2870 Waihi Whangamata Road, 3691 Whangamata, New Zealand
#2 of 28 hotels in Whangamata
Guests' ChoiceBased on 109 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.4
Free Wifi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 19, 2025
Wenpei
AustraliaThe bed is comfortable than other places we booked during the holiday. Wifi speed is fast. Spa is wonderful. Clare and Ralph were very friendly and introduced some delicious local restaurants. We had a great time at there
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 26, 2025
Daniel
BruneiThe studio unit was private but has good access to the owner's facilities like the spa and the pool. We were given a BBQ set for our cooking in front of the unit, which was just great! The surroundings have a mature and immaculate garden. Claire and Ralph were welcoming and helpful. I would definitely recommend my friends to stay here at Whangamata.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 21, 2025
Ondrej
New ZealandEverything was great, beautiful place. Clare was very nice and shared some great local recommendations with us :) Thank you!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 20, 2025
Hannah
New ZealandA lovely stay with the most kind hosts who were recommending eateries, hidden beaches and so forth. Very comfortable bed, fabulous hot tub and pool, close to whangamata. Would gladly stay again.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 12, 2025
Sarah
New ZealandEverything was great.
A lovely spot with very hospitable hosts. The pool and garden area was great. The perfect spot for a getaway. Very clean and tidy.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 20, 2025
Anthony
New Zealandbeautiful bush environment, great hospitable owners, comfortable quiet clean unit
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 13, 2025
Steve
New Zealand"Overall, the property is great, and we especially loved the pool and spa. However, we think the bed was too soft and might have at least bed frame for our preference. Aside from that, everything else was well-maintained, and we had an excellent stay."
The space is clean, organized, and thoughtfully designed, making it both functional and comfortable. The natural lighting and overall ambiance create a warm, our host Clare and Ralph are welcoming feel. Additionally, the pool and spa are definitely the highlights! It’s clear that a lot of care has gone into maintaining the property , and it definitely stands out!.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 10, 2025
Kelda
New ZealandNA
Looked better than pictured Lovely welcoming hosts Bush setting
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 7, 2025
Kenneth
United KingdomN/A
In a great location. Comfortable, modern and well equipped studio. We loved the hot tub and pool. Very friendly and helpful hosts, providing good advice on places to visit, and restaurants. Very private.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 6, 2025
Philip
New ZealandWe felt that it was a little awkward walking past the owners living area to access the pool area.
The Kiwi King studio was spacious and comfortable with a lovely walk-in tiled shower. The unit had a convenient kitchenette with all the appliances that we needed.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 2, 2025
Shanida
New ZealandNothing. Zero complaints! 😅
It sure is an Amazing Kiwi Lodge 🦋 Everything was perfect, so nice and clean. Pool was lovely to swim in. Cute little patio outside the lodge, very private and safe. Owners Clare and Ralph were super friendly, made us feel welcomed. 🌱
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 28, 2025
Jayne
New ZealandOnly gripe was the traffic noise from the highway.
Clare was a welcoming hostess. Everything was neat and tidy. Fresh linen and towels. Loved the proximity to Whangamata town centre. Felt like I was out in the country though.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 23, 2025
Monique
AustraliaAbsolutely loved how clean and cozy the space was. The owners were so welcoming and helpful and I also liked how it’s tucked away from the main road in a beautiful little oasis.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 18, 2025
Tracey
AustraliaAbsolutely lovely hosts! The studio was gorgeous, wonderful front deck to relax with my book and snacks. Close to town, easily accessible. Pool and spa were added bonuses!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 13, 2025
Daniel
United KingdomEverything was really great. The only thing that would make it better would be to have the use of an electric induction plate or similar to be able to make different meals but we just used the microwave which did the job.
Nice spacious studio which was very clean and comfortable. Easy parking right out the front. Use of the hot tub and access to the pool was great, and pool towels were available to use. Our hosts were friendly and gave us some good tips about what to do and see.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 13, 2025
Gregory
New ZealandVery good. Would definitely come again.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 5, 2025
Catalina
United KingdomGreat location and facilities. The family running it is friendly and very welcoming.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 2, 2025
Jane
New ZealandNot a dislike, more a mild irritation, traffic noise. I also bought my own teabags as the ones provided did not give me a good cuppa
The attention to detail, the sense of welcome.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 1, 2025
Michelle
AustraliaSo clean and well appointed, beautiful surroundings.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 16, 2025
Andrew
United KingdomGreat location in a beautiful village by the sea. Our host Clare made us feel so welcome. The lodge was immaculate and very well thought out with everything we needed. The pool and spa are just lovely and a great asset to the stay. Thank you so much once again.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 13, 2025
Christopher
New ZealandNothing!
Amazing location, the most wonderful and helpful hosts and great amenities within/close by to the property
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 12, 2025
Rachel
New ZealandNothing not to like
The bed was so comfortable. We slept really well. The pool & spa were a real bonus. Clare was a wonderful host, couldn’t do enough for us, chatted & made us feel very welcome.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 28, 2024
Heather
New ZealandSlightly hard to find the drive way, but once you know where it is it's easy to find again.
Quiet and comfortable space. Lovely hosts. Loved the hot tub too!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 20, 2024
Braunias
New Zealandwe had a wonderful stay and hosts were lovely
Stayed in December 2024
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