Wairua Lodge - Rainforest River Retreat
251 Old Coach Road, Kaimarama, Whitianga, 3591 Whitianga, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 213 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Beautiful location, glowworms, no light pollution for great star viewing, and trails with signs teaching us about the different trees. Two spectacular hot tubs: choose romance or starry sky. And s’mores at the firepit. An unexpected highlight of our trip.
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Nestled among a lush valley, Wairua Lodge guests enjoy free continental breakfast and free in-room Wi-Fi. Guests can relax outdoors in the hot tub or enjoy the romantic treetop bathhouse. Wairua Lodge is a 15-minute drive from Whitianga and a 30-minute drive from Hotwater Beach. Cathedral Cove is a 35-minute drive and Auckland International Airport is a 2.5 hour drive away. All heated rooms feature a patio with garden views. They offer a fridge, toaster and tea and coffee making facilities. They have a seating area and a bathroom with bath robes. Some rooms have a kitchen. Guests can prepare a meal in the shared kitchen or socialize in the shared lounge. There are also laundry facilities. Your free continental breakfast includes cereals, muesli, yogurt, fruit, toast, spreads, tea and coffee.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Wairua Lodge - Rainforest River Retreat has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 19, 2014- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Gerry
Canada“Beautiful location, glowworms, no light pollution for great star viewing, and trails with signs teaching us about the different trees. Two spectacular hot tubs: choose romance or starry sky. And s’mores at the firepit. An unexpected highlight of...”
Brett
United States of America“The facilities, location, breakfast, night spa, outdoor bath, and fire pit area were all very nice! We truly enjoyed our stay.”
Anne
United Kingdom“Fantastic location Super clean Great facilities for cooking Extremely comfortable bed”- BradUnited States of America“Beautiful accommodations and open space. Very thoughtfully designed and managed by two wonderful hosts.”
Elad
Israel“The place is heaven on earth, they actually about every little detail you can imagine. The location is magical , in the middle of the rain forest, with a waterfall and a calming garden. Debbie and Ernst are amazing welcoming. The breakfast is...”
Rohan
New Zealand“Wairua Lodge felt like the complete experience! Exactly what we were after for a relaxing escape. Debbie and Ernst were the most wonderful hosts and made us feel right at home. The breakfast on the house was a really nice gesture and the home made...”
PaulNew Zealand“BREAKFAST WAS VERY GOOD ALWAYS PLENTY . ITS VERY QUITE ALL YOU HERE ARE THE BIRDS GREAT PLACE FOR FOR PEACE AND QUITE AND JUST CHILL.”
SuzanneNew Zealand“This is an exceptional and very special place. The owners of this resort are super friendly and make you feel so welcome, and the breakfast which included their own honey and eggs was great. The setting is divine - bush, river, and perfectly...”
HollyNew Zealand“Breakfast and facilities were amazing ! Cool little walks and so close to town.”
ChrisNew Zealand“Te ahua, te rangi marie me te manaakitanga. The surroundings, tranquility and the hospitality. He mihi maioha ki a korua Deb raua ko Ernst.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few hours
Hi there ... do you have to book to use the roof top bath?
Hi there. We have a whiteboard sign-in system here at the lodge with hourly slots to ensure that all of our guests have private use of the treetop bat..Answered on 5 September 2020Hi there, Booking.com says your double room with garden view is sutiable for 3 people - is there a sofa bed for the 3rd person?
Hi there. Our double rooms would only be suitable for a small child as the third person. They do not have space for a third adult.Answered on 29 November 2021Hi is the use of hot spa for private use of guest or is it shared with other guests ?
Hi there. We have a sign-in system with hourly slots to ensure that our guests have private use of the facilities.Answered on 16 October 2022If I am booking for 3 nights and it 705 dollars is that for the 3 nights inclusive
Hi there. Thank you for your interest in Wairua Lodge. The price includes continental breakfast & free use of all the facilities for the three nights ..Answered on 7 March 2022Hi Do we need to reserve. the treetop bath and outdoor jacuzzi or anyone can just turn up and use them?
Hi. The treetop bathhouse and night-sky spa pool are exclusively for the use of our guests. We have a whiteboard sign-in system with hourly slots so g..Answered on 7 January 2022Please can you advise re the road to get to the property as some comments said it was a'a bit of an adventure'! We will be in a hire car which I belie..
Hi there. Most of our guests come with hire cars and there has never been a problem.Answered on 8 March 2023- Still looking?
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Amenities of Wairua Lodge - Rainforest River RetreatGreat facilities! Review score, 10
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Garden view
- View
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Dining table
- Toaster
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Water sports facilities on site
- Hiking
- Hot tub
- Dining area
- Sitting area
- iPod dock
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- DVD player
- TV
- Fruit
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Laundry
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/Puzzles
- Books, DVDs or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Private entrance
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Open-air bath
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- German
- English
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.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 17 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.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Wairua Lodge - Rainforest River Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Please inform Wairua Lodge - Rainforest River 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.
Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.
FAQs about Wairua Lodge - Rainforest River Retreat
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The prices at Wairua Lodge - Rainforest River Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Wairua Lodge - Rainforest River Retreat is 5.6 miles from the center of Whitianga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Wairua Lodge - Rainforest River Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Hiking
- Open-air bath
- Water sports facilities on site
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Wairua Lodge - Rainforest River Retreat on this page.
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Check-in at Wairua Lodge - Rainforest River Retreat is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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Guests staying at Wairua Lodge - Rainforest River Retreat can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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Room options at Wairua Lodge - Rainforest River Retreat include:
- Double
- Apartment
