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Rapaura Watergardens

2.5 star property
Garden retreat offers peaceful surroundings with convenient amenities for travelers who appreciate easy access while enjoying the tranquility of a natural setting

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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

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Coromandel Forest Park is home to Rapaura Watergardens. Hauraki Rail Trail Thames and Mercury Bay Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tararu Bay and Wilson Bay. Combat Zone Paintball and Fun Park and The Coromandel Smoking Co. are also worth visiting. Visit our Coromandel Forest Park travel guide
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Map
586 Tapu-Coroglen Road, RD5, Coromandel Forest Park, Coromandel, 3575

What's nearby

  • Hot Water Beach
    Hot Water Beach
    45 min drive - 26.0 miles
  • Cathedral Cove
    Cathedral Cove
    46 min drive - 28.4 miles
  • Hahei Beach
    Hahei Beach
    47 min drive - 28.2 miles
  • Rapaura Water Gardens
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    44 min drive - 25.3 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 smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rapaura Watergardens pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Rapaura Watergardens Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, beautiful location , very quiet, very attentive responses to questions prior to arrival
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very special property. Personally loved it. Cosy rustic accomodation in an amazingly beautiful natural setting. Marc and Sasha were both excellent hosts and provided fantastic advice for our trip around the Coromandel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful facilities, great staff, wonderful garden, quite and remote
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful. The watergardens are so peaceful and the longer walk to the waterfall for swimming was worth the climb. Our " house" was beautifully decorated and breakfast was great with all we could want. A hidden gem well worth the trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is idyllic!! Beautiful gardens and waterfalls all to ourselves after the place closes. Breakfast in our own house. Peace and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rapaura WaterGardens is absolutely magical. Imagine a cottage nestled in your own secret garden, 64 acres of lush bushes, native trees, lily ponds, flowers in bloom, gurgling streams, walking paths, green mounds of grass everywhere, and a gorgeous waterfall. Hard to not pinch yourself when you look out the sparkling windows gazing at nature, with the occasional ducks passing by and the birds singing their song. As you sit in your cozy cottage, luxurious in all the necessities, comfy in the most charming way, you just can’t help but feel grateful that you chose to stay 4 nights. Learning bits of the history that created this special place over 50 years ago and knowing that Sacha and Serena have taken it over from their late mummy as custodians and hosts with Super Ross, who we’ve not met, as the groundskeeper, can’t help but make us feel like family. What a special place this is, one that is in the spirit of a country known for its natural beauty and kind folks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Carl

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sehr freundlicher Empfang. Wir hatten das Cottage, welches rustikal, aber gut ausgestattet ist. Nachdem wir die einzigen Gäste waren, hatten wir am Nachmittag den ganzen Park inklusive Wasserfall für uns alleine.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

eun jeong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
숲속에 숨겨진 보석같은곳? 바다보다 숲을 좋아하는 우리 가족의 여름 휴양지로 더할나위없이 좋았습니다. 별장에 놀러 온 듯 편안하고 아늑했어요. 정원은 잘 가꾸어져있고 푸른 나무들이 주는 싱그러움에 눈도 마음도 새로워지는 느낌이예요. 오리들도 사랑스럽고요. 매년 찾고 싶은 휴양지로 등극입니다
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elvie

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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