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Wharekauhau Country Estate

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#1 of 1 hotels in Featherston
Description: Distinctive, Intimate Shingle-roofed Country Lodge & Cottages reminiscent of an Edwardian country mansion.
  • Address
    Western Lake Road
    Palliser Bay
    Featherston
    New Zealand
Check Rates: $1,341 NZD1,801 Avg. Price
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars Based on 5 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4 based on 5 reviews Rooms
    • 4 based on 5 reviews Service
    • 3.5 based on 5 reviews Value
    • 4 based on 5 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 2 reviews Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 60% based on 5 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 50% based on 5 reviews Older travelers
    • 50% based on 5 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 30% based on 5 reviews Families with young children
    • 30% based on 5 reviews Young singles

Reviews of Wharekauhau Country Estate

( 1-5 of 5 )
Dec 5, 2007

I am writing this review many years after I stayed here, because I have now travelled to many beautfiul 5 star hotels through Europe, NZ, Australia and Asia only to realise that nothing ever comes close to how spectacular Wharekauhau was. I don't think there is much need to go into detail- it is all very simple to describe- perfection.... more

Apr 29, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

My partner and I have visited this hotel twice - once in 2001, and once in December 2006, when we celebrated our civil union there. It really is the most sublime place: situated in an understated yet truly beautiful bay, the main part of the lodge is quietly amazing, and the cottages are to die for. The food is exquisite,... more

Oct 3, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

Our stay was great and our high expectations were met. We didn't experience some of the lowlights mentioned in one of the reviews so far. Either they have changed for the better or that guest must have had a one-off bad stay. Not us, it was great and we recommend it. Sure it was expensive, but you know that before... more

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4 of 5 stars
New York, NY USA
Mar 22, 2006
3/4 found this review helpful

I will start this out by saying this is a very expensive lodge- over 1600NZ dollars a night (1100 USD with taxes). While the lodge and facilities are beautiful and the setting is absolutely lovely, the service was sorely lacking in this price range. We often feel that it is the little things that add up and there were very... more

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5 of 5 stars
Philadelphia, PA
Feb 13, 2006
3/4 found this review helpful

If you have the money to spend and want a truly excellent lodge experience, then stay here on your next trip to NZ. Cant say enough about the staff, the accomodation, the activities, the sheer beauty of the location, and the food. Wharekauhau, there is no substitute.... more

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Wharekauhau Country Estate Address

Western Lake Road | Palliser Bay, Featherston, New Zealand