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Waiorau Homestead

4.5 star property
Winter wonderland with an outdoor pool

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Waiorau Homestead

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Superior Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden View (Harakeke - King & Single)
Family dining

Overview of Waiorau Homestead

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Map
2127B Cardrona Valley Rd, Wanaka, Cardrona, Central Otago, 9382
  • Popular LocationCardrona Distillery11 min walk
  • Popular LocationCardrona Alpine Resort18 min drive
  • AirportQueenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)37 min drive
  • Popular LocationSnow Farm New Zealand48 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden View (Harakeke - King & Single)

Superior Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden View (Harakeke - King & Single)

Superior Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden View (Harakeke - King & Single)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
HDTV
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Garden View (Hukapapa Room - Queen)

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Garden View (Hukapapa Room - Queen)

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Garden View (Hukapapa Room - Queen)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Mountain View (Kahurangi Room - Queen)

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Mountain View (Kahurangi Room - Queen)

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Mountain View (Kahurangi Room - Queen)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 4 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

Exterior
Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka
Pool
Hot tub
Spa
Parking included
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (949)
The price is AU$219
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka

About the area

Cardrona

A luxury stay in Cardrona awaits you at Waiorau Homestead. You'll be 0.9 km (0.6 mi) from Cardrona Distillery and 8.8 km (5.5 mi) from Cardrona Alpine Resort. Highlights at this ski B&B include free cooked-to-order breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception, 1 hot tub and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Cardrona B&B include Crown Range Summit and Valley View Quad Chair.
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What's nearby

  • Cardrona Distillery - 11 min walk
  • Cardrona Alpine Resort - 18 min drive
  • Gibbston Valley Winery - 24 min drive
  • The Remarkables Ski Area - 43 min drive
  • Snow Farm New Zealand - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 38 min drive

About this property

Waiorau Homestead

Winter wonderland with an outdoor pool
After a day on the snow, enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor swimming pool. This bed & breakfast's ski shuttle (surcharge) will get you to the slopes in no time.

Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Cardrona bed & breakfast.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1928
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Waiorau Homestead offers 3 accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Premium digital televisions are provided. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 30 km
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ski storage
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Highchair
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Building
  • Built in 1928
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Floor

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

More

  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.00 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 35 per person (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 20.00 (one-way), (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Waiorau
Waiorau Homestead
Waiorau Homestead Cardrona
Waiorau Homestead B&B Wanaka
Waiorau Homestead Wanaka
Waiorau Homestead B&B Cardrona
Waiorau Homestead Cardrona
Waiorau Homestead Bed & breakfast
Waiorau Homestead Bed & breakfast Cardrona

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Waiorau Homestead?

Yep, Waiorau Homestead has a free self car park.

Does Waiorau Homestead have a pool?

Waiorau Homestead has an outdoor pool.

What makes Waiorau Homestead a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Waiorau Homestead.

Is Waiorau Homestead family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise Waiorau Homestead is a hit with families.

Does Waiorau Homestead serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily from 6:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waiorau Homestead?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waiorau Homestead?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Waiorau Homestead?

No, pets are not allowed.

Waiorau Homestead Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely property, environment, room, and breakfast! Generous and warm hosts, friendly without being overbearing. Perfect night!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mengfu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most wonderful stay here and really couldn’t recommend it enough! Absolutely wonderful, welcoming hosts, a 10/10 breakfast and a lovely hot tub all to ourselves. One of the best stays we’ve had in NZ!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicky&Robbie, Coromandel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Accommodation, friendly and very accommodating hosts! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place we stayed in our lives
Before arriving we where all over the lower island of New Zealand for 2 weeks already. This was our last night there and the only mistake we made was not booking this homestead for the full 2 weeks. It was the best place we’ve stayed in our trip, much less our entire life. Highly recommend. It was so amazing! From the pool to the hospitality and the owners are so friendly and make you feel so at home. It was gorgeous as outside as in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Clear representations
The place was addressed as 2127b Cadrona Valley Road, Wanaka Cardrona, We assumed that it was in Wanaka. It turned out that it is located 20 minutes drive from Wanaka near a village call Cadrona. We received no email directions to find the place which is tucked in a small turnoff off the main road. On our way there we called twice and was greeted with a message offering us 2 mobile phone numbers to call. The message was delivered so quickly that it was impossible to get the numbers,. Messages that we left was not responded to, Finally when we arrived, we were shown to our room. We found to our dismay that our bathroom wax located across the hall, it was not a room with en-suite as we expected, We wanted to watch the test cricket but found that the television does not work, By then we realised that we can’t be bothered with complaining to the hosts. The positives are that the environment is beautiful and the breakfast we had was well cooked, We believe that clear representation should be made about any property as expectations varies with different guests. Visitors need bet what they expect and pay for
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

DarrenA, Boston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Waiorau Homestead for eight nights while we explored and hiked around the surrounding region, and we thoroughly enjoyed everything about our stay. First, the location and setting were just what we were after -- quiet, private, far enough away from the crowds of Wanaka but still an easy drive to get to anything you might want to do. The grounds are secluded and well kept, and the inn is clean, cozy, and tastefully decorated with lots of character and style. The owners are wonderful--friendly and welcoming--and they work hard to make your stay a pleasant one at every turn. They are experienced pros who know how to provide great hospitality, with just the right balance between attentiveness and respectful privacy. Great attention is paid to all the right details, large and small. The breakfasts are fantastic, abundant and varied, all fresh and flavorful ingredients. Blyth is an excellent chef, and if you stay here, you should definitely opt to have him cook you one of his 3-course dinners. You won't be disappointed. It might be one of the best meals you have on your trip and will definitely surpass anything you'll find in Wanaka. If you're looking for a small, personalized, and unique place to stay, I would highly recommend Waiorau Homestead. We'll be back again the next time we visit the Cardrona area.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautifully furnished and comfortable home. Such a delightful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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