Wharepuke Subtropical Accommodation

–Excellent location - show map
Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.7
  • The entire place is yours
  • 517 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

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About this property

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Elegant Accommodation: Wharepuke Subtropical Accommodation in Kerikeri offers a holiday home with a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, a terrace, kitchenette, balcony, and garden views. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves Japanese, Asian, and European cuisines for brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Outdoor seating and a picnic area provide additional dining options. Convenient Location: Located 6 km from Bay of Islands Airport, the property is a 7-minute walk from Kemp House and Stone Store. Nearby attractions include Haruru Falls (18 km) and Waitangi Treaty Grounds (26 km). Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the garden, restaurant, and bar, making it a preferred choice for relaxation and dining.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free private parking available on-site

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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pete
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Fantastic location. Close to town but removed enough to feel like an escape.”
  • Margaret
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “This place was amazing. Set in the most awesome gardens, with a world class restaurant just metres away (out of sight). Really comfy in a brillant part of NZ so glad we spent two nights here, superb gardens to wander around in. Thanks to the...”
  • Norman
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Loved the bush setting, the cabin really requires a bushwalk and that's very cool. The Maha restaurant was superb, a real treat.”
  • Jo
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The setting, lovely large warm cottages with everything you need. gorgeous restaurant fab owners and restaurant staff”
  • Jo
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Location in a amazing established garden, great facilities in room and spacious”
  • Toby
    Australia Australia
    “Stayed for our honeymoon, and everything couldn't have been more perfect. Wonderful staff, beautiful gardens and the most comfortable bed we've ever slept in in accommodation.”
  • Jan
    Australia Australia
    “Pleasant little apartment set in large subtropical gardens. Very comfortable with great king size bed. Excellent wifi cover. Close to shops.”
  • Helke
    Australia Australia
    “Tropical paradise, own, self-contained chalet in private botanical garden. The chalet with living room/ kitchen plus bedroom and terrace is very comfortable and has all you need for a pleasant stay including air conditioning. Parking on site. Very...”
  • Pat
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Lovely private setting. Interesting walks around their garden.”
  • Tony
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Breakfast not applicable. Dinner at restaurant onsite (Maha) was outstanding”

Host Information

9.7
Host review score
Wharepuke has been in the family since 1938. Robin Booth moved back to the family land in 1993 where, from completely bare earth he started a subtropical nursery and started the plantings of what is now lush subtropical "Gardens of National Significance" NZGT. Robins daughter Tania with her partner Mark moved to Wharepuke after travelling An old army barrack was moved from Auckland on the back of a truck and converted into a restaurant.The cottages were built Mark Graver RE set up the Wharepuke Print Studio, NZ's only dedicated nontoxic etching studio, and the Art at Wharepuke gallery, specialising in international printmakers but also exceptional works in other media. A sculpture trail meanders through the gardens. There is a changing exhibition of sculptures and provide opportunity for artist residencies for artists from around the world. Maha Restaurant :Run by couple Ming and Diane. Award winning chef Ming Poon describes his food as "where East Meets West".He uses local produce and wines and is fully licensed.They have numerous awards and write-ups in top national magazines
Kerikeri is a boutique town with lots of cafes, wineries and crafts. Wharepuke is just a 5 min walk to NZs iconic historic area the Stone Store Basin reserve where there is NZ's oldest buildings, Maori history and lovely river walks to see waterfalls. Just 1km to Kerikeri town
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Maha@wharepuke
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • Asian • European
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 10:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Wharepuke Subtropical Accommodation in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Wharepuke Subtropical Accommodation in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 10:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

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