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Set on a tranquil rural estate, Waiorau Homestead boasts free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Each room offers stylish country-style furnishings and garden or mountain views. Enjoy free bike hire and explore the local countryside by day. Warm yourself next to the large outdoor fireplace during the evening. BBQ facilities and petanque court are available. Each room provides heating and features a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Some rooms include a spa bath. Waiorau B&B is a 17-minute drive from Wanaka town centre. The Cardrona Alpine Resort access road is 2 minutes' away. Rippon Vineyard and Winery is a 20-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Cardrona
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  • Leisa
    Australia Australia
    The breakfast was amazing! The bed was comfortable and the bathroom and amenities were excellent. The house ia situated right across from Cardrona ski field, excelle t location for skiing! Ann and Blight were both so lovely. Made you feel so...
  • Merryn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Such beautiful, artful pieces dotted throughout the home. A home away from home. Stunning scenery. Great place for an evening BBQ.
  • Anne
    Austria Austria
    Ann was an amazing host, she made us delicious breakfast and made us feel very welcome 🍂🌻.

Hosted by Ann Lockhart and Blyth Adams

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score

Ann Lockhart and Blyth Adams
Beautiful rural property, set on 10 acres with mature tress and stream boundary. All season accommodation. 3 luxury rooms and self contanined studio. Guest lounge and guest dining room ( Homestead guests only). Dinners on request from resident chef. Hot tob, petanque courst, outside fire, swimming pool (summer only).
Ann & Blyth have been in the hospitality business for a number of years and run the award winning Waiorau Homestead Luxury B&B on the premises. Dinners are available on request from resident chef, Blyth. We have hosted some thousands of guests since 2008 and have been awarded Trip Advisors' top 3 places in Wanaka for over 12 years.
Winter - Waiorau Homestead is the closest accomodation to Cardrona Ski Resort and Snow Farm cross country skiing. It is 20 mins to Treble Cone ski area (Wanaka) and 40 mins to the 2 Queenstown ski fields - The Remarkables & Coronet Peak. Spring/ Summer - access to hiking tracks, inclding the Meg Pack Track - Cardrona to Roaring Meg - 7 hours walk. Meg Hut - 1.5 hours from Homestead. World renowned Cardrona Distillery, horse riding and quad bikes, all adjacent to the property. Iconic Cardrona Hotel - 2kms from Homestead. Numerous wineries, water activites and biking tracks - 20 munites drive to Wanaka. Historic Arrowtown - 30 minutes drive.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Waiorau Homestead
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Hot tub
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Executive lounge access
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 70 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Waiorau Homestead accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Waiorau Homestead in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that Waiorau Homestead does not accept payments with American Express credit card.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Waiorau Homestead

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Waiorau Homestead offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Horse riding
    • Swimming Pool

  • Room options at Waiorau Homestead include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Studio

  • Check-in at Waiorau Homestead is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The prices at Waiorau Homestead may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Waiorau Homestead is 1 miles from the centre of Cardrona. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Waiorau Homestead on this page.