Summerset by the Dunes
Updated 12 November 2025. Every effort has been made to use the latest, most accurate information. Please always confirm information details with the site operator or vendor prior to any purchase decisions.
Overview
Summerset by the Dunes is one of the newest villages in Tauranga. Pop in to enjoy one of their regular high-teas and have a look around the village.
The village has a full suite of accommodation ranging from independent villas to care suites.
As a large village it has a wide range of services and facilities.
The Summerset group has over 38 villages in New Zealand and has now expanded into Australia.
Things to Like
This is a very new village with modern fittings and appliances
Small dogs are allows with management approval
Things to Note
This village is still growing so there is good availability of villas
Entry Costs
Villas range from $800,000 - $880,000 serviced apartments start at $440,000.
Deferred Management Fee
The Deferred Management Fee will 5% on entry and 5% per annum for 4 years , to a maximum of 25% of the Entry Payment that was made.
Weekly Fees
The weekly fees are $189 (changing in early 2026). The fees are increased each year by a percentage the same as the increase in the rate of NZ Superannuation.
Village Size
This is a growing village with 189 villas and 56 serviced apartments.
Age of Entry
70
Facilities
The wide range of facilities include a cafe, pool table, resident bar, exercise room, indoor swimming pool, barbeque facilities, resident workshop, lounge, library, hair salon, bowling green, indoor spa pool, communal vegetable gardens and courtesy van.
In the Area
Papamoa Beach
Papamoa Plaza and Fashion Island are a short drive away
The Sands Papamoa Beach to the east will become one of the largest suburban shopping centres in the Bay of Plenty