Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5

2736 Otematata-Kurow Road 5, 9412 Otematata, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.1/10! <small>(score from <b>37</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
37 reviews
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Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5

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  • Entire apartment
  • 409 ft² size
  • Mountain view
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5 is located in Otematata and offers a tennis court. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge. The recently renovated apartment is equipped with 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom, a fully equipped kitchenette with a dining area and oven, and a living room with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof. Guests can eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch and brunch. Guests at Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5 will be able to enjoy activities in and around Otematata, like canoeing and hiking. If you would like to discover the area, skiing, windsurfing and cycling are possible in the surroundings and the accommodation can arrange a ski equipment rental service. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 147 km from Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
10
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  • Stephanie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Situated close to A20 and other local bike trails . The Otematata Pub was nearby for meals and drinks..”
  • Keith
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Nice one night stop but would have been a good place for a longer stay.”
  • Edward
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The apartment was clean and tidy with little extra's like mints, tea and coffee.”
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Kathy

9.3
9.3
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Kathy
Unit A5, Waitaki Lakes Apartments is a 38m2, one bedroom plus sofa bed fully serviced apartment in idyllic surroundings on the edge of the Otematata Golf Course with the Alps2Ocean cycle trail, walking trails and wetland areas nearby. The apartment has been recently refurbished with a new kitchenette & bathroom and interior upgrade, double glazing and new carpet/vinyl. There is a fully functioning kitchenette with microwave/convection oven, portable induction cooktop - 2 elements, fridge/freezer, air fryer, nutribullet, sandwich press, toasted sandwich maker, cutlery, crockery etc, wall mounted Flat screen smart TV with Chromecast plugged in, panel heaters and comfortable beds – one being a sofa bed. Main bed has sherpa mattress topper for extra warmth. Spare duvet cover with inner for sofa bed can be used on main bed if required. In the complex there are separate laundry facilities available with a small charge. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING No cooking of spicy foods in the unit - Thanks We request that dishes are washed, dried and put away before checkout. Our cleaners charge for this service and is not included in the cleaning fee charged. If dishes are left a fee will be required from guests via request to booking com
Welcome to my little Oasis away from everyday life in the city. I hope you will enjoy a quiet, relaxing stay and take home some lovely memories. Visit local places and dine out at the hotel attached to the premises or take a short 10 minute drive to Omarama where there are several restaurants, cafes to choose from. If you go to Omarama you may also like to book in at the Omarama Hot Tubs to enjoy a relaxing soak, refreshments and stunning views especially at night. I have travelled and know what I would like to experience with my accommodation so I hope you enjoy my unit and the little extras to make it like a home.
There is an On the Spot dairy, across the road, who offer everything for the traveler, a great selection of Bakery items, Hungry Hydro Caravan, across the road and on the way to Omarama, for a great coffee and delicious snack food, in the same area is the Real Fruit Ice Cream caravan with plenty of options for everyone to enjoy and for meals there is the Otematata Eatery and Bar adjacent to the apartment. A children's playground is within walking distance across the road from the complex. It's a short walk/drive to Lake Aviemore, Lake Benmore, Omarama (15 mins) and Twizel (35 minutes). From Otematata you can travel to Central Otago (Wanaka, Cromwell & Queenstown) via Omarama or the MacKenzie country (Twizel, Mt Cook, Pukaki, Lake Tekapo). Lake Ohau is a 1hr 10mins drive, the closest Ski Field being Ohau (50 mins). Travel or just settle in and have a relaxing break from your travels or city life. Whatever you decide this is the place to do it.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Otematata Bar, Eatery and lodging
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Food & Drink
Activities
  • Ski equipment hire on site
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5 takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 09:30 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment 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 17 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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5

  • Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • The prices at Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5 may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5 is 550 yards from the centre of Otematata. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5 is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5 has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5 can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5 has 1 restaurant:

    • Otematata Bar, Eatery and lodging

  • Yes, Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5 is popular with guests booking family stays.