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Featuring a terrace, Ruakaka Retreat provides accommodations in Ruakaka. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation features luggage storage space and bicycle parking for guests. The spacious guest house includes a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, as well as a kettle. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the sea views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. For those times when you'd rather not eat out, you can cook on the barbecue. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ruakaka, like fishing and pub crawls. An indoor play area is also available at Ruakaka Retreat, while guests can also relax in the garden. Northland Event Centre is 19 miles from the accommodation, while Whangarei Art Museum is 19 miles from the property. Whangarei Airport is 24 miles away.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
7.5
Location
8.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gurmanbir
    India India
    Beautiful place, very clean and cozy with great views.
  • Maureen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    N/A re breakfast. Own catering. Location private and peaceful. Spectacular view.

Hosted by Mark Meyer

8.9
8.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Mark Meyer
Its very relaxing, in the country, very private
Hi I'm Mark, new to hosting but have stayed in many places. I want you to feel like the place is your own. I enjoy cycling, Kayaking and Music. Feel free to ask for anything if I'm about.
Set just 4 km off state highway 1 up in the hills, this quiet unique free-standing cottage is the perfect get-away. Ruakaka beach is 6-7 minutes' drive and Whangarei is 25 minutes to the North and Waipu just 15 minutes' drive away, you have so much to do. Have a wander through the large garden area out front. There is one bedroom with a queen-sized bed and there is a very comfortable fold out bed in the dining kitchen area also if required for extra guests. The kitchen has a fridge, microwave, Air Fryer, Rice cooker and hot plate, with pot and pans for cooking. I also have some cooking basics also, Rice, Flour, Oats, Cooking oil etc,If you are staying for 3 days or more there is a washing machine / drier available (please ask if you require this). There is wi-fi available and excellent Cell phone coverage also. Feel free to wander around the property and take a walk along the (hardly any traffic) road, there are beautiful views everywhere, and it's worth a visit to Wilsons Dam, which supplies Whangarei with water. I have two Sea Kayaks and life jackets available to use, but you will need a way to transport them or ask me and if I am around, I can help with this. Feel free to ask if you need anything at all.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Ruakaka Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed

Activities

  • Bar crawls
  • Fishing

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Baggage storage

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access

    General

    • Smoke-free property
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Ruakaka Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Ruakaka Retreat

    • Ruakaka Retreat is 2.2 miles from the center of Ruakaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Ruakaka Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fishing
      • Bar crawls
    • Room options at Ruakaka Retreat include:

      • Double
    • Check-in at Ruakaka Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Ruakaka Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.