10/10 Excellent
Denise
Travelled with partner
19 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Denise
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Riverside Homestead Waitangi
3.5 star property
Riverfront guesthouse with full-service spa and restaurant
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Breakfast available
- Spa
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Parking included
Explore the area
846 Puketona Rd, Haruru, Northland, 0204
- Bay of Islands4 min drive
- Haruru Falls4 min drive
- Palm Tree Cafe3 min drive
- Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)11 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Premium Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View
Premium Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
- 30 sq m
- River view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room
Standard Double or Twin Room
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
- 20 sq m
- River view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area
Haruru
At Riverside Homestead Waitangi, you'll be 5.3 km (3.3 mi) from Bay of Islands. Highlights at this guest house include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free self-parking. .A day of pampering at La Spa Naturale can include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, body scrubs and facials along with access to the sauna. For a drink, you can stop by the guest house's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Haruru guest house include Haruru Falls and Action World.
What's nearby
- Haruru Falls - 4 min drive
- Paihia Wharf - 8 min drive
- Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 8 min drive
- Paihia Beach - 9 min drive
- Russell Beach - 40 min drive
Getting around
- Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
- Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - 9 min drive
- Paihia Wharf - 9 min drive
- Charlotte's Kitchen - 9 min drive
- Just Fish and Chips - 8 min drive
- The Rusty Tractor Café & Trading Store - 8 min drive
About this property
Riverside Homestead Waitangi
Riverfront guesthouse with full-service spa and restaurant
Riverside Homestead Waitangi offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.
Spa services, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Riverside Homestead Waitangi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Riverside Homestead Waitangi was completed in April 2021.
This 3.5-star Haruru guest house is smoke free.
- 1 building
- 1 floor
- 2 guestrooms or units
- Built in 1994
- Towels for the beach
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Storage area for luggage
- Terrace
- Garden
- Fireplace in lobby
- No smoking on site
- Bar or lounge
- Dining venue
Riverside Homestead Waitangi offers 2 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, designer toiletries and hairdryers.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and safes. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
La Spa Naturale has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna.
The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Languages
Danish, English
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
- Free self parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
- Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
- Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 39 per person
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
Things to do
- Full-service spa
- Private wine tours
- Vineyard
Conveniences
- Limited-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
Guest services
- Change of towels on request
- Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
- Beach towels
- Garden
- On a river
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Vineyard
Full-service spa
- 4 treatment rooms
- Body scrubs
- Couples treatment rooms
- Deep-tissue massages
- Facials
- Manicures/pedicures
- Sauna
- Spa open daily
- Swedish massages
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Area rugs in public areas
- No lift (single-level property)
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes
- Down comforter
- Egyptian cotton sheets
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Pillow menu
- Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
- 2 private bathrooms
- Designer toiletries
- Dressing gowns
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
- CD player
- DVD player
- Netflix
- Streaming services
Food and drink
- Champagne service
- Electric kettle
- Espresso maker
- Microwave
- Mini-fridge
More
- Access via exterior corridors
- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
- Ceiling fan
- Cleaning products are eco-friendly
- Connecting rooms available
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Heating (climate-controlled)
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
- Iron/ironing board
- Laptop workspace
- Safe
- Separate sitting area
- Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 15
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately NZD 39 per person
- Airport shuttle fee: NZD 50 per room (one-way)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
- Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
- Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
- Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
National rating
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Property is also known as
Riverside Homestead Waitangi Haruru
Riverside Homestead Waitangi Guesthouse
Riverside Homestead Waitangi Guesthouse Haruru
Frequently asked questions
Is parking available at Riverside Homestead Waitangi?
Yep, Riverside Homestead Waitangi has a free self car park.
Are there any beaches close to Riverside Homestead Waitangi?
The closest beach to Riverside Homestead Waitangi is Paihia Beach (8.8 km).
Is there a spa on site at Riverside Homestead Waitangi?
Yep, La Spa Naturale is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as deep-tissue massages.
What makes Riverside Homestead Waitangi a romantic place to stay?
Couples spa treatments and winery tours, as well as pillowtop beds and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Riverside Homestead Waitangi.
Does Riverside Homestead Waitangi serve breakfast?
Yep, local cuisine breakfast is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riverside Homestead Waitangi?
No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Riverside Homestead Waitangi?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.
What time are check-in & check-out at Riverside Homestead Waitangi?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Riverside Homestead Waitangi?
No, pets are not allowed.
Riverside Homestead Waitangi Reviews
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