Waitakere Resort & Spa

4.0 star property

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A table set for dining with a candle, three wine glasses, and cutlery, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.
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A lobby with a stone fireplace, red sofas, and a glass coffee table.
Luxury Gate Villa | Living area | 120-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels
Luxury Gate Villa | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Explore the area

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573 Scenic Drive, Auckland, 0612
  • Place, Arataki Visitor Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Waitakere Golf Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Waitakere Ranges
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Gate Villa

  • City view
  • 1023 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Loft Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Garden Spa Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Garden Spa View Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Two-Bedroom Apartment with City View

  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premier Room with City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Auckland

Located in Waiatarua, Waitakere Resort & Spa is within a 10-minute drive of popular attractions such as Arataki Visitor Centre and Waitakere Ranges. This 26-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Arataki Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Artisan Wine - 12 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Waitakere Golf Club - 12 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Waitakere Ranges - 14 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Piha Beach - 24 min drive - 13.4 miles

Getting around

  • Henderson Sunnyvale Station - 15 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pukeko Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Korero Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Swanson Station Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bmk - Bun Mee Kiwi - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Olive Kitchen & Bar - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Waitakere Resort & Spa

At Waitakere Resort & Spa, guests enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a gym. A stay here includes free parking. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 120-cm flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Other amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and free local calls.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas
  • Vineyard

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center (861 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1982
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 120-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 5 and younger from January to December (children are welcome to stay the rest of the year)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 150.00 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 30.00 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Auckland's Waitakere Estate Heritage Collection Hotel Waiatarua
Auckland's Waitakere Estate Hotel
Auckland's Waitakere Estate Hotel Waiatarua
Auckland's Waitakere Estate Waiatarua
Waitakere Estate
Auckland`s Waitakere Estate Hotel Waiatarua
Auckland's Waitakere Estate Heritage Boutique Collection Hotel
Auckland's Waitakere Estate Heritage Collection Hotel
Auckland's Waitakere Estate Heritage Collection Waiatarua
Waitakere Resort Spa
Waitakere Resort & Spa Hotel
Waitakere Resort & Spa Auckland
Heritage Collection Waitakere Estate
Waitakere Resort & Spa Hotel Auckland

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Waitakere Resort & Spa?

Waitakere Resort & Spa offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Waitakere Resort & Spa?

As of Jun 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waitakere Resort & Spa on Jul 13, 2026 start from $89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do within easy reach of Waitakere Resort & Spa?

This hotel is situated in Waiatarua, close to Waitakere Ranges, Piha Beach, and Trusts Stadium. You'll also find Artisan Wine and Crystal Mountain nearby.

Is parking available on site at Waitakere Resort & Spa?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Waitakere Resort & Spa?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include prenatal massages, Swedish massages, body wraps, and reflexology.

Does Waitakere Resort & Spa include a casino on the premises?

No, Waitakere Resort & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Waitakere Resort & Spa?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Waitakere Resort & Spa good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including champagne service as well as a restaurant and an outdoor pool.

Does Waitakere Resort & Spa have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does Waitakere Resort & Spa have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Waitakere Resort & Spa serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Waitakere Resort & Spa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Waitakere Resort & Spa.

Does Waitakere Resort & Spa have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Waitakere Resort & Spa?

The closest major airport to Waitakere Resort & Spa is Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL), which is 25.1 mi away (46 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Waitakere Resort & Spa?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a balcony and a terrace where guests can enjoy garden and mountain views.

Does Waitakere Resort & Spa have a wedding venue on site?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Waitakere Resort & Spa.

Waitakere Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 533 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 533 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 533 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 533 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 533 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were friendly, meals substantial lovely quiet setting Lovely retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very beautiful and quiet! Excellent food!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always the best experience staying at Waitakere resort and spa. Always a great treat being there and the staff are amazing .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so helpful and welcoming, the room was beautiful, and the food was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great view and nice and quite. Breakfast was fantastic. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Ulli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room & views & food. Very friendly staff. Enjoyed my stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff, beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judy and Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent! Dinner was also. No lunch avaliable mid week. We had food with us so not a problem for us! Weather was awful but we were pleased over all with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Beautiful setting. The property is looking a bit jaded and could do with some sprucing up. Food was okay, if alittle overpriced
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly staff, unique property with amazing views!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The view is incredible. It’s definitely worth eating in the restaurant. Lovely walks nearby too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was superb and the view was spectacular. Quiet and relaxing stay. Staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vinson

Liked: Amenities
Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Stupendous views. Top rate chef. Sketchy driveway lol.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and accommodating from check-in to check-out with special recognition going to Christine in the spa for a terrific massage
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had premier room, so lovely with a balcony overlooking bush and out to the city, loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vinson

I’ve been here many times and I enjoyed every stay. Very friendly and professional staff AAA+++
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Alivia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view, the freezer was nice and the spa tub was a nice option in the room as the pool was very cold. There was a few ants crawling in various areas of the room but overall nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and the views were stunning. The food was really nice and the service was quick. Will be going back 😊😊
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Staff & service
The breakfast was lovely. Cleanliness of the room was average. The view is amazing. Staff were nice, but not everyone was friendly Great place to stay very funky!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Clean and tidy, great communication, especially as we stayed Christmas Day, off street parking. Loads of bird life in the surrounding forest, bush walks in and around the property, bring your camera 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb Room overlooking the Auckland skyline. High quality restaurant and very friendly staff to whom nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views were amazing , staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting place, thanks for the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025