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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Waiorau Homestead in Wanaka offers a 4-star bed and breakfast experience with a sun terrace, garden, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The property features private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, outdoor fireplace, hot tub, and an indoor play area. Additional facilities include a laundry service, outdoor seating, picnic area, and barbecue facilities. Convenient Location: Located 24 mi from Queenstown Airport, Waiorau Homestead is near attractions such as Cardrona (8.7 mi) and Puzzling World (16 mi). Activities available include fishing, skiing, hiking, and cycling. Highly rated for its friendly host, delicious breakfast, and relaxing hot tub.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
or
3 twin beds
1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Naum
    Israel Israel
    Gorgeous property! So beautifully decorated it gives the feeling of a luxurious resort. The surroundings are astonishing, with a lovely stream of water in their backyard, beautiful trees and gardening (visited during the Fall). What a...
  • Nikki
    Australia Australia
    The Homestead exceeded all expectations! Ann and Blythe went out of their way to make our every comfort. We had the 3-course dinner which was better than any restaurant meal we had in Queenstown, and they made us feel so welcome in their beautiful...
  • Jasmin
    United States United States
    The hosts were wonderful. We arrived after a long drive and were offered a delicious glass of wine as we relaxed in front of a crackling fire. Our room was lovely and very comfortable. Breakfast was amazing. Huge selection of homemade foods. We...
  • Peter
    United States United States
    Beautiful room and hosts made us feel right at home. Dinner prepyby Blyth excellent with wines included Couldn’t ask for a better experience
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was quiet and comfortable, wonderful hosts. Great seating areas inside and out on veranda to read a book. Truely special place to visit. The breakfast was perfect, exceptional fruit salad and poached eggs. The hot tube is just what I...
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a lovely house, we had a spacious room and bathroom which opened onto the terrace.
  • Dale
    United States United States
    If you are contemplating staying here, do it! The grounds and accommodations are excellent. We were greeted warmly at the door and offered refreshment from our journey right away. The gardens are peaceful and quiet. The swimming pool and hot tub...
  • Kim
    Australia Australia
    This was a fabulous place to stay - quiet, stunning surrounding and wonderful hosts - I thoroughly recommend the Homestead.
  • Sandra
    United States United States
    Beautiful gardens, comfortable bed, excellent breakfast.
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely private little house, hot tub a real luxury - very helpful host, who gave simple instructions to find the place, 5 mins to local Hotel/reataurant & simple drive to Wanaka - top quality stay!

Managed by Ann Lockhart and Blyth Adams

Company review score: 9.8Based on 296 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Ann & Blyth have been in the hospitality business for a number of years and run the award winning Waiorau Homestead Luxury B&B on the premises. Dinners are available on request from resident chef, Blyth. We have hosted some thousands of guests since 2008 and have been awarded Trip Advisors' top 3 places in Wanaka for over 12 years.

Property info

Beautiful rural property, set on 10 acres with mature tress and stream boundary. All season accommodation. 3 luxury rooms and self contanined studio. Guest lounge and guest dining room ( Homestead guests only). Dinners on request from resident chef. Hot tob, petanque courst, outside fire, swimming pool (summer only).

Neighborhood info

Winter - Waiorau Homestead is the closest accomodation to Cardrona Ski Resort and Snow Farm cross country skiing. It is 20 mins to Treble Cone ski area (Wanaka) and 40 mins to the 2 Queenstown ski fields - The Remarkables & Coronet Peak. Spring/ Summer - access to hiking tracks, inclding the Meg Pack Track - Cardrona to Roaring Meg - 7 hours walk. Meg Hut - 1.5 hours from Homestead. World renowned Cardrona Distillery, horse riding and quad bikes, all adjacent to the property. Iconic Cardrona Hotel - 2kms from Homestead. Numerous wineries, water activites and biking tracks - 20 munites drive to Wanaka. Historic Arrowtown - 30 minutes drive.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Waiorau Homestead

Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • High chair

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Ski

  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Hot tub

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Executive lounge access
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Fenced pool

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

Waiorau Homestead takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 70 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

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

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Waiorau Homestead in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that Waiorau Homestead does not accept payments with American Express credit card.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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