the beach, bush walking and short scenic drives. We had a swim every afternoon and evening as the average temperature during our stay was 31 degrees celsius. After our swim on two occasions we utilised the large BBQ which was very new and clean - eating and drinking under the stars, with the waves lapping the shores - life could not be any better.
If you have to venture away from Mission Beach I would suggest a drive to Tully ( Tully Gorge ) and Innisfail. The inland route to Innisfail is very picturesque and you pass Paronella Park ( a must visit ).
South Mission Beach has all the amenities you need for a stay. Close by is the post office, bank, supermarket, newsagent, doctors surgery, service station and many smaller shops.
There are many eating establihments available in the area providing various cuisines from Asian, Italian, European to Australian meals at reasonable prices. We can highly recommend Blarneys and Scotties at Wongaling Beach.
Tracey was the perfect host. She kept her distance from you and did not interfere in your affairs but was always there for you if you needed help or advice. We would certainly recommend Taihoa Holday Units to any person seeking a quiet and relaxing break or holiday. In fact we enjoyed ourselves so much that we have booked to return in March 2012.
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Date of stay: March 2011Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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5 stars all the way.
A great escape for a couple. Sleepy part of Mission Beach (South Mission Beach).
Very spacious room, comfy King Size bed. A proper Kitchenette for longer stays (BBQ by the pool for entertaining).
Pool, right over the road (which is not busy at all) from the beach.
The wife was a bit sceptical when I booked this without consulting her - she would have gone to a resort. But this place was just relaxing and I easily redeemed myself by picking the #1 spot in Mission Beach (by our opinion & by Tripadviser's ranking).
A great escape for a couple. Sleepy part of Mission Beach (South Mission Beach).
Very spacious room, comfy King Size bed. A proper Kitchenette for longer stays (BBQ by the pool for entertaining).
Pool, right over the road (which is not busy at all) from the beach.
The wife was a bit sceptical when I booked this without consulting her - she would have gone to a resort. But this place was just relaxing and I easily redeemed myself by picking the #1 spot in Mission Beach (by our opinion & by Tripadviser's ranking).
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Date of stay: January 2012Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â Get one of the ocean view rooms if you can.
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WOW....what a find!! Have just been to the Taihoa holiday units for the first time. You cannot fault this place. Immaculately clean, spacious, stylish, well appointed, a great location and owners who genuinely want you to enjoy your stay. Tracey and James couldn't have made our visit any more pleasant. GO there, you won't regret it, we'll definitely be going back.
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Date of stay: May 2012Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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My husband & first visited Mission Beach in 2006 just after cyclone Larry while travelling around Australia. Although damage from the cyclone was visible, it couldn’t hide the beauty of the area which we fell in love with. Since then we holiday there each year. We initially stayed at the Elandra Resort until we discovered Taihoa Holiday Units. We can definitely say Elandra does not compare to the location, quality & value of Taihoa which is situated on Kennedy Esplanade with views of Dunk Island. The beach is beautiful with a long stretch of sand & water and the sound of the sea at night is very calming.
Each Unit is very spacious with King Size bed, lovely bathroom, dining area & kitchenette with two burner stove. They are fully self-contained with microwave, toaster, cutlery, crockery & utensils. TV, DVD and CD players are also in each unit. Laundry facilities & off street parking are also available. There is a large saltwater swimming pool which is always very clean & in spotless condition.
Taihoa is the ideal place to unwind. You can read, swim, bike ride, go for walks along the beach, bush walk, go on scenic drives or even sky dive. We took advantage of the lovely pool & swam each morning & afternoon & utilised the very clean large BBQ for breakfasts & teas. There is nothing more relaxing than eating & drinking under the stars listening to the waves lapping the shores, life doesn’t get any better.
Mission Beach has everything you need for a stay. Close by is the post office, bank, Woolworths supermarket, newsagent, doctors surgery, police, ambulance, service station and many smaller shops.
There is also a great selection of eating places in the area including cuisines from Asian, Italian, European to Australian meals. We highly recommend Millers Bar & Grill, The Shrubbery & Scotties.
Tracey is the perfect host. She lives on site & takes pride in making your stay easy & enjoyable. She is always there if you need help or advice. We certainly recommend Taihoa Holday Units to any person seeking a relaxing break or holiday. We enjoy it so much we will stay there every year until we retire there.
Each Unit is very spacious with King Size bed, lovely bathroom, dining area & kitchenette with two burner stove. They are fully self-contained with microwave, toaster, cutlery, crockery & utensils. TV, DVD and CD players are also in each unit. Laundry facilities & off street parking are also available. There is a large saltwater swimming pool which is always very clean & in spotless condition.
Taihoa is the ideal place to unwind. You can read, swim, bike ride, go for walks along the beach, bush walk, go on scenic drives or even sky dive. We took advantage of the lovely pool & swam each morning & afternoon & utilised the very clean large BBQ for breakfasts & teas. There is nothing more relaxing than eating & drinking under the stars listening to the waves lapping the shores, life doesn’t get any better.
Mission Beach has everything you need for a stay. Close by is the post office, bank, Woolworths supermarket, newsagent, doctors surgery, police, ambulance, service station and many smaller shops.
There is also a great selection of eating places in the area including cuisines from Asian, Italian, European to Australian meals. We highly recommend Millers Bar & Grill, The Shrubbery & Scotties.
Tracey is the perfect host. She lives on site & takes pride in making your stay easy & enjoyable. She is always there if you need help or advice. We certainly recommend Taihoa Holday Units to any person seeking a relaxing break or holiday. We enjoy it so much we will stay there every year until we retire there.
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Date of stay: December 2011Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â Units 1, 2 & 3 have beautiful views of Dunk Island
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Myself and my partner stayed at Taihoa for 3 nights in November 2011. The unit was spotlessly clean and roomy. We were upgraded into unit 1 which has a huge bath in adition to a shower. The units are right on the beach and it is lovely to fall to sleep with the sounds of the waves crashing. There are only a few units in the complex so it is very quiet and peaceful there but they are near enough to Mission Beach to do any tours you wish to do such as sea kayaking (which I also recommend) or white water rafting. The owner Tracey is also lovely and very helpful, she even gave us a lift back into town as the taxis are expensive.
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Date of stay: November 2011Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â Unit's 1, 2 and 3 face the ocean.
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A perfect place to go to get away from the hustle and bustle of every day life. The units are just across the road from a stunning uncrowded beach, lined with coconut palms, where you can walk for miles and miles or sit and admire the offshore islands that behold over the tropical blue green waters. After a long wet winter in Adelaide it was nice to be warm and spending time in shorts, t shirts, no shoes and bathers....a good thing. You can swim in the pool out front or in the sea. Great to be able to cool down after a day of sightseeing or someother activity that takes your fancy.
South Mission Beach is surrounded by rainforest with prolific bird life including the cassowary. Be warned that South Mission has only the Beachcomber Caravan Park store for any shopping (limited) but the Mission Impossible Shuttle can take you to the Woolworths at Wongaling if you don't have a car. The bottle shop behind Woolies is reasonably priced when compared to southern prices so you won't go thirsty for that evening G&T beside the pool or on the beach at sunset.
Taihoa units are equipped with a two plate ceramic cooktop and microwave with a bbq beside the pool. Enough to self cater. Dining in general is quite good with two Thai restaurants (Nana Thai in Wongaling and Spicy Thai on the Mission Bay - Sth Mission road), Millers Bar and Grill in Wongaling (they have a shuttle service if required) and then a number of casual dining experiences in North Mission Bay eg. Shrubbery, Jetties and 100th Monkey (best breakfast..perfectly cooked eggs and great fresh juices) . For fine dining / more upmarket dining Elandra in Sth Mission, Castaways and Friends in Nth Mission.
Tracey is an excellent host and can organise anything for you. There are little touches that make a holiday and Tracey added those to our experience in addition to quiet suggestions and conversation.
Taihoa is a great place to relax and unwind. Do yourself a favour and go to South Mission Beach and stay at Taihoa.
South Mission Beach is surrounded by rainforest with prolific bird life including the cassowary. Be warned that South Mission has only the Beachcomber Caravan Park store for any shopping (limited) but the Mission Impossible Shuttle can take you to the Woolworths at Wongaling if you don't have a car. The bottle shop behind Woolies is reasonably priced when compared to southern prices so you won't go thirsty for that evening G&T beside the pool or on the beach at sunset.
Taihoa units are equipped with a two plate ceramic cooktop and microwave with a bbq beside the pool. Enough to self cater. Dining in general is quite good with two Thai restaurants (Nana Thai in Wongaling and Spicy Thai on the Mission Bay - Sth Mission road), Millers Bar and Grill in Wongaling (they have a shuttle service if required) and then a number of casual dining experiences in North Mission Bay eg. Shrubbery, Jetties and 100th Monkey (best breakfast..perfectly cooked eggs and great fresh juices) . For fine dining / more upmarket dining Elandra in Sth Mission, Castaways and Friends in Nth Mission.
Tracey is an excellent host and can organise anything for you. There are little touches that make a holiday and Tracey added those to our experience in addition to quiet suggestions and conversation.
Taihoa is a great place to relax and unwind. Do yourself a favour and go to South Mission Beach and stay at Taihoa.
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Date of stay: October 2010Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Arrived at night so didn't get to see the wonderful location until the next morning. Initial impressions were of a spacious one bedroom unit (especially the bedroom) with a comfy bed and a small self contained kitchen. Just right for a couple. If was spotlessly clean.
Next morning woke up to sunrise over the water through the trees. Beach was just over the road, and the pool area outside the room added to the tropical ambience.
Found the manager to be very friendly and helpful - eg offered condiments for our evening barbeque.
The units are located at the south end of South Mission beach, so transport is almost essential if you want to get around.
Unfortunately our stay was limited to 2 nights, but we have promised ourselves we will return for much longer.
Next morning woke up to sunrise over the water through the trees. Beach was just over the road, and the pool area outside the room added to the tropical ambience.
Found the manager to be very friendly and helpful - eg offered condiments for our evening barbeque.
The units are located at the south end of South Mission beach, so transport is almost essential if you want to get around.
Unfortunately our stay was limited to 2 nights, but we have promised ourselves we will return for much longer.
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Date of stay: July 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â Our room was left side front, and according to plan, the only one with a full size bath...
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Response from JAMESTOLD, Manager at Taihoa Holiday Units
Responded 4 Aug 2016
Thanks Nev. I'm happy you had a great stay even though it was only two nights. It gives you a taste of what South Mission Beach has to offer. We are a short drive from the hustle and bustle of Mission Beach. We like the quiet and peacefulness. I hope to see you again soon. We offer discounts for returning guests if you call me direct.
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Beautiful units, excellent Management, very helpful and knowledgeable on the area.
Unit was very clean and set up with every thing you would need, even a torch to use on the beach.
Straight across from the beach, perfect location
Off street parking
cant wait to return for another stay
Unit was very clean and set up with every thing you would need, even a torch to use on the beach.
Straight across from the beach, perfect location
Off street parking
cant wait to return for another stay
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Date of stay: July 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â only four rooms although only three have views direct to the beach across the pool
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Response from JAMESTOLD, Manager at Taihoa Holiday Units
Responded 4 Aug 2016
Thanks Simon, I'm very happy you and your wife enjoyed your stay here. We look forward to your return. Ring me direct for a great deal.
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"Three front units look to the beach, the garden unit is spacious and quiet. All ground floor with off street car parking"Read full review
Patricia V wrote a tip Aug 2018
Australian Capital Territory, Australia12 contributions2 helpful votes"Front units have a lovely view. Sunrise and sunsets. Plus Dunk Island."Read full review
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Frequently Asked Questions about Taihoa Holiday Units
Which popular attractions are close to Taihoa Holiday Units?
Nearby attractions include Wildside Adventures (0.8 km), Mission Beach (0.4 km), and Kennedy Walking Track (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Taihoa Holiday Units?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and a spa.
Which room amenities are available at Taihoa Holiday Units?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Taihoa Holiday Units?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Taihoa Holiday Units?
Conveniently located restaurants include Tuskers @ The Beach, Spicy Thai Hut, and Beachy's With Tuskers.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Taihoa Holiday Units?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Taihoa Holiday Units have airport transportation?
Yes, Taihoa Holiday Units offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Taihoa Holiday Units?
Yes, self serve laundry and a washing machine are offered to guests.