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4.9 out of 5

"Facilities: Home away from home, Outstanding; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile, Phenomenal; Cleanliness: Spotless; " More

By Rachel, from New Zealand - Wellington on Wed 21 May 2014

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in Ocean Beach awaits you at Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate. You'll be 49 km (30.4 mi) from Palliser Estate and 49.1 km (30.5 mi) from Ata Rangi Vineyard. Highlights at this beach lodge include a full-service spa, a restaurant, and an indoor swimming pool.

A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs, and mani/pedis. For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym, outdoor tennis court, and pool loungers as well as access to bike rentals. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Each morning free cooked-to-order breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free valet parking.

Sights in the region of this 5-star Ocean Beach lodge include The Weta Cave and Te Papa.

Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
NZ$4,922* Per night/room 8 May - 9 May

Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate ratings based on 7 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.9 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate

Everyone (1) Couples (6)
5 out of 5
Pros: The food, the wine, the position, the staff, just everything!
Cons: Having to leave
Location: Inspiring
Facilities: Home away from home, Outstanding; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile, Phenomenal; Cleanliness: Spotless;

Posted by , from New Zealand - Wellington on 21 May 2014

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5 out of 5
Pros: Everything! beautiful food, lovely surroundings, fantastic staff and the cottages and to die for!
Cons: Only being able to afford one night
Location: Good views
Facilities: Top of the line, Outstanding; Value: Fair price; Service: Remarkable, Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Immaculate, Pristine, Beautiful;

Posted by , from New Zealand - Wellington on 1 Aug. 2013

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5 out of 5
Pros: The cosy cottages, spacious, immaculate, great views, fireplace, fresh fruit and biscuits, very relaxing and cosy.
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.

Posted by , from New Zealand - Wellington on 13 Jun. 2013

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5 out of 5
Pros: The service was excellent. A friendly geniuine atmosphere.
Cons: A few devices in room not working.
Overall a fantastic experience, will go again.

Posted by , from New Zealand - Wellington on 5 Jun. 2013

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5 out of 5
Pros: Overall attention to detail and personal touches, nothing wasd too much trouble
Cons: Nothing
Location: Away from it all
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: expensive but fantastic; Service: Phenomenal; Cleanliness: Immaculate; easy to see why it is rated in the top 20 in the world

Posted by , from New Zealand - Wellington on 21 May 2013

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4 out of 5
Pros: Cottage. Attention to detail in cottages. View
Cons: Expensive compared to similar lodge/hotel. Young staff who weren't very confident or attentive.

Posted by , from New Zealand - Wellington on 21 Nov. 2012

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5 out of 5
Pros: Massage - Joelle was amazing! Food - egg white omelette for breakfast was Devine!
Location: Tranquil, Just right, Good views
Wish I remembered my togs as the pool looked amazing! Wish we could have stayed longer - room was massive, champagne on arrival, just lovely!

Posted by , from New Zealand - Wellington on 23 Oct. 2012

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About the Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate

Location 4132 Wharekauhau Road, RD3, Ocean Beach, 5773

Property Features

Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and an indoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate. Free self parking and valet parking are available. This 5-star Ocean Beach lodge is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free valet parking and self parking

Room Amenities

Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and minibars (stocked with some free items). Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Fireplace
  • Private patio
  • Stocked minibar (select free items)
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Separate shower and tub
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 3
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21
  • Check-in time ends at 5:30 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 512.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 5:30 PM
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Wharekauhau Country Estate Hotel Palliser Bay
  • Wharekauhau Country Estate Palliser Bay
  • Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate Lodge Palliser Bay
  • Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate Lodge
  • Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate Palliser Bay
  • Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate Lodge Palliser Bay
  • Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate Palliser Bay
  • Lodge Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate Palliser Bay
  • Palliser Bay Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate Lodge
  • Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate Lodge
  • Lodge Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate
  • Wharekauhau Country Estate
  • Wharekauhau Estate Palliser
  • Wharekauhau Estate Ocean
  • Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate Lodge
  • Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate Ocean Beach
  • Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate Lodge Ocean Beach

You should know

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official classification for accommodations in New Zealand. This lodge has been awarded the Qualmark® Luxury Lodge classification, and is displayed on this page as 5.0 stars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.