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Offering garden views, Waitomo Retreat in Hangatiki offers accommodations, an open-air bath, and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. The vacation home has private entrance. All units come with a balcony with mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with bath. A fridge, a stovetop, and kitchenware are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the vacation home, the units come with bed linen and towels. The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Waitomo Glow Worm Caves is 5.9 miles from the vacation home. Hamilton Airport is 34 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 bunk beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 bunk beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.5
Free Wifi
8.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Intrepid
    the United States the United States
    Off grid, and so tranquil! We wish we could have stayed a little longer. Hosts were very responsive to questions, and had provided us with breakfast goodies from their own farmstead. Kids said those were the best eggs they'd ever tasted!
  • Patrick
    the United States the United States
    The place was very clean and had a nice scenic view from the front porch, aside from a main highway.
  • Dominic
    the United Arab Emirates the United Arab Emirates
    Cozy option and perfect for short night outs for a compact option of 2 independent rooms with a small living and kitchen area!
  • Heidi
    Australia Australia
    Great outdoor decking area. Host left bread milk and fresh eggs which was lovely.
  • Doxey
    the United States the United States
    It was perfect for our family. The location is stellar and the staff are amazing. I would recommend it to anyone.
  • Yuhan
    the Netherlands the Netherlands
    The property is perfectly located 10 min by car from the Waitomo Glowworm. The communication with the host is extremely smooth. We were also very positively surprised by the food in the fridge, which saved us a trip to a supermarket and a trip to...
  • Eric
    the United States the United States
    Close to glowworm caves, unique container home. Eggs, milk, bread, juice in fridge.
  • Julianne
    the United States the United States
    It was a fun experience staying in this off-the-grid tiny house. The deck was a great place to be both early morning and evening. (We even used the narrow back deck!) Beds were comfortable and drapes did a good job of blocking light through the...
  • Hamilton
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved the location! Amazing views, sunset, outdoor bathtub and slept amazing.
  • Troy
    the United States the United States
    The location was picturesque, and after arriving at night we loved waking up to bovine friends in the morning. The host's thoughtful touches were so appreciated, especially the milk, coffee, and OJ.

Managed by Waitomo Retreat

Company review score: 9.2Based on 149 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Our story started with a thought of providing a unique experience and accommodation in our beautiful community Waitomo. The idea sparked by one of our amazing friend to take advantage of our beautiful land and give you the opportunity to get away from the busy city life style and rewind back into nature. We hope all of our guests take advantage of what Waitomo Retreat has to offer and enjoy their stay with us.

Property info

We have 2 Units available. Our Sunrise unit is located on the upper side of the hill and our Sunset unit is located on the lower side of the hill. If you're looking to get away from all the noise and rewind back to nature then this is the place for you. We have designed your stay so you can enjoy your cup of coffee in the morning out on the deck. Enjoy your lunch & dinner with our outdoor dinning and BBQ. And best of all, relax and enjoy a glass of wine in our outdoor bath with spring water and your choice of bath bomb! Our units are completely environmental friendly with Solar and Battery operated. Fresh natural spring water and utilisation of gas for hot water and heating.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Waitomo Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

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

    Internet
    Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette

    Bedroom

    • Linens

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Bathtub
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Sofa
    • Desk

    Media & Technology

    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Sofa bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Mosquito net
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan

    Outdoors

    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony

    Spa

    • Open-air bath

    Outdoor & View

    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Miscellaneous

    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English

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

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 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.
    Damage policy
    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    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
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

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

    (The units are designed uniquely for maximum of 4 people)

    Please inform Waitomo Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    FAQs about Waitomo Retreat

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

      • Open-air bath
    • Check-in at Waitomo Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Waitomo Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, Waitomo Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Waitomo Retreat can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Waitomo Retreat on this page.

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

    • Waitomo Retreat is 0.8 miles from the center of Hangatiki. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.