Located on 3000 acres of land opposite Ocean Beach, Wharekauhau Country Estate features a day spa, a tennis court and an outdoor pool. It offers luxurious accommodations with bay views, included country breakfast and a gourmet 4-course dinner. Each ocean-facing cottage features a double spa bath, a warming fireplace and antique furniture. All cottages have free Wi-Fi, an iPod docking station and an LCD TV with satellite channels. Wharekauhau Country Estate Palliser Bay is a 1.5-hour drive from central Wellington, and 2 hours’ drive from Wellington Airport. Hawkes Bay is a 4-hour drive away. You can maintain your workout at the fitness center, or enjoy a relaxing massage. The property also features horse riding, ATV quad biking and archery, as well as a croquet lawn and petanque field. Start your day with breakfast from the continental buffet or the extensive cooked menu. Dinner features modern interpretations of New Zealand classics, including the famous Texel Lamb. You can enjoy a selection of canapés and pre-dinner drinks in the lounge or the sunny courtyard.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Roland
    New Caledonia New Caledonia
    The staff was fantastic , the whether was bad , the food is good but not at the level of a Relai Château .
  • Linda
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We felt absolutely spoiled. We were welcomed with open arms. The staff were outstanding, informatve and very friendly. Although the dinner menu was very limited the quality was 5 star. Accommodation was absolutely immaculate and so...
  • Benjamin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    loved the comfy cottages. loved the comfortable interior spaces the food was excellent

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Wharekauhau Country Estate
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Beachfront
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Archery
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

Wharekauhau Country Estate takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

 

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.

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
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 650 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.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Wharekauhau Country Estate 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.

FAQs about Wharekauhau Country Estate

  • Check-in at Wharekauhau Country Estate is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Wharekauhau Country Estate is 13.7 miles from the center of Wairarapa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Wharekauhau Country Estate may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Wharekauhau Country Estate include:

    • Suite

  • Wharekauhau Country Estate has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Wharekauhau Country Estate offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Darts
    • Beachfront
    • Body treatments
    • Beach
    • Hair treatments
    • Bike tours
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Swimming pool
    • Beauty services
    • Walking tours
    • Body wrap
    • Cooking class
    • Pedicure
    • Locker rooms
    • Fitness
    • Archery
    • Bicycle rental
    • Body scrub
    • Manicure
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Facial treatments
    • Spa facilities
    • Hairstyling
    • Tennis equipment

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Wharekauhau Country Estate on this page.