Loved the tree house feel of the rooms. We sat on our balcony with a drink surrounded by tree ferns and birds. All of the staff were lovely and very helpful, but like many places, they were obviously struggling with a lack of staff. The guest laundry was very useful. $10 for use of the washing machine and tumble dryer (including washing liquid). It took about 1 hour 40 which we spent by the pool. Food choice in the restaurant at dinner was limited, but that meant that the quality was excellent. Breakfast options included fresh fruit, yoghurt, pastries, and hot choices (eggs, bacon, sausages, hash browns).

This stylish Resort is centered amongst forest trees reaching up a steep hill. Rooms are in luxurious huts spread over the are. They feature a terrace, a stylish bath with shower and Manukka Honey amenities, coffee and tea making facilities with fresh milk available in the otherwise empty fridge and a totally comfy bed. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxed. There is a wonderful large pool, dem and sauna (the sauna seems not be used too often, the light bulb inside didn‘t work) as well as a tennis court. Breakfast is a choice of continental, full or a la carte. When the weather is fine it can be enjoyed on the large wooden terrace adjacent to the restaurant, overlooking the mountains and part of the bay. Imhad the wonderful eggs Benedict with salmon and spinach one day, the Belgian waffles with berries and cream the other day (couldn‘t finish them...). Dinner at the restaurant is an early affair and you should definitely book in advance (i‘s over at 9 pm), latest orders taken at 8.30. The restaurant is very popular with the locals and the are very few other options in Pauaanui. Service can be a bit slow, don‘t expect too much knowledge about the wines on the list. But the food options were all great, be it the steak or the seafood (although I had expected a larger variety of fish and seafood, being right at the ocean). The Chef certainly has lots of international experience and does blend different styles using fresh ingredients and regional products.

My husband and I stayed in one of the one bedroom chalets for our 10 year anniversary. We LOVED this spot. Very private, well appointed little chalets. The kitchen facilities were perfect and well thought out, the bed was soft and comfortable, the bathrooms were amazing with really nice toiletries and underfloor heating. This was a huge bonus as it was miserable weather, and we didn't feel up to lots of wet and windy walks. We opted for the Breakfast included in our stay and the breakfast was very nice, the serving staff were very friendly and attentive. We ordered room service for dinner in Lieu of eating in the restaurant, and the staff were always very accommodating, considering they had to drive the food up a steep hill, and climb a few stairs to deliver it every time we ordered, just so we could laze around in our chalet. The receptions staff were always super friendly, and helpful. They would go out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. Over all this was a lovely experience, we would definitely book here again and it is totally worth every penny we paid.