Reviews of Waiorau Homestead. (Hotel) in Wānaka (Otago).
Description
Information of Waiorau Homestead, Hotel in Wānaka (Otago)
Here you can see the location, open hours, popular times, contact, photos and real reviews done by the users.
This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!
Map
Reviews of Waiorau Homestead
J. C. P. S.Do not stay anywhere else in Wanaka. Highly knowledgeable hosts, fantastic breakfast, comfortable beds. Luxury at an affordable cost.
M. D.Very nice home away from home. Situated between mountains and the ski area. We felt very welcome. This is the textbook definition of hospitality. We borrowed two bikes to cycle around a bit. The living room felt super cozy with the fireplace on and the breakfast was superb. The bed was big, soft and had a lot of blankets, just how I like it 😊. I also used the warm jacuzzi in the garden which was lovely as well! I can really recommend this place. If you book upfront, you can also have dinner at their place. Make sure you do!
T. W.Blythe and Ann run an amazing homestead and were extremely helpful during our stay. We were able to hear the history of the valley over local wine and each morning's breakfast spread was amazing. Blythe is a chef at the local Cardrona Hotel and did not disappoint. Ann was also kind enough to do our laundry that had been piling up during our travels. Say hi to Cocoa, the adorable chocolate lab running around the premises, and be sure to catch a sunset from their gorgeous backyard.
F. S.Fantastic upscale B&B. Friendly hosts, very comfortable room and a bathroom I would not mind having back home.
Nice and quiet place, where the only sounds seem to be birdsong, the padding of Coco (the resident dog) and the passing of time. Loved it!
The breakfast served is miles better than the stuff I get served in some of the upscale hotels I stay at for work. From the delicious fresh fruits, the breads, spreads, drinks and "made to order" eggs, the food would make many a restaurant crawl away in shame.
G. N.Lovely home and hosts. Cozy and warm in our room and loved the fire place in the lounge. Brilliant location for Cardrona ski field. Gourmet dinner was lovely, great chef. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again! Thanks for a great time
M. R.We had a terrific 2 nights here. Blyth & Ann were extremely welcoming and helped us with “local knowledge”! Blyth is a fantastic chef and we were lucky enough to have him prepare a delicious meal for us. Their home is charming, immaculately clean, and nestled in a beautiful valley. We really enjoyed our stay with them and would unreservedly recommend a stay there to anyone visiting this area.
K. A.A really warm welcome by Ann and Blyth on our pre-Christmas stay. We were offered a welcome drink and sat on the terrace in the sun enjoying the beautiful view across the valley. We stayed in a lovely room with access out to the terrace and a great ensuite shower. The guest lounge is well stocked with books and DVDs and has a very comfy seating area. The breakfast was excellent (especially as Blyth is a local chef). A great stay and can certainly recommend!
C. T.Lovely homestead, friendly host blyth, adorable kitty and dog in his home. Would definitely recommend friends and family to this place if they are planning to go for cardrona skiing.. And not forgetting the sumptuous breakfast! All of my 4 other companion for the trip had a wonderful stay here!
E. S.Our stay was fantastic and we are beyond glad we made it on the longer side. Our hosts, Ann and Blyth, were very attentive – they’re incredibly busy people but we never ever felt second fiddle. They offered to book dinner reservations for us and a pot of tea was always ready to go. Casual conversation was lovely and it was nice to get to know the people whose home we were staying in.
The room we stayed in was lovely and roomy, with great views. It was exceptionally clean and turned down every day. The beds are nice and comfortable; I slept like a log (soft, for those wondering). There is water in the rooms and fresh glasses. The bedroom doors are individually locked and a key provided. Each side of the bed had its own electric blanket. A small bar fridge would make a wonderful addition to the rooms, though, as we could keep a juice or soda in there. I also couldn’t find a bin in the bedroom – but I might have just been blind haha.
Breakfast every morning was fresh and generous with a huge range of items for various tastes/requirements. They also made any hot breakfast at request and I had the most amazing omelette by Blyth and Bacon and scrambled eggs by Ann. To die for! They were also flexible with breakfast time, so it was ready if we needed to leave early e.g. on ski days.
We opted one night for the multi-course dinner (at an extra fee) and wow, that was so worth it. The food was fresh, had great variety and was impeccably cooked. Pre-meal, taste dislikes were noted and avoided but the meal itself was a surprise. If you’re planning to stay here, book this in-home dinner more than once!!
The bathroom was large and very clean with a huge bath with spa function. The floor around the shower is heated and there is nice big rug over the rest of the tiles to keep the tooties warm in the freezing winter. Towels were replaced daily if required. My only (very) mild gripe would be not knowing the bathroom is across the hall and not attached to the (big) bedroom, perhaps this could be clarified in the listing description? It makes the towel run from bathroom to bedroom a little embarrassing when I forgot to take clothes with me. I think the other bedrooms have ensuites, though.
The communal lounge room was very, very warm and inviting. There is always a fire crackling which was so nice to come home to. There are lots of books to read, a huge selection of DVDs which could be watched in the lounge room or in the privacy of the bedrooms. There is a PC in the corner of the loungeroom, too, for those who require it. A clever touch! The wifi is free and fast.
For those with kids – I cannot recommend enough. They are so lovely with children. SOOO lovely. They were kind and engaging to our daughter and she loved chatting to them. If at the end of breakfast, there were leftovers, Blyth gave us a container to take the extra fruit and pastries with us for our kiddo to snack on. Guys – you have no idea how many times this saved our bacon with a whingey hungry child!! Thank you!!
The view is breathtaking. There are rabbits running around and a little stream nearby, it is seriously picturesque. There is an outdoor table setting which would be wonderful in the warmer months as well as a pool. The spa was available and running, but sadly we did not find the time to use that or the fabulous outdoor fireplace.
Location-wise it is convenient if you are skiing at Cardrona – the entry is literally 200m across the street! 20mins east is Wanaka on a relatively easy to drive road. Queenstown is a little harder to get to over the mountain range, but totally doable in ~40mins.
Every day felt like we were coming home, which is a huge compliment. I rarely feel comfortable outside my home let alone in another’s home, but Ann and Blyth made sure we felt so welcome. They got to know us and we felt special and important – even though they get so many guests a year it never seemed as though we were just another booking.
Thank you for the stay, guys. We miss you already, it was like leaving family by the end of it.
D. M.Great hosts, comfortable rooms, amazing views and grounds. Very nice breakfast. Good advice and info about the surrounding area. Overall, the attention to detail was first class.
M. B.What an incredible place to relax. Think innercity skyrise apartment on the 48th floor – well this is the complete opposite - the only noises we heard at night were the native birds in the morning once we had woken up naturally (rather than be woken up by our children which was a nice change). Although we had a spa bath in our ensuite the outdoor hot tub was just the ticket for my wife after her running race from Cardona to Wanaka. The food – well where do I start. The dinner was fantastic in every way. The only problem with the food was I didn’t want to stop eating. We were very spoilt and had a top class chef prepare our meal just for us as others at the lodge where either out or had eaten a private platter. It is not often you have a personal chef of this calibre just for you! The breakfast was again more than expected. One night is too short and we hope to be back in the future. Thanks
M. S.Stunning setting, immaculately presented property with the friendliest hosts you'll ever meet! The ensuite bedrooms are divine complete with luxury linen and a fab shower! One night was absolutely not enough so we will definitely be back to soak up more of those 5 star views and beautiful mountain air. Ohhhh, and the breakfast! Chef prepared and delicious. Thanks Ann & Blyth for a blissful experience.
P. B.Fantastic place. Very nice house with newly renovated and clean rooms. Very friendly hosts. Arrived after a hot hike and was treated to a beer on the patio when we arrived. Amazing breakfast!
D. W.Very comfortable and friendly service relaxing . Home away from home.
N. (.Excellent place, great hospitality and really helpful with local knowledge - the food is great too!
T. P.Absolutely fabulous... highly reccommend
S. C.Really nice people really nice place
S.So beautiful
n.(Translated) The accommodation is like a B&B. The room and bathroom are separate, and the living room and kitchen are shared by guests. Breakfast is very good. The two hosts, the couple, are very kind and kind. There are dogs that are a little bit larger, but they just get stronger. I keep asking to play. So cute.
It's great to come out to the garden and have a beer or tea.
During my two days of staying, I was very comfortable and well.
One little regret is that there is no refrigerator in the room, so if you buy beer, you have to ask the host to put it in the refrigerator.
Thank you very much for being kind during your stay.
(Original)
숙소는 에이비앤비 같은 느낌의 숙소입니다. 방과 욕실은 따로 있고, 거실과 주방은 투숙객들이 같이 사용하는 공간입니다. 조식은 굉장히 잘 나옵니다. 호스트인 부부 두분이 엄청 친절하고 잘 해주십니다. 덩치가 조금은 큰 개가 있지만, 그냥 강아집니다. 자꾸 놀아달라고 합니다. 너무 귀여워요.
정원이 있는 쪽으로 나와서 맥주를마시거 차를 마셔도 정말 좋습니다.
머무는 이틀동안 정말 편안하게 잘 지냈습니다.
한가지 조금 아쉬운점은 방안에 냉장고가 없어서 맥주등을 사오면 호스트에게 냉장고에 넣어달라고 부탁해야 합니다.
Thank you very much for being kind during your stay.
O.
H.
A.
A.
N.
M.
S.
S.
B.
B.
D.Contact
Photos
All
Amenities
Exterior
Food & drink
From visitors
Rooms
