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Distribution:
5-star 57%
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4-star 33%
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3-star 8%
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1-2 star
2%
Last 12 months : 95.71% (14 reviews)
159 Waihi Road, Judea, Tauranga, New Zealand 3110
Key Facts
- Reviews: 103
- Rank: 14 of 510 Villages
- Dwellings: 60
- Fee model: ORA / LTO — 10% per year, for 3 years. — Maximum 30%
- Min age: 70
Services Offered
- 2 Bedroom Villa
- 1 bedroom Villa
- 2 Bedroom Apartment
- 1 bedroom Apartment
- Continuum of care
- RETIREMENT VILLAGES
Service Information
Facility information supplied by provider.
This business is part of OCEANIA VILLAGE COMPANY LTD.
The Bayview Retirement Village in Tauranga is stated as being "the first retirement facility to be built in Tauranga. It is located in an enviable position over-looking the beautiful harbour." There is more than fifteen acres of grounds, within reach of the town centre and all of its amenities. There is a regular bus service to take you there, with the bus stopping right outside the entrance.
No. of Dwellings: 60
(Last Updated: 23rd February 2026)
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Costs & Entry Conditions
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Fee Model
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Minimum Age of Entry
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70
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Lowest Known Price
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$200,000
Studio Unit
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Highest Known Price
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$429,000
2 Bedroom Villa
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Capital Gain
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Provider
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Capital Loss (if any)
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Maintenance Fees Starting from
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$120 per week
(Paid Weekly)
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Maintenance Fee Increases?
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CPI Based |
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Extra Costs/Fees
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Power, phone, internet |
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No. of Dwellings in Village
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60 |
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Data Current As of
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23 May, 2023 |
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Resident Reviews for THE BAYVIEW RETIREMENT VILLAGE
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NPS
4.5
(103 reviews)
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These reviews are selected to show a range of resident experiences. They are not intended to represent the percentage distribution of all reviews shown above.
Oceania Bayview Judea
5 / 5 ★Not really.<br />
They do an amazing job.
Voting
5 / 5 ★Cafe opening more days
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4 / 5 ★Needing weekend staff on reception
Enjoying living here
4 / 5 ★I enjoy living here.<br />
We made the right decision.
Bayview does its best
4 / 5 ★Nothing is perfect! But the Bayview does it's best to fulfill the wishes of most residents. Things are slow to happen but mostly do happen.
Indoor/Outdoor activities improved
4 / 5 ★The indoor/outdoor activities on offer have over the past year just got better & better.
Enjoyable, friendly environment
4 / 5 ★Enjoyable, friendly environment. Feel safe and close to all town amenities, hospital, supermarket, doctors etc plus public transport at the gate. Services such as laundry, jewellers, medication deliveries are catered for all residents. Any queries to staff dealt with quickly.
Great apartment living
4 / 5 ★Great apartment living in unit. Pohutukawa.
5 star
3 / 5 ★Spend more on helping the gardeners
Three Stars
3 / 5 ★[In my experience it is] very difficult to get repairs finalised. (edited)
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