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Vista del Sol

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1. Vista del Sol2. Vista del Sol3. April Sunset over Kapiti island4. North from Peka Peka Beach 1 km from Vista del Sol5. View over Derham Road & Valley to the Coast6. Tararua Mountain Range in Winter7. Kapiti Suite8. Kapiti Ensuite9. Tararua Suite10. Tararua Ensuite11. Indoor Island Spa12. Indoor Island Spa13. Dining Room14. Mike's Bar, Mike with Tequila Sunrise

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  Rates are TAX inclusive, per room, and will be charged in New Zealand Dollars ($) Booking Fees

Property Details

20 Derham Road
Te Horo 5581 OTAKI
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Visit Mike and Lynette at Vista del Sol – or “View of the Sun” their newly developed luxurious B&B and SPA in Kapiti, the sunshine and nature coast, that is situated 1 hour north of Wellington and 1 hour south of Palmerston North.

Vista del Sol is a 15 acre property set on thirty thousand year old sand dunes enjoying 360 degree views of an unspoiled panorama 1 km back from the beach. The property faces west to the Coast over wetland bush valleys and ancient sand dunes and magnificent sunsets, southwest to Kapiti Island, north over rolling farmland and northeast to the Tararua Mountain Ranges.

If relaxation and enjoying home comforts are your interest then enjoy!

The ever varying magnificent sunsets

Flowers and gardens with space to sit, watch, relax, read and enjoy

The Photo opportunities for landscapes, birds, sunsets and flowers

Luxuriously appointed bedrooms, ensuites and house. All 3 suites are spacious, extremely comfortable and decorated to a luxurious standard, with superb king size beds, an armchair together with table and chairs, and each accompanied by a large fully tiled modern ensuites in natural earth colors, with tiled showers, heated floors, mirrors and towel rails. For your comfort you have spa robes, large fluffy towels, facecloths, together with bathroom soaps, shampoo, conditioner and body wash.

The Kapiti Suite captures the afternoon sun and picturesque views south and west toward Kapiti Island and over the bush wetlands and hills to the Coast. The beautifully finished suite is comfortable and spacious. It is fitted out with one of the most luxurious king beds available in New Zealand, a comfortable arm chair, touch lamps, table and chairs, a triple wardrobe together with mirrors, finished with art work and flowers. The Kapiti ensuite is fully tiled, with underfloor heating, heated mirror, heated towel rails, hairdrier, clothing hooks, with vanity, glassed shower, toilet and stool.

The Tararua Suite enjoys the morning sun and superb views North and East into the Tararua Range. This suite is the largest at Vista del Sol, it is very spacious and is furnished with one of the most luxurious king beds available in New Zealand, a comfortable arm chair, touch lamps, table and chairs, a triple wardrobe together with mirrors, finished with art work and flowers.

The Tararua suite has a large ensuite which is fully tiled and fitted with both glassed shower and separate bath, complete with underfloor heating, heated mirror, heated towel rails, hairdrier, clothing hooks, vanity, toilet and stool.

The Derham Suite is a spacious suite on the ground floor that collects the afternoon sun and lovely views to the south and west toward Kapiti and over the bush wetlands and hills to the Coast. It is a spacious room furnished with a Futon king size bed, a comfortable arm chair, touch lamps, table and chairs, a separate wardrobe, finished with art work and flowers.

The Derham Suite has good wheelchair access, additionally with a full care ensuite with handrails and wheelchair access to basin, shower and toilet. It is fully tiled and fitted with underfloor heating, heated mirror, heated towel rails, hairdrier, clothing hooks and open shower with controls for care giver. You may use the stairs or lift access to the upper floor and mobility ramps into Vista del Sol.

The indoor Island Spa where you can Soak and relax.
We provide huge spa towels and soft Spa robes for you to enjoy your visit to island spa, soak and relax in the luxurious indoor spa set in its own room with a separate ensuite only 20 meters from the main house. For those who wish for more pampering separate bookings can be arranged to visit our beauty and spa therapist.

A full breakfast is complementary and included in the tariff. For dining at night there are over 20 cafes and restaurants close by, if you wish to stay in to eat at Vista del Sol please inquire as to the superb meals that originate from Lynette’s Dutch, French, German, Irish, and South African heritage.

Relax, have a drink at Mikes bar, or watch a film in the evening. There is privacy with three lounges and a library or enjoy meeting other guests and the hosts.

DVD, SKY, CD, Surround sound is available in two lounges or the theatre

For our guests comfort there is no smoking and no pets indoors but feel free to visit Satin the Timor pony, a miniature horse with a great attitude, or Echo her bigger Pony friend, or walk with Brodie, the golden retriever.

Feel free to spend some time with Mike or Lynette, who have wide interests, have travelled extensively in NZ and have worked internationally for over 20 years, English, Afrikaans, Dutch are spoken with some French and German.

Please bring your camera to catch the sunsets, local views, garden and birdlife or just relax and enjoy Vista del Sol’s peace, food, spa and comfortable facilities with Mike and Lynette.
  • BBQ facilities
  • Business centre
  • Conference/Meeting facilities
  • Heli-pad for Heli-Pro to take guests on tours or arrive/depart to Wellington and other locations
  • Lift/Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Non-smoking property
  • Not suitable for children
  • On-site parking
  • Self service laundry facilities
  • Spa/Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi access

Tararua Suite

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Enjoys the morning sun and superb views North & East into the Tararua Range. Is very spacious with an arm chair, table and chairs, triple wardrobe, mirrors, art work & flowers, Large Fully Tiled Heated Ensuite with Shower & Bath.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.

The following bedding is provided:


1 King
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 24 Hours (all)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the booking.
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath
  • Bathrobes
  • Desk
  • Fans
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Shower

Kapiti Suite

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Captures afternoon sun & picturesque views to Kapiti Island, bush wetlands & hills to the Coast. Is spacious with arm chair, table and chairs, triple wardrobe, mirrors, art work & flowers, Luxury Tiled Heated Ensuite with Shower.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.

The following bedding is provided:


1 King
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 24 Hours (all)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the booking.
  • Alarm clock
  • Bathrobes
  • Desk
  • Fans
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Shower

Derham Suite

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Ground floor wheelchair access with afternoon sun, picturesque views to Kapiti Island, bush wetlands & hills to the Coast. Spacious with table, chairs, fully tiled Care ensuite with handrails & wheelchair access.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.

The following bedding is provided:


1 King
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 24 Hours (all)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the booking.
  • Alarm clock
  • Bathrobes
  • Desk
  • Fans
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • TV

Business Facilities

Full business facilities, including conferencing
Email Fax Internet Photocopier Secretarial
 

 
Check In 1430hrs
Check In Instructions Check out by 10.30am and Check in after 2.30pm unless prior arrangment.
Check Out 1030hrs
Getting There We are one hour North of Wellington and one hour South of Palmerston North, a one half km off State highway 1

Mike or Lynette are happy to pick you up from Paraparaumu or Waikanae by arrangement when you are arriving by Coach, plane or train

Bus Services
Stop at Waikanae and Paraparumu from the airports, train station and most cities

Commuter Trains
Leave from Wellington train station 1/2 hourly and stop at Paraparaumu, whilst Waikanae has two trains at morning and night from Wellington and Palmerston North. The Auckland - Wellington trains also stop at Paraparaumu morning and night.

Directions to Vista del Sol Estate

If you are travelling North from Wellington
Take State Highway 1 - approx 55km north of Wellington is Waikanae (1 hour from the airport by car)
Drive North through Waikanae on SH1 - we are 6.4 km north of Waikanae
Stay on SH1 past Peka Peka road,
Stay on SH1 past Te Kowhai road,
Keep to the left on the passing lane because you turn left at Te Hapua road at the end of the passing lane. (6.4km from 2nd traffic light in Waikanae)
Turn first right into Derham Road.
2nd post box on the right is 20 Derham Road.
Drive up the hill drive to the large sand-coloured house with a grey roof, you can't miss it.

If you are travelling South toward Wellington
From Otaki travel 9 km south on SH1
From Te Horo travel 3.4km South on SH1
Turn right into Te Hapua Road off State Highway 1
Turn first right into Derham Road.
2nd post box on the right is 20 Derham Road.
Drive up the hill drive to the large sand-coloured house with a grey roof, you can't miss
Parking Site is flat and sealed or paved with good parking close to House and well away from the street. Wheel chair and disabled access to house. Internal lift in house.
Things To Do Visits to Nature Reserves, Forests and Islands, Birdwatching
Kapiti Island, an internationally known nature reserve is 5km offshore, 10 km long, 2km wide with the highest point 520m above sea level,.
Nga Manu Nature Reserve - 35 acres of coastal lowland forest is run by a trust to research, preserve, recover and educate about a wide variety of NZ plants, tuatara, lizards, and native birds.

Artists, Crafts, Sculpture, Potters, Museums and Galleries
Over 28 Artists, many internationally renowned, are available for you to visit

Transportation and Aviation
Southward Car Museum - An internationally known car museum which shows a selection of the 250 veteren and vintage cars from one of the largest privately owned collections in the Southern hemisphere
Tokomaru Steam Museum - Traction engines of yesteryear
Wellington Tramway Museum - Travel on restored trams in the weekends
Steam Incorporated - restoration and train excursions in the steam engines and carriages of the era of steam - steam train excursion trips on the main trunk line to interesting events.
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