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Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate

5.0 star property
Elegant beach lodge and indoor pool

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Hallway
Exterior
Indoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers
Property entrance
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Cottage Suite) | View from room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included

Room options

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 70 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
4132 Wharekauhau Road, RD3, Ocean Beach, Wairarapa, Ocean Beach, 5773

What's nearby

  • Palliser Bay - 4 min drive
  • Wellington Cable Car - 119 min drive
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 119 min drive
  • Sky Stadium - 119 min drive

Getting around

  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Ferry Hotel - ‬71 min drive

About this property

Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate

Luxury lodge by the sea
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate. Sip on a glass of local wine at this lodge, which boasts wine release events, a vineyard, and a tasting room. Treat yourself to a massage, a facial, or a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like archery and mountain biking. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and a hair salon.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Bike rentals, an outdoor tennis court, and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, barbecue grills, and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as fireplaces and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Patios, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Private winery tours
  • Public winery tours
  • Tennis
  • Wine tasting room
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Couples dining
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (some items)
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Patio

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between July 14 and August 23.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 512.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 512.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility, and guests under 15 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and fitness facility with adult supervision

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate located?

Situated by the sea, this luxury lodge is within 32 mi (52 km) of Palliser Estate, Ata Rangi Vineyard, and Te Kairanga Wines.

Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diego, Key Biscayne, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Out of this world!! Beautiful.
This might be the prettiest place I ever stayed at. The scenery is spectacular. The hotel is just perfect. It's a beautiful country-house with exceptional food and the service is great. A++. I strongly recommend this. We did the horse and ATV tour and it's a must do. Fly into Wellington and rent a car to see the beautiful scenery on the 2 hr drive. I would love to return.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, New Zealand - Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home, Outstanding; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile, Phenomenal; Cleanliness: Spotless;

10/10 Excellent

Amber, New Zealand - Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Top of the line, Outstanding; Value: Fair price; Service: Remarkable, Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Immaculate, Pristine, Beautiful;

10/10 Excellent

Jason, New Zealand - Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Top of the line; Value: Affordable; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Immaculate; One night is just not enough to make the most of the facilities!! Will definitely be back.

10/10 Excellent

Craig, New Zealand - Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a fantastic experience, will go again.

10/10 Excellent

geoff, New Zealand - Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: expensive but fantastic; Service: Phenomenal; Cleanliness: Immaculate; easy to see why it is rated in the top 20 in the world

8/10 Good

Karyn, New Zealand - Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Anna, New Zealand - Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wish I remembered my togs as the pool looked amazing! Wish we could have stayed longer - room was massive, champagne on arrival, just lovely!