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

Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A great stay with wonderful hosts! Our evening meal was excellent and we spent a very enjoyable few hours with Sue and David. Breakfast was also excellent! Possibly the best hosts we have encountered”
Greg
Australia Australia
“Sue and David were excellent hosts Very nice breakfast”
John
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great breakfast, with good conversation with the host”
Glenn
Australia Australia
“The owners, Sue & David, did everything possible to ensure we had a pleasant stay. Our evening meal and breakfast were superb. Lovely rural location.”
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”

Property surroundings

Facilities of Mairenui Rural Retreat

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

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

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.
Accepted payment methods
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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.