1 / 2Takapuna Beachside Cinemas
π Takapuna, Auckland
Independent boutique cinema in the heart of Takapuna, praised for genuinely friendly staff, comfortable seating, and a welcoming lobby area for pre-movie drinks. Free parking at the adjacent lot. Combines well with local Takapuna dining.
I absolutely love this cinema and the atmosphere Shaun and Helen have created. The staff are genuinely friendly, the food is excellent, and itβs refreshing to have a small independent cinema you can rely on, one that values experience over pure revenue like the large cinema chains. Takapuna Beachside Cinemas goes out of its way to make movie-going feel special again. With plenty of parking and easy access to Takapunaβs cafΓ©s and bars, itβs the definition of a true local cinema. Thank you for delivering exceptional service to North Shore residents and beyond.
π Family Action Verdict
Reviewers single out staff by name: "Adele and Lexi were so hospitable and kind β have honestly never felt so welcome as a customer." Another calls it "the definition of a true local cinema" that "values experience over pure revenue." The lobby is "a kid friendly space" with comfy seating.
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Brad Smith
2 months ago
βI absolutely love this cinema and the atmosphere Shaun and Helen have created. The staff are genuinely friendly, the food is excellent, and itβs refreshing to have a small independent cinema you can rely on, one that values experience over pure revenue like the large cinema chains. Takapuna Beachside Cinemas goes out of its way to make movie-going feel special again. With plenty of parking and easy access to Takapunaβs cafΓ©s and bars, itβs the definition of a true local cinema. Thank you for delivering exceptional service to North Shore residents and beyond.β
Teresa Burns
2 months ago
βSuch a great place! Wonderful location right on the heart of Takapuna, easy parking at the lot next door or local streets, comfy cinemas and friendly staff with a local flair. Easy to grab some food from the local restaurants before or after a movie, or they have a great selection of snacks and drinks at the cinema concession. Always updating the movie selection and they run great specials if you follow their Facebook page. Highly recommended.β
Johanna O'Connor
2 months ago
βThe cinema was an awesome experience. It was not just about watching a movie, the staff were really great to deal with, there is a place where you can order a drink and sit and wait or catch up with friends before you head in or even after the movie has finished. The area is a kid friendly space, and the enjoyment of having a comfy seat to sit back and enjoy a movie is gold.β
Zoe Marios
a month ago
βCame to the area to visit friends and this has to be one of the best cinema experiences Iβve had. The staff who took care of me - Adele and Lexi - were so hospitable and kind. Have honestly never felt so welcome as a customer! The atmosphere was also so great and made for an overall really memorable experience :)β
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Overview
Takapuna Beachside Cinemas is an independent cinema on Anzac Street, Takapuna, showing current releases across Grand and Deluxe screens. The lobby has a drink and snack concession for pre-movie relaxing. Free parking at the adjacent lot. Steps from Takapuna's cafes and bars. Pram access. Special events and themed screenings run throughout the year, plus weekday coffee-and-cookie deals and Wednesday discount tickets.



