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Purple Hen Country Lodge

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Comfort Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette
Front of property
Comfort Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July

Explore the area

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227 Wharawhara Road RD2, Tahawai, 3178
  • Place, Wharawhara Track
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Haiku Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Katikati Murals
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Comfort Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Garden view
  • 78 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Room 1)

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Room 1)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Room 2)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Room 3)

Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Room 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Room 4)

Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Room 4)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Tahawai

At Purple Hen Country Lodge, you'll be 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Katikati Murals and 9 km (5.6 mi) from Leveret Estate Winery. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Tahawai guest house, you'll be 19.8 km (12.3 mi) from Athenree Hot Springs and 38.9 km (24.2 mi) from Karangahake Gorge.
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What's nearby

  • Wharawhara Track - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Haiku Park - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Katikati Murals - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Fairview Golf Course - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Leveret Estate Winery - 9 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Talisman - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Landing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fresh Sushi - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Purple Hen Country Lodge

Purple Hen Country Lodge offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Purple Hen Country Lodge also features a picnic area, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Purple Hen Country Lodge was completed in December 2023.

This Tahawai guest house is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2006
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Purple Hen Country Lodge offers 5 accommodations with air conditioning. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas. This Tahawai guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Built in 2006
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - December 2023
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Purple Hen Guest House Guesthouse Katikati
Purple Hen Guest House Guesthouse
Purple Hen Guest House Katikati
Purple Hen House Katikati
Purple Hen Guest House
Purple Hen Country Tahawai
Purple Hen Country Lodge Tahawai
Purple Hen Country Lodge Guesthouse
Purple Hen Country Lodge Guesthouse Tahawai

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Purple Hen Country Lodge?

Purple Hen Country Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Purple Hen Country Lodge?

As of 1 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Purple Hen Country Lodge on 2 Jul 2026 start from NZ$150, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Purple Hen Country Lodge?

Yep, Purple Hen Country Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Purple Hen Country Lodge?

The closest beach to Purple Hen Country Lodge is Omokoroa Beach (15.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Purple Hen Country Lodge?

No, Purple Hen Country Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Purple Hen Country Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Purple Hen Country Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Purple Hen Country Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay with gracious hosts, all amenities were excellent spacious and quiet with a lovely comfortable bed. It was a nice return visit
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
Another great stay at Purple Hen Country Lodge! Looking forward to our next visit. Thank you Andrea and Rupert.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly hosts
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly place, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Amenities
The place was absolutely stunning outside and we loved the camping feel of the whole place. The owners were so helpful and kind too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A unique place to stay but very handy to town if you want it! Had everything we needed, lovely rural vibe & pretty views. Hosts very friendly and helpful 💛
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and clean . Beautiful surroundings and only like 3 mins drive from the main road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the purple Hen before and enjoyed it then and again this time. We would definitely recommend it to family and friends, great atmosphere, very comfortable, superb surroundings, great facilities, and very ideal central location but in a rural setting
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D A E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Loved everything about our stay. Great location, hospitable owners, beautiful grounds, cute chickens. Clean room and comfy bed, not en-suite but private bathroom for every room, hot shower with very good shower pressure, lovely common kitchen and lounge areas. Would have stayed longer had we could!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Set in lovely quiet gardens with an avocado orchard you can walk around. The room was spacious spacious and very clean. Rupert even got a desk and chair for me to work on my laptop. Lovely place and hosts would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My girlfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Purple Hen. I have stayed before with my family and loved it just as much then. Andrea and Rupert are always incredibly welcoming and friendly. The room was clean and comfortable, the lounge was cozy, the shower and kitchen were great. We will definitely be back for years to come.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Purple Hen is a gorgeous country house set in a cute little avocado orchard. Andrea and Rupert were warm and welcoming hosts who made us feel right at home. The upstairs apartment we had was clean and comfortable with our own kitchette, tv lounge, and 4-poster bed. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely consider staying again next time we are in this part of the country!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Duan and

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and the bed comfortable. Shower was great. Bedside table would have been useful and more homely. And shampoo etc in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Wanqian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom is not shared but not in the room. The sheets are bit weird, I had a lot of red spots after sleeping in it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very happy with my stay here. Andrea was very welcoming and helpful. I stayed in a dorm room, but turned out I had it to myself, which was nice. The facilities seem to be purpose built for small share accommodation, with a large kitchen and dining room, and separate lounge space. Everything was spotlessly clean. It felt very tranquil - close enough to the highway to be convenient for those travelling by car, but far enough away to feel like you're staying on a farm away from the world. I would definitely recommend staying here. The eggs and passionfruit were a nice welcoming touch as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were friendly. Its a nice walk around the property with Avocado Orchard and Bamboo trees. There's a walkway by the water the goes through the property. There are two large shared areas besides the sleeping rooms. The game room had a large TV with Disney and Netflix. They had a handicapp accessible ramp/ walkway up to the rooms. A cafe is on the corner close by that had a descent breakfast and baked goods.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful place to stay. We only had one night here but this would be a wonderful place to take a few days to decompress after a week or two of being on the road, traveling NZ. The kitchen is huge with plenty of space. Each room has its own full size fridge and we had a private bathroom. The bathroom is not en suite but right next door and comes with a key so you can lock your things away if you wish. The property is beautiful, quiet, and has 200 avocado trees that you can walk under and relax. The public areas are very clean and the rooms are a good size. The location is in the county with a small town near by. The hosts were very kind and responsive. This is a nice out of the way place that I would love to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marie-Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bel endroit pour relaxer en nature ! Les hôtes sont tellement gentils ! Il y a des avocatiers partout en arrière de l’établissement et si vous êtes chanceux, vous pourrez en déguster !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stately old home with beautiful garden and views
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed that this property was private and we had a lot of privacy with no distractions also that from every room we had a beautiful views. The beds were nice and comfortable with and rooms were very spacious. Nice and big.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the country setting. Set in an avocado Orchard, with freedom to wander around and enjoy the space
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet country environment and still close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Try this!

A lovely, quitr placr in rural Katikszi. Stayed 2 days, which was a good idea. Had nicreconversations with the caring ownerd and guests. Do it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were very comfortable and enjoyed our use of the communal lounge area. We were lucky to be the only visitors, it might seem a bit communal if all 4 rooms are taken. Good to be able to walk around the garden and Avo orchard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely guest rooms within a working farm/orchard

I really enjoyed my time at this tidy and cheerful accomodation. The owner operators were wonderfully knowledgeable of the community and local attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

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