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Review of Waipoua Lodge
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 22 Mar 2018
We had a wonderful stay at Waipoua Lodge, wish we were there for longer. The hosts were absolutly lovely and the food was fantastic. Roy the cat and Fay the dog were so friendly! The spa was a great addition and the grounds were so nice to walk around. Good location for visiting Kai Iwi lakes and the Kauri forest. Would recommned to anyone looking for a relaxing peaceful getaway.
Date of stay: March 2018
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 6 Apr 2018
Thank you very much Sophie for your review! We're so glad you all had a great stay with us, a shame that you couldn't stay for longer but there is always next time!

Kind Regards,

Phil, Lily & Grace
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Reviewed 18 March 2018 via mobile

A fantastic overnight stay at a beautiful historic homestead. Excellent hosts who contributed to a very good experience. Evening meal was delicious as was the breakfast in the morning. Our room was very comfortable and our only regret was not being able to wallow in the hot tub.

Date of stay: March 2018
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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GraceWaipoua, Owner at Waipoua Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 25 March 2018

Thank Liz for your review! We're very happy you enjoyed the food while you stay with us. A shame about the hot tub, maybe you can come back in the future to stay and use it!

Thank you again :)

Phil, Lily & Grace

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Reviewed 14 March 2018

Large spacious suite in historic property but what is special is the customized service that owners phil, Liliy and family provide. Meals are home cooked and excellent. Phil gave us a morning tour of the area and they offered to do our laundry at no charge. I would highly recommend Waipoua Lodge. Good value for money. the best hotel experience in a seven week trip.

Room tip: The old shearing shed has been converted to a spacious suite with living room space 9complete with new kauri tree coffee table), loft, kitchen area, bedroom and large comfortable balcony. The plumbing is a bit creaky which is a testament to the age of the place, but it works.
Date of stay: January 2018
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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GraceWaipoua, Owner at Waipoua Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 25 March 2018

We are obviously very excited to see that your stay with us was the best out of your seven week trip! We really enjoyed having you stay with us and it was great to get to know yourself and Janice.

Thank you again for your review!

Regards,

Phil, Lily & Grace

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Reviewed 13 March 2018

Had a lovely stay, only wish we had stayed longer than the one night. Phil and Grace were great hosts, food was excellent, lodge was superb in beautiful peaceful surroundings overlooking the forest. Room was very large with separate sitting room and kitchen area. Characterful bedroom full of old-world charm.

Date of stay: October 2017
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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GraceWaipoua, Owner at Waipoua Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 25 March 2018

Thank you Micheal and Lynn for your review! We're very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us back in October. We're glad we made your stay memorable :)

Regards,

Phil, Lily & Grace

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Reviewed 12 March 2018

We were very pleased to spend some time here. This is a great place. Exceptional attention to detail by very attentive hosts. Phil and the team are truly wonderful and nothing is too much trouble. Dinner and breakfast were excellent. Accomodation very clean and all small details considered and taken care of.

Room tip: there are only a small number of suites available. each has bedroom with ensuite, lounge, kitchen.
Date of stay: March 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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GraceWaipoua, Owner at Waipoua Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 25 March 2018

Thank you very much Luke for your review, we're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us!
We're very happy to that you felt accommodated for, we try to make everything easy for our guests when they stay with us!

Once again thank you!

Regards,
Phil, Lily & Grace

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Reviewed 23 February 2018

A very good place to stay near Waipoua Forest. Lovely room, good food and charming hosts. But definitely at the expensive end of the range. Interesting range of international guests provided a chance to swap sight seeing tips.

Date of stay: February 2018
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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WaipouaLodge, Owner at Waipoua Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 28 February 2018

Thank you Lisa for your review, we are very happy that you enjoyed your night here at the lodge. We're glad you were able to have a good chat to the other guests we had staying!

Kind regards,

Phil, Lily & Grace

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