The Tuai Suite Waikaremoana

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Great location!

8.6
  • The entire place is yours
  • 291 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Lake view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: The Tuai Suite Waikaremoana in Tuai offers a comfortable apartment with one bedroom and a living room. Guests enjoy a balcony with lake views, a fully equipped kitchen, and a washing machine. Outdoor Spaces: The property features a garden and terrace, perfect for relaxation. An outdoor seating area and picnic spot provide additional leisure options. Convenient Facilities: Private check-in and check-out services, free on-site parking, and bicycle parking enhance the stay. Barbecue facilities and outdoor dining areas are available for guests. Local Attractions: Located 142 km from Gisborne Airport, the apartment is ideal for hiking enthusiasts. The surrounding area offers scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sara
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Beautiful view! Suite was clean and tidy. Definitely recommend to stay there”
  • Marcel
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “friendly host (only per mail), nice but old/vintage location, beautiful view to the lake, nice and large fruit garden with samples to take”
  • Eva
    Australia Australia
    “The whole place. It was easy to walk around and found some things in the area really interesting.”
  • Kim
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Awesome spot and our staff member really enjoyed the stay.”
  • Fran
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The lovely view, very comfortable, small details attended to, the orchard!”
  • Markus
    Germany Germany
    “Lage (Natur pur), frisches Obst vom Garten (endlich Vitaminen!!), Badewanne, Gastfreundlich!! (Bitte vorher Einkaufen - Essen und Getränke - dann ist eine Verlängerung unausweichlich)”
  • Peter
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Gute Lage zum Nationalpark, alles da, was nötig war. Gute Aussicht, Ruhe.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Patrick Tonizzo

8.5
Host review score
Patrick Tonizzo
ABOUT THE PROPERTY: No children or infants allowed due to environmental dangers at this property. Bringing pets, extra people, or kids will result in eviction without refund. The fully self-contained apartment in our home is ideal for the beautiful walks nearby. It offers privacy with its own entrance, carport, large private patio with great views of Lake Whakamarino, a shared deck, and an orchard. The office is closed, however host is next-door, so do phone if you need anything sorted. Te Urewera Park is 1 km away (all uphill), and we are approximately 1 hour of winding road away from the small town of Wairoa. Napier and Gisborne are about 2 hours drive. The full kitchen is stocked with very basic complimentary self-catering breakfast food items (PLEASE SEE PHOTO). Bring your own supplies like milk . You might also find some fruit in the orchard to add to your breakfast. The nearest shops and restaurants are in Wairoa so do stock up before. ⚠️ PROPERTY LIMITATIONS: Hot water system is traditional and will require two hours recovery between full baths / not wheelchair accessible / low-pressure shower / rainforest location so expect insects like mosquitoes, roaches, and ants
ABOUT THE HOST'S BOOKING TERMS: * No children/infants allowed due to environmental dangers. Entry will be refused. * Office is CLOSED and you must self check-in/out. Please phone for support. * Great Walk parking at the Visitor Centre and Onepoto, no exceptions. * Wifi instructions are in the guest information book (fee listed under WIFI). * Very basic breakfast foods in the suite; no substitutions. * Cold wash/dry/line dry are free; dryer fee of 5 bucks.
WALKS AND PARK INFO: Due to a storm on Dec 2024, some walks are in disrepair and/or closed. Call the park visitor center to check that your intended walks are open before booking. The visitor center is now at Home Bay. Short walks are a great alternative to the 3 day 'Great Walk'; tramp less, see and do more. If it's the views, beaches, trees, falls and other Waikaremoana experiences you're after, and can live without ticking the box next to 'Great Walk', then why not spend 3 nights at the Tuai Suite in comfort instead of 1 and venture forth on Waikaremoana's amazing short walks. You can choose from 30 minute to full day walks. Water taxi bookings at "Te Urewera Visitor Centre (Kura Whenua)". Road closures listed on the NZTA website under "Check state highways". Road SH38 is OK for small cars but 60km of windy narrow gravel via Murupara. Mobile coverage is Vodafone and 2degrees only.
Languages spoken: French,Italian

Property surroundings

House rules

The Tuai Suite Waikaremoana takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 180 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about US$105. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
NZD 100 per person, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that to access the property you need to make a payment to access the lock box and the security code.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Tuai Suite Waikaremoana in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of NZD 180 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.