Located among beautiful landscaped gardens, Rapaura Watergardens features a seasonal restaurant which serves both breakfast and lunch. Guests can enjoy free WiFi in the cafe, or relax by the fireplace in their self-contained accommodations. With direct access to a cascading waterfall called 'The Seven Stairs to Heaven', Rapaura Watergardens offers a secluded location, a 10-minute drive from Tapu. The property is a 30-minute drive from center of Thames and Auckland Airport is 79 mi away. Each heated cottage or holiday home offers a seating area, a dining room and BBQ facilities. Guests can prepare a light meal in the kitchenette, which features a refrigerator and a microwave. The private bathrooms are equipped both a shower and a bathtub. On site you will find a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage facilities and free parking. You can enjoy both mountain and garden views from all rooms.

Couples in particular 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 (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Tapu
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Guy
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful setting. Super helpful host. Bountiful breakfast included.
  • Chasgee
    United States of America United States of America
    Lovely setting in the forest with water features close for a pleasant hike. We'll stocked kitchen, including some fresh eggs ready to be cooked for breakfast. Very nice and considerate host. Wi-Fi available in the main building. Paved road from...
  • Herman
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The place and people far exceeded our expectations and it offers much more than what is portrayed on the website. The quality and art within the lodge was excellent, we had virtually the whole garden to roam in privately and the hospitality and...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of Rapaura Watergardens
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • CD player
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Baggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Express check-in/out
      Additional charge
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Rapaura Watergardens takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Rapaura Watergardens accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note the seasonal restaurant is open from 9:00 until 16:00 daily. Dinner is only available on request.

    Please inform Rapaura Watergardens of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Rapaura Watergardens

    • Rapaura Watergardens is 3 miles from the center of Tapu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Rapaura Watergardens has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • The prices at Rapaura Watergardens may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, Rapaura Watergardens is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Guests staying at Rapaura Watergardens can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental

    • Rapaura Watergardens offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Room options at Rapaura Watergardens include:

        • Bungalow
        • Vacation Home

      • Check-in at Rapaura Watergardens is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.