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Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate

5.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
4132 Wharekauhau Road, RD3, Ocean Beach, Wairarapa, Ocean Beach, 5773
  • Palliser Bay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The Weta Cave
    ‪129 min drive‬
  • Te Papa
    ‪129 min drive‬
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪132 min drive‬

Room options

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite

  • 753 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About this property

Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate

5-star Ocean Beach lodge with in-room fireplaces
At Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate, spend the day relaxing on the nearby beach or pampering yourself at the lodge's full-service spa.
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.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor tennis court, an indoor pool, and a fitness center.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials.
In addition to a full-service spa, Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate features an outdoor tennis court and an indoor pool. The lodge offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This luxury lodge also offers a fitness center, spa services, and a library. Complimentary uncovered self parking and uncovered valet parking are available on site.

Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Private wine tours
  • TV in common areas
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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.

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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
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

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!