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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Mels Retreat in Te Kuiti offers a homestay experience with a sauna, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, an outdoor fireplace, hot tub, and outdoor seating area. Relaxing Amenities: The property features a picnic area, bicycle parking, breakfast in the room, and barbecue facilities. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, a work desk, and a dining area. Convenient Location: Located 41 mi from Hamilton Airport and 13 mi from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Mels Retreat provides scenic views of the garden and mountains. Highly rated for its sauna, spa, and location with a view.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Breakfast to go

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 king bed
and
2 bunk beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Brad
    Canada Canada
    Mel really goes above and beyond in terms of hospitality. Many little things, like complimentary breakfast, wine/beer, use of hot tub, chocolates/cookies in room. Guests are made to feel special.
  • Mark
    Australia Australia
    Definitely a hidden gem! Thank you for sharing your sanctuary with us. The views were spectacular and peaceful. Mel, you have spoilt us with all the little extras which reminded us of home. Definitely felt at home with all the pets you have! They...
  • Yuji
    United States United States
    They are incredibly friendly and kind. They created such a wonderful time just for us. We just want to say “thank you.”
  • Maike
    Australia Australia
    Great location on top of the hill with a view, close to Waitomo caving activites, great food in town at Stoked eatery. Mel had the heating on for us when we arrived, woke up to the gorgeous view and lots of beautiful friendly animals. Was only a...
  • Jake
    Australia Australia
    Everything was perfect, Mel put in a lot of effort to make it a lovely stay. Homemade food, animals outside, bed extremely comfortable, spa heated and ready to go. Everything was delightful.
  • Katia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The bed is incredibly comfortable! The private sauna was amazing!
  • Huimin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The bed is cozy and gives me the best sleep I’ve had in a long time, and the host is very nice.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Views were amazing hot tub great and a beer and wine on arrival plus great breakfast and snacks.. Mel was very welcoming.
  • Patricia
    Australia Australia
    Great views , very comfortable & all the little extras included to make our stay perfect . Highly recommended!
  • Kimberly
    United States United States
    First, Mel and Glenn-- they're so nice, so very accommodating, sat with us by a lovely fire pit overlooking their expansive valley view and talked about their family, domestic and farm animals, and hobbies, while we shared our stories and the...

Hosted by Mel

9.8
Host Review Score
Mel
We feel as though we have a true hidden gem with gorgeous spectacular views over looking the valley and town of Tekuiti, We have a private room with a large screen TV and Netflix with multiple channels, with a ensuite containing a handbasin, shower and toilet, We offer a continental breakfast with so many extras , 2 Robes for you to have a sauna or spa in , We have a large barbecue area that you can have a wine and relax with some lovely sounds of your choice or relax next to our open fire pit overlooking our stunning views, spa and sauna can be used anytime night or day. We have some very friendly animals also that love pats , like horses, shetland pony, sheep, cows, Rabbits, chooks , just to name a few.
Glen and Mel are friendly down to earth and here to make you feel at home, no ask is to big or to small, Mel was born and raised in the area moving away for work and returning with my husband after our working lives , although not yet retired we work smarter not harder, We both love animals and nature are into living off the grid and being as self sufficient as possible. Opening our beautiful home and land for our guests also to enjoy is what we strive for . Being kind always and staying humble are of the utmost importance to us both 😊
Te Kuiti town is a very friendly community , It is extremely safe where we are . Situated only 16 minutes to the Waitomo Caves , We recommend staying 2 nights to see and do what there is to offer, Bridal Veil Falls, Raglan popular beach, Hobbitan Village, are just a few of them.
Language spoken: English

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Mels Retreat 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.