4 Golden Sands Drive, Papamoa, Bay of Plenty, 3118, NZ
About
Located close to the beach in Golden Sands Papamoa East, Papa Mo's is an iconic modern multi-function gastropub with a renowned full service restaurant, sports bar, gaming room, outdoor garden area with pool table and kids corner and an upstairs casual bar and dining room (with a balcony that offers sea views) which doubles as a popular functions and events space. Established in 2018, Papa Mo's is world famous in Papamoa as the home of Serious Fun for every occasion.
Accessible to visitors who:
Visitor experience
- Public transport (bus) is available within 200 metres of the venue entrance.
- There are no designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones.
- The main entrance and pathways provide step-free access and are accessible to people who use wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
- The main entrance is at least 0.81 metres wide, has a physical door with a handle that opens outward, and can be opened with one hand.
- Multiple step-free entrances are available, with doors that can be opened with one hand and an additional half metre to accommodate larger mobility devices.
- The reception area is easy to navigate for visitors who use wheelchairs, powerchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
- Music is played through a speaker system at a volume no louder than 85 decibels, and staff can control the music volume.
- The venue does not have areas with strong scents or fragrances.
- While no quiet hours are offered, a designated breakout room or quiet space is available for visitors who require low stimulation.
- Indoor venues can have their temperature adjusted through air conditioning or heating, and spaces can be closed off for temperature control.
- Heaters, umbrellas, and awnings are available in portions of the outdoor dining area to adjust temperature.
- Visitors can easily remove themselves from events if they experience sensory overload or discomfort.
- The venue hosts events or provides forms of entertainment.
- Information about event dates, times, and nature is provided ahead of time via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Eventfinda, community pages, and an Access Page.
- Events are held in environments suitable for visitors who are blind, have low vision, are deaf, have limited hearing (with signs/graphics), or are neurodiverse.
- A designated breakout room or quiet space is available for visitors during events.
- If events feature video, closed captions, subtitles, or sign language interpretation are not available.
- In an emergency, the venue can notify all visitors quickly and clearly with both audio and visual warnings.
- Evacuation plans consider individuals with deafness or limited hearing, and evacuation routes are accessible for mobility aid users, with staff assistance available if needed.
- Staff can quickly intervene if audiovisual systems project sound or graphics that may induce seizures or be distressing.
- Some staff have received workplace education and training on accessibility and inclusion for visitors.
- Staff can assist visitors who do not communicate verbally.
- Staff are available to assist visitors with blindness or low vision, intellectual disabilities, and acquired brain injuries if needed.
- Staff are able to assist guests with payment processing, either at the table or at checkout counters.
Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access
- The main entrance and all pathways provide step-free access and are accessible to people who use mobility aids.
- Multiple step-free entrances are available, with doors that can open an additional half metre for larger mobility devices.
- All entrances, passageways (at least 1 metre wide), and doorways (minimum 0.81 metres wide) accommodate people using wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
- The main dining area provides sufficient room for navigation, with a minimum distance of 0.8 metres for pathways between tables.
- Tabletops in the dining area are positioned at a height of at least 0.7 metres from the floor.
- The venue contains steps, and no ramps or lifts are available as alternatives for these stepped areas, limiting access to some parts of the venue for mobility device users.
- All flooring, including accessible footpaths, has non-slippery surfaces.
Accessible Restrooms
- The venue has a clearly labelled, gender-neutral accessible restroom for visitors.
- The restroom interior is accessible to people who use manual wheelchairs or powerchairs, with cubicle dimensions of at least 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
- The restroom door can be opened, locked, and unlocked using one hand, and can be unlocked by staff in an emergency.
- Grabrails are available and easily accessible to a person seated on the toilet.
- Handwashing and drying facilities, including a hand dryer, are within easy reach for wheelchair users.
- The bathroom mirror is at an appropriate height for a person who uses a wheelchair.
- The accessible restroom also includes a baby changing cot.
Accessible Parking
- Two designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces are available.
- These spaces are within 20 metres of one of the main entrances.
- There is sufficient room for people to transfer to their wheelchairs, powerchairs, or mobility scooters by both the driver and passenger car doors.
- The car park is well-lit at night and is not covered or sheltered.
- No steps, curbs, or obstructions separate the parking space from the nearest entrance.
Blindness & Low Vision
- A safe footpath leads to the main entrance.
- The pathway leading to the main entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators.
- The venue's menu is available as a PDF online and is not screen reader-compatible.
- Events are held in environments suitable for visitors who are blind or experience low vision, with even, non-slip flooring and unobstructed pathways.
- Staff are available to assist visitors with blindness or low vision if needed.
Deafness & Limited Hearing
- Waitlisting for seating and takeaway order notifications are provided via text or SMS.
- Information about events is available on the venue's website, Facebook, Instagram, Eventfinda, community pages, and an Access Page.
- Events are held in environments suitable for visitors who are deaf or experience limited hearing, with clearly displayed signs or graphics.
- In the event of an emergency, the venue can notify all visitors quickly and clearly with both audio and visual warnings.
- Evacuation plans consider individuals with deafness or limited hearing.
- If events feature video, closed captions, subtitles, or sign language interpretation are not available.
Neurodiverse Support
- The venue does not offer quiet hours for neurodiverse visitors.
- Music is played through a speaker system at a volume no louder than 85 decibels, and staff can control the volume.
- No areas with strong scents or fragrances are present.
- A designated breakout room or quiet space is available for visitors who require it.
- Events are held in environments suitable for neurodiverse visitors.
- Indoor venue temperatures can be adjusted, and spaces can be closed off to create a temperature-controlled environment during weather shifts.
- Visitors can easily remove themselves from events if they experience sensory overload or discomfort.
Service Animals
- All service animals are welcome on the premises.
- Service animals can enter all the same spaces as their owners.
Location
Operating Hours
Opening hours
Monday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday (Today)11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
