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Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate

5.0 star property

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Hallway
Front of property
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Cottage Suite)
Indoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers
Bicycling

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
4132 Wharekauhau Road, RD3, Ocean Beach, Wairarapa, Ocean Beach, 5773
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal
    119 min drive
  • Te Papa
    121 min drive
  • The Weta Cave
    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

  • 70 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About this property

Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate

Luxury lodge with a full-service spa and free breakfast
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.
During your stay at Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate, you'll be within walking distance of Palliser Bay. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Indulge with body wraps, facials, or deep-tissue massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a gym, and bike rentals
  • 30.4 mi (49 km) from Palliser Estate and 30.5 mi (49.1 km) from Ata Rangi Vineyard
Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and an indoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A fitness center, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 5-star Ocean Beach lodge is smoke free.

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 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 public transport

  • 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–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Archery
  • Bike rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Private winery tours
  • Public winery tours
  • Tennis
  • Wine-tasting room
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Couples dining
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (some items)
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 512.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 512.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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" "
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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!