Riverside Homestead Waitangi

3.5 star property
Riverfront guesthouse with a full-service spa and a restaurant

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Exposed beams and brick walls create a cozy atmosphere, with a lamp and lush greenery adding warmth to the space.
Traditional architecture meets serene surroundings in this charming two-story building.
Relax in a warm, inviting space with a high ceiling, large windows, and comfortable seating area.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and a desk with a lamp.
Cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
846 Puketona Rd, Haruru, Northland, 0204
  • Haruru Falls
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Paihia Wharf
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Paihia Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Room options

Premium Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

  • 323 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Haruru

Riverside Homestead Waitangi places you within a 5-minute drive of Bay of Islands and Haruru Falls. This 3.5-star guesthouse has 2 guestrooms and offers a full-service spa, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Haruru Falls - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Paihia Wharf - 12 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Paihia Beach - 12 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 12 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Russell Beach - 38 min drive - 17.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte’s Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Just Fish and Chips - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Tractor Café & Trading Store - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Riverside Homestead Waitangi

Riverfront guesthouse with a full-service spa and a restaurant
Guests of Riverside Homestead Waitangi enjoy features like a full-service spa, free WiFi in public areas, and spa treatment rooms. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for NZD 50 per room one-way. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Other amenities at this spa guesthouse include a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels and DVD players. Pillowtop beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Furnished balconies or patios, sitting areas, and microwaves are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
La Spa Naturale has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

Danish, English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 39 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Private wine tours
  • Vineyard

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • 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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1994
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - April 2021
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

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
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 11 and younger (only guests older than 11 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately NZD 39 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 50 per room (one-way)

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, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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: 3:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. 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, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
  • 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 guesthouse at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Riverside Homestead Waitangi Haruru
Riverside Homestead Waitangi Guesthouse
Riverside Homestead Waitangi Guesthouse Haruru

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near Riverside Homestead Waitangi?

This guesthouse is located in Haruru, close to Haruru Falls, Waitangi Golf Club, and Waitangi Treaty Grounds. You'll also find Bay of Islands and Action World within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Riverside Homestead Waitangi?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Riverside Homestead Waitangi?

La Spa Naturale is the guesthouse's spa and services include Swedish massages, deep-tissue massages, and couples treatments.

Does Riverside Homestead Waitangi have a casino at the property?

No, Riverside Homestead Waitangi doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Riverside Homestead Waitangi?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Riverside Homestead Waitangi?

This riverfront guesthouse offers many amenities for couples, including Champagne service as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Riverside Homestead Waitangi have a hot tub?

No, but this guesthouse does have a sauna.

Does Riverside Homestead Waitangi have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Riverside Homestead Waitangi serves breakfast (local cuisine) each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Riverside Homestead Waitangi allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Riverside Homestead Waitangi.

Does Riverside Homestead Waitangi have connecting rooms?

Yes, this guesthouse has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Riverside Homestead Waitangi?

The closest major airport to Riverside Homestead Waitangi is Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands), which is 8.3 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Riverside Homestead Waitangi?

Yes, every accommodation at Riverside Homestead Waitangi comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring river or valley views.

Riverside Homestead Waitangi Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was a place in Paradise and easy to get to sights in the area. The Owners were excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lyxigt boende!

Ett vackert boende med hög lyxkänsla då sängen var skön, utsikten fantastisk, badrummet underbart och frukosten på balkongen var magisk. Värdarna var mycket hjälpsamma och service inriktade. Fantastiskt!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025