Woodside Bay Estate, 379F Gordons Road, Waiheke, 1971 Ostend, New Zealand
#1 of 9 hotels in Ostend
Guests' ChoiceBased on 71 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Pruek
ThailandThere’s a shared kitchen area between 2 villas. So it is a bit inconvenient at night to go in and out to grab some water and such. TV could have been a smart tv.
The view is just stunning - love all of the decoration mood and tone. The ambience is just perfect. The lady on site was very helpful and friendly!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Warren
New ZealandI was perfect everything about the property was great.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Warren
New ZealandI was perfect
It’s a perfect place
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
James
AustraliaShared kitchen facilities
Great location with amazing views over the winery and out to the ocean
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
John
New ZealandKitchenette was separate to our room which was fine as the weather was good but could have been awkward accessing it in poor weather.
Location and views.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Jimbo
United StatesThe room was incredibly nice, set in a gorgeous location. Very quiet. Fantastic views. Walking in to our restaurant in m took our breath away - we did not want to leave.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Mendoza
New ZealandMaybe the road because its not cemented
The location is very private and quite its near to some restaurants, beach and some exciting adventure
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Robert
United StatesBest location we've ever had: natural beauty, landscape, architecture.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Bettina
AustraliaNothing
Beautiful space. Thoughtful design with incredible views. Loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Sammy
AustraliaWe loved to remote location & the surrounding. Only 15mins drive to many wines & restaurants. Inside the property, lush & comfortable decor. Even a stunning view from the Shower
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Terri
New ZealandEverything was fantastic - better than hoped for
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Amy
New ZealandHosts went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed.
The room was amazing and the location was breathtaking. I wish we had booked an extra couple of nights.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Jemma
New ZealandNo complaints
Beautiful breakfast basket & platter. Great massage & pedicure! Lovely spacious very comfortable room. Great host =) Look forward to coming back another time.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Aaron
United StatesNothing, was perfect.
Fantastic stay here with great views and nice serene location. Would definitely stay here again when returning to Waiheke.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Nigel
New ZealandReally great cottage. Great host, very helpful. Wonderful views, quiet and relaxing. We had a great stay.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Alysha
New ZealandStunning views from the room & driveway. Well worth the drive! Comfortable room with everything we needed. Would absolutely stay again & recommend to anyone.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 18 April 2023
Renee's
AustraliaOnly downside is that you need a car to reach the accomodation as it is quiet remote and it can be alitte hard to find but totally worth it
The view from the room is beautiful and looks over the entire bay and winery on oneside of the island. The huge bed is very comfy and the glass walls really enhance the view. Heated towel rack in the bathroom and de-mister on the mirror are bonus luxuries. Laying in bed looking at the view is heaven and the gas fireplace is absolutely fantastic. Perfectly quiet and stunning location
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 5 March 2023
Wallace
United StatesWould've liked to try the olive oil. The oil in the kitchen is a generic brand, not the one produced on the estate. Make sure you turn on the mosquito repellent! We thought it was a Glade scented plug-in.
The estate is incredible. Really enjoyed driving on and off the property after each trip to town. It's also at the end of Whakanewha Regional Park so you won't see much car traffic. We met Isla, who seems to be the property manager and also does the on-site sports massage. There's also an on-site doggie named Lorde, super friendly but won't disturb you unless you initiate.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 13 February 2023
Glen
New Zealandnothing
There was so much to like and appreciate, fantastic hosts, great service, beautiful location, so serene and relaxing! We highly recommend
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 8 February 2023
Shirley
New ZealandWhen friends are sharing next door, we needed to bring in outdoor lounges for everyone to be in the same room in the evening.
Breakfast was great. Location was ok - a bit of a drive to get anywhere. Would not have liked to do it at night with all the deep pot holes in the road.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 31 January 2023
Evita
New ZealandWe enjoyed the stay a lot, the hosts are very nice, friendly and welcoming, especially Lord ;) The view was stunning, room and bathroom were very clean plus the sheet was super comfy, I did even search where to get the sheet :P We are definitely coming back if we visit Waiheke again. Highly recommended!!!!!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 24 January 2023
Anne
New Zealandbeautiful location and lovely accommodation
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 12 January 2023
Cluett
New ZealandThere is no lounge area as advertised. We accepted it because the venue allowed us to enjoy the little area that we had.
We liked the solitude and quality of our surroundings. Very comfortable.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 26 December 2022
Laura
United KingdomA truly beautiful room in a fabulous location. Everything was comfortable, clean and luxurious! I would highly recommend staying here to anyone I know visiting the island. Isla was so lovely and really kind - before, during and after our stay! We really felt looked after. The location looks slightly remote on the map, but with a car it was no trouble at all and the views from the road to the house were our favourite from the entire island! Stunning in every direction, we were so pleased we stayed (and it's not far from the local shops at all!) Thank you very much for having us. PS we absolutely recommend the breakfast 😍
Stayed in December 2022
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