Mairenui Rural Retreat

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

About this property

Historic Charm: Mairenui Rural Retreat in Mangaweka offers a lodge experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and tennis court, complemented by free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: The property features private check-in and check-out, a lounge, and a 24-hour front desk. Additional amenities include an outdoor play area, tennis equipment hire, and barbecue facilities. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Fresh pastries, warm dishes, juice, and fruits enhance the morning experience. Convenient Location: Located 89 km from Palmerston North International Airport, the retreat provides easy access to nature. Guests appreciate the host, breakfast, and the property’s suitability for nature trips.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Rachel
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely hosts who looked after us. Great conversation”
Alta
New Zealand New Zealand
“The Villa at Mairenui Rural Retreat offered peaceful, warm and authentic Kiwi hospitality in a comfortable, characterful house that's been part of the same family farm for generations. On a cold, windy and wet day, the wood burner turned the...”
Bruce
New Zealand New Zealand
“The breakfast was llovely but sorry we missed out on Sues croissants and sharing breakfast with the hosts”
Grech
Australia Australia
“The place itself is so beautiful, but what makes it so special is the beautiful hosts who genuinely care so much for you.”
Jacquilyn
New Zealand New Zealand
“The location, native trees and birds. Amazing breakfast”
Rochelle
New Zealand New Zealand
“rural, peaceful , character , cosy , warm, lovely trees and view , our bed was very comfortable and our hosts were very welcoming”
Paul
United States United States
“It was such a wonderful experience to stay on a property that is such an important part of New Zealand history. And we really appreciated the step back in time. It was comfortable and ended with a delightful breakfast that was delicious. We so...”
Jon
Denmark Denmark
“Sue and David are very welcoming hosts, caring and interested in their guest. We had very good meals and conversations. We felt completely at home.”
Roimata
New Zealand New Zealand
“The retreat was quirky and unique. Very lovely scenery. The breakfast was incredible, filling and so light. Our hosts were amazing. Absolutely lovely!”
Patrick
New Zealand New Zealand
“This is a rustic property with incredibly inviting hosts who make you feel comfortable from the moment you arrive. The breakfast was a great continental breakfast with fresh-squeezed orange juice, hot fresh-made crosaints, and fresh diced fruit....”

Property surroundings

House rules

Mairenui Rural Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Mairenui Rural Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.