Boasting a tennis court, Wainono Homestead is set in Waimate and also provides barbecue facilities and a shared lounge. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with a wardrobe. At the bed and breakfast, some units are soundproof. At the bed and breakfast, all units come with bed linen and towels. A baby safety gate is also available at the bed and breakfast, while guests can also relax in the garden. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 50 km from Wainono Homestead.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Brian
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A grand house that has been restored beautifully.Spacious room and magnificent bathroom
  • Ken
    Australia Australia
    Warm and cosy - what a l ok velt house - we enjoyed our stay and breakfast was great 👍
  • Helen
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Amazing room, welcoming hosts, tasty breakfast, newly renovated facilities, comfy bed

Managed by Linda

Company review score: 10Based on 49 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I look forward to meeting all our guests and making their stay restful and relaxing.

Property information

Set in 5 acres of established grounds, heritage listed Wainono Homestead is located on State Highway 1, minutes from Waimate. Five bedrooms with sleeping for up to 10 people is available at the homestead. Upstairs we offer a queen bed room with ensuite, a large queen bed room, a twin king single room and a twin single room noting this room can be converted to a super king bed on request. These three rooms share bathroom facilities which include a bathroom with large shower and slipper bath and two separate toilets. Downstairs we offer a queen bed room with shared bathroom and toilet. The guest lounge is located upstairs and includes a kitchenette and flat screen TV with Netflix access. Complimentary continental breakfast is served in this room. Guests are also welcome to use the downstairs library with verandah access. Guests can wander the gardens or make use of various sporting equipment including croquet, cricket, bocce and yoga mats. A lawn tennis court is onsite. There is internal lift access. WiFi. Off-road car parking. Lockable space for motorcycles/bicycles.

Neighbourhood information

Waimate is nestled in the Hunter Hills where you can take numerous bush walks including the Point Bush Ecosanctuary and the White Horse Monument where the views are spectacular especially at sunrise and sunset. There are many historic buildings around town for visitors to explore while checking out the main street that also offers lots of dining/cafe options and local shopping. There is numerous artwork/murals around the town including silo art. Knottingly Park and Victoria Park offer relaxing strolls. The Wallaby Park provides the opportunity to get up close and personal with these loveable marsupials. Wainono Lagoon is nearby and offers bird watching opportunities as is the beach where you can fish or explore the coastline.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Wainono Homestead
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Tennis equipment
  • Tennis court
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    Entertainment and family services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Wainono Homestead takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 20:00
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 10:00
    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 option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 4 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 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

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

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    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

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

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

    Legal information

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

    FAQs about Wainono Homestead

    • Check-in at Wainono Homestead is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

    • Wainono Homestead is 3.7 miles from the centre of Waimate. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Wainono Homestead include:

      • Double
      • Twin

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

      • Tennis court
      • Tennis equipment