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WAITOHU LODGE Otaki - as featured in NZ House & Garden June 2020

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Otaki, Wellington
  • Otaki River Walks
    8 min drive
  • Otane Market
    8 min drive
  • Otaki Beach
    11 min drive
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ)
    24 min drive

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About the area

Otaki

Located in Otaki, this guesthouse is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Otaki River Walks and Otane Market. .This guesthouse is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Otaki Dog Park and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Worser Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Otaki River Walks - 8 min drive
  • Otaki Beach - 11 min drive
  • Waikanae Beach - 21 min drive
  • Otaki Gorge - 25 min drive
  • Paraparaumu Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Nga Purapura - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Te Horo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sixty SIX - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪River Stone Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive

About this property

WAITOHU LODGE Otaki - as featured in NZ House & Garden June 2020

When was the last time you unplugged from the madness and dove into nature? No, really?

Nestled into lush green forest an hour north of Wellington, Waitohu Lodge was built on the three Rs: relax, rejuvenate and revive.

There’s 2ha of Jurassic-like forest where the only sound is native birds and the breeze rustling the 100-year-old trees, a brand new 6m x 3m swimming pool to cool off in, a private bush-walk and stream where you can picnic and a stylishly renovated one-bedroom apartment (not surprising when one of your hosts writes for NZ House & Garden Magazine).

The space
Washing machine available on request
Coffee, tea and treats in room
Swimming pool (for guest use only)
Private bush walk on property with stream access
Must be dog friendly as there is a small dog on site
There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator and a microwave. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include an electric kettle and an iron/ironing board.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Martin Haughey

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden

More

  • Books
  • Smoke-free property
  • Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Waitohu Lodge Otaki Relax Rejuvenate Revive

WAITOHU LODGE Otaki - as featured in NZ House & Garden June 2020 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the quietness of the place. Nice and spacious and lovely surroundings. Accommodation had a lovely bush walk to the lake. We really enjoyed our stay away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Away from the Bustle
Lovely relaxing stay in front of the fire, yet accessible to the Matariki festival in Otaki. Lovely grounds to walk around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous stay - highly recommend
A beautiful, tranquil and delightful apartment and gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location
Modern, clean, warm haven - picturesque, private, peaceful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tidy, charming and relaxing
Waitohu lodge is a beautiful place to stay. It's quiet and relaxing and the hosts are pleasant, a really nice experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend! So peaceful and quiet for a getaway. Lovely host
Well thought out space, clean, spacious and cozy at the same time! Loved the bush walk behind the property, a lovely addition.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful presentation and very comfortable. A longer stay would have been great. Recommend it as a great home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
Lovely place and surroundings. Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning
Great place to stay. Beautiful setting. Apartment very stylish and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and Convenient
We enjoyed our stay. Lovely and peaceful in tranquil surroundings. Apartment layout and supplies worked very well for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Otaki stat
Great property and well positioned for access to the Kapiti Coast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Megan M., Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
ōtaki getaway
Waitohu Lodge is an immaculate, peaceful space, perfect for a rural getaway. Marty was friendly and welcoming and then left us to our own devices. Perfect.

10/10 Excellent

katherine o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay in beautifully designed apartment
We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay. While joined to the house by an annex the apartment was completely private and felt like our own space. Beautiful outlook across the large lawn to the private bush reserve. Lovely fireplace inside was perfect for our early winter getaway. We enjoyed all the thoughtful, artistic finishes in the apartment. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amisi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Otaki for 2 nights
Lovely place, it was incredible to stay at Waitohu lodge. Peaceful and great. we chose this location because we wanted to be not far from Wellington and at the same time in a countryside setting. This apartment combines well 2. It is a very good compromise. We were about 1 hour from Wellington, less than 10 minutes from the beach. The property is just beautiful. The bed is super comfortable. The welcome by the host just excellent.

8/10 Good

Beverley J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility at its best
Great way to get away from it all with friendly hosts. Set in private park like grounds. Little extras added to a positive experience. Would defiantly recommend. Thanks Marty and Sharon