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Reviews of Tiwai Waka Retreat

68A Chatsworth Road, 5019 Wellington, New Zealand

#3 of 66 vacation rentals in Wellington

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Review Score

Based on 77 apartment reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Accommodation was great with comfy beds in a peaceful location. We were visiting a sick relative and it was nice being able to go back to somewhere so calming. Loved the decor.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    10
    Quiet Leafy retreat
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I have a recurring gripe that applies to not only this property but many apartment rentals. There is rarely a concise and user friendly guide to the TV operation. Again , at no stage did I easily find desired channels, having struggled to work the 2 remotes to switch on. With untold TV models on the market and heaven knows how many varied remotes, its not possible for a guest to easily negotiate the TV. How many hosts have stayed at another property and experienced this recurring issue ? I suggest very few. Do it... and perhaps understand this ever present issue. Again I reiterate this is a beautiful property that I whole heartedly recommend and the above is merely a generic comment.

    This is a quality property by any yardstick. Every facility was as described and of a quality standard. Appliances were all up to date and worked as designed. Beds super comfortable, bathroom spic and span. I particularly loved the location in a leafy quiet suburb at the end of a Cul de sac. Not even birds disturbed our sleep..

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location Quiet area

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    10
    If we ever come to Wellington again definitely be booking again 🩷
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Love the location not to far from Central Wellington as we went to Homegrown Concert - close to train - walked in a first impression was WOW!!!!! Warm, comfortable the shower was amazing!! Slept like a baby. The outside area relaxing 🩷

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    10
    Quiet and spacious
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Being picky, but an extension cord ran behind the bed to the other side of the bed would satisfy every couple with phones etc and is a quick and easy fix.

    On a quiet street away from passing traffic, a large bedroom with a huge comfy bed and ensuite shower room. It was great to have access to the kitchen and living room part of the apartment too. Railway station and town was a quick walk away and we left our car on the driveway for the entire weekend.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    9.0
    Very charming property
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a little out of the way . And a bit of a trip into city centre. But we still loved our stay .Very

    We really enjoyed our stay , very quiet and very clean. Had everything we needed.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2024

    10
    Stayed for 3 night, apartment was extremely clean and spacious with lovely outdoor area.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing relaxing space

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2023

    10
    Homely & a nice Sanctuary to come back too
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was great as it was close to all parties we needed to visit - the area we were in was very quiet & peaceful but handy to everything we needed

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2023

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very luxureous accommodation, very complete, excellent bed and bathroom. Sunny terrace with relax chairs. We enjoyed our stay very much.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2023

    8.0
    Overall the place is lovely for a short time period, love the nature right out side the living room and Donna was very g
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 2nd bedroom didn’t have any side tables and noise from upstair which waked us up quite early, also if you ware using the shower at the same time with the people upstair you may had a cold shower

    Nature is right outside the living room and very good communication

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2023

    10
    Beautiful place in a beautiful setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The bed! Husband wants buy one lol. The facilities and the price. Excellent place.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2023

    10
    Just perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just perfect! Could not have asked for a more comfortable "home" and great position outside of the city for the few days we had to explore the Wellington area and beyond. A great introduction to New Zealand! 🙂

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful home with lovely facilities and people. Would definitely stay again!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2023

    9.0
    Excellent property, easy to travel into Wellington and very well equipped.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Only downside is that the parking is a little difficult, especially if there is another car on the driveway.

    Property was really well equipped and spacious, with fantastic views.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    10
    Lovely place to stay and friendly accommodating owner
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cooking top (elements) werent really useable we struggled to get heat out of them so used the grill to cook, the vacuum suction was not really working and toaster had to be held down to work. Also very little room to cook so probably best to stay if your eating out a lot. Nothing big and we let owner know so are sure these will be addressed in the future :)

    The place was very clean, tidy, spacious and heater easily warmed up the area. The rooms were dressed up beautifully, the shower was fabulous. Everything looked fresh and new. We weren't there during the day so didn't get to appreciate the outdoor area which looked lovely. Owner was very friendly and helpful. Unfortunately we misplaced a key which we felt terrible about as we feel like we let her down, she was understanding and kind about it.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    NA

    Comfy and warm bed, spacious apartment

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2023

    10
    Perfect stay, thanks very much.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was fine.

    The food was all there for us to help ourselves to breakfast. The location is beautiful up amongst the trees.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very quiet and surronded in bush

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2023

    8.0
    just what we required
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the bathroom between the rooms was a little inconvenient but manageable

    very comfortable beds beautiful view over the trees peaceful

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2023

    10
    beautiful location super comfortable bed really nice stay
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    very spacious

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2023

    8.0
    lovely stay. very comfortable. friendly and helpful host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    lovely and tucked away just out of Wellington

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pillows supplied weren't very comfy, two of the three lamps didn't work, fan in bathroom quite loud. All very minor things that didn't bother us overly

    Beds and accommodation was comfy, tidy and spacious

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2023

    10
    i will come back soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    all were amazing

    amazing place to stay! thanks

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2023

    10
    We really enjoyed the space and felt very at home there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It didn’t have a stove but it did have a good bench top oven with two small hobs

    It was spacious and clean. We really enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in February 2023

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