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About this property
Elegant Accommodation: The Whare Rural Retreat in Hastings offers a serene garden and terrace with free WiFi. Guests enjoy outdoor seating areas, an outdoor play area, and bicycle parking. Comfortable Amenities: The guest house features a fully equipped kitchen, private bathrooms, washing machines, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a barbecue, dining area, and outdoor furniture. Convenient Location: Located 26 km from Hawke's Bay Airport, the property is near attractions such as Splash Planet (4 km), McLean Park (25 km), Pania of the Reef Statue (26 km), and Bluff Hill Lookout (29 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its friendly host and well-equipped kitchen, The Whare Rural Retreat ensures a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Katie
New Zealand
“Unique accommodation and perfect for what I needed” - Hindry
New Zealand
“Great Price and somewhere quite different to stay than a hotel. Lovely host.” - Jane
New Zealand
“It was a unique experience, far more interesting than a standard motel. I felt very relaxed in the old Whare. It was clean and tidy and our host, Matthew was delightful, he gave us freshly pressed apple juice and as many apples as we wanted. I...” - Lilyana
Germany
“We stayed in a unique traditional "whare" (house). We felt very comfortable, and Di and Matthew (the hosts) were lovely! The bathroom and kitchen were outside, but it was not a problem at all for us. The kitchen had all we needed to cook...” - Lilyana
Germany
“We stayed in a unique traditional "whare" (house). We felt very comfortable, and Di and Matthew (the hosts) were lovely! The bathroom and kitchen were outside, but it was not a problem at all for us. The kitchen had all we needed to cook...” - Leo
New Zealand
“A peaceful, relaxed atmosphere with good support from the hosts and plenty of privacy. The cottage was small and perfectly formed. Unusual to have the kitchen and bathroom facilities in a caravan but they were clean and easy to use.” - Vicki
New Zealand
“Fabulous hosts, so easy to chat with. Definitely quirky but just relax and you'll love it. The Whare has great vibes and we had the best sleep, it's so peaceful. Highly recommended.” - Paul
New Zealand
“Really grateful to Matthew and Diane for their hospitality. The Whare is quirky but very cosy. Very serene location which, with different personal circumstances, would have been very relaxing.” - Angelika
New Zealand
“It was one of the best stay in NZL. Everything was so lovely and Matthew and Dianne have been so friendly. Thank u sooooo much, nice to meet you!!!!!” - Laura
United Kingdom
“The owners of this property were absolutely amazing. Very friendly and kind. So lovely, would definitely recommend staying here and I will definitely be coming back. Thanks again for a wonderful stay.”
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Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.