A self-catering motel on the beach at Algies Bay, on the Matakana Coast, Bethshan has fully self-contained units with a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and laundry facilities. It sits at 91 Willjames Avenue, about an hour and a half by car from Auckland Airport. Its units are right on the water's edge, and sailboats and dinghies are free for guests to use. Guests can fish from the bay, walk part of the indented coast or the regional parks, or take a short walk into the native bush, where glow worms can be seen at night. The mansion house on Kawau Island, the Matakana wineries and the Matakana Farmers Market are all nearby.
Repeat guests say they keep coming back because of the location on the water, the kitchens and beds, and the friendly, helpful owners. One guest who was on their third stay called it the best kept secret in Auckland. The owners are Evan and Shirley Algie, and the business is owner operated. Rates and specials are on the website, with online booking, and guests can join the quarterly newsletter.