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waikawa house

9.0/ 10Excellent
·Holiday homes
Offsite parking discounted rates availableAir conditioningFamily roomsBBQ facilitiesExpress check-in/check-outParkingAll 30 facilities +
Review
Official

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as a picnic area. Additional features at this guesthouse include barbecue grills and bike storage. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with DVD players and cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Porpoise Bay Beach - 4. 7 km / 3 mi- Curio Bay Beach - 5. 1 km / 3. 2 mi- Curio Bay Petrified Forest - 6. 4 km / 4 mi- Cathedral Caves - 26. 6 km / 16. 6 mi- McLean Falls - 29. 1 km / 18. 1 mi- Waipapa Point Lighthouse - 29. 9 km / 18. 6 mi- Matai Falls - 45. 6 km / 28. 3 mi- Located in Waikawa, Waikawa House is within a 5-minute drive of Porpoise Bay Beach and Curio Bay Beach. This guesthouse is 4 mi (6. 4 km) from Curio Bay Petrified Forest and 16. 6 mi (26. 6 km) from Cathedral Caves.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-21

Guests consistently praise the spacious, well-equipped home, comfortable beds, practical laundry and garage, plus the quiet, scenic rural setting ideal for exploring nearby nature. The main drawbacks are the lack of Wi-Fi, occasionally worn or mismatched furniture, and minor cleaning or garden maintenance details. Overall, it offers a highly comfortable and peaceful stay despite these small shortcomings.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.6
Rooms9.5
Value9.4
Cleanliness9.4
Facilities9.3
Service9.2
Surroundings9.2
PraisedSpacious and comfortable · Well-equipped amenities · Convenient garage access · Quiet and private location
ComplaintsNo Wi-Fi · Uncomfortable sofa · Hard master mattress · Missing salt and pepper

KEYIdeal for families or groups seeking a quiet rural retreat near nature. Bring your own hotspot due to no Wi-Fi. Best suited for those comfortable with older furnishings and self-catering.

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