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The Jewel of Akatarawa provides a hot tub and free private parking, and is within 23 miles of Westpac Stadium and 23 miles of Beehive Parliament Building. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 24 miles of Wellington Botanical Gardens. The property features barbecue facilities and outdoor furniture. Providing a terrace and mountain views, the spacious villa includes 3 bedrooms, 3 living rooms, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms with a hot tub and a bath. The comfortable, air-conditioned accommodation also comes with soundproofing and a fireplace. The villa offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. After a day of fishing, canoeing, or hiking, guests can relax in the garden or the shared lounge area. Wellington Cable Car is 24 miles from the villa, while TSB Bank Arena is 24 miles away. The nearest airport is Wellington Airport, 28 miles from The Jewel of Akatarawa.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Fishing

Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Canoeing


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.9
High score for Upper Hutt
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sharon
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful spacious property with gorgeous outlook. Plenty of bathrooms and spaces to gather or spread out. Well equiped kitchen, and comfortable beds. Very tasteful decor and the handy bar leaner in the lounge was nice to hang out at.
  • Ankur
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The property is beautiful & tastefully designed. The outdoor spa and outdoor fireplace was great entertainment. We also enjoyed playing badminton & football on the lawn.
  • Yadielinah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful home! All the facilities where great! Lots of space, wonderful having use of the spa and outdoor area.

Host Info

8.8
8.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Welcome to Heaven! Experience the serenity of Akatarawa forest and river in one of the most prominent architecture masterpieces in Wellington. With 2/3 of the external walls made from double glazed glass from floor to ceiling reaching as high as 4.5m (15ft) you can enjoy the magnificent views of the forest and river inside and out. All of this is only 30mins drive from Wellington CBD or 42 mins from the Airport.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Jewel of Akatarawa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Wired internet is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional bathroom
    • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Shared toilet
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Spa tub
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Blu-ray player
    • Flat-screen TV
    • DVD player
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    • Hot tub
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Common Areas
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Food & Drink
    • Bar
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Horseback riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    Outdoor & View
    • River view
    • Mountain view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Laundry
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Safe
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

    The Jewel of Akatarawa takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of NZD 500 is required on arrival. That's about USD 305. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 25

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please inform The Jewel of Akatarawa 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.

    A damage deposit of NZD 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about The Jewel of Akatarawa

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Jewel of Akatarawa on this page.

    • Yes, The Jewel of Akatarawa is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at The Jewel of Akatarawa is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The Jewel of Akatarawa is 3.1 miles from the center of Upper Hutt. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Jewel of Akatarawa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Horseback riding

    • The Jewel of Akatarawa can accommodate this group size:

      • 6 guests

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

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Jewel of Akatarawa on this page.

    • The Jewel of Akatarawa has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

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

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