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      Wharekauhau Country Estate

      125 Reviews
      #1 of 1 Hotels in Featherston
      Western Lake Road | Palliser Bay, RD3, Featherston 5773, New Zealand
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      Overview
      5.0
      125 reviews
      • Excellent90%
      • Very good8%
      • Average1%
      • Poor1%
      • Terrible0%
      Travellers talk about
      “farm tour” (19 reviews)
      “the main lodge” (9 reviews)
      “food and wine” (9 reviews)
      Free Wifi
      Free Parking
      Breakfast included
      Beachfront
      Pool
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      Bar/Lounge
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      1 - 5 of 121 reviews

      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      One of the best hotels in New Zealand

      This is not only a beautiful place with impeccable service but it is also an amazing gastronomic experience. The villas are quiet and spacious and equipped with all the amenities you can think of. The hotel is off the beaten path but is definitely worth...More

      Thank Replicant_Roy
      Reviewed 3 weeks ago
      Exceptional weekend

      We have just returned from a fantastic weekend at an exceptional property, to celebrate my partners birthday. Even though the weather was wet and windy, we thoroughly enjoyed walking down to the beach to experience the lovely scenery, and then return to the warmth and...More

      Thank TriciaB623
      Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
      Bastille weekend

      Have just experienced the most relaxing weekend celebrating Bastille day with the fantastic staff at Wharekauhau. Amazing Bastille dinner and wine pairing Friday night with a very entertaining and passionate host. The weekend was relaxing with great weather Saturday and Sunday and just what we...More

      Thank Anna2610
      Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
      Our 40th wedding anniversary weekend retreat

      On the 20th May 2017, we celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary at the Wharakahu Lodge. It's has been in my bucket list for a long time to visit the lodge. The whole experience at the lodge was amazing. We were treated like a royalty. Staffs...More

      Thank Bharati J
      Reviewed 5 July 2017 via mobile
      Always perfect

      What can you say about a place that makes you sad …….to ever leave? We went for lunch here just because we love the place. For us, living on the Kapiti Coast, it’s a 2 hour drive there and 2 hours back through the Rimutaka...More

      Thank Int_Academic
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      About
      Awards & Recognition
      Travellers' Choice2017 Winner
      Certificate of Excellence
      Amenities
      • Top amenities
      • Pool
      • Free Parking
      • Restaurant
      • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
      • Room Service
      • Bar/Lounge
      • Spa
      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
      • Breakfast included
      • Beachfront
      • Hotel Amenities
      • Free Parking
      • Room Service
      • Breakfast included
      • Meeting Rooms
      • Laundry Service
      • Concierge
      • Conference Facilities
      • Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
      • Airport Transportation
      • Dry Cleaning
      • Business Centre with Internet Access
      • Babysitting
      • Room amenities
      • Refrigerator in room
      • Minibar
      • Things to do
      • Pool
      • Restaurant
      • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
      • Bar/Lounge
      • Spa
      • Tennis Court
      Details
      • Price range
      • US$756 - US$2,009 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
      • Hotel class
      • Room types
      • Suites ,
      • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
      • Family Rooms
      • Number of rooms
      • 13
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      • Greater Wellington >
      • Wairarapa >
      • Featherston
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      • Wharekauhau Country Estate Featherston
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      Room Tips
      "Suite 9 is just 2 mins walk from the main lodge"
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      "Room 9 is very close to main lodge yet still quiet!"
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      "Our Stormwatch Cottage Room 7 is delightful. I haven't seem any of the other rooms but this one is great."
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      "We stayed in a "Storm Watch" cottage and loved it."
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