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Ra Whenua

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Twizel with free parking

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Premier Villa | Private kitchen
Premier Suite | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premier Villa | Living area
Exterior
Premier House | Living area
Travelers find a quiet sanctuary at Ra Whenua with practical amenities. In-room WiFi keeps guests connected, and laundry facilities make extended stays comfortable. The smoke-free premises also offer self parking for added convenience.

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premier House | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premier House

Highlights

Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Laundry detergent
Living room
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Suite | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premier Suite

Highlights

Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Laundry detergent
Living room
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Villa | Exterior

Premier Villa

Highlights

Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Laundry detergent
Living room
Iron/ironing board
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Twizel is home to Ra Whenua. Ohau Skifield and Ladybird Hill Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Pukaki and Mueller Ridge.
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26 Rhoboro Rd, Twizel, Canterbury, 7901

What's nearby

  • Mueller Ridge - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Twizel Town Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 8 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Lake Pukaki - 12 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Lake Ohau - 29 min drive - 16.7 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Top Hut - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Musterers Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Ra Whenua

Guesthouse near Lake Pukaki
Ra Whenua provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Ra Whenua include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • All-in-one washer and dryers, irons/ironing boards, and laundry detergent

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

More

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

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; cash is not accepted

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

Ra Whenua Twizel
Ra Whenua Guesthouse
Ra Whenua Guesthouse Twizel

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Ra Whenua?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ra Whenua?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ra Whenua?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ra Whenua located?

Situated in Twizel, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre. Lake Ruataniwha and Lake Pukaki are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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