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Purple Hen Country Lodge

2.5 star property

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Property amenity
Books, video library
Shared kitchen facilities
Garden view
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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227 Wharawhara Road RD2, Tahawai, 3178
  • Katikati Murals
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Haiku Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Athenree Hot Springs
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Comfort Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Comfort Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 78.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Room 2)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Tahawai

Located in Tahawai, Purple Hen Country Lodge is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Katikati Murals and Leveret Estate Winery. .This guesthouse is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Athenree Hot Springs and 24 mi (38.7 km) from Karangahake Gorge.
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What's nearby

  • Katikati Murals - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Haiku Park - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Katikati Bird Gardens - 14 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Athenree Hot Springs - 19 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Karangahake Gorge - 31 min drive - 38.7 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Busy Baker - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Orchard House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ambria Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Oh! Burger - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Purple Hen Country Lodge

Guesthouse with free parking, in the vicinity of Katikati Murals
Purple Hen Country Lodge offers 5 accommodations with air conditioning. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. This Tahawai guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include separate sitting areas, housekeeping is provided once per stay, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this guesthouse include a picnic area, gas grills, and bike parking.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

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
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • 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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (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 onsite parking
This property accepts cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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

Purple Hen Country Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Eryn

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Judy

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristin, Auckland

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

6/10 Okay

donna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy, Auckland

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fijn om hier te zijn!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

YANNICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convivial, calme, peu cher pour le service fourni
Location située en plein coeur d'une plantation d'avocats, hôtes charmants, disponibles et attentionnés