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Rapaura Watergardens

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Coromandel Forest Park with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Lobby sitting area
Design Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Park View | In-room dining
Design Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Park View | In-room dining
Garden
Travelers find a serene escape at Rapaura Watergardens, where tranquil gardens create a peaceful atmosphere. The property offers practical conveniences like continental breakfast, WiFi in common areas, laundry facilities, and express check-in/out services for those on the go.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Design Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Park View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Design Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Park View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cottage, Park View | Living area | Fireplace

Cottage, Park View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
586 Tapu-Coroglen Road, RD5, Coromandel Forest Park, Coromandel, 3575

What's nearby

  • Rapaura Water Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 57 min drive - 25.3 miles
  • Hot Water Beach - 58 min drive - 25.3 miles
  • Cathedral Cove - 60 min drive - 27.8 miles
  • Hahei Beach - 63 min drive - 27.3 miles

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oak Pub - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Rapaura Watergardens

Property highlights
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Rapaura Watergardens. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as fireplaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks like separate dining areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and hair dryers
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Rapaura Watergardens Guesthouse Tapu
Rapaura Watergardens Guesthouse
Rapaura Watergardens Tapu
Rapaura Watergardens Guesthouse
Rapaura Watergardens Coromandel Forest Park
Rapaura Watergardens Guesthouse Coromandel Forest Park

Frequently asked questions

Is Rapaura Watergardens pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Rapaura Watergardens?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rapaura Watergardens?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rapaura Watergardens?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Rapaura Watergardens located?

Situated in Coromandel Forest Park, this guesthouse is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Tararu Bay and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Wilson Bay. Goldmine Experience and Burke Street Wharf are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Rapaura Watergardens Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing gardens with long walks, ponds, sculptures, ducks, waterfalls. Very quiet and out of the way. Host left very nice fixings for breakfast and read very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
A perfect start to our New Zealand vacation. Please be aware that you will have no cell phone service but that is part of the allure.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful garden views, well appointed spaces and excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay in paradise

This is a really beautiful place to spend a few nights. Setting is in a rainforest with waterfall and lovely gardens. It is a unique experience that is hard to find now. Sacha is a wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully quiet and peaceful. Great spot to recharge in.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Piet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great environment

Was a great environment. Nice cabin with lots of space. The free breakfast was a bonus waiting in our kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elvie, Oxford NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hosts Sally and Sacha made us feel welcome and special. Excellent stay in a unique bush setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gardens and the cottage was amazing. We were there for a friends wedding and the staff went above and beyond! Only advice would be to request a fan in the cottage, it was very warm well into the evening and as the cottages are surrounded by the garden and trees there are too many mossies to be comfortable leaving windows open
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is Paradise for us. We felt like a pair of Film Stars and relaxed completely after the busy family Christmas celebrations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a stunning location with bush walks, tranquil gardens and lovely hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All very good. Walk around gardens is a great way to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A découvrir

Loger dans ce charmant cottage vaut le petit détour. Sacha et sa mère sont très accueillants. Qualité et propreté excellentes. Environnement super, jardin magnifique, chemin privé pour aller voir des cascades
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want someplace and tranquility for a day or so this is the place, a rustic cottage set in beautiful gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rauhaisaa oleskelua ankkojen/sorsien kanssa

Meillä oli mökki yhdeksi yöksi. Mökki oli iso ja siellä oli sähköt ja juokseva vesi. Aamupalatarvikkeet oli tuotu valmiiksi keittiöön. Oikein siistit tilat lukuunottamatta oleskelutilan kokolattiamattoa. Huomionarvoista että mökissä ei ole nettiä eikä telkkaria ja lähistöllä ei ole illallista tai kauppoja. Mökistä on mahtavat näkymät läheiseen metsään ja mäelle. Hintaan kuului myös Watergardenin sisäänpääsy (normaalisti taisi olla noin 15 dollaria), jossa etenkin lummeallas on upea. Ulkosalla viihtyvät myös useat sorsat/ankat joissa riittää ihmeteltävää.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely gardens and the nicest staff. Wonderful to swim on the waterfall!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

paul

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

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