Waitakere Resort & Spa, Auckland
About the Resort
Waitakere Resort & Spa is a locally owned boutique hotel situated within 30 hectares of native rainforest in the Waitakere Ranges. Family-owned for over 80 years, the resort showcases a unique blend of modern accommodation set against breathtaking panoramic views of Auckland City and Hauraki Gulf. The resort emphasizes relaxation and rejuvenation with its wellness offerings, including a luxurious day spa, sauna, and extensive grounds for exploration.
Location
Located just 35 kilometers from Auckland's city center, the resort is
Rooms
The resort offers a range of accommodations including large hotel studio rooms and spacious garden apartments. Each room features modern amenities such as flat screen TVs, mini fridges, and balconies with magnificent rainforest and city views. The Premier Rooms and Garden Spa View Apartments include spa baths, enhancing the luxurious experience for guests.
Eat & Drink
The onsite restaurant provides sophisticated menus focused on fresh, locally sourced produce and premium New Zealand cuisine. Guests can enjoy
Leisure & Business
The resort's leisure facilities include the
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
My stay at the resort was a mix of highs and lows. The location is stunning with fantastic views, and the rooms, especially the Premier ones, offer great dimensions and comfort. However, the overall maintenance of the resort seems to be lacking, with cleanliness issues and outdated interiors dragging down the experience. The service was friendly, but there were moments where it felt inexperienced, especially with the kitchen hours and parking situation.
My stay at the resort had its ups and downs. The rooms were spacious and clean, offering lovely views, but some areas of the hotel felt dated and in need of attention. The dining experience was excellent, especially the dinner, although the service wasn't polished. The location is stunning, surrounded by beautiful scenery, but ongoing construction nearby was a bit distracting. Overall, I found it peaceful and relaxing yet still needing some improvements.
We had a lovely stay in a spacious apartment equipped with everything we needed. The views of the city were absolutely stunning, especially at night. While the dining options felt a bit limited for our length of stay, the food we tried was remarkably good. A couple of hiccups occurred with the service timing, but overall, it was a peaceful getaway with beautiful grounds and friendly staff.
I really enjoyed my stay at the resort, as the lodge-like atmosphere made it feel cozy and welcoming. The views from my Premier room were breathtaking, and the dining experience was a highlight, especially the delicious pork belly. However, I did notice that there were some cleanliness issues in other rooms and certain facilities could use improvement, particularly with heating and amenities offered.