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Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate

5.0 star property

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Hallway
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Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Terrace/patio
Property entrance

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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4132 Wharekauhau Road, RD3, Ocean Beach, Wairarapa, Ocean Beach, 5773
  • Place, Te Papa
  • Place, The Weta Cave
  • Place, Interislander Ferry Terminal
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)

Room options

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite

  • 70 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ocean Beach

With a stay at Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate in Ocean Beach, you'll be 30.4 mi (49 km) from Palliser Estate and 30.5 mi (49.1 km) from Ata Rangi Vineyard. .This beach lodge is 31.8 mi (51.2 km) from Te Kairanga Wines.
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Getting around

  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Ferry Hotel - ‬71 min drive

About this property

Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate

Elegant beach lodge and indoor pool
Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and minibars (stocked with some free items). Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor tennis court, an indoor pool, and a fitness center.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a fitness center. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Private wine tours
  • TV in common areas
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between July 14 and August 23.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 512.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 512.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility, and guests under 15 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and fitness facility with adult supervision

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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